Agenda — Blythe City Council, April 8, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
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AGENDA
April 8, 2025
6:00 P.M.

Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager/City Clerk
Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA Blythe Blythe City Council Meeting
April 8, 2025
6:00pm

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor DeConinck Police Chief Dale
Fire Chief Hasler
Public Works Director Elegores

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 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.

PROCLAMATION: (Item 1)

1. DMV/Donate Life Month April 2025.

CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 2-16)
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.

2. 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, April 4, 2025.

3. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 4/08/25, warrants numbered 11008 through 11042 and 79387 through 79441 in the amount of $649,258.86; 4/08/25, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 79442 through 79448 in the amount of $605.50 and 4/08/25, warrants numbered 11043 through 11051 and 79449 through 79505 in the amount of $247,631.81.

4. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 4/08/25, warrants numbered 55048 through 55066 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 61404 through 614778 in the amount of $308,113.05; 4/08/25, warrants numbered 55067 through 55068 in the amount of $1,032.45; 4/08/25, warrants numbered 55069 through 55085 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 61479 through 61554 in the amount of $298,910.55; 4/08/25, warrants numbered 55086 through 55103 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 61555 through 61630 in the amount of $299,380.29 and 4/08/25, warrants numbered 55104 through 55115 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 61631 through 61730 in the amount of $98,018.14.

Minutes of the March 11, 2025, City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the March 11, 2025, Meeting.

6. Minutes of the March 27, 2025 Special City Council Meeting and Special Closed Session.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the March 27, 2025 Special Meeting.

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

City of Blythe Permits Issued in the Month of March 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

8. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for March 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for March 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

10. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for March 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

11. Acceptance of Community Improvement Fund Grant Award.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to accept and expend funds in the amount of $40,000.00 provided by The Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement for officer safety equipment for the Blythe Police Department.

12. Investment Report for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024/25.

Recommendation: Accept and file the quarterly Investment Report.

13. Measure A Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2030.

Recommendation: Adopt Blythe's Measure A Local Streets and Roads five (5) year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2026-2030, approve for submission Blythe's Project Status Report for fiscal year 2024-2025, authorize the City Manager to execute Blythe's Maintenance of Efforts (MOE) Certification Statement, and authorize the Director of Finance to make minor amendments if necessary to the annual CIP report as per Riverside County Transportation Commission's procedures for fiscal year 2025-2026.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the Annual Military Equipment Report.

15. Adoption of Ordinance No. 935-25 Amending Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code (Zoning Code) Relating to Changes to Implement Various Programs Set Forth in the City's 6t Cycle Housing Element.

Recommended: Adopt Ordinance No. 935-25:

ORDINANCE NO. 935-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS SET FORTH IN THE CITY'S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT, INCLUDING ADDING A NEW HOUSING

REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIES RESIDENTIAL USES, AND ADDING REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE

DENSITY BONUS LAW, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENT REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION)
uch writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov

16. Adoption Of Ordinance No. 938-25 Amending Provisions of Chapter 2.65 (Purchasing System) of Title 2 (Administration And Personnel) of The Blythe Municipal Code Relating To Bidding Thresholds and Purchasing Authority, Amendment Authority.

Bidding Exemptions, and Surplus Property.

Recommendation: City Council adopt Ordinance No. 938-25 ORDINANCE NO. 935-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNI MENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2.65 (PURCHASING SYSTEM) OF TITLE 2 (ADMIN/STRATION ANI

PERSONNEL) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BIDDING THRESHOLDS AND PURCHASING

AUTHORITY, AMENDMENT AUTHORITY, BIDDING EXEMPTIONS AND SURPLUS PROPERTY PUBLIC HEARING: (Items 17-18)

17. Ordinance No. 937-25 Rezoning Two Parcels and Adding a New Section 17.27.050 to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code Waiving the Art in Public Places Impac -ee on Affordable Housing and Special Needs Housing.

Recommendation: Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conduct a Public Hearing regarding Ordinance No. 937-25.

ORDINANCE NO. 935-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING TWO PARCELS AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 17.27.050 (WAIVER OF FEE) TO CHAPTER 17.27 (ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM) OF DIVISION III (DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE WAIVING THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES IMPACT FEE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING.

18. Categorical Exemption for the Ocean Pacific Energy Company Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station and Power Generation Project Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15332.

Recommendation: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, it is recommended Council direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for an in-fill development project for the Ocean Pacific Energy Company Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station and Power Generation Project.

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 19-22)

19. Report on Emergency Action Taken by Interim City Manager for the Emergency Sinkhole and Manhole Repairs at N. Broadway and Juniper Trail.

Recommendation: Review the emergency action taken by the Interim City Manager for the emergency sinkhole and manhole repairs at N. Broadway and Juniper Trail. It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to accept the work, when completed to the satisfaction of Public Works Department staff and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion upon such acceptance and to release project bonds once appropriate.

20. Fiscal Year 2024/25 Mid-Year Financial Report and Budget Amendments.

Recommendation: Receive and file the Mid-Year Financial Report for FY 2024/25, and adopt Resolution 2025-003 amending the FY 2204/25 budget.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-003. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.

21. Hiring a Temporary Part-time Employee for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Recommendation: Approve the hiring of one part-time temporary employee as a Grade I| Operator and adopt Resolution No. 2025-002, approving a revised schedule of authorized positions.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-002. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS.

22. Partnership with Blythe Chamber of Commerce on a Tourism and Economic Development Video Project.

Bethe Chadatien of Comine ce for the printo on commercia derstand series o promotional clips and issue payment of $2,250 to the Chamber of Commerce.

ORAL REPORTS (Council may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, make i brief report on his/her own activities, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting concernin ny matter or take action to direct statt to place a matter of business on a tuture 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 May 13, 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 504/ADA Coordinator Mallory Crecelius a (760) 922-6161 EXT. 1237 or by email at [email protected]. Notification 72 busines:
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).

PROCLAMATION
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Proclamation
DMV/Donate Life Month
April 2025
WHEREAS, organ, eye, tissue, marrow and blood donation are life-giving acts recognized worldwide as expressions of compassion to those in need; and WHEREAS, more than 103,000 individuals nationwide and more than 23,000 in California are Currently on the national organ transplant waiting list, and on average, 17 people die each day while waiting; and
WHEREAS, the need for donated organs is especially urgent in Hispanic, Latino and African American communities; and
WHEREAS, a single individual's donation of the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas and small intestine can save up to eight lives; and
WHEREAS, donation of tissue can save and heal the lives of more than 75 others; and WHEREAS, organ donors saved more than 46;000 lives last year, the most ever; and WHEREAS, any person can register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor regardless of age or medical conditions; and
WHEREAS, being a registered donor does not impact the quality of life-saving medical care a person receives in an emergency; and
WHEREAS, California Residents can sign up with the Donate Life California Donor Registry online. www.donatelifecalifornia.org or, for Spanish-speakers, www.donevidacalifornia.org; and
WHEREAS, California residents can sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor when applying for or renewing their drivers' license or ID cards at the California Department of Motor Vehicles; and .. WHEREAS, California residents interested in saving a life through living kidney donation may visit www.livingdonationcalifornia.org.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in recognition of National Donate Life Month, the month of April 2025 is hereby proclaimed "DMV/Donate Life Month" in the City of Blythe, and in doing so we encourage all Californians to check "YES!" online, or when applying for or renewing their driver's license or I.D. card at the DMV.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and
caused the official seal of the City of Blythe, California to be afixed this 8* day of April, 2025.

Mavor Dated
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CONSENT

CALENDAR
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vchlist Voucher List Page:
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11008 3/17/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 589329719 023269 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 215.81 Total: 215.81
11009 3/17/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 589455616 023268 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 342.92 Total: 342.92
11010 3/17/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 589455372 023270 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 607.20 Total : 607.20
11011 3/17/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 023282 ELECTRICITY 2/1-2/28/2025 58.55 Total : 58.55
11012 3/17/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 023285 ELECTRICITY 1/22-2/20/2025 182.77 Total : 182.77
11013 3/17/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 023284 ELECTRICITY 1/27-2/25/2025 7,952.21 Total : 7,952.21
11014 3/17/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 023283 ELECTRICITY 1127-2/25/2025 8,901.39 Total: 8,901.39
11015 3/17/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 023280 ELECTRICITY 2/1-2/28/2025 15,820.35 Total: 15,820.35
11016 3/17/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 023281 ELECTRICITY 12/26/2024-1/26/2025 31,434.03 Total: 31,434.03
11017 3/17/2025 004501 US BANK CORP FEB 2025 023332 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 2/2025 14,600.81 Total: 14,600.81
11018 3/19/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC F20154 023166 PARTS/SUPPLIES 87.65 F20604 023166 PARTS/SUPPLIES 52.78
F20607 023166 PARTS/SUPPLIES 37.32
F24617 023235 PARTS/SUPPLIES 14.13
F27550 023215 PARTS/SUPPLIES 108.68
F27650 023211 PARTS/SUPPLIES 761.15
F31115 023231 PARTSISUPPUES 122.76
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11018 3/19/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC (Continued) F31256 023229 PARTS/SUPPLIES 338.16
V69231 023209 PARTS/SUPPLIES 54.49
V70338 023221 PARTS/SUPPLIES 133.69
V70628 023244 PARTS/SUPPLIES 29.35
Total: 1,740.16
11019 3/19/2025 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510001101 021578 SUPPLIES 193.23 430510002101 021578 SUPPLIES 180.49
430510004601 023257 SUPPLIES 23.88
430510008001 023259 SUPPLIES 189.41
430510008201 021578 SUPPLIES 191.04
430510009801 023260 SUPPLIES 42.14
430510010501 023258 SUPPLIES 106.58
430510012201 021578 SUPPLIES 197.00
430510013001 021578 SUPPLIES 284.02
430510013301 021578 SUPPLIES 397.08
Total : 1,804.87
11020 3/25/2025 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 114816 021452 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE 4/1-5/1/20: 121.60 Total : 121.60
11021 3/25/2025 007828 BECK OIL, INC 156460 023250 FUEL 1,029.99 Total : 1,029.99
11022 3/25/2025 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000155387 021696 DISPOSAL SERVICES 3/1-3/31/2025 298.25 Total: 298.25
11023 3/25/2025 005645 EVERON 158185830 021686 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORING + 207.76 158185831 021686 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORING • 221.78 158185832 021686 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORING • 207.67 158185833 021686 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORING • 275.30 Total: 912.51
11024 3/25/2025 005213 FRONTIER 9091590013 023321 COMMUNICATIONS 3/7-4/6/2025 8,030.46 9091590039 023271 COMMUNICATIONS 3/7-4/6/2025 542.25
9091590042 022963 COMMUNICATIONS 3/1-3/31/2025 2,802.77 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 11024 3/25/2025 005213 005213 FRONTIER (Continued) Total: 11,375.48 11025 3/25/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC F25557 023290 PARTS/SUPPLIES 54.43 F31106 023225 PARTS/SUPPLIES 144.59
F35895 023225 PARTS/SUPPLIES 83.63
V72327 023311 PARTS/SUPPLIES 513.38
Total: 796.03
11026 3/25/2025 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9010341007 023273 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 2/1-2/28/2 373.93 Total: 373.93
11027 3/25/2025 000213 QUILL LLC 43192689 023216 SUPPLIES 55.51 Total : 55.51
11028 3/25/2025 003439 SHELL 103399887 023276 GASOLINE 2/6-3/6/2025 453.85 Total : 453.85
11029 3/25/2025 003439 SHELL 103397314 023275 GASOLINE 2/6-3/6/2025 466.36 Total : 466.36
11030 3/25/2025 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510002301 023303 SUPPLIES 2.69 430510005202 023228 SUPPLIES 114.31
430510006001 023302 SUPPLIES 624.62
Total: 741.62
11031 3/25/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 11185732804 023278 NATURAL GAS 215-3/7/2025 19.22 Total: 19.22
11032 3/25/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 023279 NATURAL GAS 215-3/7/2025 256.21 Total : 256.21
11033 3/25/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 023277 NATURAL GAS 1/23-2/24/2025 431.19 Total: 431.19
11034 3/25/2025 005176 SPARKLETTS 8470757 023287 DRINKING WATER 53.16 Total : 53.16
11035 3/25/2025 005176 SPARKLETTS 15381711 023295 DRINKING WATER 135.12 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account
Amount
11035 3/25/2025 005176 005176 SPARKLETTS (Continued) Total: 135.12 11036 3/25/2025 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 023356 USE TAX 2/2025 11.00 Total: 11.00
11037 3/25/2025 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6108493525 023342 WIRELESS SERVICE 2/14-3/13/2025 76.02 Total: 76.02
11038 3/25/2025 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6108493526 023343 WIRELESS SERVICE 2/14-3/13/2025 259.42 Total: 259.42
11039 3/25/2025 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6108493524 023344 WIRELESS SERVICE 2/14-3/13/2025 869.51 Total : 869.51
11040 4/1/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017864139 HEALTH PREMIUMS 4/1-4/30/2025 3,790.32 Total : 3,790.32
11041 4/1/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 000017864138 HEALTH PREMIUMS 4/1-4/30/2025 110,658.65 Total : 110,658.65
11042 4/1/2025 006924 SUN LIFE 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 4/1-4/30/2025 5,752.06 Total : 5,752.06
35 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total: 222,598.08 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 79387 3/20/2025 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. RETENTION 021777 PALO VERDE COLLEGE RESERVOIR PI 100,600.00 Total: 100,600.00
79388 3/20/2025 008429 CHOLLA CONSTRUCTION RETENTION 022732 SEWER LIFT REHABILITATION (#5) 13,100.80 Total: 13,100.80
79389 3/25/2025 008462 ADAME, MARIA 031025 023255 REFUND 24.00 Total : 24.00
79390 3/25/2025 004315 ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT 262542 023208 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 291.31 262736 023188 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 2,294.17
Total: 2,585.48
79391 3/25/2025 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 143GH7T69RYM 023171 PARTS/SUPPLIES 183.96 161V4749GN4T 023167 PARTS/SUPPLIES 238.57
16XYFQR74H3D 023170 PARTS/SUPPLIES 907.27
19T96VPQDHKR 023153 PARTS/SUPPLIES 128.86
1GK1PPCD37TW 023312 PARTS/SUPPLIES 36.98
1QFNCRT64CD1 023212 PARTS/SUPPLIES 18.15
1RPXFMDVXMW3 023220 PARTS/SUPPLIES 221.52
023220
1YCL3J6M4PW1 023219 PARTS/SUPPLIES 13.04
Total: 1,748.36
79392 3/25/2025 000525 BARBARA SINATRA 030325 023238 TECHNICAL SERVICES 2,541.00 Total: 2,541.00
79393 3/25/2025 007501 BARRERAS, ANGEL FDD-2025 023256 DJ SERVICES - FATHER/DAUGHTER DA 325.00 Total : 325.00
79394 3/25/2025 008459 BDS TACTICAL GEAR, INC D2671 023243 BODY ARMOR 1,393.69
Total: 1,393.69
79395 3/25/2025 007091 BOWEN, JAZMIN 023234 BLOOD DRAW SERVICES 2/2025 200.00 Total: 200.00
79396 3/25/2025 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE CEQA2503-002 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 2,361.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invaice PO* Description/Account Amount 79396 3/25/2025 000896 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE (Continued) Total : 2,361.00 79397 3/25/2025 008358 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP L251128507 023338 AUDIT SERVICES 10,248.00 Total: 10,248.00
79398 3/25/2025 007134 CLIMATEC LLC 990001493 023339 MEASUREMENTS AND VERIFICATION / 15,953.52 Total: 15,953.52
79399 3/25/2025 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER FEB 2025 023265 PARKING CITATIONS 2/2025 836.50 Total: 836.50
79400 BAS-2025 023254 RISING STARS BASKETBALL TOURNAM 200.00 Total: 200.00
79401 3/25/2025 000227 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AN0000003083 023239 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 1/2025 10,369.99 Total: 10,369.99
79402 3/25/2025 002331 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PE0000002451 023266 11,556009 Total: 11,556.09
79403 3/25/2025 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000006069 023327 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 2/2025 12,723.99 Total : 12,723.99
79404 3/25/2025 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0645982 021498 WATER SERVICE 3/22-4/18/2025 75.63 Total: 75.63
79405 3/25/2025 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 56173 023292 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 606.20 Total: 606.20
79406 3/25/2025 007856 D&H WATER SYSTEMS 12025-0330 023213 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,335.06 Total: 3,335.06
79407 3/25/2025 001757 DATA TICKET INC 176559 023267 CITATION PROCESSING 2/2025 803.95 176808 023267 CITATION PROCESSING 2/2025 676.70
Total: 1,480.65
79408 3/25/2025 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOG., INC. 2502126 023340 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGH 569.08 Total: 569.08
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 79409 3/25/2025 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 801117 023318 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 2/2025 1,263.00 Total: 1,263.00
79410 3/25/2025 000094 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SL250261 023251 SIGNALS & LIGHTING (110) 7/2024-9/20: 3,982.42 Total: 3,982.42
79411 3/25/2025 003802 DIAMONDBACK FIRE AND RESCUE 26608 023319 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,344.00 Total: 2,344.00
79412 3/25/2025 008285 DIAZ, JOSEPH 031225 023293 REIMBURSEMENT - SAFETY BOOTS 300.00 Total: 300.00
79413 3/25/2025 008461 DRISCOLL'S 9123 023240 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 27.06 Total: 27.06
79414 3/25/2025 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EMWK3909948 023173 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 4,705.71 EMWK3922241 022679 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 40,690.11 EPRA00048029 023241 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 109.48
Total : 45,505.30
79415 3/25/2025 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 235467 023320 PARTS/SUPPLIES 977.00 235528 023252 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 42.50
Total: 1,019.50
79416 3/25/2025 007059 FLEETCREW 59476 023294 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 883.49 59478 023294 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 658.49
59479 023294 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 658.49
59480 023294 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 658.49
Total: 2,858.96
79417 3/25/2025 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 023196 COMMUNICATIONS 3/13-4/12/2025 140.78 7609229375 023195 COMMUNICATIONS 3/13-4/12/2025 137.29
Total: 278.07
79418 3/25/2025 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 662452 023323 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 919.55 Total: 919.55
79419 3/25/2025 000869 GRAINGER 9408366921 023119 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,462.08 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79419 3/25/2025 000869 000869 GRAINGER (Continued) Total : 2,462.08 79420 3/25/2025 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, INC OPE-1 CEQA DOCUMENTATION - OCEAN PAC 3,210.00 WATTEV-17 NEPA DOCUMENTATION - WATTEV TRL 13,575.00
Total : 16,785.00
79421 3/25/2025 000140 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN047996 023272 CONTRACT SERVICES - SALES TAX AL 1,385.11 SINO48164 023272 CONTRACT SERVICES - PROPERTY TA 600.00 Total: 1,985.11
79422 3/25/2025 000463 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL 76550 023183 MEMBERSHIP - J BROWN 170.00 Total: 170.00
79423 3/25/2025 002150 JONES MAYER FEB 2025 023322 LEGAL SERVICES 2/2025 20,003.08 Total: 20,003.08
79424 3/25/2025 000158 JORDAN IMPLEMENT CO E01073 023205 EQUIPMENT 17,186.00 Total : 17,186.00
79425 3/25/2025 000697 MOJAVE DESERT AQMD MD21875 023299 PERMIT #E005315 CO/FACILITY #0746/1 649.08 Total : 649.08
79426 3/25/2025 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 03-25-018 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - CHAFFIN RE 225.00 03-25-019 023184 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - RESURFACII 2,625.00 03-25-020 023184 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - WATT EV 375.00
Total: 3,225.00
79427 3/25/2025 008201 OPTIMUM 101447447 023291 INTERNET SERVICE 3/1-3/31/2025 803.57 Total: 803.57
79428 3/25/2025 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 012538816 023329 PUBLICATIONS 1/1-1/31/2025 141.00 122438816 023329 PUBLICATIONS 12/1-12/31/2024 108.00
Total: 249.00
79429 3/25/2025 000039 PETTY CASH 031825 023298 PETTY CASH 260.93 Total : 260.93
79430 3/25/2025 007830 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT 560750 022033 BODY ARMOR 1,964.96 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
PO# Description/Account Amount
79430 3/25/2025 007830 007830 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT
(Continued) Total : 1,964.96
79431 3/25/2025 007852 RETAIL STRATEGIES, LLC 583-109A
023274 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 45,000.00
Total : 45,000.00
79432 3/25/2025 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 24-6015CR 023046 SERVICE CONTRACT 7/1/2024-6/30/202 -1,440.00
25-1105 023041 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1/1-1/31/2
25-2088 47.50
023286 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2/1-2/28/2 712.50
25-2509 023200 506.43
25-3014SC 023286 GUARDIAN MANAGED WIRELESS ACCI 960.00
25-3502 023286 COMPUTER UPGRADES/EQUIPMENT
25-3508 1,526.41
023330 EQUIPMENT 1,530.11
Total: 3,842.95
79433 3/25/2025 000337 STATE CONTROLLER FAUD00004624 023341 ANNUAL STREET REPORT 7/1/2024-6/3 3,600.00
Total: 3,600.00
79434 3/25/2025 008456 STEELE INDUSTRIES 15508
023242 MARINE EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 10,211.53
Total : 10,211.53
79435 3/25/2025 007559 SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS, INC 8535
023245 SUPPORT SERVICES 4/14/2025-4/13/20 29,009.00
Total: 29,009.00
79436 3/25/2025 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B25-02-202
023288 MESA BLUFFS WASTEWATER SYSTEM 9,040.00
Total: 9,040.00
79437 3/25/2025 001302 TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC 3168518 023289 COLLECTION SERVICES 2/1-2/28/2025 373.25
Total: 373.25
79438 3/25/2025 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 14323 023304 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,505.00
Total : 3,505.00
79439 3/25/2025 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 14255 023301 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,400.00
Total: 4,400.00
79440 3/25/2025 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 528192 023174 PARTS/SUPPLIES 40.41
023174
528509 023236 PARTS/SUPPLIES
146.98
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 79440 3/25/2025 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC (Continued) 528675 023247 PARTS/SUPPLIES 35.33
Total : 222.72
79441 3/25/2025 003279 YUMA WINNELSON CO. 405829-01 023296 PARTS/SUPPLIES 380.63 Total: 380.63
55 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 426,660.78 90 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 649,258.86

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11008-11042 and 79387-79441 in the amount of $649,258.68 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 April 8, 2025.

Chist _ Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79442 3/25/2025 008463 ALL STAR CINEMAS Ref000221839 UB Refund Cst #001107 97.30 Total: 97.30
79443 3/25/2025 008465 BAKHTAVAR, HOLLY Ref000221842 UB Refund Cst #024329 67.41 Total: 67.41
79444 3/25/2025 008380 CASTRO, ALFONSO PENA Ref000221840 UB Refund Cst #001851 115.17 Total : 115.17
79445 3/25/2025 008464 FLORES, MARIA Ref000221841 UB Refund Cst #022387 44.22 Total : 44.22
79446 3/25/2025 008466 GUERRERO, SYLVIA Ref000221843 UB Refund Cst #027485 114.68 Total : 114.68
79447 3/25/2025 008467 TERRIAN, RONDA Ref000221844 UB Refund Cst #027660 104.60 Total: 104.60
79448 3/25/2025 008468 WATERS, EVELINE Ref000221845 UB Refund Cst #027777 62.12 Total : 62.12
7 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total: 605.50
7 Vouchers In this report Total vouchers : 605.50
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Voucher Date _Vendor Invoice POR Description/Account Amount

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utilty Billing Refund warrants numbered 79442-79448 in the amount of $605.50 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 April 8, 2025.

Chish Eles
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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lank code : ap-dir
bucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 11043 4/2/2025 007828 BECK OIL, INC 158561 023350 FUEL 826.45 Total : 826.45
11044 4/2/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 589557035 022004 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 215.81 Total : 215.81
11045 4/2/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 589735470 021557 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 342.92 Total : 342.92
11046 4/2/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 589717305 021572 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 607.20 Total : 607.20
11047 4/2/2025 000869 GRAINGER 8413647158 023137 PARTS/SUPPLIES 864.30 Total: 864.30
11048 4/2/2025 000869 GRAINGER 9434708211 023230 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,901.02 Total : 3,901.02
11049 4/2/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC F25546 023182 PARTS/SUPPLIES 33.68 F32364 023246 PARTS/SUPPLIES 98.93
F39724 023326 PARTS/SUPPLIES 26.80
F42763 023345 PARTS/SUPPLIES 15.21
F43200 023346 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3.25
V69439 023214 PARTS/SUPPLIES 153.64
V72104 023237 PARTS/SUPPLIES 34.77
Total : 366.28
11050 4/2/2025 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510001501 021578 SUPPLIES 155.88 430510003701 021578 SUPPLIES 146.94
430510005101 021578 SUPPLIES 354.57
430510007302 023253 SUPPLIES 65.03
430510008001 023253 SUPPLIES 11.94
430510008701 021578 SUPPLIES 174.47
Total : 908.83
11051 4/2/2025 006873 VESTIS 5880850491 023370 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 721.65 5880856739 023370 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 530.00
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oucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11051| 4/2/2025 006873 VESTIS (Continued)
5880862698 023370 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEL 533.43
5880868714 023370 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 540.43
5880875224 023370 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 546.67
5880880190 023370 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 546.67
5880886599 023370 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 548.46
Total: 3,967.31
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Sank code : union
oucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 79449 3/25/2025 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 021550 BEAUTIFY BLYTHE PROJECT - PAC 12,252.16 Total : 12,252.16
79450 4/8/2025 003334 AIRWAVE COMMUNICATIONS 450523 023076 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,976.31 Total : 1,976.31
79451 4/8/2025 006366 ALARM PROTECTION SERVICES 062342 022823 SECURITY ALARM MONITORING 4/: 173.85 Total: 173.85
79452 4/8/2025 004315 ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT 263022 023188 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 194.96 263023 023188 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 1,893.69
Total: 2,088.65
79453 4/8/2025 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 1D4V9R1796RD 023348 PARTS/SUPPLIES 150.08 1J6RHDP1KFT3 023312 PARTS/SUPPLIES 18.49
1NRJ3CVN4MFD 023217 PARTS/SUPPLIES 61.72
023217
1TCKDYMNTG3R 023232 PARTS/SUPPLIES 199.77
1Y3VW9HGW69M 023226 PARTS/SUPPLIES 140.21
Total: 570.27
79454 4/8/2025 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CB50938-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 17.69 CB51000-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 25.08
CC50779-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 17.69
CC50786-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CC50792-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 25.08
Total: 119.23
79455 4/8/2025 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CB50003-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 362.20 CB50005-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 1,079.20
CB50006-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 70.76
CB50007-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CB50483-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 91.51
CB50485-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CB50486-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 88.45
CB50528-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 830.70
CB50854-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
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loucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79455 4/8/2025 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) CB50861-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 362.20
CB50935-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 84.20
CB50999-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 50.16
CB51004-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 210.50
CB51006-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CB51008-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 75.24
CB51015-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CB51026-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 2,982.38
CB51355-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 91.51
CB51356-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CB51576-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CB51577-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 70.76
CB51758-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 362.20
CC50474-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 88.45
CC50477-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 35.38
CC50480-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 209.51
CC50778-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CC50783-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 362.20
CC50784-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 168.40
CC50785-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CC50787-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES
CC50788-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 42.10
CC50789-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 42.10
CC50790-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 42.10
CC50791-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 75.24
CC50923-0040 023349 TESTING SERVICES 50.16
SINV112935 023349 FINANCE CHARGE 35.44
Total : 8,466.74
79456 4/8/2025 008286 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING 528 023051 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 130.88 Total : 130.88
79457 4/8/2025 003167 CACEO 300021946 023306 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP DUE 100.00 300021947 023306 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP DUF 100.00
200.00
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oucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79458 4/8/2025 005584 CALCLEAN INC CP0019-59 023334 HYDROCARBON CLEANUP/PLUME 23,837.00 CP0019-60 023334 HYDROCARBON CLEANUP/PLUME 33,859.00
Total : 57,696.00
79459 4/8/2025 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE:WATER UTILITIES MAR 2025 023390 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIE! 5,706.31 Total : 5,706.31
79460 4/8/2025 003841 CIVICPLUS LLC 329243 021693 WEBSITE HOSTING & SUPPORT 2,801.05 Total : 2,801.05
79461 4/2/2025 008478 COACHELLA VALLEY COMPOST BLYTHE1224 023386 SB1383 SERVICES/SUPPLIES 10,556.00 Total : 10,556.00
79462 4/8/2025 000501 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 4499 023381 ELECTION SERVICES 11/5/2024 20,419.60 Total : 20,419.60
79463 4/8/2025 000448 CPS-COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SVCS TR-INV005748 023324 TESTING SERVICES 737.00 Total: 737.00
79464 4/8/2025 007305 CROWE, CRISTINA BAS-2025 023373 ELITE YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURN 210.00 Total: 210.00
79465 4/8/2025 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0645984 021899 WATER SERVICE 3/22-4/18/2025 104.78 Total : 104.78
79466 4/8/2025 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 56185 023351 428.46 REPAIRMANTENANCE SERVICES 428.46
79467 4/8/2025 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 218257 023309 PARTS/SUPPLIES 46.35 218263 023309 PARTS/SUPPLIES 46.35
218380 023249 PARTS/SUPPLIES 243.25
Total: 335.95
79468 4/8/2025 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 806224 023358 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 210.00 Total: 210.00
79469 4/8/2025 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EMWK3925326 023261 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,786.99 EMWK3929847 023331 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,861.74 Page:
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oucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 19469 4/8/2025 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST (Continued)
EMWK3929848 023331 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 21,078.36 Total : 25,727.09
79470 4/8/2025 003135 FINN FORD 6096077 023045 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,052.54 Total : 1,052.54
79471 4/8/2025 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 663242 023352 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 609.95 Total: 609.95
19472 4/8/2025 008471 GARCIA, JOHANNA BBALL2025-03 023374 BASKETBALL OFFICIAL 16.00 Total : 16.00
79473 4/8/2025 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 038795 023335 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 475.54 023335
Total: 475.54
79474 4/8/2025 008460 GOLDEN STATE COMMUNICATIONS RI33562 023353 PTT COMMUNICATIONS/EQUIPMEN 4,200.00 Total : 4,200.00
79475 4/8/2025 008479 GONZALEZ, MARIA 4499 REFUND - CANDIDATE STATEMENT 65.94 Total: 65.94
79476 4/8/2025 000129 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION 2896126 023147 ASPHALT 16,870.39 Total : 16,870.39
79477 4/8/2025 008476 I CO AIR, INC B2503-004 PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT REFUND 212.50 Total : 212.50
19478 4/8/2025 008091 INNOVATIVE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT 34240 021231 VEHICLE EQUIPMENT UPGRADES 18,078.93 Total : 18,078.93
19479 4/8/2025 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 162344 023325 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4/2025 4,160.00 Total: 4,160.00
19480 4/8/2025 001460 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 9312262880 023158 988.59 Total : 988.59
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oucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79481 4/8/2025 008474 MILLER, CHANDLER BBALL2025-09 023375 BASKETBALL OFFICIAL 161.50 Total : 161.50
79482 4/8/2025 007106 MOGG, WAYNE 041425 022944 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 4/14-4/17/2025 155.00 Total : 155.00
79483 4/8/2025 008469 MOUA, SEBASTIAN 042025 023328 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 4/20-4/24/2025 200.00 Total : 200.00
79484 4/8/2025 008029 PALO VERDE PLUMBING CO 1661 023300 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 125.00 Total: 125.00
79485 4/8/2025 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 46634 023354 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 4/2025-4/2 52.00 Total: 52.00
79486 4/8/2025 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 023389 POSTAGE 3/1-3/31/2025 3,800.46 Total: 3,800.46
79487 4/8/2025 007523 REVEAL MEDIA USA, INC 1457 023336 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AGREEME 2,319.64 Total: 2,319.64
79488 4/8/2025 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 168179 023310 SUPPLIES 297.77 Total: 297.77
79489 4/8/2025 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 134 021824 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 3/2 2,000.00 Total: 2,000.00
79490 4/8/2025 001790 SIGNS UNLIMITED 4371 023360 DECALS 2,461.50 Total: 2,461.50
79491 4/8/2025 007578 SPRAGGINS, SUMMER 4499 REFUND - CANDIDATE STATEMENT 114.46 Total: 114.46
79492 4/8/2025 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-25158 023364 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 804.08 1-25189 023364 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 75.00
1-25913 023364 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 828.55
1-26118 023364 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES: 20.21
1-26220 023364 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 419.23
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oucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79492 4/8/2025 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE (Continued) 1-26247 023364 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES: 420.24
1-26350 023364 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 20.00
1-26355 023364 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 47.51
Total : 2,634.82
79493 4/8/2025 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-24708 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 854.07 1-24793 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 350.00
1-24869 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICESI 20.00
1-24933 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 284.02
1-24957 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 528.50
1-24963 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 247.12
1-25095 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,671.17
1-25101 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 20.00
1-25309 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 322.69
1-25317 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 121.73
1-25319 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 76.28
1-25333 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 150.00
1-25338 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 76.28
1-25366 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 448.72
1-25514 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 1,417.57
1-25586 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 224.36
1-25662 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 454.87
1-25701 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 754.18
1-25712 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 20.00
1-25734 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 20.00
1-25761 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 96.04
1-25796 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 319.51
1-25801 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 89.62
1-25805 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 1,179.82
1-25880 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 708.79
1-25885 022043 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/ 881.54
Total : 12,336.88
79494 418/2025 006838 TENNEFOS, EMMANUEL 031125 023365 REIMBURSEMENT - SAFETY BOOT: 181.94 Total : 181.94
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oucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79495 4/8/2025 007902 THE JADO PRINT COMPANY 500 023376 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 603.00 Total : 603.00
79496 4/8/2025 008472 THOMAS-MARSHALL, OMARION BBALL2025-05 023377 BASKETBALL OFFICIAL 272.00 Total : 272.00
79497 4/8/2025 007171 T-MAN TRAFFIC SUPPLY 16590 022921 PARTS/SUPPLIES 6,344.27 Total: 6,344.27
79498 4/8/2025 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 14369 023378 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 660.00 Total: 660.00
79499 4/8/2025 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 528808 023317 PARTS/SUPPLIES 294.29 Total: 294.29
79500 4/8/2025 003324 ULINE 188489811 022997 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,034.86 189213342 023118 PARTS/SUPPLIES 407.57
Total : 1,442.43
79501 4/8/2025 000991 USA BLUEBOOK INV00635396 023159 PARTS/SUPPLIES 799.02 Total: 799.02
79502 4/8/2025 008203 VALDIVIA, BOBBY 042125 023218 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 4/21-4/24/2025 60.00 Total: 60.00
79503 4/8/2025 007485 VARGAS-RAMIREZ, ARTURO 041625 023263 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 4/16-4/18/2025 110.00 Total: 110.00
79504 4/8/2025 008473 WEIMER, SANTINO BBALL2025-06 023379 BASKETBALL OFFICIAL 261.00 Total: 261.00
79505 4/8/2025 008470 YORKE, JR, ELLIOTT BBALL2025-04 023380 BASKETBALL OFFICIAL 304.00 Total: 304.00
57 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 235,631.69 66 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 247,631.81
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
1 hereby certify that warrants numbered 11043-11051 and 79449-79505 in the amount of $247,631.81 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 April 8, 2025.

Chish Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 02/14/2025 to 02/27/2025
Payday 03/07/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55048 to 55066, and direct deposits warrants numbered 61404 to 61478 in the amount of $308,113.05 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 April 8t*, 2025.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 02/28/2025 to 03/18/2025
Payday 03/18/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55067 to 55068 in the amount of $1,032.45 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 April 8th, 2025.

Chist Clus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 02/28/2025 to 03/13/2025
Payday 03/21/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55069 to 55085, and direct deposits warrants Directed 6 rinance. Stir eat that of soimenses overty or wether CA appyd said warrants at the meeting of April 8th, 2025.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 03/14/2025 to 03/27/2025
Payday 04/04/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55086 to 55103, and direct deposits warrants numbered 61555 to 61630 in the amount of $299,380.29 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 April 8"h, 2025.

Chis Clues
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 03/01/2025 to 03/31/2025
Payday 04/04/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55104 to 55115, and direct deposits warrants Diebor of iane 1 73ther being that Councilmen rave ben rey eved foe, cymepby ed said. warrants at the meeting of April 8'h, 2025.

Chust Eles
Director of Finance
Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
March 11, 2025
The March 11, 2025 meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers by Mayor DeConinck. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Council Members Halby, Burton and Spraggins. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto, Finance Director and City Treasurer Elms, Chief Building Official Brown, Public Works Director Elegores and Police Chief Dale.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.

The Invocation was led by Councilman Burton.

PROCLAMATION:

American Red Cross Month - April 2025. The Proclamation was presented to representatives for the Riverside County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

PRESENTATION:

Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2023/24. Finance Director Elms stated the 2023/24 audit is complete. Daphne Munoz, Principal of CliftonLarsonAllen will present the details of the audit.

Daphne Munoz stated we performed an audit of the annual financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2024, for the City as well as the Blythe Financing Authority. The City spent more than $750,000 in federal expenditures so the City is required to have a single audit. This is in conjunction with the financial statements and is more of a compliance audit to meet federal grant requirements. Lastly, we performed an agreed upon procedure related to the City's calculation of the annual appropriations limit. Pages 1-3 of the financial statements contain the auditor's opinion. The period covered by this audit is July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. For that period, we issued an unmodified opinion. This means the financial statements are presented in all material respects and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. An unmodified opinion is the highest opinion you can get. The financial statements and the presentation of those statements are management's responsibility. Our responsibility as auditors is to express an opinion. Auditing standards requires that we have sufficient evidence to obtain reasonable assurance that the statements are free of any misstatements. There is an emphasis of matter due to a re-statement of beginning fund balances and net position. Last year's emphasis of matter was related to the going concern. Based on this year's results and the fund balances, this year's report does not include a going concern. We do not issue a report on internal controls, but if any issues were found it would be included in this report. I am happy to report there were no findings. We had no issues during the audit or disagreements with management.

Mayor DeConinck thanked staff for their hard work.

No public comment. The item was received and filed.
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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.

4. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 3/11/25, warrants numbered 10973 through 10996 and 79279 through 79341 in the amount of $1,038,553.95; 3/11/25, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 79342 through 79353 in the amount of $1,121.18 and 3/11/25, warrants numbered 10997 through 11007 and 79354 through 79386 in the amount of $220,979.28.

5. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 3/11/25, warrants numbered 54997 through 55016 and Direct 61302 in the amount of $298,083.53 and 3/11/25, warrants numbered 55036 through 55047 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 61303 through 61403 in the amount of $94,211.44.

6. Minutes of the February 11, 2025, City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the February 11, 2025, Meeting.

City of Blythe Permits Issued in the Month of February 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

8. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for February 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for February 2025. ecommendation: Receive and file the monthly repor

10. Duality of Life Program Activity Report for February 202:

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

11. Ordinance No. 936-25 Establishing a Prohibition Against Camping and Storage of Personal Property upon Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.

Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 936-25.

ORDINANCE NO. 936-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 12.32 (CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY PROHIBITED) TO TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE.

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

PUBLIC HEARING:

Ordinance No. 935-25 Amending Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code Relating to Changes to Implement Various Programs Set Forth in the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated this is the second in a series of Ordinances addressing changes required by the Housing Element. The proposed ordinance implements changes in five Housing Element Programs: 1.A.3, 1.A.4, 2.A.6, 2.D.1 and 2.D.3. To address

1.A.3 the City committed to creating a density bonus to incentivize development by increasing economies of scale. In program 1.A.4, the City committed to amending the Zoning Code to require by right approval of housing developments that include 20% of the units as affordable to lower income. The proposed Ordinance adds a Housing Overlay zone which allows affordable developments by right. The Ordinance creates the zone and regulations; a General Plan Amendment and Zoning change will be necessary to establish the HEO zoning designation. In -32
Program 2.A.6, the City committed to permitting mobile homes in the same manner as stick-built housing, modifications to parking requirements and modifications to lot coverage requirements for Medium Density Residential and High-Density Residential zones. In program 2.D.1, the city committed to amending the Zoning Code to designate residential care facilities as permitted uses by right in residential zones, add a definition for group homes and allow group homes with six or fewer persons by right in residential zones and updates the definition of family to be consistent with State Law. In Program 2.D.3, the City committed to amending the Zoning Code to ensure that supportive and transitional housing is treated as residential uses subject to only the same restrictions as other residential dwelling of the same type in the same zone to comply with State law requirements. In addition to implementing the various programs outlined above, the proposed ordinance also adds, revises and deletes definitions set forth in Chapters 17.04 and

17.08, relocating definitions to Chapter 17.04 and removing them from Chapter 17.08. The ordinance also includes a change to Section 17.10.050 to incorporate the allowed density per acre for each of the zones; the density correlates to that in the General Plan. The Blythe Municipal Code and State law require two public hearings regarding the proposed ordinance. On February 11, 2025, the City Council, acting as the City's. Planning Agency, conducted a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance No. 935-25. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council, subsequent to the public hearing, introduce Ordinance No. 935-25.

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

HOUSING ELEMENT OVERLAY, ADDING, REVISING, AND DELETING DEFINITIONS, ADDING AND AMENDING

REGULATIONS RELATING TO LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS AND VARIOUS TYPES OF GROUP

HOUSING, AMENDING RESIDENTIAL LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-M AND R-H ZONES, ADDING

AND REVISING STANDARDS REGARDING DENSITY IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AMENDING PARKING

REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIED RESIDENTIAL USES, AND ADDING REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE

STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW
Ordinance No. 937-25 Rezoning Two Parcels and Adding a New Section 17.27.050 to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code Waiving the Art in Public Places Impact Fee on Affordable Housing and Special Needs Housing. Interim City Manager Crecelius asked the Council to take Public Comment on this item, and then continue the Public Hearing to the April 8, 2025 City Council Meeting.

No Public Comment. Council Member Burton moved to Continue the Public Hearing to the April Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Rodriguez with a unanimous aye vote.

ORDINANCE NO. 935-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING TWO PARCELS AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 17.27.050 (WAIVER OF FEE) TO CHAPTER 17.27 (ARTS

IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM) OF DIVISION III (DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE WAIVING THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES IMPACT FEE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING.

NEW BUSINESS:

Ordinance No. 938-25 Amending Provisions of Chapter 2.65 (Purchasing System) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Blythe Municipal Code Relating to Bidding -33
Thresholds and Purchasing Authority, Amendment Authority, Bidding Exemptions, and Surplus Property. Finance Director Elms stated the City made revisions to it's purchasing Ordinance in June of 2021. The revisions were adopted to put policies and procedures in place to govern general purchases and public works projects separately. The intent was to streamline workflow and increase efficiency while providing uniformity between the two policies. The City took the approach of using bidding limits set by law in section 22032 of the Public Contract Code as it relates to public works projects to develop spending limits and bidding polices for general purchases so there was consistency within the two. In January, the bidding limits set in the public contract code increased for public works projects. These revisions would keep uniformity in provisions by amending the bidding limits and spending authority to align with the changes in the public contract code. If adopted, the City Manager's authority and informal bidding provisions would increase from $60,000 to $75,000. City Council authority and formal bidding provisions would be required for anything over $75,000. The revision limits proposed carry through Chapter 2.65 of the Blythe Municipal Code as it pertains to general purchases.

Since its adoption in 2021, staff has made note of circumstances that have arose when making purchases. To address some of these issues, staff is proposing other minor changes to Chapter

2.65 of the Municipal Code. This includes adding an exemption for contracts for nuisance abatement services from competitive bidding which will allow staff to expedite this process, providing the City Manager with the authority to purchase vehicles, regardless of cost, provided such purchases comply with all other requirements of section 2.65 of the BMC. This revision is intended to address delays the City is experiencing between the ordering and delivery of the vehicles. The purchase would still need to be adopted by Council during the budget process and would need to conform with all other procedures and solicitation. The proposed amendments also include express contract purchase order amendment authorization including authorization for the City Manager to approve amendments up to 10% of the amount authorized by the Council. Lastly, it includes amending the provisions related to the sale of surplus property to allow the transfer of surplus property to a governmental agency, civic, or charitable organization by negotiated sale or exchange. Therefore, it is recommended Council introduce Ordinance No. 938-25.

Council Member Halby asked why this was not run by Council previously. I am not a fan of some of this, such as vehicles. I think Council should be approving these purchases. I have a lot of questions.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the vehicles could only be purchased if they were adopted in the budget. When we bring the budget to you, we tell you we are going to purchase 6 vehicles and the cost. Having to come back to get authority to make the purchase is creating delays.

During COVID there were supply chain issues, it took up to 2 years to get certain vehicles. To speed things up, once you adopt, through the budget process, the purchase of these vehicles, we can place the order. In terms of the change in amounts, that is based on the public contract code.

The code increased, so we are asking to increase the for consistency with the public contract code.

Finance Director Elms stated as the current Ordinance is written, under section 2.66, those contract limits as they are increased through the code, it automatically increases the public works project limits. We designed the Ordinance to keep consistency in those amounts. In terms of -34
vehicles, we have to apply all other provisions of the ordinance That includes competitive bidding or using the State Contract. It does not exempt the bidding process. But we have ordering windows, and this streamlines the purchase to allow us to make a purchase within those windows. We are not purchasing anything outside of what has been adopted by Council in the budget.

Council Member Halby stated I've seen a lot of new vehicles and am not sure where they are coming from.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated some of those are vehicles we have waited 2 years to receive. They were delivered with this year's order, so all the vehicles are coming in at once. We have not ordered a vehicle you have not approved.

Finance Director Elms stated we just recently received units for PD that were approved and ordered well over a year ago. That is how long it is taking to get them. That is why we are trying to streamline purchases. We also just received units you approved back in the fall. They were all part of the budget.

Council Member Burton would like to see a receipt or something.

City Attorney Roberto stated she has seen in other cities that delegate authority to the City Manager provide a bi-annual report of the purchases made by the authority of the City Manager.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated if you don't adopt it in the budget, it doesn't matter if it costs $1 or $100,000, I can't buy it. It must be approved in the budget.

No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved to introduce Ordinance No. 938-25. The motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

ORDINANCE NO. 938-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2.65 (PURCHASING SYSTEM) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND

PERSONNEL) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BIDDING THESHOLDS AND PURCHASING AUTHORITY, AMENDMENT AUTHORITY, BIDDING EXEMPTIONS, AND SURPLUS PROPERTY.

Agreement for Abatement Services at 495 N. Main Street. Chief Building Official Brown stated the property of topic is 495 N. Main Street. The property has had an open code case since April of 2020 for lack of property maintenance. There have been numerous attempts by Code Enforcement to contact the owner to have the property cleaned. Even with these efforts, no contact was made by the property owner. In September of 2023 the building burned, including all its contents. In the days and months following the fire, Code Enforcement worked diligently to contact the owner with no success. Code Enforcement staff looked for guidance from our City Attorney to start the abatement process. This is not a fast process, and the owner has been given many opportunities to bring the property up to code. Staff has prepared a contract, following the procedures of the purchasing policy to have the building removed from the property. It is recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with R&L Watkins for the abatement of the property in an amount not to exceed $96,000, authorize $10,000 for project contingencies and establish a project budget of $106,000. It is further recommended -35
Council authorize the Interim City Manger to issue any contract amendments within the project budget and authorize the Interim City Manger to take any actions necessary to abate 495 N. Main Street.

Vice Mayor Rodrigeuz asked if abatement of the trees was part of the project.

Council Member Halby asked about timing.

City Attorney Roberto stated if Council approves this contract, my office will move forward with the abatement warrant. In the past, warrants took months, and some took a week. It's really luck of the draw on the judge and if they sign off on it right away. The warrant is valid for 14 days, If there are issues, we can ask the judge to approve an extension.

Public Comment. Leslie Watkins thanked staff for their attention to this. We are hopeful it will not take 6 months to obtain the warrant. We would love to have that site cleared for a multitude of reasons. There is quite a bit of dumped vegetation and tree trimmings. Per code, we will take every tree to a 6-foot canopy. We will take the under growth and dumped items. That was not part of the project, but we are doing it. We want a clean slate at that property. The largest part of the bid is the asbestos removal. Thank you again for the opportunity to continue to clean our city.

Council Member Spraggins moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote. 2024 Rule 20A Work Credit Balance. Public Works Director Elegores stated Southern California Edison Rule 20A is part of the California Public Utilities Commission Electric Tarif Rule 20, which allows utilities to fund underground projects that benefit the public interest, with projects nominated by cities and counties and paid for by utility rate payers. Rule 20A focuses on converting overhead electrical facilities to underground installations. Projects must demonstrate a benefit to the general public, not just the customers in the affected area. Utilities annually allocate "work credits" to cities and counties, which can be used to redeem for underground projects. On June 3, 2021, the California Public Utility Commission issued a decision that revises the CPUC's Electric Rule 20A program. The decision discontinues the authorization of new Electric Rule 20A work credit allowances. As such, there are no work credits being allocated for 2025 which makes Blythe's work credit balance $586,195. Any work credit that has not been allocated to a community with an active Rule 20A project will expire in June 2025. The City has not previously completed any projects with Rule 20A funding as the City's allocated work credits were not enough to fund a project without a major contribution from the City's General Fund. To retain the work credits and avoid reallocation, prior to June 2025 the City must have a suitable project location identified and submitted to SCE no later than April 15 and the City must adopt an ordinance creating an underground district that meets the criteria. The identified project must meet Rule 20A guidelines. In the event the Council directs staff to proceed with an underground district project, staff has identified a project in Todd Park. An underground line would be installed beginning at the driveway at Barnard running along the edge of the parking lot covering 610 feet, then turning east towards the basketball court to cover approximately 270 linear feet. This line would allow in the future, and as part of a separate project, the installation of lighting in Todd Park. The project would stretch 890 linear feet and -36
cost an estimated a little more than $900,000. Staff has contemplated looking for grants or other funding to install solar lights in Todd Park like what was recently installed in Miller Park. This may be the most cost-effective option for the City. Therefore, it is recommended the City Council provide direction to staff to either abandon the Rule 20A fund balance or proceed with an underground district project.

The City council asked a number of questions related to Rule 20A project guidelines. After a lot of dialogue between the City Council and staff, it was suggested that a Special Meeting be held to discuss this further.

Public Comment.

Rob Holt thinks there are better options for lighting at Todd Park and are probably some other areas with overhead lines that make more sense.

Diane Easley asked what the impacts to health would be on these underground lines.

Direction to schedule a Special Meeting was provided to staff.

ORAL REPORTS:

Interim City Manager Crecelius reported on the Outlook Conference.

Council Member Spraggins reported on the Chamber Mixer being hosted by Blythe PD. She thanked Blythe PD for finding the belt buckles and knives and working on the case and the community who helped as well.

Council Member Halby reported on the fair this upcoming weekend and his work last weekend with the Pink Trash Bags. There is a mess at Dollar General with their cardboard. It was a good clean up.

Council Member Burton reported on the pancake breakfast at the VFW.

Mayor DeConinck reported he met the new CHP Commander. They will be on patrol on HWY 95 this weekend, so everyone be safe and don't drink and drive.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Dustin Lindermuth of Not Your Average Candy Company said the project review process and fees are high and are discouraging new businesses for opening. We are pricing out people who want to bring economic development to our city. The fees make investment less viable. I ask Council to review these fees and find a more balanced approach.

Diane Easley stated there was a report published in 2022 about the City's economic peril.

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Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Special Meeting
and Special Closed Session
March 27, 2025
attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto, Finance Director and City Treasurer Elms, Chief Building Official Brown, Public Works Director Elegores and Police Chief Dale.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.

The Invocation was offered by Councilman Burton.

SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS:

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 Monday, March 24, 2025.

No public comment. Councilman Burton moved approval of the posting of the Agenda.

The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Rodriguez with a unanimous aye vote.

Annual Element Progress Report- Housing Element Implementation. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated this is a receive and file item. It's the annual report we are required to submit regarding the implementation of our Housing Element and updates on any progress made on our General Plan. The report is prepared, and it is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Annual Element Progress Report and authorize staff to forward it to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development.

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

3. 2024 Rule 20A Work Credit Balance. Public Works Director Elegores reported to retain the City's works credits and avoid reallocation we must submit a suitable project to SCE by April 1st. Rule 20A guidelines require a minimum project length of 600 linear feet. It's estimated a project of this size costs roughly $1 million and would include the undergrounding of one service line and 2-3 utility poles. After further discussion with SCE, the undergrounding of overhead lines is the only allowable expense for this program. New service lines, or enhancements to existing lines are not projects that can be completed with Rule 20A monies. Any lines undergrounded must be part of this program will be owned and maintained by SCE. Projects must have a public benefit and be located on a major arterial or thoroughfare. This is why early on; staff began looking for projects -39
on or around City owned properties. Should Council wish to move forward, staff has identified a project on S. Lovekin Blvd. The project consists of 1,100 linear feet from the City boundary on S. Lovekin Blvd. To 14" avenue. Per SCE's current project schedule, the project would not start prior to 2028. Although funding for the project is required to be on deposit with SCE by June of this year. Due to the cost and size of the project staff does not recommend moving forward with a Rule 20A project. The cost benefit is not there. Staff seeks direction from Council on how to proceed.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez asked if this line would increase capacity. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated no, and after further discussions with SCE, the purpose of this is to take overhead lines and put them underground. It is not to create new service lines or capacity.

Council Member Halby asked if an extension was available. It was reported no.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez asked if the credits could be transferred to the County of Riverside.

Other discussion ensued related to projects that would fit the Rule 20A project criteria.

Public Comment. Leslie -Jessop Watkins asked what the price point is now, vs. a few years from now. Can you get a price guarantee from Edison? Council Member asked if our rate payers paid for this, and what happens if we don't do a project? That money should be given back to the rate payers.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved that the City does not move forward with a project. The motion was seconded by Council Member Spraggins with a unanimous aye vote.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:

SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION ITEM:

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to
rovernment Code Section 54956.8. Property: 3480 Quail Run Rd., Blythe, CA 92225 gency Negotiator: Mallory Crecelius. Negotiating Parties: BNB Golf Management, Inc Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

It was reported direction was given, no action was taken.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 4:15pm.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
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ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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317/2025 ISSUED Permit Name PV Roof Mount & Battery
SAB2503-001 ELEC 821 LAWRENCE AVENUE BRIAN J JOHNSON 45,940.00 833.97 833.97 3/5/2025 SOLAR 842211007 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
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3572035
SAB2503-002 ELEC 461 ALAMEDA STREET KIMBERLY A & DAVID A SANTI 23,960.00 692.11 692.11 3/10/2025 SOLAR 851170001 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
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B2502-014 ELEC 348 VILLAGE DRIVE JOSE A CORTAZAR JR 37,500.00 1,030.88 1,030.88 3/11/2025 SOLAR 842161049 SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERV
31322055 ISSUED Permit Name PV Roof, Battery & MPU
B2502-015 ELEC 1318 WEST SAN GORGONIO S1 DANNY & DIANA RODRIGUEZ 20,000.00 773.60 773.60 3/11/2025 SOLAR 836154003 SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERV
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3/26/2025 ISSUED Permit Name REROOF-OE & PAINT, 2200 SF B2503-024 OTHER 333 NORTH TENTH STREET ELIZALDE & FELTON 500.00 182.50 182.50 3/31/2025 851032015 OWNER
3/31/2025 ISSUED Permit Name Replace siding w/stucco
B2503-008 OTHER 2200 EAST DONLON STREET B CASA ENCINAS BLYTHE LIC 14,500.00 1,210.55 1,210.55 3/26/2025 857210021 A & F ENTERPRISES INC
3/21/2025 ISSUED Permit Name Plumb, Elec & Drywall
B2503-013 OTHER 980 LIDO LANE CARMEN E HERNANDEZ 10,000.00 226.41 226.41 3/26/2025 869371002 MS CONSTRUCTION
124/202 ISSUED Permit Name REROOF-OE & PAINT, 22 sq
/25/202
B2503-017 OTHER 111 EAST HOBSONWAY CUTTING EDGE PROP INC 1,600.00 524.34 524.34 3/31/2025 845151006 MS CONSTRUCTION
31262025 ISSUED Permit Name INTERIOR REMODEL
B2503-018 OTHER 2200 EAST DONLON STREET B CASAENCINAS BLYTHE LLC 1,600.00 182.50 182.50 3/26/2025 857210021 A & F ENTERPRISES INC
31262025 FINALED, Permit Name Drywall, units B& D
B2503-010 OTHER 935 EAST MURPHY STREET SHAWN LEE ROBINSON 7,500.00 314.64 314.64 3/21/2025 SOLAR 851052008 MS CONSTRUCTION
/20/202 ISSUED Permit Name Stucco front of house & Paint /21/202:

Total for: OTHER 50,700.00 2,954.55 2,954.55
Permit No./Issued
Applied/ Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2502-010 PATIO 840 AURORA WAY PHIPPS & BROWN 19,387.68 688.92 688.92 3/4/2025 842222003 OWNER
3/3920035 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: PATIO 19,387.68 688.92 688.92
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2503-015 1101 WEST HOBSONWAY PERKINS BLYTHE LIC 900.00 262.00 262.00 3/27/2025 836080059 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
3126/2025 Permit Name Gas Line
B2503-014 PLUMB 345 NORTH THIRD STREET GOLDENFIELD INVESTMENTS 1,500.00 147.00 147.00 3/25/2025 BACKFLOW 845073005 CRECELIUS INC
33232025 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW
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7:53:38AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025
B2503-005 . PLUMB 133 NORTH DATE ROAD CEJA ET AL 0.00 131.00 131.00 3/13/2025 GAS 851102011 OWNER
3/13/2025 FINALED Permit Name Existing Gas
B2502-013 PLUMB 441 RIVER VALLEY AVENUE ALFONSO & MICHELLE COTA 991.00 38.00 38.00 3/25/2025 WATER HEATER 854123011 CRECELIUS INC
22312025 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
Total for: PLUMB 3,391.00 578.00 578.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid 369 NORTH TENTH STREET ROBERT DENNIS SPIVEY Jr 1,500.00 181.00 181.00 851032012
3/3/2025 Permit Name DEMOLITION OF POOL
Total for: POOL 1,500.00 181.00 181.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2503-021 1080 EAST NEVADA AVENUE FERNANDO & MARIA SALDAN 9,000.00 208.97 208.97 3/28/2025 OVER EXIST 857083002 OWNER
ISSUED Permit Name Over Existing, 2000 sf
28/20
B2503-016 RERF 1358 BRUCE COURT RODOLFO & ESPERANZA LEVA 9,850.00 226.39 226.39 3/26/2025 TEAR OFF 836171003 OWNER
3/26/2025 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 1954 sf
B2503-002 RERF 390 NORTH ACACIA STREET ALVINO R OLIVAS 19,000.00 763.27 763.27 3/4/2025 TEAR OFF 851142009 AFC
31412025 ISSUED Permit Name Tear Off, 2900 st
B2503-020 RERF 420 NORTH FIRST STREET TERESA GOMEZ 5,000.00 182.65 182.65 3/26/2025 TEAR OFF 845062009 OWNER
3026/2025 ISSUED Permit Name Tear Off, 1800 sf
Total for: RERF 42,850.00 1,381.28 1,381.28
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2503-012 RES-ADD 610 NORTH SOLA AVENUE RICHARD & JULIE CASTILLO 28,000.00 1,224.73 1,224.73 3/31/2025 857072001 LUSK PLUMBING
3/20/2025 ISSUED Permit Name & PATIOS
3/26/2025
Total for: RES-ADD 28,000.00 1,224.73 1,224.73
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2502-002 RIVCOUNTY 2211 MIDLAND ROAD JOHN & ROSETTA STYERS 4,000.00 212.90 212.90 827020008 OWNER
32322035 ISSUED Permit Name ELECTRICAL 200 AMP TO 200 AMP _ -44
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7:53:38AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025
RC2502-001 RICOUNTY 15201 SOUTH BROADWAY RAFAEL & ROSA DELEON 2,000.00 211.90 211.5 3/4/2025 869120002 MS CONSTRUCTION
2/6/2025 FINALED Permit Name Repair of Fire Damage
3/4/2025
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 6,000.00 424.80 424.8
34 Permits Issued from 3/1/2025 Thru 3/31/2025 Total Valuation: $607,818.43 Total Fees: $16,771.32
Total Fees Paid: $16,771.32
4/3/2025 City of Blythe Paze
7:56:31AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor F2503-001 3/27/2025 ANNLFIRE ANNUAL INSPE260 NORTH SPRING STREET RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERRIF Permit Name 845123020 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
Description:
1 Permit Applications from 3/1/2025 Thru 3/31/2025
4/3/2025 City of Blythe
8:32:24AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025
Type of Case Number opened
DEBRIS 2

DUMPING
FIRE
VERMIN 1
WEED 4
WITNESS IN FIELD 1
ZONING 4
Total Cases Opened: 15
Cases closed in March: 18
Remaining open cases: 301
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7:56:50AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2503-001 Permit Name Tumbleweed BURNPERMIT 3/4/2025 FINALED 231 LEE STREET OWNER 842060003 RICHARD & PATRICIA ARMENTA
Description:
3/4/2025 BURNPERMIT AG BURN FINALED 301 SIEGFRIED LANE GERARDO CASTRO Permit Name Date Farm-palm fronds & piled wood waste/brush 839120028 G C PRODUCE INC Description:

BP2503-003 3/5/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 3721 WEST HOBSONWAY OWNER ermit Name PILED WOOD WASTE / BRUS 824110012 RAYMOND L HOOVER escription: PERMIT 2024-010, 2.74 ACRF
BP2503-004 3/7/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1338 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE LURLINE DAVIS Permit Name TUMBLEWEEDS 869160034 DAVIS ET AL
Description:

BP2503-005 3/10/2025 BURNPERMIT AG BURN FINALED 1926 WEST HOBSONWAY CODY MARTIN Permit Name TUMBLEWEEDS 824200013 TRAVIS MACK MARTIN
Description:

BP2503-006 3/10/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 286 NORTH CARLTON AVENUE OWNER Permit Name Piled Wood Waste/Brush 836080025 DENNIS JAMES MARKOWSKI Description:

BP2503-007 3/20/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2100 EAST HOBSONWAY HENRY QUEVEDO Permit Name TUMBLEWEEDS 857160024 OLAM BLYTHE 1
Description:

BP2503-008 3/20/2025 BURNPERMIT APPLIED 372 COTTONWOOD LANE MS CONSTRUCTION Permit Name Piled Wood Waste/Brush 854110022 MANUEL & MARICELA SANCHEZ Description:
8 Permit Applications from 3/1/2025 Thru 3/31/2025
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8:09:28AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025
PLANNER NAME: MALLORY CRECELIUS
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
CEQA2503-001 CEQA Greenlane EVC & H2 Refueling # CREATED NEED APPL EVC PARTNERS LLC 3/5/2025
241 SOUTH NEIGHBOURS BOULEVARD
Comments:

CEQA2503-002 CEQA Ocean Pacific Energy RNG Fueling Station IN REVIEW WEV BLYTHE LLC & 3/13/2025
500 BLOCK OFSOUTH INTAKE BOULEVARD
Comments:

Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025: 2 413/2025 City of Blythe Page
8:09:28AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025
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
TUP2503-001 TUP Prime Leaf Fundraiser IN REVIEW
JOSEPH MICHAEL HALBY III 3/12/2025
135 NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET
Comments:

VP2503-001 VACANT PROPERTY RECIEVED
LUIS OCTAVIO ROCHA 3/4/2025
449 NORTH SEVENTH STREET
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025: 2 -47
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8:09:28AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025
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
G2503-001 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
THOMAS FARRAGE TRUST 3/4/2025
248 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-002 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
DELFINO & MIREYA GARIBAY 3/4/2025
768 MEGAN LANE
Comments:

G2503-003 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
DAVID LAMB & 3/4/2025
425 WEST CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2503-004 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/4/2025
300 block of W DONLON ST
Comments:

G2503-005 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
EDGAR DELATORRE 314/2025
507 DORA LANE
Comments:

G2503-006 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/4/2025
200 block of SASH AV
Comments:

G2503-007 GRAFFITI COMPLETED
3/4/2025
200 block of S PALM DR
Comments:

G2503-008 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/6/2025
500 block of N 6TH ST
Comments:

G2503-009 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/6/2025
700 block of LAWRENCE AVE
Comments:
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8:09:28AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025
G2503-010 GRAFFITI water pump station COMPLETED
3/6/2025
800 block of N LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:

G2503-011 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JOSEPH MICHAEL HALBY 3/11/2025
202 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-012 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
DAVID LAMB & 3/11/2025
425 WEST CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2503-013 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
NATHAN MUMME, TRUSTEE 3/11/2025
316 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-014 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
3/11/2025
1936
Comments:

G2503-015 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
VIRGIL & RASAMEE JAYCOX 3/11/2025
1936 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-016 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCHES 3/11/2025
185 SOUTH THIRD STREET
Comments:

G2503-017 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
VALLADOLID ET AL 3/13/2025
1573 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-018 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
THOMAS FARRAGE TRUST 3/13/2025
248 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-019 GRAFFITI P.V.I.D canal COMPLETED
3/13/2025
2200 block of E DONLON ST
Comments:
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8:09:28AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025
G2503-020 GRAFFITI bus stop COMPLETED
3/13/2025
800 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-021 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
4 EIGHTEEN CAPITAL VENTURES 3/13/2025
950 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-022 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
3/13/2025
800 block of W CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2503-023 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
MAURICIO ZUNIGA-FLORES 3/18/2025
301 SOUTH SECOND STREET
Comments:

G2503-024 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALI 3/18/2025
170 S SPRING ST
Comments:

G2503-025 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ARTEM ENTERPRISES LLC 3/18/2025
1901 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-026 GRAFFITI COB sewer lift COMPLETED
3/18/2025
300 block of S INTAKE BLVD
Comments:

G2503-027 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
IN THE LORD WE TRUST 3/18/2025
941 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-029 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
GERALD & PAULA HOEMANN 3/20/2025
573 EAST CHAPARRAL DRIVE
Comments:

G2503-030 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JESUS & MARTHA ALVAREZ 3/20/2025
565 EAST CHAPARRAL DRIVE
Comments:
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8:09:28AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025
G2503-031 GRAFFITI bus stop COMPLETED
3/20/2025
1500 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-032 GRAFFITI light pole COMPLETED
3/20/2025
400 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-033 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
3/20/2025
400 block of STEWART ST
Comments:

G2503-034 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/20/2025
300 block of TESORO LN
Comments:

G2503-035 GRAFFITI bus stop bench COMPLETED
3/20/2025
400 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2503-036 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/20/2025
300 block of S STH ST
Comments:

G2503-037 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JOYCE A WONG LIVING TRUST DTD 3/25/2025
1588 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-038 GRAFFITI bathrooms COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 3/25/2025

TODD PARK
Comments:

G2503-039 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/25/2025
100 alley way of S SPRING ST
Comments:

G2503-040 GRAFFITI signal ahead sign COMPLETED
3/25/2025
100 block of W HOBSONWAY
Comments:
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8:09:28AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025
G2503-041 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/25/2025
1100 alley way of E CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2503-042 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/25/2025
400 block of N EARLE ST
Comments:

G2503-043 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
TOMMY D COPPLE JR 3/25/2025
585 EAST CHAPARRAL DRIVE
Comments:

G2503-044 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/25/2025
200 alley way of N 3RD ST
Comments:

G2503-045 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/25/2025
200 block of N 3RD ST
Comments:

G2503-046 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/25/2025
300 alley way of E MURPHY ST
Comments:

G2503-047 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
VALLADOLID ET AL 3/27/2025
1573 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-048 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
3/27/2025
1500 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2503-049 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
3/27/2025
800 block of E CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2503-050 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
3/27/2025
400 block of N 5TH ST
Comments:
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8:09:28AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025
G2503-051 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/27/2025
600 block of E MICHIGAN ST
Comments:

G2503-052 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
3/27/2025
300 block of N 7TH ST
Comments:

G2503-053 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
3/27/2025
500 block of EAVE B
Comments:

Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 3/1/2025 thru 3/31/2025: 52 -53

CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
March 2025
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 53
Structure 2
Vehicle Fire 1
Brush, Grass, Leaves 9
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 3
Arching Electric Equip./Power Line Down/Transformer Fire 3 Fire Alarms 1
Other 5
Total # of Incidents 77
Activity
Drills 5
Staff Meeting 1
Races 2
Total Activities 8
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
Monthly Incident and Activity Report
March 2025
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
5 Domestic Violence
Battery 7
Grand Theft 1
Petty Theft 3
Shoplifting 1
Traffic Collision-Injury 1
Traffic Collision-Non injury 10
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run 5
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms
Trespassing
Prowlers
Public Intoxication 6
Alarm 25
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
AVA Vehicles Tows
Vehicle Red Tags 2
Hospital Helicopter Landings 7
Documented Police Reports 181
Total Incidents 1434
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YIFa

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
POLICE
Quality of Life Program
The statistics listed below reflect total numbers of the Quality-of-Life Program for March 2025.

Homeless Detail: March Year to Date
People contacted. 117 285
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources 3 15 elsewhere.

People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security. 1 7 Cards to register for housing and assistance.

People transported to or referred to DPSS/Mental Health. 57 146 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions 4 15 Code and transported for treatment.

People sent to rehab 0 2
People sent for substance abuse. 2 5
People picked up by a family member and taken home. 0
out of town.

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

Enforcement action taken(Arrests and Warrants). 0 2
Traffic Detail:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations._ 3 4 Traffic enforcement/ vehicle stops resulting in warnings for 8 14 minor violations.

Vehicles stored 4 4
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Acceptance Community Improvement Fund (CIF) Grant Award 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 accept and to expend funds in the amount of $40,000.00 provided by The Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund to use toward officer safety equipment for the Blythe Police Department.

FISCAL IMPACT: $40,000.00 grant for use toward purchasing officer safety equipment.

BACKGROUND: Over the last three years, the Blythe Police Department has encountered more violent crime and large scale illegal narcotic trafficking. In response to this increase in crime, the department has taken a proactive approach to enforcement. Saturation patrols, highway interdiction and long-term criminal investigations have been implemented and have led to an increase of arrests and seizures of narcotics and firearms. In 2024, over 460 arrests were made, and 67 firearms were confiscated. Often, these crimes lead to the service of high-risk search warrants which put officers in extreme danger, including dealing with wanted felons who are often armed and on drugs. Equipment is needed for these enforcement operations to be safer for the officers involved. This equipment includes, but is not limited to shields, heavy tactical vests, less lethal weapons and special communication gear.

Staff have been searching for funding to obtain funding to purchase some of this important equipment. An application was made and approved by the Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund and funding in the amount of $40,000.00 was awarded.

STAFF REPORT: the Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund has approved a grant n the amount of $40,000.00 to be used toward safety equipment for police officers. Stat equests The City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to accept and to expend funds i the amount of $40,000.00 provided by The Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. the Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund Application Approval -57
Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund
203 EastHobsonway, Blythe, CA 82226 Phone 760-822-0077 Fax 760-922-0099 Board Members
Jay Abbs
March 31, 2025 Tim Cox
Carolyn Dekens
Blythe Police Department Jeft Gatchell
Attn: Garth Dale Mike Hudson
Jamay Mullion
240 N Spring St. Nisha Norolan
Blythe, CA 92225 Brad Robinson
Jason Rollo
Re: CIF APPROVAL GRANT REQUEST
Dear Garth:

As you know, the Blythe Police Department grant request totaling $40,000.00.

Congratulations on your successful grant application. You are providing a valuable service to all the residents of this community.

If you have any questions, please contact me at (760) 625-6066.

Sincerely
halson
Chief Executive Officer
PV Community Improvement Fund
cc: File
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Investment Report for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024-2025 March 31, 2025
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 April 02, 2025
Р.О. Вож 942809
Sacramento, CA 94209-0001 LATF Home
(916) 653-3001 PMlA Average Monthly
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CITY OF BLYTHE

TREASURER
235 NORTH BROADWAY
BLYTHE, CA 92225
Then Type Definitions
Account Numb
March 2025 Statement
Acconnd Summary
Total Deposit: 0.00 Beginning Balance: 17,516, 707.66
Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 17,516,707.66
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Business Statement
us bank Account Number:

P.O. Box 1800 Statement Period:

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-0800
Mar 3, 2025
3952 TRN ST01 through
Mar 31, 2025
106481283498612 S

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CITY OF BLYTHE

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

INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW
Effective May 19, 2025, please review updates made to the Your Deposit Account Agreement document which may affect your rights.

Beginning April 14, 2025, you can review the full revised document at usbank.com/YDAA-upcoming-version, by calling 24-Hour Banking at 800-USBANKS (872-2657) or by visiting your local U.S. Bank branch. We accept relay calls.

Here's what you should know:
• Under Regulation CC, the following amounts for funds availability will be updated:

In the Funds Availability: Your Ability to Withdraw Funds - All Accounts section Immediate Availability - All Accounts subsection and Longer Delays May Apply subsection, in all instances, $225 will be updated to $275 by July 1, 2025 Longer Delays May Apply subsection and Special Rules for New Accounts - Retail Consumer and Business Accounts subsection, in all instances, $5,525 will be updated to $6,725 by July 1, 2025 • State Farm and Edward Jones product information, pricing information disclosure references and contact information are added throughout the document
• Under Electronic Fund Transfers for Consumer Customers, Types of Transactions section, Expanded Account Access subsection, added enrollment instructions
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Measure A Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2030 PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Recommended Council take the following actions:

1. Adopt Blythe's Measure A Local Streets and Roads five (5) year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2026-2030 as presented in Attachment A.

2. Approve for submission Blythe's Project Status Report for fiscal year 2024-2025 as presented in Attachment B.

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Blythe's Maintenance of Efforts (MOE) Certification Statement as presented in Attachment C.

4. Authorize Director of Finance to make minor amendments if necessary to the annual CIP report as per Riverside County Transportation Commission's procedures for fiscal year 2025-2026.

FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated allocation of $711,000 in Measure A funds and an additional $566,810 in STIP Trade funds for fiscal year 2025-2026.

BACKGROUND: On November 5, 2002, the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) proposed, and voters approved the extension of a one-half percent local transaction and use tax referred to as "Measure A" for the purpose of funding transportation needs within the County of Riverside. The tax was approved to extend for a period of thirty (30) years. RCTC's Ordinance No. 02-001 provides for the imposition of the tax, the administration of the tax proceeds, and a county transportation expenditure plan that Blythe and other eligible entities within the County of Riverside must adhere to, to be eligible to receive their proportionate share of revenue.

STAFF REPORT: As per RCTC Ordinance No. 02-001 for the City of Blythe to receive its proportionate share of Measure A tax revenues, it must annually meet the reporting requirements outlined within the ordinance which include:

1. Annual adoption and submission of the City's five (5) year Local Streets and Roads CIP which identifies estimated funding available and use of those funds.

2. Annual submission of the City's Project Status Report which outlines the status of expenditures approved for the current fiscal year.

3. MOE Certification which the City certifies to maintain its required base year amount of no less than $170,000 of local funds towards transportation needs.

The proposed Local Streets and Roads CIP begins fiscal year 2025-2026 and extends through fiscal year 2029-2030. The report is for a period of five (5) years and is amendable annually in the event the Council makes project changes.
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The attached plan includes:

1. County joint street resurfacing project - 6* Avenue end of road to Lovekin fiscal year 2025-2026

2. Street resurfacing - 7* Street fiscal year 2025-2026

3. Street resurfacing - Defrain from 10t Avenue to 4* Avenue fiscal year 2026-2027 and fiscal year 2027-2028
Upon Council's approval staff will remit required documents to RCTC by the deadline with a tentative Committee and Commission approval of June 2025. If approved the City will begin to see its 2025-2026 Measure A funding allocations in September of 2025.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. 2026-2030 Local Streets and Roads five (5) year Capital Improvement Plan B. 2024-2025 Project Status Report
C. Blythe Maintenance of Efforts Certification
D. RCTC Measure A Program Allocation Projections
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ATTACHMENT A

MEASURE A

RCTC LOCAL STREETS

AND ROADS PROGRAM
FY 2025/26
Agency: Blythe
Propared by: Christa Elms
Phone# (760) 922-6161
Dates 3/31/2025
FY 2023/24 Audited Measure A Balance: $2144,562
FY 2024/25 Measure A Revenue $757,000
Less: FY 2024/25 Project Status Report Expenses: $180,560 Estimated Prior Year Measure A Balance: $2,721,002
Estimated FY 2025/26 Measure A Allocation: $71,000
Estimated Measure A Available for FY 2025/26 Projects: $3,432,002 Iter No. Profect Name/Limita Project Type Total Project Cost Measure A Funds 2026-01 Administrative Overhead Administrative Overhead/Indirect Costs $56,880 $56,880 2026-02 Asphalt Emulsion Oil/Base Material (annual stock) Preventive Maintenance $100,000 $100,000 2026-03 Outside Equipment Rental Preventive Maintenance $25,000 $25,000 2026-04 Design Only Street Resurfacing Project Street Resurfacing $300,000 $300,000 2026-05 6th Ave, End of Road to Lovekin Street Resurfacing $1,843,900 $1,277,090 2026-06 7th Street Street Resurfacing $750,000 $750,000 Total: $3,075,780 $2,508,970
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ATTACHMENT A

MEASURE A

RCTC LOCAL STREETS

AND ROADS PROGRAM
FY 2025/26 - MEASURE A/STIP TRADE
Agoncy: Blythe
Prepared by: Christa Elms
Phono#: (760) 922-6161
Dates 3/31/2025
Estimated Prior Year Measure A/STIP Trade Balance Plus Current Measure $566,810 A/STIP Trade:

FY 2024/25 Project Status Report Expenses: $0
Estimated Measure A Available for FY 2025/26: $566,810
Iter No. Profect Name/Umits Project Type Total Project Cost Measure A Funda 2026-01 6th Ave, End of Road to Lovekin Street Resurfacing $1,843,900 $566,810 Total: $1,843,900 $566,810
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ATTACHMENT A

MEASURE A

RCTC LOCAL STREETS

AND ROADS PROGRAM
FY 2026/27
Agency: Blythe
Propared by. Christa Elms
Phono # (760) 922-6161
Date: 3/31/2025
Estimated Prior Year Measure A Balance: $923,032
Estimated FY 2026/27 Measure A Allocation: $725,000
Estimated Measure A Available for FY 2026/27 Projects: $1,648,032 Iter No. Project Name/Limits Project Type Total Project Cost Measure A Funds 2027-01 Administrative Overhead Administrative Overhead/Indirect Costs $58,000 $58,000 2027-02 Asphalt Emulsion Oil/Base Material (annual stock) Preventive Maintenance $100,000 $100,000 2027-03 Outside Equipment Rental Preventive Maintenance $25,000 $25,000 2027-04 Defrain from 10th Ave to 4th Ave Street Resurfacing $1,800,000 $1,000,000 Total: $1,983,000 $1,183,000
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ATTACHMENT A

MEASURE A

RCTC LOCAL STREETS

AND ROADS PROGRAM
FY 2027/28
Agency: Blythe
Propared by: Christa Elms
Phone#: (760) 922-6161
Date: 3/31/2025
Estimated Prior Year Measure A Balance: $465,032
Estimated FY 2027/28 Measure A Allocation: $740,000
Estimated Measure A Available for FY 2027/28 Projects: $1,205,032 Item No. Project Name/Limits Project Type Total Project Cost Measure A Funds 2028-01 Outside Equipment Rental Preventive Maintenance $25,000 $25,000 2028-02 Asphalt Emulsion Oil/Base Material (annual stock) Preventive Maintenance $100,000 $100,000 2028-03 Administrative Overhead Administrative Overhead/Indirect Costs $59,200 $59,200 2028-04 Defrain from 10th Ave to 4th Ave Street Resurfacing $1,800,000 $800,000 Total: $1,984,200 $984,200
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ATTACHMENT A

MEASURE A

RCTC LOCAL STREETS

AND ROADS PROGRAM
FY 2028/29
Agency: Blythe
Prepared by: Christa Elms
Phone # (760) 922-6161
Date: 3/31/2025
Estimated Prior Year Measure A Balance: $220,832
Estimated FY 2028/29 Measure A Allocation: $755,000
Estimated Measure A Available for FY 2028/29 Projects: $975,832 Item No. Project Name/Limits Project Type Total Project Cost Measure A Funds 2029-01 Administrative Overhead Administrative Overhead/Indirect Costs $60,400 $60,400 2029-02 Asphalt Emulsion Oil/Base Material (annual stock) Preventive Maintenance $100,000 $100,000 2029-03 Outside Equipment Rental Preventive Maintenance $25,000 $25,000 Total: $185,400 $185,400
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ATTACHMENT A

MEASURE A

RCTC LOCAL STREETS

AND ROADS PROGRAM
FY 2029/30
Agency: Blythe
Propared by: Christa Elms
Phone#: (760) 922-6161
Date: 3/31/2025
Estimated Prior Year Measure A Balance: $790,432
Estimated FY 2029/30 Measure A Allocation: $770,000
Estimated Measure A Available for FY 2029/30 Projects: $1,56,432 Item No. Project Name/Limits Profect Type Total Project Cost Measure A Funds 2030-01 Administrative Overhead Administrative Overhead/indirect Costs $61,600 $61,600 2030-02 Asphalt Emulsion Oil/Base Material (annual stock) Preventive Maintenance $100,000 $100,000 2030-03 Outside Equipment Rental Preventive Maintenance $25,000 $25,000 Total: $186,600 $186,600
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ATTACHMENT B

MEASURE A

RCTC LOCAL STREETS

AND ROADS PROGRAM
PROJECT STATUS REPORT FY 2024/25
Agency. Blythe
Prepared by: Christa Elms
Phone #: (760) 922-6161
DotE: 3/31/2025
Anticipated Measure A
Funda Expended (Est thru Estimated/Actual
Hem No. Profect Name/Limita Рторасе тура 08/30/2028) completion Status 2025-01 Administrative Overhead dministrativ $64,400 $60,560 8/30/2025 Completed verhead/Indires
Costs
2025-02 Asphalt Emulsion Oil/Base Material (annual stock) Preventive $100,000 $100,000 6/30/2025 Completed Maintenance
2025-03 Outside Equipment Rental Preventive $25,000 so 6/30/2025 Compieted Maintenance
2025-04 Design Only Street Resurfacing Project Street Resurfacing $300,000 $10,000 5/30/2025 Project Advertised
2025-05 6th Ave, End of Road to Lovekin Street Resurfacing $1,843,900 $10,000 12/31/2025 Project Advertised
Total: S180,560
Macaura A/STIP Trado Projects
Anticipated Mecisura A
Total Funde Expended (Est thru Estimated/Actual
Item No. Profact Name/Limita Project Type Cost 08/30/2028) complation statues 6th Ave, End of Road to Lovekin Street Resurfacing $1,843,900 S0 12/31/2025 Project 2025-01
Advertised
Total so
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ATTACHMENT C
FY 2025/26

MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
The undersigned agrees and certifies for the city of Blythe (the "Agency") that sales tax transportation funds received pursuant to Ordinance No. 02-001 of the Riverside County Transportation Commission ("Measure A") shall be used in compliance with the Commission's Maintenance of Effort Guidelines and a base year amount of $170,000, approved by the Commission at its April 01, 2016 meeting, and that the Agency shall not use such funds to replace discretionary local funds previously expended by the Agency for local transportation purposes. The Agency hereby acknowledges that the failure of the Agency to continue such local expenditure shall result in a reduction of loss of Measure A funds. Additionally, the Agency commits to expending Measure A Local Streets and Roads funds for projects listed in the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan as approved by Riverside County Transportation Commission.

Dated:

CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:

SECRETARY
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ATTACHMENT D

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

MEASURE A LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM ALLOCATION (PROJECTION) FY 2025/26 ORIGINAL (1/2025)
FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 FY 2027/28 FY 2028/29 FY 2029/30
Western County
Local Streets & Roads
BANNING 841.000 $ 858,000 $ 875,000 $ 893,000 $ 911,000 BEAUMONT 885,000 903,000 921,000 939,000 958,000
CALMESA 304,000 310,000 316,000 322,000 328,000
CANYON LAKE 265,000 270,000 275,000 281,000 287,000
CORONA 5,460,000 5.569,000 5,680,000 5,794,000 5,910,000 EASTVALE 3.370,000 3,437,000 3,506,000 3,576,000 3.648,000 HEMET 2,572,000 2,623,000 2,675,000 2,729,000 2,784,000 JURUPA VALLE 3,113,000 3,175,000 3,239,000 3.304.000 3,370,000 LAKE ELSINOR 2,117,000 2,159,000 2,202,000 2,246,000 2,291,000 MENIFEE 3,117,000 3,179,000 3,243,000 3,308,000 3,374,000 MORENO VALLEY 5,967,000 6,086,000 6.208,000 6.332,000 6.459,000 MURRIETA 3.329,000 3,396,000 3,464,000 3,533,000 3,604,000 NORCO 897.000 915,000 933,000 952,000 971,000
PERRIS 2,701,000 2,755,000 2,810,000 2,866,000 2,923,000 RIVERSIDE 10,072,000 10,273.000 10,478,000 10,688,000 10,902,000 SAN JACINTO 1,394,000 1,422,000 1,450,000 1,479,000 1,509,000 TEMECULA 3,944,000 4,023,000 4,103,000 4,185,000 4,269,000 WILDOMAR 939,000 958,000 977,000 997,000 1,017,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 8,782,000 8,958,000 9,137,000 9.320,000 9,506,000 WRCOG 1,328,000 1.355,000 1,355,000 1,382,000 1,410,000 SUBTOTAL-Western County 61,397,000 62,624,000 63,847,000 65,126,000 66,431,000 Coachella Valley
CATHEDRAL CIT 1,747,000 1,782,000 1,818,000 1,854,000 1,891,000 COACHELLA 740.000 755,000 770.000 785,000 801,000
INDIAN WE RINGS 587,000 599,000 611,000 623,000 635,000 315.000 321,000 327,000 334,000 341,000
INDIO 2,481,000 2,531,000 2,582,000 2,634,000 2,687,000 LA QUINTA 1,773,000 1,808,000 1,844,000 1,881,000 1,919,000 PALM DESERT 3,129,000 3,192,000 3,256,000 3,321,000 3.387,000 PALM SPRINGS 2.776.000 2.832,000 2,889,000 2,947,000 3,006,000 RANCHO MIRAGE 1,067,000 1,088,000 1,110,000 1,132,000 1,155,000 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 2,334,000 2.381,000 2.429,000 2,478.000 2,528,000 SUBTOTAL-Coachella Valey 16.949.000 17.289,000 17.636,000 17,989,000 18,350,000 Palo Verde Valley
BLYTHE 711.000 725.000 740,000 755,000 770,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 189,000 193.000 197,000 201,000 205,000 SUBTOTAL-Palo Verde Valley 900,000 918.000 937,000 956,000 975,000 TOTAL ' $ 79.246.000 $ 80.831.000 $ 82.420.000 $ 84.071.000 $ 85.756,000 A crocations to et geogrophic are by programi reduced or such puna eul ery lot nortingy, the Measure.

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ЗАНЕСТІНІ ПЕКТО CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Annual Military Equipment Report.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

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

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

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

AB 481 requires that the annual military equipment report include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. (2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment. (3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military -76
equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. (4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report. (5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.

STAFF REPORT: On May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 915-22, adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy ("Policy") governing the use of items that are deemed "military equipment" under AB 481. On August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 922-23, amending the Policy to amend the military equipment inventory list. On July 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 930-24, amending the Policy to amend the military equipment inventory list. The City's Policy includes eight categories of "military equipment" listed in AB 481. The Policy also contemplates use of military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies.

The Police Department has prepared an Annual Military Equipment Report ("Annual Report") in accordance with AB 481 and the Policy. The Annual Report is attached to this staff report as Attachment 1. Pursuant to AB 481 and the Policy, the Police Department has scheduled a community engagement meeting for April 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM in the City Council Chambers to discuss the report and respond to questions from the public regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

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

ATTACHMENTS:

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

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

On May 10, 2022, the City Council of the City of Blythe adopted Ordinance No. 915-22 adopting inventory list. On July 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 930-24, amending the Policy to amend the military equipment inventory list. Since the initial adoption of the Policy, the Blythe Police Department (BPD) has successfully maintained the military equipment in accordance with the Policy. This Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with California Government Code section 7072(a). The BPD will host a community engagement meeting on April 15, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, in the City Council Chambers, located at 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA.

The following constitutes the BPD's Annual Report:
(i) Armored Vehicles
2000 Dodge Peacekeeper Armored Rescue Truck
(a) Use of Equipment: Used for rescue and the safe service of search warrants. However, this vehicle has been replaced and is awaiting transfer to the federal government. (b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation.

Fending storator 202ade around going costs: $ 1,300.
(e) Quantity: 1
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
2010 Oshkosh Defense Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV)
(a) Use of Equipment: Used for safe service of search warrants, providing cover for officers, river patrol, and community outreach.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.

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(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): $1,000. (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
(ii) Command and Control Vehicles
2009 Eagle Command Post
(a) Use of Equipment: Used as a command post in community events, crime scenes and special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): $2,450.00. (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
(iii) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced
(a) Use of Equipment: Search and rescue, suspect search, search warrant observation, and river patrol.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): $1,800.00. (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 3
Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

DJI Matrice 30T
(a) Use of Equipment: Search and rescue, suspect search, search warrant observation, and river patrol.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): $2,200.00 for data services. (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: The Police Department intends to apply for grant funding to add 3 additional DJI Matrice 30T UAS in the next year.

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(a) Use of Equipment: Search and rescue, suspect search, search warrant observation, and river patrol.
(iv) Firearms
Colt enhanced/select fire patrol rifles
(a) Use of Equipment: Patrol and special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $2,200.00. (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 28
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

B&T 9mm select fire rifles
(a) Use of Equipment: Special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,000.00. (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 4
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
9mm Glock 18 pistols
(a) Use of Equipment: Special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $200.00. (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 2
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: The Police Department intends to acquire 2 additional Glock 18s.

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Remington 870 shotguns, converted to less lethal green stocks for identification purposes
(a) Use of Equipment: Patrol and special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs: Approximately $200.00. (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 15
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

Heckler & Koch MP5 9mm
(a) Use of Equipment: Special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): $1,000.00. (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 4
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: The Police Department intends to acquire 3 additional MP5 select fire rifles.

Ruger Mini 14 AC-556
(a) Use of Equipment: Special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): $100.00. (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
(v) Ammunition
CTS Model 2581 Super Sock Bean Bag Rounds
(a) Use of Equipment: Less lethal use.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. naintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $700.00 (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund
(1) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: The Police Department intends to purchase 100 rounds for training and stock rotation.

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(vi) Breaching Apparatuses
Remington 870 Shotgun with breaching type barrel
(a) Use of Equipment: Door breaching.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): None. (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 2
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: The Police Department intends to acquire 2 additional breaching shotguns.

Defense Technology Breaching Rounds
(a) Use of Equipment: Door breaching.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $700.00. (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 30
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: The Police Department intends to purchase 100 rounds for training and stock rotation.
(vii) Flash Bang Grenades
Defense Technology Non-Reloadable Distraction Device
(a) Use of Equipment: Distraction.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, naintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,200.00 i) Funding source for 2025: Asset Forfeiture Fund
(e) Quantity: 100
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: The Police Department intends to purchase 25 for training and stock rotation.
(viii) Pepper Ball Carbines and Pepper Balls
Pepper Ball Carbines
(a) Use of Equipment: Less lethal use.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): $8,000.00. (i) Funding source for 2025: General Fund.
e) Quantity: -
f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None
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Pepper Balls
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): None. (e) Quantity: 2,000
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

SOLELISHED STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT:

PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 935-25:

ORDINANCE NO. 935-25 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS SET FORTH IN THE CITY'S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT, INCLUDING ADDING A NEW HOUSING

ELEMENT OVERLAY, ADDING, REVISING, AND DELETING DEFINITIONS, ADDING AND AMENDING

REGULATIONS RELATING TO LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS AND VARIOUS TYPES OF GROUP

HOUSING, AMENDING RESIDENTIAL LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-M AND R-H ZONES, ADDING

AND REVISING STANDARDS REGARDING DENSITY IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AMENDING PARKING

REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIED RESIDENTIAL USES, AND ADDING REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE

STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

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

BACKGROUND: On 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: This is the second in a series of ordinances addressing changes required by the Housing Element. The proposed ordinance implements changes outlined in five programs of the Housing Element: Program 1.A.3, Program 1.A.4, Program 2.A.6, Program 2.D.1, and Program 2.D.3.

The Blythe Municipal Code and State law require two public hearings regarding the proposed ordinance. On February 11, 2025, the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conducted a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance No. 935-25. On March 11, 2025, the City Council conducted a public hearing and introduced proposed Ordinance No. 935-25.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 935-25.

ATTACHMENTS:
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1. Ordinance No. 935-25
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ORDINANCE NO. 935-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT
PROGRAMS SET FORTH IN THE CITY'S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING

ELEMENT, INCLUDING ADDING A NEW HOUSING ELEMENT

OVERLAY, ADDING, REVISING, AND DELETING DEFINITIONS,

ADDING AND AMENDING REGULATIONS RELATING TO LOW

BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS AND VARIOUS TYPES OF GROUP

HOUSING, AMENDING RESIDENTIAL LOT COVERAGE

REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-M AND R-H ZONES, ADDING AND

REVISING STANDARDS REGARDING DENSITY IN RESIDENTIAL

ZONES, AMENDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIED

RESIDENTIAL USES, AND ADDING REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT

THE STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW, 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) 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 February 11, 2025, 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 March 11, 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.

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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.

SECTION 2. Amendment to Chapter 17.04. Chapter 17.04 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Chapter 17.04 - DEFINITIONS

17.04.010 - "A" Definitions.

Access.
"Access" means a place or way by which pedestrians and vehicles shall have safe, adequate and usable ingress and egress to a property or use as required by this title.

Accessory building.
"Accessory building" means a building, part of building or structure which is subordinate to, and the use of which is incidental to, that of the main building, structure or use of the same lot.

Accessory dwelling unit.
"Accessory dwelling unit" or "ADU" means the same as stated in California Government Code section 65852.2 as that section may be amended from time to time. As of the effective date of the ordinance establishing this definition, the term "accessory dwelling unit" means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-tamily or multiple-family dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following: an efficiency unit and a manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code.

Accessory use.
"Accessory use" means a use customarily incidental to a principal use established on the same lot or parcel of land, which accessory use does not alter the principal use nor serve property other than the lot or parcel of land on which the principal use is located.

Administrative/professional services.
"Administrative/professional services" means offices of private firms or organizations primarily used for the provision of professional, executive, management or administrative offices, legal offices, architectural firms, physician's offices, insurance agencies, real Ordinance No. 935-25

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estate firms and other similar activities where a service is rendered, as distinguished from the handling of commodities.

Adult businesses.
"Adult businesses" means any massage parlor, model studio or arcade, bookstore or theater which is not customarily open to the general public because minors are excluded by virtue of their age as a prevailing business practice.

Airport.
"Airport" means any area which is used or is intended to be used for the taking off and landing of aircraft, including helicopters, and any appurtenant areas which are used or are intended to be used for airport buildings or facilities, including open spaces, taxiways and tie-down areas.

Alley.
"Alley" means a public or private way, at the rear or side of property, permanently reserved as a means of vehicular access to abutting property. Frontage on the alley shall not be construed as satisfying the requirements of this title related to frontage on a dedicated street.

Animal boarding.
"Animal boarding" means boarding services for dogs, cats and similar small animals, as well as horses. Typical uses include kennels, pet motels, dog training centers and stables.

Animal grooming.
"Animal grooming" means grooming of dogs, cats and similar small animals. Typical uses include dog bathing and clipping salons or pet grooming shops, but excludes animal boarding.

Animal health care.
"Animal health care" means veterinary services for animals. Typical uses include pet clinics, dog and cat hospitals or animal hospitals.

Animal keeping (light).
or tal or pine any mean rania preet by the or or for person use, premises, as limited by Chapter 17.54.

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Apartment.
"Apartment" means a room or suite of two or more rooms in a multiple-dwelling structure, occupied or suitable for occupancy as a residence for one family.

Apartment, bachelor.
"Bachelor apartment" means a dwelling unit in an apartment house that combines sleeping, living, cooking and dining facilities into one habitable room. "Light housekeeping room" means the same as "bachelor apartment."
Apartment, efficiency.
"Efficiency apartment" means a dwelling unit in an apartment house that combines sleeping, living, cooking and dining facilities into two habitable rooms, one of which shall be a kitchen. "Single apartment" and "efficiency living unit" mean the same as "efficiency apartment."
Apartment house.
"Apartment house" means a building designed and used for occupancy by three or more families, all living independently of each other. "Apartment house" means the same as "multiple-family dwelling."
Apartment, one-bedroom.
"One-bedroom apartment" means a dwelling unit in an apartment house that contains more than three habitable rooms.

Apartment, two-or-more-bedroom.
"Two-or-more-bedroom apartment" means a dwelling unit, in an apartment house, that contains more than three habitable rooms.

Architectural feature.
"Architectural feature" means a part, portion or projection that contributes to the beauty or elegance of a building or structure and is not intended for occupancy, which may extend beyond the face of the exterior wall, but shall not include signs.

Area, net.
"Net area" means that area of a lot or parcel of land exclusive of:

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B. Proposed public facilities such as alleys, highways, streets or other necessary public sites when included within a proposed development project; or C. Other public or private easements where the owner of the servient tenement does not have the right to use for permanent structures the entire surface of the land.

Assessor.
"Assessor" means the county assessor.

Attach.
"Attach" means to connect, fasten or structurally affix permanently to a building or structure.

Automobile dismantling yard.
"Automobile dismantling yard" means any premises used for the dismantling or wrecking of motor vehicles required to be registered under the California Vehicle Code, including the buying, selling or dealing in such vehicles or integral parts or component materials thereof and the storage, sale or salvage of dismantied, partially dismantled, or wrecked, inoperative or disabled vehicles generated incidentally with the legal operation of an automobile repair garage or body and fender shop. "Automobile dismantling yard" means the same as "salvage operations."
Automobile impound yard.
"Automobile impound yard" means an area designated or maintained for the temporary storage of vehicles legally removed or impounded from public or private property as prescribed by law.

Automobile painting.
"Automobile painting" means the painting of autos, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes and other motor vehicles.

Automobile parking.
"Automobile parking" means the parking of motor vehicles on a temporary basis within an off-street parking area with or without a fee.

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Automobile repair.
"Automobile repair" means the repair of motor vehicles, as well as the sale, installation and servicing of automotive equipment and parts, together with body repairs, steam cleaning, welding and automated car washes.

Automobile sales/rentals.
"Automobile sales/rentals" means the sale, retail or wholesale, and/or rental of autos, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes, mobile homes, travel trailers, aircraft, construction equipment, farm equipment, and boats.

Automotive servicing.
"Automotive servicing" means fueling, washing and polishing, installation and servicing of automotive equipment and parts, including motor-cycle service and repair, but excluding automated car washes using blowers, dryers and other automatic equipment, and auto glass shops. A typical use is automobile service station.

Automobile service station.
"Automobile service station" means an area which provides for the servicing of motor vehicles, including tube and tire repairs, minor tune-ups, battery charging, storage of merchandise and supplies related to the servicing of motor vehicles, sale of gasoline and lubricants, automobile washing and grease racks, but excluding automobile repairs such as body and fender work, engine overhauling or other similar activities.

Automotive storage.
"Automotive storage" means the storage of operating motor vehicles for extended periods of time. Typical uses include recreational vehicle storage, fleet storage and automobile, van and pickup truck impound yards.

17.040.020 - "B" Definitions.

Basement.
"Basement" means a space wholly or partly underground, and having more than one-half of its height, measured from floor to ceiling, below the average adjoining grade. If the finished floor level directly above a basement is more than six feet above grade at any point, such basement shall be considered a story.

Breezeway.
"Breezeway" means a roofed passageway, open on two sides, where the roof is in keeping with the design and construction of the main building.

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Buildable area.
"Buildable area" means any portion of a lot or building site not contained within required setbacks.

Building.
"Building" means any structure built and maintained for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind.

Building area.
"Building area" means the sum in square feet of the ground areas occupied by all buildings and structures on a lot.

Building height.
"Building height" means the vertical distance from the finished grade at the exterior wall to the highest point of the roof structure. In case of sloping lots the vertical distance from the finished grade on the exterior wall at a point located midway between the front and rear of the building, or side and side property lines to the highest point of the roof structure.

Building, main.
"Main building" means a building within which is conducted the principal use permitted on the lot, as provided by this title.

Building material yards.
"Building material yards" means places of business engaged in the sales and storage of lumber, masonry and metal products, including plumbing, electrical and air-conditioning equipment and supplies used in the construction of buildings. Typical uses include lumberyards and brickyards.

Building setback line.
"Building setback line" means the minimum distance as prescribed by this title or a city ordinance, between the property line of a lot or parcel of land, or rights-of-way of alleys, streets or highways, and any point on a building or structure related thereto, exclusive of those architectural features permitted to extend beyond the setback line.

Building site.
"Building site" means the ground area of a building together with all the open space required by this title.

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Business support services.
"Business support services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of services of a clerical, employment, protective, maintenance, janitorial or minor processing nature to firms rather than individuals.

17.04.030 - "C" Definitions.

Camper.
"Camper" means a structure designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle and to provide facilities for human habitation for camping purposes.

Carport.
"Carport" means a permanent roofed structure with not more than two enclosed sides used or intended to be used for automobile shelter.

Cemeteries.
"Cemeteries" means areas reserved for interment of human dead.

Centerline.
"Centerline" means the same as "street centerline."
Communication services.
"Communication services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of broadcasting and other information-relay services accomplished through the use of electronic and telephonic mechanisms, but excluding television studios, telecommunication service centers or telegraph service offices.

Compact car.
"Compact car" means a vehicle capable of movement under its own power having a wheelbase of one hundred inches or less.

Compatible use.
"Compatible use" means a use that, by its manner of operation, is suitable in the zone in which it may be nonconforming. Said use of land and/or buildings shall be in harmony with the type of use and manner of operation on abutting properties in the same zone.

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Condominium.
"Condominium" means an estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of a parcel of real property together with a separate interest in space in a residential, industrial or commercial building on such real property such as an apartment, office or store. A "condominium" may include, in addition, a separate interest in other portions of such real property. Such estate may, with respect to the duration of an enjoinment, be either:

A. An estate of inheritance of perpetual estate;
B. An estate for life;
C. An estate for years; or
D. With a separate interest in a legal lot or air space.

Construction sales and services.
"Construction sales and services" means places of business primarily engaged in construction activities and incidental storage on lots other than construction sites, as well as the retail or wholesale sale, from the premises, of materials used in the construction of buildings or structures other than retail sale of paint, fixtures and hardware. Typical uses include building materials stores, tool and equipment rentals or sales, or building contractors.

Convenience sales and services.
"Convenience sales and services" means places of business primarily engaged in the provision of frequently or recurrently needed small personal items or services for residents within a reasonable walking distance. These include various general retail sales and personal services of an appropriate size and scale to meet the criteria of this section.

Typical uses include neighborhood grocery and convenience stores and laundromats.

County.
"County" means the county of Riverside.

County recorder.
"County recorder" means the county recorder of the county.

Court.
"Court" means an open, unoccupied space, other than a yard, on the same lot with a building and bounded on two or more sides by such building.

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Coverage.
• overage, as that portion of lot or bulking ste shit is upied by a nor buicing occupancy.

Crematory.
"Crematory" means a building or structure containing one or more furnaces for the reduction of bodies of deceased persons to cremated remains.

Cultural exhibits-museums, nonprofit.
"Nonprofit cultural exhibits-museums" means nonprofit, museum-like preservation and exhibition of objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences.

Curbline.
"Curbline" means a straight line along the top outer edge of a curb. The curbline for streets without curbs shall be considered to be located ten feet, measured at right angles, from the property line. Exception: In the case of streets with established highway setback lines, the future curbline shall be determined by the director of public works.

Custom manufacturing.
"Custom manufacturing" means establishments primarily engaged in the on-site production of goods by hand manufacturing which involves only the use of hand tools or domestic mechanical equipment, and the direct sale to consumers of only those goods produced on the site. Typical uses include ceramic studios, candlemaking shops and custom jewelry manufacturers

17.04.040 - "D" Definitions.

Design review committee.
"Design review committee" means that committee appointed under this title for the purpose of reviewing plans for the downtown redevelopment area.

Director
"Director" means the director of the development services department or the director's designee.

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Double frontage lot.
"Double frontage lot" means a lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets, and having the right of access to both streets.

Drive-in business.
"Drive-in business" means any establishment or business which, whether by design or operation, provides services or products directly to occupants of motor vehicles, or directly to pedestrian traffic from exterior openings or counters or any combination thereof.

Driveway.
"Driveway" means a paved access to a required off-street parking facility.

Dwelling.
"Dwelling" means a building or portion thereof designed and used exclusively for residential occupancy, with the exception of permitted home occupations, but not including hotels, motels, motor hotels, boarding homes or lodginghouses.

Dwelling unit.
"Dwelling unit" means one or more rooms in a dwelling designed for, or occupied by, one family for living or sleeping purposes and having only one kitchen.

17.04.050 - "E" Definitions.

Easement.
"Easement" means an area on a lot or parcel of land, and so indicated on a subdivision map or in a deed, reserved for and/or used for public utilities, public uses and/or private uses.

Eating/drinking establishments.
"Eating/drinking establishments" means places of business primarily engaged in the sale of prepared food and beverages for on-premises consumption. Typical uses include restaurants, short-order eating places or bars.

Educational institutions/schools.
"Educational institutions/schools" means public or private institutions offering instruction at the primary, intermediate, high school, college or university level with incidental administration, recreational and storage facilities.

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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.

Employee housing.
"Employee housing" means privately-owned housing that provides accommodations six or tewer 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.

Enclosed building.
"Enclosed building" means a building enclosed by a permanent roof and on all sides by solid exterior walls, except for window and door openings.

Enclosed space.
"Enclosed space" means an area enclosed on all sides by a solid physical barrier, such as a solid wood fence or masonry wall.

Entertainment facilities.
"Entertainment facilities" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of cultural, entertainment, athletic and other events to spectators. Typical uses include small theaters and meeting halls.

17.04.060 - "F" Definitions.

Family.
"Family" means a person or a group of persons living together and maintaining a common household.

Family daycare home.
"Family daycare home" means a facility that regularly provides care, protection, and supervision for fourteen or fewer children, in the provider's own home, for periods of less than twenty-four hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away, and is either a large family daycare home or a small family daycare home that is licensed in accordance with the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code. A family daycare home includes a detached single-family dwelling, a townhouse, a dwelling unit within a dwelling, Ordinance No. 935-25
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or a dwelling unit within a covered multifamily dwelling in which the underlying zoning allows for residential uses. A small family daycare home or large family daycare home is where the daycare provider resides, and includes a dwelling or a dwelling unit that is rented, leased, or owned. As used herein, a "small family daycare home" means a facility that provides care, protection, and supervision for eight or fewer children, including children under ten years of age who reside at the home, as set forth in Section 1597.44 of the California Health and Safety Code and as defined in regulations. As used herein, a "large family daycare home" means a facility that provides care, protection, and supervision for seven to fourteen children, inclusive, including children under ten years of age who reside at the home, as set forth in Section 1597.465 of the California Health and Safety Code and as defined in regulations.

Farm equipment repair.
"Farm equipment repair" means the repair of farm tractors, implements, machinery and irrigation systems, as well as the sale, installation and servicing of farm equipment and parts.

Farm/plant cultivation (heavy).
"Farm/plant cultivation (heavy)" means premises primarily devoted to the growing of plants as a business.

Farm products processing.
"Farm products processing" means industrial plants engaged in processing, packing, storage and shipping of fruit, vegetables and cotton as a business.

Farm supplies.
"Farm supplies" means sale, retail or wholesale, of fertilizers, feed, seed, herbicides and insecticides, including open and bulk storage.

Farmworker housing.
"Farmworker housing" means any housing for agricultural employees consisting of no more than thirty-six beds in a group quarters or twelve units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household on land zoned for agricultural uses. Such employee housing shall be considered to be an activity that in no way differs from an agricultural use. The permitted occupancy in employee housing in a zone allowing agricultural uses shall include agricultural employees who do not work on the property where the employee housing is located.

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Federal.
"Federal" means the Government of the United States of America.

Fence.
"Fence" means any structural device forming a physical barrier which is so constructed that not less than fifty percent of the vertical surface is open to permit the transmission of set, mesh, chain tink, outered, stake and zone silar Material. Pladeng shal be. regulated to maintain the required open areas in the fence structure.

Financial institutions.
"Financial institutions" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of financial services, including banks and savings and loan institutions.

Floor area.
"Floor area" means the total horizontal area of all the floors of a building measured from the exterior surface of the outside walls including all floors below ground level but exclusive of vent shafts, courts and basements (residential).

Food and beverage sales.
"Food and beverage sales" means places of business primarily engaged in the retail sale of food and beverages for home consumption. Typical uses include grocery stores, liquor stores and delicatessens.

Fraternal organization/lodge hall/club.
"Fraternal organization/lodge hall/club" means meeting hall and rooms used primarily for the activities of a fraternal organization, lodge or club.

Front wall.
"Front wall" means the wall of a building or structure nearest the street on which the building fronts, but excluding certain architectural features as cornices, canopies, eaves or embellishments.

Frontage.
"Frontage" means all property fronting on one side of a street between a street and right- of-way, or between intersecting or intercepting streets, the end of a dead-end street, or city boundary measured along a street line. An intercepting street shall determine only the boundary of the frontage on the side of the street that it intercepts.

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Funeral services.
"Funeral services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of services involving the care, preparation or disposition of human dead, other than cemeteries.

Typical uses include funeral homes and mortuaries.

17.04.070 - "G" Definitions.

Garage.
"Garage" means a detached accessory building or a portion of a main building on the same lot as a dwelling, used for the housing of vehicles of the occupants of the dwelling, including carports.

General manufacturing.
"General manufacturing" means industrial plants primarily engaged in manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembling, packaging, treatment or fabrication of materials and products. Typical uses include fruit packing, woodworking, metal working and machine shops.

Grade.
"Grade" means the average of the finished ground level at the center of all the exterior walls of a building. In cases where the front wall is parallel to and within five feet of a sidewalk, the grade shall be measured at the sidewalk at the centerline of the front of the lot.

Group dwelling.
"Group dwelling" means a non-licensed residential facility which provides housing for groups with common kitchen and dining facilities, but without medical, psychiatric, or other care and who do not operate under the definition of "family". Group dwellings include, but are not limited to, dormitories, sorority or fraternity houses, retirement homes, boardinghouses and roominghouses. State licensed facilities are not group dwellings.

Housing which falls under another definition of this code shall not be considered a "group dwelling".

Group home.
"Group home" means a type of housing for a specific population of individuals where peer or other support services are provided to the residents. Group homes may be licensed or unlicensed, depending on the requirements of state law.

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Guest.
"Guest" means any transient person who occupies a room for sleeping purposes.

Guest house.
"Guest house" means living quarters within a detached accessory building located on the same premises with the main building, for use by temporary guests of the occupant of the premises, such quarters having no kitchen facilities and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling unit.

17.04.080 "H" Definitions
Heavy manufacturing.
"Heavy manufacturing" means industrial operations involving the compounding of radioactive materials, petroleum refining, manufacturing of explosives, or any other operation of a dangerous nature or creating high levels of air, water or noise pollution. It includes the manufacture of any acid, chlorine or other noxious gases, fireworks, glue and potash.

Hedge.
"Hedge" means a plant or series of plants, shrubs or other landscape material so arranged as to from a physical barrier or enclosure.

Home occupation.
"Home occupation" means any use customarily conducted entirely within only one room in a dwelling or accessory structure and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which use not change the character thereor of does not adversely alleg the uses permited in the zone of which it is a part.

Hospitals.
"Hospitals" means establishments providing for on-site residence or confinement and medical treatment of persons afflicted with bodily or mental disease. Typical uses include homes for the aged, sanitariums, institutions for the care of chronic drug addicts and mental patients, rest homes and convalescent homes.

Household pet.
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17.04.090 - "l" Definitions.

Instructional services.
"Instructional services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of informational, instructional, personal improvement and similar services of a nonprofessional nature. Typical uses include driving schools and reducing salons.

Intensification of use.
"Intensification of use" means a change in use that creates of itself or as a result of itself increased traffic or need for parking as defined in this title.

17.04.100 - "J" Definitions.

Jails.
"Jails" means prisons, detention homes or similar buildings where human beings are housed and detained under legal restraint.

Junior accessory dwelling unit.
"Junior accessory dwelling unit" or "JADU" means the same as stated in California Government Code section 65852.22 as that section may be amended from time to time.

As of the effective date of the ordinance establishing this definition, the term "junior accessory dwelling unit" means a unit that is no more than five hundred square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.

Junk and salvage yard.
"Junk and salvage yard" means any premises used for the storage or keeping of old, used or secondhand scrap ferrous and nonferrous metals, paper and paper products, roofing and tar paper, cloth and clothing, wood and wood products, paints, clay and porcelain products, trash and similar materials, including dismantling of machinery, equipment and parts and the baling of cardboard boxes, paper and paper products, but does not include any business defined as an automobile dismantling yard. "Junk and salvage yard" means the same as "salvage operations."
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17.04.110 - "K" Definitions.

Kennel.
"Kennel" means any lot or premises on which four or more dogs or cats or combination "Kennel" is
increded ine the us, boarded bor ranged, whether or not for compensation.

Kitchen.
"Kitchen" means any room designed to be used or maintained for the cooking and/or preparation of food.

17.04.120 - "L" Definitions.

Landscaping.
"Landscaping" means the planting and maintenance of a combination of trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, flowers, lawns or desert plants. In addition, the combination of design may include natural features such as rock and stone; and structural features, including but not limited to fountains, reflecting pools, art works, screens, walls, fences and benches.

Laundry services (heavy).
"Laundry services (heavy)" means establishments primarily engaged in the process of laundering, dry-cleaning or dyeing clothing or other materials.

Laundry services (light).
"Laundry services (light)" means establishments primarily engaged in providing laundering, dry-cleaning or dyeing services directly to the consumer. Typical uses include laundromats and dry-cleaning stores.

Legal lot or parcel of land.
"Legal lot or parcel of land" means:

A. A parcel of real property which is shown as a single lot in a lawfully recorded subdivision, approved pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act; or B. A parcel of real property, the dimensions and boundaries of which are defined as a single lot by a lawfully recorded record of survey map; or C. A parcel of real property shown on a parcel map as a single lot, lawfully recorded sant to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act; or
). Any parcel of real property otherwise lawfully created and dimensioned either prio to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title or in conformance with it; or Ordinance No. 935-25
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E. Two or more lots not meeting the regulations of this title which are combined, by an appropriate recorded written instrument, or two or more such lots which are combined by a common usage, shall be deemed, for all purposes, a single lot.

Library services.
"Library services" means public uses involving the collection of books, manuscripts, audio-visual materials, etc., for study and reading.

Livestock/animal keeping (heavy).
"Livestock/animal keeping (heavy)" means premises where animals are kept and fed as a business.

Loading space.
"Loading space" means an off-street space or berth on the same lot with a main building, or contiguous to a group of buildings, for the temporary parking of commercial vehicles while loading or unloading. It shall abut a street, alley or other appropriate means of ingress or egress.

Lot area.
"Lot area" means the total horizontal area within the property lines of a lot.

Lot, corner.
"Corner lot" means a lot located at the intersection of two or more streets.

Lot coverage.
"Lot coverage" means that portion of a lot covered by a building, buildings or structures, exclusive of the normal roof overhang.

Lot depth.
"Lot depth" means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines measured in the mean direction of the side lot lines. For irregular lots, see Section 17.04.700, "Lot line, rear."
Lot, interior.
"Interior lot" means a lot other than a corner lot.

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Lot, key.
"Key lot" means a lot where a side property line abuts the rear property line of one or more other lots, and not separated by an alley.

Lot line.
"Lot line" means any line bounding a lot as defined in this chapter.

Lot line, front.
"Front lot line" means all property fronting on one side of a street between a street right- of-way, or between intersecting or intercepting streets, the end of a dead-end street, or city boundary measured along a street line. In case of a corner lot, a line separating the narrowest street frontage of the lot from the street, except in those cases where the latest tract deed restrictions specify another line as the front lot line.

Lot line, rear.
"Rear lot line" means a lot line which is opposite and most distant from the front lot line.

In the case of an irregular, triangular or gore-shaped lot, a line within the lot, parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line, having a length of not less than ten Lot line, side.
"Side lot line" means any lot boundary line not a front lot line or a rear lot line.

Lot of record.
"Lot of record" means a parcel of land as shown on the records of the assessor at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title.

Lot, reversed corner.
"Reversed corner lot" means a corner lot, the side line of which is substantially a continuation of the front lot lines of the lots to its rear, whether across an alley or not.

Lot slope.
"Lot slope" means the greatest slope expressed in percent obtained by the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points within the lot to the horizontal distance between the points.

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Lot, through.
"Through lot" means a lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel dedicated streets. The lot frontage in instances such as this shall be determined by the director of public works.

Lot width.
"Lot width" means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured at right angles to the lot depth at the established building setback line.

Low barrier navigation center.
"Low barrier navigation center" means a housing first, low barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. A low barrier navigation center may be non-congregate and relocatable.

17.04.130 - "M" Definitions.

Manufactured home or manufactured housing.
"Manufactured home" or "manufactured housing" means any structure constructed on or after June 15, 1976 that is transportable in one or more sections, is eight body feet or more in width, or 40 body feet or more in length, in the traveling mode, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet. Manufactured homes are built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a single-family dwelling with or without a foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein. A "manufactured home" also includes any structure that meets the requirements of this paragraph except the size requirements and which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974.

Medical services.
"Medical services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of personal health services ranging from prevention, diagnosis and treatment or rehabilitation to medical testing and analysis services, but not providing in-patient services or overnigh accommodations. Typical uses include medical offices, dental laboratories and health maintenance organizations.

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Mobilehome.

A "mobilehome" is a structure that meets the same requirements as a manufactured home, but was built on or before June 15, 1976 and complies with the state standards for mobilehomes in effect at the time of construction. Mobilehome does not include modular housing, a multitamily manufactured home, or a recreational vehicle.

Mobilehome park.
"Mobilehome park" means a designated area or parcel of land where spaces are rented or leased for mobile homes.

Modular housing.
"Modular housing" means any dwelling unit or units which are fabricated either in whole or in sections at a factory wherein such sections, or modules, are not constructed on a chassis. For purposes of this title this category shall not include manufactured housing as defined herein, but shall be considered equivalent to any dwelling or dwellings which require substantial assembly on site.

Multiple-family dwelling.
"Multiple-family dwelling" means a building containing three or more dwelling units, each unit designed for occupancy by one family. "Multiple-family dwelling" means the same as "apartment house." For the purposes of Chapter 17.33 only, "multiple-family dwelling" shall mean a structure with two or more attached dwellings on a single lot.

17.04.140 - "N" Definitions.

17.04.150 - "O" Definitions.

Off-street parking facility.
"Off-street parking facility" means an approved space or spaces located within a building or structure, or surface parking areas, public or private, for the parking of vehicles, including driveways.

Open space.
"Open space" means that portion of a lot which is not covered by a building, buildings or structure and is open from the ground up, except for normal roof overhang, in residential zones.

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17.04.160 - "P" Definitions.

Parking space, automobile.
"Automobile parking space" means a readily accessible space, exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, loading areas, office or work areas within a building or open parking area for the parking of one automobile.

Person.
"Person" means an individual, firm, copartnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, the federal or state government, city, county, district or any other group or combination acting as an entity.

Plant cultivation (light).
"Plant cultivation (light)" means premises where plants are raised and nurtured for personal use, either for aesthetic value or consumption.

Plot plan.
"Plot plan" means a plan drawn to scale showing existing and proposed structures, improvements, etc., as to standards established by planning director.

Postal services.
"Postal services" means mailing services, excluding major processing, owned or operated by governmental agencies as traditionally provided by the United States Postal Service.

Public administrative services.
"Public administrative services" means premises occupied by public agencies engaged in consulting, recordkeeping, clerical or public-contact services that deal directly with the citizen, together with incidental storage and maintenance of necessary equipment and vehicles. It includes civic centers.

Public maintenance services.
"Public maintenance services" means yards or other space, whether enclosed or unenclosed, devoted to the storage of equipment needed by public agencies to maintain public facilities such as any incidental structures housing administrative operations of such programs.

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Public transportation facilities.
"Public transportation facilities" means facilities, such as bus terminals and train tracks, devoted to one or more of the various means of public transit.

17.04.170 - "Q" Definitions.

17.04.180 - "R" Definitions.

Rabbits, poultry and domestic fowl.
"Rabbits, poultry and domestic fowl" means any member of the hare family, chinchillas, hamsters, nutria, guinea pigs and other rodents, pigeons, chickens, chicks, capons, ducks, geese, turkeys, doves, squab and all other domestic or domesticated fowls and birds. "Rabbits, poultry and domestic fowl" is included under the use "animal keeping (light)."
Recreation services/facilities.
"Recreation services/facilities" means recreational, social or multipurpose uses of open areas, as well as within buildings. Typical uses include parks, community meeting centers and public swimming pools.

Recreational/fitness facilities.
"Recreational/fitness facilities" means establishments or places primarily engaged in the provision of sports and recreation by and for participants. Any spectators would be incidental and on a nonrecurring basis. Typical uses include bowling alleys, billiard parlors, driving ranges, spas, physical conditioning centers and cardrooms (subject to Chapter 5.24).

Recreational vehicle.
"Recreational vehicle" means a camper, motor home, travel trailer or tent trailer, with or without motor power, designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy, with a living area less than three hundred twenty square feet.

Recreation space.
"Recreation space" means any area, whether enclosed, covered or open, at ground level or in or on a structure, used exclusively for active or passive recreational purposes.

Refuse processing/dumps.
"Refuse processing/dumps" means processing and sale of plant or animal byproducts, including fish or any refuse or garbage or the disposal of such products in a landfill dump.

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Religious assembly.
"Religious assembly" means religious services involving public assembly such as customarily occurs in churches, synagogues and temples. "Church" is further defined as a building, the principal purpose of which is religious worship and including uses in the principal structure or separate buildings, including Sunday school rooms, assembly rooms, kitchen, library, one-family dwelling unit and day nurseries operated by and located on the same lot or site as the church, but excluding facilities for residences of or training of religious orders.

Repair services.
"Repair services" means establishments primarily engaged in the repair of appliances, apparel and musical instruments for individuals and households.

Research/testing services.
"Research/testing services" means establishments primarily engaged in research of an agricultural or scientific nature provided as a service or conducted by and for a private firm, excluding medical testing and analysis and product testing. Typical uses include soils analysis, plant and animal pest monitoring and control programs.

Residential care facility, small.
"Residential care facility, small" means any type of state licensed residential facility providing non-medical services, which, by state law, is required to be treated as a residential use of property when serving six or fewer people.

Residential care facility, large.
"Residential care facility, large" means any type of state licensed residential facility providing non-medical services for seven or more people.

Rest home.
"Rest home" means a convalescent home, guest home or any other facility operating similar to a boardinghouse for the temporary housing of and caring for ambulatory, aged, infirm or invalid persons, and in which nursing, dietary and incidental convalescent and medical care is furnished to residents.

Retail sales (indoor).
"Retail sales (indoor)" means places of business primarily engaged in the sale or rental to the ultimate consumer of commonly used goods and merchandise for personal or household use from an enclosed structure, but excluding bulk sales and storage. Typical Ordinance No. 935-25
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uses include department stores, apparel stores, sporting goods stores and furniture stores.

Retail sales (outdoor).
"Retail sales (outdoor)" means the display, exchange, barter or sale to the ultimate consumer of new or commonly used household items, office equipment, furnishings o ›ther personal goods as well as foods and beverages in an outdoor setting outside of fully enclosed structure. Typical uses include swap meets, flea markets, farmers' markets, nurseries and crafts fairs.

RV parks/campgrounds.
"RV parks/campgrounds" means any parcel of land used or offered for use in whole or in part, with or without charge for parking of travel trailers, pickup campers, motor homes or similar devices used for temporary portable housing for a relatively short-term occupancy; includes camping spaces for tents or other short-term camping.

17.04.190 - "S" Definitions.

Salvage operations.
"Salvage operations" means places of business primarily engaged in the storage, sale, dismantling or other processing of used or waste materials not intended for reuse in their original form. Typical uses include automobile dismantling yards, junkyards and paper salvage yards.

Service station.
"Service station": See definition of "Automobile service station." Sign.
"Sign" means any method of display or part thereof, for visual communication, that includes any announcement, declaration, demonstration, display, illustration or insignia, which is used to advertise or promote the interests of any person, business group or enterprise.

Sign structure.
"Sign structure" means any structure which supports or is capable of supporting any sign as defined in this chapter. A sign structure may be a single pole or it may not be an integral part of the building.

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Single-family dwelling.
"Single-family dwelling" means a building designed for occupancy by one family.

Single-room occupancy (SRO).
"SRO" means a multi-unit housing project for single persons typically consisting of single rooms and shared bathrooms, and may include a shared common kitchen and activity area. SROs may be restricted to seniors or be available to persons of all ages.

Story.
"Story" means a space in a building between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above, or, if there is no floor above, then the space between such floor and the ceiling or roof above.

Street.
"Street" means a public thoroughfare or right-of-way dedicated, deeded or condemned tor use as such, other than an alley, which affords the principal means of access to abutting property, including avenue, place, way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, road and any other thoroughfare, except as excluded in this title.

Street centerline.
"Street centerline" means the centerline of a street or right-of-way as established by official surveys.

Street line.
"Street line" means the boundary line between the street and abutting property.

Street, side.
"Side street" means that street bounding a corner lot and which extends in the same general direction as the line determining the depth of the lot.

Structure.
"Structure" means anything constructed or built, an edifice or building or any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts jointed together in some definite manner, which requires location on the ground or is attached to something having a location on the ground
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Structural alterations.
"Structural alterations" means any change in the supporting members of a building, such as in a bearing wall, column, beam or girder, floor or ceiling joists, roof ratters, roof diaphragms, foundations, piles or retaining walls or similar components.

Supportive housing.
"Supportive housing" means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite and offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.

Swimming pool.

A "swimming pool" shall be considered as a structure, except that it shall not be considered as covered space in computing lot coverage.

17.04.200 - "T" Definitions.

Target population.
conditions, or individuals eligible for services provided under the Lanterman Development Disabilities Services Act and may include, among other populations, families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals existing from institutional settings, veterans, or homeless people. This definition shall not apply if a more specific or different definition applies in any other chapter of this code.

Transient.
"Transient" means a person who requests accommodations for a price, with or without meals, for a period of not more than one hundred eighty days.

Transitional housing.
"Transitional housing" means rental housing operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance.

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17.04.210 - "U" Definitions.

Use.
"Use" means the purpose for which land or a building is arranged, designed or intended, or for which either land or building is or may be occupied or maintained.

Used for.
"Used for" includes the words "arranged for, designed for, occupied or intended to be occupied for."
Utility distribution facilities.
"Utility distribution facilities" means utilities which are necessary to support principal development and involve only minor structures such as lines and poles.

17.04.220 - "V" Definitions.

Viewshed.
"Viewshed" means that area from which an existing or proposed sign may be viewed with nonenhanced eyesight.

Visual obstruction.
"Visual obstruction" means any combination of fencing, hedges, trees, shrubs and walls which limits the visibility of persons at intersecting or intercepting streets and alleys between three feet and ten feet above the ground, measured in a vertical plane of the sidewalk area.

17.04.230 - "W" Definitions.

Wall.
"Wall" means any structure or device forming a physical barrier which is so constructed that fifty percent or more of the vertical surface is closed and prevents the passage of light, air and vision through the surface in a horizontal plane. This includes concrete, concrete block, wood or other materials that are solids and are so assembled as to form a solid barrier. (See definition of "Fence.")
Warehousing/wholesaling.
"Warehousing/wholesaling" means places of business primarily engaged in warehousing, wholesaling, storage, distribution and handling of materials and equipment other than live animals and plants. It includes the bulk storage of fuels, fertilizers, feed, seed and other Ordinance No. 935-25

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agricultural supplies. Bulk storage of fertilizers derived from livestock/animal keeping (heavy) or feed lots is not included except in association with such use. This does not include the bulk storage of hazardous chemicals or materials.

17.04.240 - "X" Definitions.

17.04.250 - "Y" Definitions.

17.04.260 - "Z" Definitions.

SECTION 3. Amendments to Chapter 17.08. Footnote [2] of Chapter 17.08 and sections 17.08.015 through 17.08.720 of Chapter 17.08 of the Blythe Municipal Code are hereby deleted in their entirety. Section 17.08.730 (Uses Similar to Those Listed) shall be renumbered as Section 17.08.030. Section 17.08.740 (Location of Commercial Cannabis Businesses-Dispensaries) shall be renumbered as Section 17.08.040.

SECTION 4. Amendment to Section 17.06.010. The table in section 17.06.010 (Zones Designated) is hereby amended by adding the following:

Symbol Zone Name
HEO Housing Element Overlay
SECTION 5. Addition of Section 17.08.020. Section 17.08.020 is hereby added to the Blythe Municipal Code to read as follows:

17.08.020 - Housing Element Overlay.

Notwithstanding anything in this code to the contrary, any residential development project, including a mixed-use development project, on a site designated as HEO shall be considered a permitted use and approved if it meets the following requirements:

A. The project provides twenty percent or more of the units as affordable to lower- income households. A recorded affordability restriction shall be required for a fifty- five year period for affordable rental housing units and for a forty-five year period for affordable for-sale units, or such other period as required by an applicable provision of law.

B. The director has reviewed the plans to ensure that they comply with all applicable objective provisions of the underlying zone, municipal code, general plan, and any applicable specific plans or city regulations/standards. No other findings shall be required.

C. Nothing herein exempts a project which requires any type of map from going through the procedures required under the state Subdivision Map Act and Title 16 of this code as provided for in California Government Code section 65583.2(i).

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SECTION 6. Amendment to Section 17.08.010. In the table set forth in Section

17.08.010 (Uses Permitted in Each Zone) of the Blythe Municipal Code, the Residential Uses category is hereby amended as follows to read as follows and transitional shelters are deleted from the Public/Quasi-Public category. All other provisions remain the same.

SPR RR A R- R- R- R- R- USE P/Q- C- C- C- I- I- R/MH
E L/111 M- M H D P N G M- G
L
Residential:

X X 1X X X Single-Family Dwelling 112) 112)
X X Two-Family Dwelling
X X Multiple-Family Dwelling /
Group Dwelling
X Guest House
Mobile Home Park X
Recreational Vehicle Park
X X X X X Residential Care
Facilities (Small) 13)
X X X X X X X X Residential Care
Facilities (Large) 131
X X X X X X X Group home (3)
X X Residential Unit, one per
20 acres
Single-Room Occupancy X X
X X X X Supportive Housing 131
X Supportive Housing -
Homeless 4
X X X X X Transitional Housing (3) [2) X
Emergency Shelterl5] X
Low Barrier Navigation X X X
Center 16]
Public/Quasi-Public
111 The R-L zone includes the R-L-1, R-L-1-72, and R-L-2 zones. 12) For provisions regarding residences in nonresidential zones, see Section 17.68.025. [31 This constitutes a residential use and is subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zoning district when the use meets the definition of a family.
14l Must comply with Chapter 17.63G.
15l Must comply with Chapter 17.63A.
16] Must comply with Chapter 17.63F.

SECTION 7. Amendment to Section 17.10.015. Section 17.10.015 of the Blythe Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

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17.10.015 - Residential lot coverage.

The ground floor area of all roofed structures, both main and accessory, on residential lots shall be limited as follows:

A. All lots except the R-M and R-H zones - forty percent of the total lot area.

B. R-M zone - fifty percent of the total lot area
C. R-H zone - fifty percent of the total lot area.

SECTION 8. Amendment to Section 17.10.050. Section 17.10.050 of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

17.10.050 - Lot area per dwelling unit/density per acre.

The minimum lot area required for each dwelling unit in the residential zones and the allowed residential density in such zones shall be as shown in the following table:

Zone Minimum Required Lot Multi-Family Units Per
Area Per Dwelling Unit (sq. Gross Acre
R-R 0-2
R-E 9,600 2.1-4
R-L-1 7,800 4.1-5
R-L-1-72 7,200 5.1-6
R-L-2 6,000 6.1-7
R-M-L 3,900 7.1-11
R-M 3,100 11.1-14
R-H 1,500 14.1-29
Mobilehome 11.1-14
SECTION 9. Amendment to Section 17.16.060. Section 17.16.060 of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

17.16.060 - Number of spaces required—Residential.

The number of spaces required for residential uses shall be as follows:

A. There shall be at least two parking spaces for every dwelling unit with a detached single-family home in the SPR, R-R, A, R-E, R-L, R-M, R-M-L, I-S, I-G, and P-D B. In the multi-family zones of R-M-L, R-M, R-H, P-D, and C-G, the following parking standards shall apply:

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1. One parking space per unit for studio and one-bedroom units;

2. One and one-half parking space per unit for all units above two bedrooms.

C. Tandem parking shall not be permitted to meet the requirements of subsections A and B of this section.

SECTION 10. Addition of Chapter 17.30A. Chapter 17.30A is hereby added to the Blythe Municipal Code to read as follows:

Chapter 17.30A - DENSITY BONUS AND INCENTIVES

17.30A.010 - Purpose; applicability.

A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish how the state density bonus law, as set forth in California Government Code section 65915 et seq. ("Density Bonus Law"), will be implemented and to promote the construction of affordable housing within the city.

B. This chapter shall apply to any housing development that is entitled to receive a density bonus pursuant to the Density Bonus Law.

17.30A.020 - Definitions.

The definitions found in the Density Bonus Law shall apply to the terms contained in this chapter.

17.30A.030 - Density bonus, concessions or incentives, waivers, and parking standards.

The city shall provide density bonuses, concessions or incentives, waivers or reductions of development standards, and parking ratios in accordance with the requirements of the Density Bonus Law, as the same may be amended from time to time. In the event of any conflict between this chapter and the Density Bonus Law, the Density Bonus Law shall prevail.

17.30A.040 - Density bonus calculations and requirements.

A. In determining the total number of units to be granted, each component of any density calculation, including base density and bonus density, resulting in fractional units shall be separately rounded up to the next whole number.

B. When calculating the number of affordable units needed for a given density bonus, any fractions of affordable units shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

C. The density bonus units shall not be included in determining the number of Ordinance No. 935-25
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affordable units required to qualify a housing development for a density bonus pursuant to the Density Bonus Law.

D. The granting of a density bonus and/or related concession(s) or incentive(s) shall not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zone change, or other discretionary approval.

17.30A.050 - Application.

A. Application submittal. An affordable housing application for a density bonus, including any incentive, concession, waiver and/or reduction, shall be filed with the development services department concurrently with an application for a housing development.

B. Application contents. An application shall be accompanied by the following:

1. Site plan showing the total number of units, number and location of affordable dwelling units and location of proposed density bonus units. The plan must also include a breakdown of the units (e.g., unit sizes, number of bedrooms and baths, the amount of private or common open space dedicated to the units, and the total number of parking spaces).

2. Summary table showing the greatest number of units permitted by the zoning or general plan excluding any density bonus units, number of proposed affordable units by income level, proposed density bonus percentage, number of bonus units proposed, and total number of units.

3. Tenure (rental versus for-sale) of affordable units and proposal for ensuring affordability.

4. A description of all dwelling units existing on-site in the five-year period preceding the date of submittal of the application and identification of any units rented in the five-year period. If dwelling units on the site are currently rented, income and household size, if known, of all residents of currently occupied units. If any dwelling units on the site were rented in the five-year period but are not currently rented, the income and household size, if known, of residents occupying dwelling units when the site contained the maximum number of dwelling units.

5. Description of any recorded covenant, ordinance, or law applicable to the site that restricted rents to levels affordable to very low- or low-income households in the five-year period preceding the date of the submittal of the application.

6. Description of any requested incentive(s) or concession(s) that result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for the affordable housing, including written documentation evidencing the need for such incentives) or Ordinance No. 935-25

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concession(s).

7. Description of any requested waivers) and/or reduction(s) of development standards that would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of the housing development at the permitted densities or with the concession(s) or incentive(s) permitted by the Density Bonus Law.

8. Description of requested parking ratios.

C. The development services department will process the application concurrently with any other applications required for the housing development. Staff shall review the application for completeness and will notify the applicant whether the application is complete in accordance with the provisions of applicable law.

D. If a proposed housing development would be inconsistent with this title or the Density Bonus Law, the city shall provide the applicant notice of such inconsistency in accordance with the Housing Accountability Act, California Government Code section 65589.5.

E. A density bonus application shall be approved or denied in conjunction with the housing development application by the approving body within the timeframes required for approval of such development.

17.30A.060 - Requirements.

A. The applicant for a density bonus shall enter into a regulatory agreement with the city in a form to be approved by the city attorney and said agreement shall be recorded against the property. The regulatory agreement shall be approved by the approving body. If an appeal is taken of the project, then the regulatory agreement shall be approved by the decision-maker on appeal.

B. The applicant shall be required to pay the city's costs for any third-party consultants required to assist the city in drafting a regulatory agreement, developing guidelines, verifying the eligibility of owners or tenants of the affordable units as permitted by law, or any other matter relating to the density bonus.

C. The required affordable units shall be constructed concurrently with the market- rate units unless both the approving body and the developer agree within the regulatory agreement to an alternate schedule for development.

D. The affordable units shall be similar in size and number of bedrooms to the market rate units. If the development project includes a range of unit sizes, then the affordable units shall provide a range of unit sizes in proportion to the market rate units. If the project includes a subdivision, the lots with affordable units shall be of similar size to the lots with market rate units. If the development project includes a range of lot sizes, the lots with affordable units shall be no smaller than the smallest Ordinance No. 935-25

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lots with market rate units.

E. The affordable units shall have the same amenities as the market rate units, including the same access to and enjoyment of common open space, parking, storage, and other facilities in the residential development, provided at an affordable rent or at affordable ownership cost specified by California Health and Safety Code section 50052.5 and California Code of Regulations Title 25, sections 6910-6924, as the same may be amended from time to time. Developers are strictly prohibited from discriminating against tenants or owners of affordable units in granting access to and full enjoyment of any community amenities available to other tenants or owners outside of their individual units.

F. If the development project is for units that will be sold, then the affordable dwelling units shall also be for-sale units. The regulatory agreement may make provisions for rental of the units for the same level of affordability that qualified the applicant for the density bonus if the unit is not sold within a period of time specified in the agreement.

G. Affordable units shall be dispersed throughout the housing development rather than clustered in a single area or a few areas. Location of affordable units within a housing development shall be specified in the regulatory agreement.

SECTION 11. Deletion of Chapter 17.63C. Chapter 17.63C of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.

SECTION 12. Addition of Chapter 17.63F. Chapter 17.63F is hereby added to the Blythe Municipal Code to read as follows:

Chapter 17.63F - LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS

17.63F.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of California Government Code section 65660 et seq. relating to low barrier navigation centers.

17.63F.020 - Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

A. "Coordinated entry system" means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations as specified in California Government Code section 65662, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals.

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B. "Low barrier" means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth;

2. Pets;

3. The storage of possessions; or

4. Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.

17.63F.030 - Requirements.

A low barrier navigation center shall be ministerially approved by the director if it meets the following requirements:

A. It offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing.

B. It is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who collocate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing.

C. It complies with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code.

D. It has a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System as defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

17.63F.040 - Application procedures.

A. An application shall be submitted to the planning division of the development services department.

B. The city shall notify the applicant within thirty days of receipt of an application whether the application is complete and if not, shall provide the applicant with a complete list of items that were not complete.

C. The city shall act within sixty days of receipt of a completed application.

SECTION 13. Addition of Chapter 17.63G. Chapter 17.63G is hereby added to the Blythe Municipal Code to read as follows:

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Chapter 17.63G - SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS

17.63G.010 - Purpose.

A. The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of California Government Code section 65650 et seq. relating to supportive housing for a target population of homeless persons as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 5067.14.

B. The provisions of this chapter take precedence over any section of the zoning code to the contrary.

17.63G.020 - Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
"Administrative office space" means an organizational headquarters or auxiliary office space utilized by a nonprofit organization for the purpose of providing onsite supportive services at a supportive housing development authorized pursuant to this title and includes other nonprofit operations beyond the scope of the corresponding supportive housing development. "Administrative office space" includes parking necessary to serve the office space.
"Lower income households" means the same as defined in Section 50079.5 of the California Health and Safety Code.
"Supportive housing - homeless" means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Supportive housing includes nonresidential uses and administrative offices as limited by this chapter and specifically includes transitional housing for youth and young adults. "Supportive services" includes, but is not limited to, a combination of subsidized, permanent housing, intensive case management, medical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment services, and benefits advocacy. "Target population" means persons, including persons with disabilities, and families who are homeless, as that term is defined by Section 11302 of Title 42 of the United States Code, or who are homeless youth, as that term is defined by paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 11139.3 of the California Government Code.

17.63G.030 - Requirements.

A. This chapter shall only apply to a supportive housing development of no more than 50 units that meets the requirements of this chapter.

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B. Units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for fifty-five years. The city shall record an affordability restriction against the property which restricts the units to lower income households for a period of fifty-five years.

The applicant shall be required to sign all necessary documents.

C. One hundred percent of the units, excluding the manager units), within the development are dedicated to lower income households and are or will be receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians. Rents shall be set at an amount consistent with the rent limits stipulated by the public program providing financing for the development.

D. At least twenty-five percent of the units in the development or twelve units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than twelve units, then one hundred percent of the units, excluding manager units), in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing.

E. Nonresidential floor area shall be used for onsite supportive services and administrative office space in the following amounts:

1. For a development with twenty or fewer total units, at least ninety square feet shall be provided for onsite supportive services.

2. For a development with more than twenty units, at least three percent of the total floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens.

3. The total floor area dedicated to administrative office space shall not exceed twenty-five percent of total floor area.

F. The developer replaces any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development in the manner provided in California Government Code section 65915(c)(3).
®. Unts out in a develop on excing no racers, intend to at a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.

H. The development shall be required to comply with the objective development standards and policies that apply to other multifamily developments within the same zone.

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17.63G.040 - Application/processing.

A. The standard application for the housing development project shall be supplemented with the following information:

1. The plan for providing supportive services with appropriate documentation showing that the supportive services will be provided on site to the residents in the project;

2. The name of the proposed entity entities that will
provide supportive services;

3. The proposed funding source(s) for the provided on-site supportive services;

4. Proposed staffing levels by shift;

5. The number of units that are restricted to residents who meet criteria of the target population;

6. The amount of nonresidential floor area that shall be used for on- site supportive services;

7. An identification of the number of manager units that will be provided; and

8. An identification of the number of rental dwelling units on site, or units that have been vacated in the five-year period preceding the application, which are subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons of lower or very low income; subject to any other form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its police power, or occupied by lower or very low income households.

B. An application shall be reviewed for completeness within thirty days of receipt. The application shall be acted on within sixty days after the application is complete for a project with 50 or fewer units.

C. The application for a supportive housing project that complies with all applicable requirements, including the requirement for replacement housing, shall be ministerially approved by the director.

17.63G.050 - Parking requirements.

The following parking requirements shall apply:

A. Parking shall be required at the rate of one space per unit. However, no minimum parking requirement shall apply the units occupied
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by supportive housing residents if the development is within one-half mile of a public transit stop.

B. A minimum of one parking space shall be provided for each manager units).

C. Parking at the rate of one space for every employee on the largest shift.

SECTION 14. 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 15. 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 16. 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 17. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.

SECTION 18. 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 8th day of April, 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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FIRST SUMEISE CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 938-25 Amending Provisions of Chapter PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 938- 25:

ORDINANCE NO. 938-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2.65 (PURCHASING SYSTEM) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO

BIDDING THRESHOLDS AND PURCHASING AUTHORITY, AMENDMENT AUTHORITY, BIDDING

EXEMPTIONS, AND SURPLUS PROPERTY
The Ordinance is 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.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: In June 2021, the City adopted Ordinance No. 905-21 to repeal and replace Chapter 2.65 of the Blythe Municipal Code (BMC) relating to the purchasing system and to add a new Chapter 2.66 relating to contracting for public works projects. The revisions were adopted to put policies and procedures in place that would govern general purchases and public works projects, separately, with provisions relating to general purchases set forth in Chapter 2.65 of the BMC and provisions relating to public works projects set forth in Chapter

2.66 of the BMC. The revisions were intended to streamline workflow and increase efficiency, while providing some uniformity between the City's policies and procedures that govern general purchases and those that govern public works projects. In April 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 921-23, adding a new Section 2.65.140 to Chapter 2.65 of the BMC relating to the sale and disposition of surplus supplies and equipment.

STAFF REPORT: To develop purchasing guidelines as it relates to public works projects set forth in Chapter 2.66 of the BMC, the City established bidding limits pursuant to limits set by law within Section 22032 of the Public Contract Code (PCC), which is part of the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. To keep uniformity in provisions relating to general purchases set forth in Chapter 2.65 of the BMC with those provisions relating to public works projects, the City adopted spending authority and policies and procedures -128 governing its general purchases based on the bidding limits set by the PCC for public works projects. In January 2025, the bidding limits set forth in the PCC were increased, allowing projects of $75,000 or less to be performed by employees of the agency, by negotiated contract, or by purchase order, and projects of $220,000 or less to be let to contract by informal bidding procedures.

The current proposed revisions would keep uniformity in provisions by amending the bidding limits and spending authority on general purchases to align with the changes to the PCC for public works projects.

The current and proposed signing authorities for general purchases are summarized below:

Value of Contract/Purchase Value of Contract/Purchase Who Has Authority to Order - Current Order - Proposed Approve/Execute?
Less than $15,000 $15,000 or less Purchasing Agent or
City Manager
Less than $60,000 $75,000 or less City Manager
$60,000 or more $75,000.01 or more City Council
Additional proposed revisions relate to purchase of City vehicles, amendment authority, exemptions from competitive bidding requirements, and the transfer of surplus property to government agencies or civic or charitable organizations.

Purchase of Vehicles
Typically, the purchases of vehicles for the City's fleet exceed the City Manager's purchasing authority and require prior approval from the Council before an order can be placed. In recent years, the City has experienced difficulties obtaining vehicles for its fleet in a timely manner, including significant lead times from ordering to delivery of such vehicles. To expedite the process, staff is recommending and proposing that the Council amend the City Manager's purchasing authority to allow the City Manager to purchase any City vehicle, regardless of cost, provided the purchase complies with the requirements of Chapter 2.65. Requirements of Chapter 2.65 include, but are not limited to, the City Council having previously made an appropriation of funds for the purchase and compliance with applicable bidding requirements.

Amendment Authority
Chapter 2.65 does not currently address the authority of the Purchasing Agent or the City Manager to approve amendments to contracts and change orders. Staff is recommending and proposing that the Council amend Chapter 2.65 to provide such authority. For contracts and purchase orders approved at the Purchasing Agent or City Manager level, amendments would be limited to their overall purchasing authority. For contracts and purchase orders approved by Council, the City Manager would have authority to approve any amendment that results in a total contract price that does not exceed 10 percent of the original contract price, or such greater amount as authorized by the Council at the time it approves the contract or purchase order.

Exemptions from Competitive Bidding Requirements
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nuisance if the property owner fails to do so within the time prescribed by the City's hearing officer after a hearing and declaration of public nuisance. Complying with competitive bidding requirements often delays the ability of the City to move forward with abating declared public nuisances, as the process typically takes a few months. To enable the City to move forward with the abatement of declared public nuisances in a more efficient manner, staff is recommending and proposing that the Council amend Section 2.65.070 to provide an exemption for contracts for nuisance abatement services.

Surplus Property
Section 2.65.140.B of the BMC currently allows the Purchasing Agent, with the approval of the City Manager, to cause the sale or disposition of surplus property in the open market by public auction, through electronic auctions or sales including internet-based marketplaces, by consignment, by competitive sealed bids, by negotiated sale, or by exchange or trade in for new goods. Staff is recommending and proposing to amend Section 2.65.140.B to allow the Purchasing Agent to transfer surplus property to another governmental agency or to a civic, charitable or educational institution by negotiated sale or exchange.

To summarize, the proposed changes to Chapter 2.65 include:
• Amending bidding limits by requiring informal bidding procedures for purchases estimated at between $5,000.01 and $75,000 and requiring formal bidding procedures for purchases estimated at more than $75,000.
• Increasing the limit for the bidding advantage provided to local vendors to purchases of up to $75,000.
• Increasing the City Manager's purchasing authority to purchases valued at $75,000 or less.
• Providing the City Manager authority to purchase vehicles, regardless of cost, provided such purchase complies with all other provisions of Chapter 2.65. • Adding express contract and purchase order amendment authority, including authority for the City Manager to approve amendments of up to 10 percent of the amount authorized by the Council.
• Adding an exemption from competitive bidding requirements for contracts for nuisance abatement services.
• Amending the provisions relating to sale and disposition of surplus property to allow the Purchasing Agent to transfer surplus property to a governmental agency or a civic, charitable or educational institution by negotiated sale or exchange.

At the March 11, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 938-

25. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 938-25.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 938-25
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ORDINANCE NO. 938-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PROVISIONS _OF
CHAPTER 2.65 (PURCHASING SYSTEM) OF TITLE 2
(ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE BLYTHE

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BIDDING

THRESHOLDS AND PURCHASING AUTHORITY,

AMENDMENT AUTHORITY, BIDDING EXEMPTIONS, AND

SURPLUS PROPERTY
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code sections 54201 through 54203, local agencies are required to adopt, by ordinance, policies and procedures, including bidding regulations, governing the purchases of supplies and equipment by the local agency; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted such policies and procedures via Ordinance No. 773- 01 in 2001, and most recently revised such policies and procedures via Ordinance No. 905-21 in 2021; and
WHEREAS, the policies and procedures are codified in Chapter 2.65 (Purchasing System) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Blythe Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, in 2023, the City Council amended Chapter 2.65 to adopt policies and procedures relating to the sale and disposition of surplus property; and WHEREAS, the bidding thresholds and contract approval requirements set forth in Chapter 2.65 are intended to align with the thresholds for public projects as set forth in California Public Contract Code section 22032 and Chapter 2.66 of the Blythe Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2025, the bidding thresholds set forth in Public Contract Code section 22032 increased to allow projects of $75,000 or less to be and red by 20y of the a ence by negotiate coral or real re WHEREAS, purchases of vehicles for the City's fleet typically exceed the City Manager's purchasing authority and require prior approval from the City Council before an order can be placed; and
WHEREAS, in recent years, the City has experienced difficulties obtaining vehicles for the City's fleet in a timely manner, including significant lead times from ordering to delivery of such vehicles; and
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WHEREAS, in order to expedite the process, staff has recommended that the City Council amend the City Manager's purchasing authority to allow the City Manager to purchase any City vehicle, regardless of cost, provided the purchase complies with the requirements of Chapter 2.65, which include, but are not limited to, the City Council having previously made an appropriation of funds for the purchase and compliance with applicable bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.65 does not currently address the authority of the Purchasing Agent or the City Manager to approve amendments to contracts and change orders; and
WHEREAS, staff has recommended that the City Council amend Chapter 2.65 to provide such authority; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.65.070 sets forth various exemptions from the competitive bidding requirements set forth in Chapter 2.65; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 8.28 of the Blythe Municipal Code outlines the procedures for abating public nuisances, including authorizing the City or its contractor to abate a public nuisance if the property owner fails to do so within the time prescribed by the City's hearing officer after a hearing and declaration of public nuisance; and WHEREAS, staff has recommended that the City Council amend Section 2.65.070 to provide an exemption for nuisance abatement services; and WHEREAS, staff has recommended that the City Council amend Section 2.65.140 to provide authority for the Purchasing Agent to transfer surplus property to another governmental agency, or a civic, charitable, or educational institution by negotiated sale or exchange; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Chapter 2.65 as set forth herein to increase bidding thresholds and contract approval requirements and to address staff s recommendations as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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

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

SECTION 2. Amendment to Section 2.65.060. Subsection B of Section 2.65.060 of Chapter 2.65 of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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B. Solicitation Procedures.

1. Small Purchase Procedures. Purchases of supplies, materials, services, and equipment estimated in value of five thousand dollars or less may be made without informal bids or quotes, subject, however, to fair, just and equitable terms and conditions of purchase.

2. Informal Bidding Procedures. Purchases of supplies, materials, services, and equipment estimated in value to be between five thousand dollars and one cent and seventy-five thousand dollars may be made in accordance with the informal bidding procedures set forth in this chapter.

3. Formal Bidding Procedures. Purchases of supplies, materials, services, and equipment estimated in value to be more than seventy-five thousand dollars shall be made in accordance with the formal bidding procedures set forth in this chapter.

SECTION 3. Amendment to Section 2.65.060. Subsection E of Section 2.65.060 of Chapter 2.65 of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

E. Purchase Order and Contract Approval Requirements.

1. The purchasing agent shall have the authority to bind the city by written contract or purchase order for any purchase involving an expenditure of fifteen thousand dollars or less.

2. The city manager shall have the authority to bind the city by written contract or purchase order for:
a. any purchase involving an expenditure of seventy-five thousand dollars or less; and
b. the purchase of any city vehicle, regardless of cost, provided such purchase complies with the requirements of this chapter.

3. Except as otherwise set forth in this section, city council authorization shall be required for any purchase or contract involving an expenditure of more than seventy-five thousand dollars.

SECTION 4. Amendment to Section 2.65.060. Section 2.65.060 of Chapter 2.65 of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to add a new subsection F to read as follows:

F. Amendments to Purchase Orders and Contracts. Amendments to purchase orders and/or contracts may be approved as follows:

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1. If the contract or purchase order was initially approved by the purchasing agent, the purchasing agent shall have the authority to approve amendments to such contracts and purchase orders that result in a total contract price that does not exceed the purchasing agent's contract approval authority as set forth in subsection E. 1 of this section.

If the contract or purchase order was initially approved by the city manager, the city manager shall have the authority to approve amendments to such contracts and purchase orders that result in a total contract price that does not exceed the city manager's contract approval authority as set forth in subsection E.2 of this section.

3. If the contract or purchase order was initially approved by the city council, the city manager shall have the authority to approve any amendment that results in a total contract price that does not exceed ten percent of the original contract price, or such greater amount as may be authorized by the city council at the time it approves the contract or purchase order.

4. If an amendment or the aggregate sum of all amendments will exceed ten percent of the original contract price or such amount as was authorized by the city council at the time the city council approved the contract or purchase order, city council approval shall be required.

SECTION 5. Amendment to Section 2.65.070. Section 2.65.070 of Chapter 2.65 of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to add a new subsection J to read as J. Contracts for nuisance abatement services.

SECTION 6. Amendment to Section 2.65.080. The first paragraph of Section

2.65.080 of Chapter 2.65 of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Except as otherwise set forth in this chapter, purchases of materials, supplies, equipment, and services involving an expenditure of seventy-five thousand dollars or less may be made in accordance with informal bidding procedures as follows without observing the formal bidding procedures set forth in this chapter:

SECTION 7. Amendment to Section 2.65.090. The first paragraph of Section

2.65.090 of Chapter 2.65 of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Except as otherwise set forth in this chapter, purchases of materials, supplies, equipment, and services involving an expenditure of more than seventy-five thousand dollars shall be made in accordance with the following formal bidding procedures:

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SECTION 8. Amendment to Section 2.65.110. Subsection A of Section 2.65.110 of Chapter 2.65 of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

A. For purchases of materials, supplies, equipment and services involving the expenditure of up to seventy-five thousand dollars, the city shall extend a bidding advantage to Blythe vendors in the form of five percent in the evaluation of bids, proposals, or quotes when the city purchases materials, supplies, equipment, or services. A "Blythe vendor" is a business entity with one or more fixed locations and/or locally taxable distribution points within the boundaries of the City of Blythe which holds a current and valid city business license with a Blythe street address.

SECTION 9. Amendment to Section 2.65.140. Subsection B of Section 2.65.140 of Chapter 2.65 of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

B. With the approval of the city manager, the purchasing agent may cause the sale or disposition of surplus property in the open market by public auction, through electronic auctions or sales including internet-based marketplaces, by consignment, by competitive sealed bids, by negotiated sale, or by exchange or trade in for new goods. The purchasing agent may also transfer any surplus property to another governmental agency, or a civic, charitable or educational institution by negotiated sale or exchange. The purchasing agent shall select the method of sale or disposition that is in the best interest of the city. City council approval shall be required if the surplus property to be sold, exchanged, or traded in has an estimated value of more than the amount established as the city manager's contract approval authority.

SECTION 10. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 11. 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 12. 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.

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SECTION 13. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage
SECTION 14. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage anc adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of April, 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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PUBLIC

HEARING
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 937-25 - Rezoning Two Parcels and Adding a New Section

7.27.050 to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code Waiving th rt in Public Places Impact Fee on Affordable Housing and Special Need Housing
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 937-25:

ORDINANCE NO. 937-25 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING TWO PARCELS AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 17.27.050 (WAIVER OF FEE) TO CHAPTER 17.27 (ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM) OF DIVISION III (DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE WAIVING

THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES IMPACT FEE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SPECIAL NEEDS 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.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

STAFF REPORT: This is the third in a series of ordinances addressing changes required by the Housing Element. The proposed ordinance implements changes outlined in Program 1.A.4 and Program 2.A.3 of the Housing Element.

In Program 1.A.4, the City committed to amending the Zoning Code to require by-right approval of housing development that includes 20 percent of the units as housing affordable to lower income households, applicable to sites being used to meet the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) that represent a "reuse" of sites previously identified in the 4th and 5th -138
Cycles Housing Element. As part of implementing this program, the proposed ordinance rezones two parcels, APNs 845030002 and 845030003, by adding a Housing Element Overlay (HEO) to each parcel. Ordinance No. 935-25, which is proposed for adoption at the April 8, 2025 Council meeting, also implements Program 1.A.4 by adding a HEO zone which allows affordable developments by right and adding regulations in Section 17.08.020 that apply to sites designated as HEO.

In Program 2.A.3, the City committed to encouraging the development of housing for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income households and for all special needs households through a variety of activities, including, but not limited to, waiving the Art in Public Places development impact fee which is applied to residential development of five or more lots or on five or more acres. To implement the portion of this program relating to waiving the Art in Public Places fee, the proposed ordinance adds a new Section 17.27.050 to the Zoning Code, which provides that the Art in Public Places fee will not be imposed on any housing project that includes affordable housing at a moderate income level or below or any special needs housing.

On February 26, 2025, the City published a notice of public hearing regarding the review of proposed Ordinance No. 937-25 for the March 11, 2025 City Council meeting. On March 11, 2025, the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, continued the public hearing to April 8, 2025.

The City committed to additional amendments to the Zoning Code. Staff will present those proposed amendments to the Council at future meetings.

Therefore, it is recommended the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conduct a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance No. 937-25.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 937-25
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ORDINANCE NO. 937-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING TWO PARCELS AND
ADDING A NEW SECTION 17.27.050 (WAIVER OF FEE) TO
CHAPTER 17.27 (ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM)

OF DIVISION III (DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE

MUNICIPAL CODE WAIVING THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

IMPACT FEE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SPECIAL

NEEDS HOUSING
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 March 11, 2025 and April 8, 2025, 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 , 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 he Citv's General Plan.
the City's General PhenoMing Sethese changes implement
SECTION 2. Rezoning of Properties. The properties set forth in the table below shall be rezoned as indicated in the table and as shown in Exhibit A, and the Zoning Map of the City of Blythe shall be amended accordingly:

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APN OLD ZONING NEW ZONING
845030002 High-Density Residential (R-H) High-Density Residential (R-H)/HEO 845030003 High-Density Residential (R-H) High-Density Residential (R-H/HEO SECTION 3. Amendment to Chapter 17.27. Chapter 17.27 (Arts in Public Places Program) of Division III (Development and Performance Standards) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby by amended to add a new Section 17.27.050 to

17.27.050 - Waiver of fee.

The art in public places fee authorized by this chapter shall not be imposed on:

A. Any housing project that includes affordable housing at a moderate income level or below. For purposes of this subsection, an affordable housing project is one that meets the requirements for a density bonus project under California Government Code section 65915.

B. Any special needs housing, including, but not limited to, housing for the elderly, homeless, farmworkers, and persons with disabilities.

SECTION 4. 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 5. 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 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.

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SECTION 8. 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 nanner required by law
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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Existing Zoning: High-Density Residential (R-H) EXHIBIT A New Zoning: High-Density Residential (R-H)/HEO 390
N Eucalyptus Ave
400
380
340
N Eucalyptus Ave
N Eucalyptus Ave
535
401
W Barnard St W Barnard
W Barnard St
450
200 500
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Categorical Exemption for the Ocean Pacific Energy Company Compresser Natural Gas Fueling Station and Power Generation Project Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15332.

PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Subsequent to the public hearing, it is recommended Council direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for an in-fill development project for the Ocean Pacific Energy Company Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station and Power Generation project.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Ocean Pacific Energy Company (OPE) has applied to the City of Blythe for approval to build and operate a retail compressed natural gas (CNG) heavy duty vehicle fueling station. The proposed project would be located on a leased 4.85-acre site within a property of 78.48 acres south of Interstate 10 and east of U.S. Route 95. The project site is more specifically described as APN 869-210-012 and is known as the location of the WattEV Electric Vehicle Charging Station Project.

The fueling station will serve primarily heavy duty CNG vehicles and will offer public retail and behind the fence fueling. OPE intends to obtain primarily renewable natural gas for most of the transportation fuel dispensed. SoCalGas supplied RNG will be sourced from dairy farms and similar sources and will have a negative carbon score. The RNG will be transported to the fueling station through an underground utility pipeline, with onsite storage. The fueling facility will compress fuel prior to dispensing to vehicles. Construction is expected to occur from May 2025 through February 2026.

The General Plan and zoning land use designation is General Commercial (C-G) which does allow for the development of vehicle fueling stations. The site is presently vacant. Surrounding land uses include the approved WattEV Charging Station and Interstate 10 to the north, a Hampton Inn Hotel to the north, a residential apartment complex to the northeast and agricultural lands to the south and west. The balance of the surrounding parcel to the west and south was utilized as a dump and transfer station until it was closed in the early 1980s. The project site is entirely within the City of Blythe and will connect to city utility services.

STAFF REPORT: As the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has undertaken preliminary review and determined that the proposed development qualifies -144
for a Categorical Exemption from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 as an in-fill development project.
15332. In-Fill Development Projects:
(a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. (b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.
(c) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. (d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
(e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.

The City's General Plan land use and zoning classification on the subject project site is C-G, General Commercial which does allow operation of a wide variety of retail businesses, including vehicle fueling and charging stations. Therefore, the project is determined to be consistent with the applicable general plan designation and general plan policies and with the City's zoning designation and regulations.

The proposed CNG fueling station and power generation project is located entirely within the City of Blythe on a 4.85-acre project site. The site is surrounded by a variety of commercial and residential uses. The site lies within the perimeter of City core lands which have been developed in urban uses for decades.

The site and surrounding lands have been in urban uses for decades, including residential and commercial development, and regional transportation corridors (U.S. Highway 95 and Interstate 10).

The project site is not located in proximity to any wetlands, wildlife refuge, or lands protected under a special habitat conservation management plant. The project site does not have the habitat value to support any sensitive species, particularly compared to nearby irrigated agricultural lands and the Colorado River Corridor. It is determined that the site has no meaningful habitat value for any special-status species, and that a standard measure imposed by the City for protection of nesting birds is applicable as a condition of construction approval and provides adequate species protection for construction at this project site.

The proposed project is a relatively small fueling station. A traffic analysis was prepared and reported the CNG fueling station would generate up to 501 two-way vehicle trips per day. Project related trips will generate low volume traffic on roadway segments within the City that operate well below capacity and do not experience congestion under existing conditions. Noise generating equipment for the CNG compressors, including micro turbines, operate at low levels estimated to be approximately a maximum of 70 to 75 decibels. CNG/RNG vehicles are also quiet and produce approximately 10 decibels less noise than the diesel trucks they are replacing. The nearest noise sensitive land uses include the Hampton Inn and Suites located approximately 1,000 feet north of the microturbines and the Casa Encinas at River Heights Apartment Complex located approximately 2,000 feet northeast. Natural noise attenuation at those distances will diminish the sound of the microturbines to less than 50 decibels, essentially non-detectible levels. As part of the assessment of the proposed project a technical analysis of air quality and greenhouse gas emissions was prepared. -145
Intermittent construction emissions that occur from activities such as grading, microturbine installation, and CNG fueling station construction were evaluated. Long term operational emissions would occur from mobile vehicles and natural gas generators. The analysis concludes that construction of the project would be below all MDAQMD significance thresholds and would adhere to the required BMPs ensuring a less than significant impact. The operation of the project would be below all MDAQMD significance thresholds and would not significantly contribute to air pollution or deteriorate local air quality conditions. All air quality and GHG emissions impacts would be less than significant for CEQA purposes. During construction, grading and excavation for pipelines and utilities can result in erosion and discharge of soils off site. The project will be required to develop and implement a project-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan designed to reduce potential adverse impacts to surface water quality during construction. Operation water use will be minimal, including a closed loop microturbine cooling system and landscape irrigation system. No part of the project will result in the discharge of any contaminates that could affect local or regional water quality. Therefore, the project will not result in any significant effects on water quality.

City water and sewer lines extend to the property, and connection will be done subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. There is capacity in the City's system to serve this project. Frontier Communications and Direct TV provide cable, satellite, and internet services and will serve the project with communication services. The City will provide Police and Fire services. Waste disposal determined that the sit the City undet cly teace it required including his prosect sie. it is Consid ips defined in co Guidinines it. ahademi ed that the irost propriate categorical exemption. Therefore, the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA as defined in section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. The Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk following City Council approval.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. _ Notice of Exemption

2. Project Site Map and Site Plan
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NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: FROM:

Riverside County Clerk City of Blythe
2724 Gateway Drive 235 N. Broadway
Riverside, CA 92507 Blythe, CA 92225
(951) 486-7000 Attn: Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager and City Clerk
(760) 922-6161
Project Title: Ocean Pacific Energy CNG Fueling Station Project Project Location: South of Interstate 10 and east of Intake Boulevard/State Route 95 in the City of Blythe Assessor's Parcel Number 869-210-012, NW Portion, Section 3, T 7 S, R 23 E, SBB&M, USGS Blythe Quadrangle,

7.5-minute Series; 33°36'09.81" N Lat., 114°34'11.37" W Long., (Approximate center of site.) Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project: Ocean Pacific Energy Company (OPE) will build and operate a retail compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station on a leased 4.85-acre site. The station will serve primarily heavy duty CNG fueled vehicles. OPE intends to obtain primarily renewable natural gas (RNG) for most of the transportation fuel dispensed. The RNG will be transported to the fueling station through an underground utility pipeline, with onsite storage. The project also includes three natural gas microturbines on site that will supply all necessary electrical power to the project. Site operations would be consistent with the City's General Plan and zoning land use designation of "General Commercial". Primary beneficiaries include the applicant and the City of Blythe.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Blythe Approved by City Council April 8, 2025
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Blythe Exempt Status:

Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)
Emergency Project (Sec. 21.080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
X Categorical Exemption: State type and section number: Infill Development Projects, 2025 CEQA Guidelines §15332
• Statutory Exemption: State code number:

Reasons why project is exempt:

The proposed project meets all criteria for exemption from CEQA as defined in the CEQA Guidelines $15332, with citation to Section 21083, Public Resources Code, and reference to Section 21084 Public Resources Code, and has no features or characteristics that would qualify as exceptions to the exemption.

Lead Agency Contact Person: Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager / City Clerk
(760) 922-6161
Lead Agency Signature: Date: April 9,2025
Date received for filing at County Clerk: April 9, 2025 2025 CEOA Guidelines Appendices. Appendix E: Notice of Exemption -147 Figure 3: Site Plan
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HIT HE NUC CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Report on Emergency Action Taken by Interim City Manager for the Emergency Sinkhole and Manhole Repairs at N. Broadway and Juniper PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council review the emergency action taken by the Interim City Manager for the emergency sinkhole and manhole repairs at N. Broadway and Juniper Trail. It is further recommended that the Council authorize the Interim City Manager to accept the work when completed to the satisfaction of Public Works Department staff, and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion upon such acceptance and to release project bonds once appropriate.

FISCAL IMPACT: $130,163.00 from the sewer utility fund.

BACKGROUND: On the evening of March 26, 2025, it was brought to staff's attention by a resident that the pavement near a manhole on N. Broadway at Juniper Trail was caving and cracking. On March 27, 2025, staff evaluated the area and subject manhole. An empty space under the roadway was discovered. Public Works barricaded the area and pumped the manhole and sewer line to remove dirt and debris to maintain flow in the City's sewer system. Once the lines were clear, staff pumped the inlet coming from the south manhole which was also filled with dirt and debris. It was determined cracking and caving of the pavement was being created by the collapsed manhole. Staff determined the following work was required to repair the manhole and roadway paving along with the rehabilitation of the failing manhole directly south of the failed manhole:

Broadway and Juniper Manhole:
• Pump and haul wastewater on a 24-hour basis from the collection system upstream to a dump location at a manhole located downstream of the work area • Saw cut and demolition of the existing asphalt for excavation Blast and prepare the manhole for rehabilitation
Cast in place manhole rehabilitation for shafting
Rehabilitate manhole base and channels
Install new eccentric cone with 30" opening and new ring cover • Coat with 125 mils of DuraPlate 6100 epoxy and spark testing • Restore street to match existing pavement
Manhole South of Juniper Trail on Broadway:
• Blast and prepare manhole for rehabilitation
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• Rehabilitate base, channels and shafting
• Coat with 125 mils of DuraPlate 6100 epoxy and spark testing Public Contract Code section 1102 defines an "emergency" as "a sudden, unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger, requiring immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential public services." Per Section 2.66.070(B) of the Blythe Municipal Code (BMC) and the City's Purchasing Policy, in cases of emergency, when it is impractical to convene a meeting of the City Council, the City Manager is authorized to order the repair or replacement of a public facility, take any directly related and immediate action required by that emergency, and procure the necessary equipment, services and supplies for those purposes, without giving notice for bids to let contracts. If the City Manager takes such action, the City Manager is required report to the City Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting the reasons justifying why the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids and why the action is necessary to respond to the emergency.

The collapsed manhole on N. Broadway at Juniper Trail could result in sewage leaks, which are a public health and safety issue and could result in fines from the State. The sinkhole in the roadway caused by the failed manhole also posed a health and safety issue. On March 27, 2025, the Interim City Manager determined the failed manhole and sinkhole constituted an emergency, as defined by Public Contract Code section 1102, and directed staff to move forward with the repairs.

Staff obtained a quote from Robert Yates dba Cholla Construction for the above-described work. An agreement was prepared by the City Attorney on March 28, 2025. The agreement was executed, and the contactor commenced work on the emergency repairs on March 29, 2025. As of the publishing of this staff report, the work is almost complete.

STAFF REPORT: Pursuant to Section 2.66.070(b) of the BMC and Public Contract Code section 22050(b)(3), the Interim City Manager is required to report to the City Council the reasons justifying why the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids and why the action is necessary to response to the emergency As outlined above, the emergency action is necessary because there was a need to repair the failed and failing manholes and repair the street immediately to protect public health and safety and to avoid potential fines from the State. Further, if the City followed competitive bidding requirements for the repair work, it would take approximately 2-3 months before a contractor would start the repairs. Therefore, the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids.

Therefore, it is recommended Council review the emergency action for the emergency sinkhole and manhole repairs at N. Broadway and Juniper Trail. It is further recommended that the Council authorize the Interim City Manager to accept the work when completed to the satisfaction of Public Works Department staff and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion upon such acceptance and to release project bonds once appropriate.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Agreement between City and Robert Yates dba Cholla Construction -152

CITY OF BLYTHE

PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT
FOR

EMERGENCY SINKHOLE AND MANHOLE REPAIRS

AT BROADWAY AND JUNIPER TRAIL
THIS PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), dated March 29, 2025 ("Effective an individual Da CHOLA Contrarin Cy, and ROBERT YATES.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.66.070(B) of the Blythe Municipal Code, when it is practical to convene a meeting of the City Council, the City Manager has the power to orde le repair or replacement of a public facility, take any directly related and immediate actic required by that emergency, and procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes, without giving notice for bids to let contracts; and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2025, the Interim City Manager determined an emergency, as defined in California Public Contract Code section 1102, exists at the intersection of N. Broadway and W. Juniper Trail due a failed manhole and adjacent sinkhole; and WHEREAS, as authorized by Section 2.66.070(B) of the Blythe Municipal Code, the Interim City Manager ordered the repair of the failed manhole and adjacent sinkhole, including repairs to the manhole south of the failed manhole; and WHEREAS, City desires to contract with Contractor to furnish construction and related services for the emergency repairs described below under Paragraph 1, Scope of Work (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, City and Contractor desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with the services to be performed.

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

1. SCOPE OF WORK.

The work (the "Work") consists of performing repairs to the failed manhole and adjacent sinkhole in the intersection of N. Broadway and W. Juniper Trail and repairs to the manhole south of the failed manhole. The Work includes the following work at N. Broadway and W. Juniper Trail:
providing a vacuum tanker truck on a 24-hour basis to pump and haul wastewater from collection system upstream, and dumping such wastewater at a manhole downstream as designated by City; saw cutting and demolition of existing asphalt for excavation; blasting and preparing the manhole for rehabilitation; casting in place manhole rehabilitation of shafting; rehabilitating manhole base and channels; installing new eccentric cone with 30" opening and new ring and cover; coating with 125 mils of DuraPlate 6100 epoxy and spark testing; and restoring street structural section and permanent AC patch to match existing. The Work also includes the following work at the manhole south of W. Juniper Trail and N. Broadway: blasting and preparing the manhole for rehabilitation; rehabilitating base, channels and shafting; and coating with 125 mils of DuraPlate 6100 epoxy and spark testing.
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The Work shall be performed in accordance with the City's specifications and as directed by the City's Project Manager.

The Work is further described in the "Contract Documents" referred to below.

The Project is known as the Emergency Sinkhole and Manhole Repairs at Broadway And Juniper Trail Project.

2. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

The complete Agreement consists of the following documents relating to the Project:
(a) This Agreement;
(b) Contractor's proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein; (C) Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond, including agent's Power of Attorney for each bond; and
(d) Provisions of the most current edition of The Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction ("The Greenbook"). The Greenbook is incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein.

The documents comprising the complete Agreement will be referred to as the "Contract Documents."
All of the Contract Documents are intended to complement one another, so that any Work called for in one and not mentioned in another is to be performed as if mentioned in all documents.

In the event of an inconsistency in the Contract Documents, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail over all other Contract Documents. The order of precedence between the remaining Contract Documents shall be as set forth in The Greenbook.

The Contract Documents constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede any and all other writings and oral negotiations.

3. CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE
The City's Representative is Mirasol Elegores, referred to herein as the "City's Project Manager."

4. CONTRACTOR'S PROJECT MANAGER; PERSONNEL.

Project Manager. Contractor's representative is Rob Yates, referred to herein as "Contractor's Project Manager." Contractor's Project Manager shall represent Contractor and be Contractor's agent in all consultations with the City during the term of this Agreement. Contractor or Contractor's Project Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by the City. Any substitution of Contractor's Project Manager must be approved in advance in writing by the City's Project Manager.
(b) Personnel. City has the right to review and approve any personnel who are 2 Form Updated 11-30-23 -154
assigned to perform work under this Agreement. Contractor shall remove personnel fron performing work under this Agreement if requested to do so by City This Paragraph 4 is a material provision of the Agreement.

5. SCHEDULE.

All Work shall be performed in accordance with the schedule agreed to by City's Project Manager.

6. EQUIPMENT - PERFORMANCE OF WORK.

Except as otherwise set forth herein, Contractor shall furnish all tools, equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor and materials necessary to perform and complete the Work of construction in a good and workmanlike manner in strict conformity with the Contract Documents.

The equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor and materials shall be furnished and such Work performed and completed as required in the plans and specifications to the satisfaction of the City's Project Manager or his or her designee, and subject to his or her approval.

7. COMPENSATION.

City agrees to pay Contractor a lump sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars ($130, 163.00) ("Contractor's Compensation") upon completion of the Work to the City's satisfaction.

8. ADDITIONAL SERVICES.

Contractor shall not receive compensation for any services provided outside the scope of the Contract Documents unless such additional services, including change orders, are approved in writing by the City Manager prior to Contractor performing the additional services.

It is specifically understood that oral requests or approvals of such additional services, change orders or additional compensation and any approvals from City shall be barred and are unenforceable. Contractor further understands and agrees that only the City Manager can approve additional services and change orders.

9. PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR: PAYMENT OF SUBCONTRACTORS.

Contractor may invoice the City upon completion of the Work to the City's satisfaction. City will pay Contractor's invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt.

Contractor agrees to pay each subcontractor under this Agreement for satisfactory performance of its contract no later than ten (10) days from Contractor's receipt of payment from

10. TIME OF PERFORMANCE: HOURS OF WORK
Contractor acknowledges and agrees that due to the emergency conditions, time is of the essence in Contractor's completion of the Work. Unless otherwise agreed to by City and Contractor, Contractor shall complete the Work by April 4, 2025. 3 Form Updated 11-30-23 -155

11. TERMINATION.
(a) If Contractor refuses or fails to prosecute the Work or any severable part of it with such diligence as will ensure its timely completion, or if Contractor fails to complete the Work on time, or if Contractor, or any subcontractor, violates any of the provisions of the Contract Documents, the City's Project Manager may give written notice to Contractor and Contractor's sureties of the City's intention to terminate this Agreement; and, unless within five (5) days after the serving of that notice, such conduct shall cease and arrangements for the correction thereof be made to the satisfaction of the City, this Agreement may be terminated at the option of City effective upon Contractor's receipt of a second notice sent by the City indicating that the City has exercised its option to terminate.
(b) If Contractor is adjudged bankrupt or files for any relief under the Federal Bankruptcy Code or State insolvency laws, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without any further action or notice by City.

If Contractor is in breach of any material provision of this Agreement, City may immediately terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to Contractor of same.

12. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.

In the event the Work is not completed, for any reason, within the time required including any approved extensions of time, and to the satisfaction of the City's Project Manager, City may, in addition to any other remedies, equitable and legal, including remedies authorized by Paragraph 11 (Termination) of this Agreement, charge to Contractor or its sureties, or deduct from payments or credits due Contractor, a sum equal to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) as liquidated damages for each calendar day beyond the date provided for the completion of such Work.

The parties hereto agree that the amount set forth above as liquidated damages constitutes a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs the City would suffer for each day that the Contractor fails to meet the performance schedule. The parties hereby agree and acknowledge that the delays in the performance schedule will cause City to incur costs and expenses not contemplated by this Agreement.

13. PERFORMANCE BY SURETIES.

In the event Contractor fails or refuses to perform the Work, City may provide Contractor with a notice of intent to terminate as provided in Paragraph 11 (Termination), of this Agreement.

City shall immediately give written notice of such intent to terminate to Contractor and Contractor's surety or sureties, and the sureties shall have the right to take over and perform this Agreement; provided, however, that the sureties must, within five (5) days after City's giving notice of intent to terminate, (a) give the City written notice of their intention to take over the performance of this Agreement; (b) provide adequate assurances, to the satisfaction of the City, that the Work shall be performed diligently and in a timely manner; and (c) must commence performance thereof within five (5) days after providing notice to the City of their intention to take over the Work. Upon the failure of the sureties to comply with the provisions set forth above, City may take over the Work and complete it, at the expense of Contractor, and the Contractor and the sureties shall be liable to City for any excess costs or damages including those referred to in Paragraph 12 (Liquidated Damages), incurred by City. In such event, City may, without liability for so doing, take possession of such materials, equipment, tools, appliances, Contract Documents and other property belonging to Contractor as may be on the site of the Work and reasonably necessary 4 Form Updated 11-30-23
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therefor and may use them to complete the Work.

14. DISPUTES PERTAINING TO PAYMENT FOR WORK.

Should any dispute arise respecting whether any delay is excusable, or its duration, or the

15. SUPERINTENDENCE BY CONTRACTOR.

At all times during performance of the Work, Contractor shall give personal superintendence or have a competent foreman or superintendent on the worksite, with authority to act for Contractor.

16. INSPECTION BY CITY
Contractor shall at all times maintain proper facilities and provide safe access for inspection by City to all parts of the Work and to all shops on or off-site where the Work or portions of the Work are in preparation. City shall have the right of access to the premises for inspection at all times. However, City shall, at all times, comply with Contractor's safety requirements on the

17. CARE OF THE WORK AND OFF-SITE AUTHORIZATION.

Contractor warrants that it has examined the site of the Work and is familiar with its topography and condition, location of property lines, easements, building lines and other physical factors and limitations affecting the performance of this Agreement. Contractor, at Contractor's sole cost and expense, shall obtain any permission, and all approvals, licenses, or easements necessary for any operations conducted off the premises owned or controlled by City. Contractor shall be responsible for the proper care and protection of all materials delivered to the site or stored off-site and for the Work performed until completion and final inspection and acceptance by City. The risk, damage or destruction of materials delivered to the site or to Work performed shall be borne by Contractor.

18. CONTRACT SECURITY AND GUARANTEE.

Within seven (7) days from the Effective Date of this Agreement, Contractor shall furnish the following: (1) a surety bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of Contractor's Compensation as security for the faithful performance of this Agreement, and (2) a separate surety bond in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the Contractor's Compensation as security for the payment of all persons furnishing labor or materials in connection with the Work under this Agreement. Sureties for each of the bonds and the forms thereof shall be satisfactory to City. In addition, such sureties must be authorized to issue bonds in California; sureties must be listed on the latest revision to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570; and must be shown to have sufficient bonding capacity to provide the bonds required by the Contract Documents. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that Contractor's Compensation includes the premiums for the bonds required herein.

Contractor shall provide a certified copy of the certificate of authority of the surety issued 5 Form Updated 11-30-23 -157
by the Insurance Commissioner; a certificate from the clerk of the county in which the court or officer is located that the certificate of authority of the surety has not been surrendered, revoked, canceled, annulled, or suspended or, in the event that it has, that renewed authority has been granted; and copies of the surety's most recent annual statement and quarterly statement filed with the Department of Insurance pursuant to Article 10 (commencing with Section 900) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 1 of the California Insurance Code.

Contractor guarantees that all materials used in the Work and all labor performed shall be in conformity with the Contract Documents including, but not limited to, the standards and specifications set forth in the most current edition of The Greenbook. Contractor shall, at its own expense, make any and all repairs and replacements that shall become necessary as the result of any failure of the Work to conform to the aforementioned Contract Documents, and/or standard specifications; provided, however, that Contractor shall be obligated under this provision only to the extent of those failures or defects of which Contractor is given notice within a period of twelve (12) months from the date that the Notice of Completion is recorded.

The rights and remedies available to City pursuant to this provision shall be cumulative with all rights and remedies available to City pursuant to statutory and common law, which rights and remedies are hereby expressly reserved, and neither the foregoing guarantee by Contractor nor its furnishing of the bonds, nor acceptance thereof by City, shall constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies available to City against Contractor.

19. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, and its officials, officers, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of the performance of the work described herein, caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone else for whose acts any of them may be liable, except where caused by the sole negligence, active negligence, or willful misconduct of the City. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees based upon the work performed by the Contractor, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Contractor, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the City's specifications or Contractor's proposal, which shall be of no force or effect.

Contractor shall comply with all of the provisions of the workers' compensation insurance laws and safety in employment laws of the State of California, including the applicable provisions of Divisions 4 and 5 of the California Labor Code and all amendments thereto and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, and all similar State, Federal or local laws applicable. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City from and against all claims, liabilities, expenses, damages, suits, actions, proceedings and judgments, of every nature and description, including attorneys' fees, that may be presented, brought or recovered against City for or on account of any liability under or failure to comply with any of said laws which may be incurred by reason of any Work performed under this Agreement by Contractor or any subcontractor or others performing on 6 Form Updated 11-30-23
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behalf of Contractor.

City does not, and shall not, waive any rights against Contractor which it may have by reason of the above hold harmless agreements, because of the acceptance by City or the deposit with City by Contractor of any or all of the insurance policies described in Paragraph 20 (Insurance) of this Agreement.

The hold harmless agreements by Contractor shall apply to all liabilities, expenses, claims, and damages of every kind (including but not limited to attorneys' fees) incurred or alleged to have been incurred, by reason of the operations of Contractor or any subcontractor or others performing on behalf of Contractor, whether or not such insurance policies are applicable.

Contractor shall require any and all tiers of subcontractors to afford the same degree of indemnification to the City of Blythe and its elected and appointed boards, officers, agents, and employees that is required of Contractor and shall incorporate identical indemnity provisions in all contracts between Contractor and all tiers of its subcontractors.

In the event that Contractor and City are sued by a third party for damages caused or allegedly caused by negligent or other wrongful conduct of Contractor, or by a dangerous condition of City's property created by Contractor or existing while the property was under the control of Contractor, Contractor shall not be relieved of its indemnity obligation to City by any settlement with any such third party unless that settlement includes a full release and dismissal of all claims by the third party against the City.

20. INSURANCE.

Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained all insurance required under this Paragraph 20 and City has approved the insurance as to form, amount, and carrier, nor shall Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence any Work until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained and approved.

Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of this Agreement, and for five (5) years thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors.
(a) Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
(i) Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. (i) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto), with limits no less than $2,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage
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(ill) Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employers' Liability insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. (iV) Builder's Risk (Course of Construction) insurance utilizing an "All Risk" (Special Perils) coverage form, with limits equal to the completed value of the project and no coinsurance penalty provisions.
(v) Contractor's Pollution Legal Liability and/or Asbestos Legal Liability and/or Errors and Omissions with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate, if project involves environmental hazards.

If the Contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City. (b) Self-Insured Retentions. Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the Contractor to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City. The CGL and any policies, including Excess liability policies, may not be subject to a self-insured retention (SIR) or deductible that exceeds $25,000 unless approved in writing by City. Any and all deductibles and SIRs shall be the sole responsibility of Contractor or subcontractor who procured such insurance and shall not apply to the indemnified additional insured parties. City may deduct from any amounts otherwise due Contractor to fund the SIR/deductible. Policies shall not contain any SIR provision that limits the satisfaction of the SIR to the Named Insured. The policy must also provide that defense costs, including the allocated loss adjustment expenses, will satisfy the SIR or deductible. City reserves the right to obtain a copy of any policies and endorsements for verification.
(c) Other Insurance Provisions. The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
(i) The City of Blythe, its officials, officers, employees, and volunteers are to (ii) For any claims related to this Project, the Contractor's insurance coverage as so i 20 and a cal dis respects ane coy as also broade employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of 8 Form Updated 11-30-23
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the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it. This requirement shall also apply to any Excess or Umbrella liability policies. (iii) Each insurance policy required by this Paragraph 20 shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City. (d) Builder's Risk (Course of Construction) Insurance. Contractor may submit evidence of Builder's Risk insurance in the form of Course of Construction coverage. Such coverage shall name the City as a loss payee as their interest may appear.

If the Project does not involve new or major reconstruction, at the option of the City, an Installation Floater may be acceptable. For such projects, a Property Installation Floater shall be obtained that provides for the improvement, remodel, modification, alteration, conversion or adjustment to existing buildings, structures, processes, machinery and equipment. The Propert installation Floater shall provide property damage coverage for any building Claims Made Policies. If any coverage required is written on a claims-made coverage form:
(i) The retroactive date must be shown, and this date must be before the execution date of the Agreement or the beginning of work. (ii) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of Agreement work. (iii) If coverage is cancelled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the Agreement effective date, or start of work date, the Contractor must purchase extended reporting period coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of Agreement work
(iv) A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review.
(v) If the services involve lead-based paint or asbestos identification/remediation, the Contractor's Pollution Liability policy shall not contain lead-based paint or asbestos exclusions. If the services involve mold identification/remediation, the Contractor's Pollution Liability policy shall not contain a mold exclusion, and the definition of Pollution shall include microbial matter, including mold.

Umbrella or Excess Policies. The Contractor may use Umbrella or Excess policies to provide the liability limits as required in this Agreement. This form of insurance will be the insurance coverages herein required, including, but not limited to, primary and non- contributory, additional insured, Self-Insured Retentions (SIRs), indemnity, and defense requirements. The Umbrella or Excess policies shall be provided on a true "following form" or broader coverage basis, with coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying Commercial General Liability insurance. No insurance policies maintained by the Additional Insureds, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the Contractor's primary and excess liability policies are 9 Form Updated 11-30-23 -161
exhausted.
(g) Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A: VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.

Waiver of Subrogation. Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss.

Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers' Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors.
(i) Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsements Pages of the CGL and any Excess policies listing all policy endorsements. All certificates and endorsements and copies of the Declarations & Endorsements pages are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor's obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

Duration of Insurance. CGL and Excess liability policies for any construction related work, including, but not limited to, maintenance, service, or repair work, shall continue coverage for a minimum of five (5) years for Completed Operations liability coverage. Such Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of work on the Project.

Special Risks or Circumstances. City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other circumstances.

21. PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS.

Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor is aware of the requirements of Chapter 1 (beginning at Section 1720 et seq.) of Part 7 of Division 2 of the California Labor Code, as well as Title 8, Section 16000 et seq. of the California Code of Regulations ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. This Project is a "public works" project and requires compliance with the Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. 10 Form Updated 11-30-23 -162
Payment of Prevailing Wages. Contractor shall pay the prevailing wage rates for all work performed under this Agreement. When any craft or classification is omitted from the general prevailing wage determinations, Contractor shall pay the wage rate of the craft or lassification most closely related to the omitted classification. A copy of the general prevailing vage rate determination is on file with the City and is incorporated into this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. Contractor shall post a copy of such wage rates at all times at the Project site(s).

Apprentices. Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Labor Code Section 1777.5 concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance by its subcontractors with Labor Code Section 1777.5.

Payroll Records. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1776, Contractor and any subcontractor(s) shall keep accurate payroll records, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by Contractor or any subcontractor in connection with this Agreement. Each payroll record shall contain or be verified by a written declaration that it is made under penalty of perjury, stating both of the following: (1) The information contained in the payroll record is true and correct; and (2) The employer has complied with the requirements of Sections 1771, 1881, and 1815 of the Labor Code for any work performed by his or her employees on this Project. The payrol records shall be certified and shall be available for inspection at all reasonable hours it accordance with the requirements of Labor Code Section 1776. Contractor shall also furnish each week to City's Project Manager a statement with respect to the wages of each of its employees during the preceding weekly payroll period.
(1) Registration with DIR. Contractor and any subcontractors) of Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1771 and 1725.5 requiring registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

22. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS.

Contractor shall, at its own cost and expense, comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and requirements in the performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to laws regarding health and safety, labor and employment, and wage and hours. 11 Form Updated 11-30-23 -163

23. NON-DISCRIMINATION.

In performing this Agreement, Contractor will not engage in, nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decisionmaking, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or veteran or military status, except as permitted pursuant to Section 12940 of the California Government Code. Violation of this provision may result in the imposition of penalties referred to in Section 1735 of the California Labor Code.

24. PROVISIONS CUMULATIVE.

The provisions of this Agreement are cumulative and in addition to, and not in limitation of, any other rights or remedies available to City.

25. NOTICES.

It shall be the duty and responsibility of Contractor to notify all tiers of subcontractors and material men of the following special notice provision; namely, all preliminary 20-day notices or stop notices shall be directed only to the City Clerk and to no other department, and shall be either personally delivered or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid.

All other notices shall be in writing and delivered in person or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid. Notices required to be given to City pursuant to this Agreement shall be addressed as follows:

City of Blythe
235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
Attn: Mallory Crecelius
Notices required to be given to Contractor shall be addressed as follows:

Cholla Construction
1051 Jones St.

Brawley, CA 92227
Attn: Robert Yates

26. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the relationship between City and Contractor is one of principal and independent contractor and no other. All personnel to be utilized by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement shall be employees of Contractor and not employees of the City. Contractor shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create or be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture, employment relations, or any other relationship except as set forth between the parties. The parties specifically acknowledge and agree that Contractor is not a partner with City, whether general or limited, and no activities of City or Contractor or statements made by City or Contractor shall be interpreted by any of the parties hereto as establishing any type of business relationship other than an independent contractor 12 Form Updated 11-30-23 -164
relationship.

27. PERS ELIGIBILITY INDEMNIFICATION.

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

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

28. VALIDITY
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any of the other provisions of this Agreement.

29. GOVERNING LAW.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any legal action relating to or arising out of this Agreement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the County of Riverside, California.

30. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY RIGHTS.

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

31. ASSIGNABILITY.

This Agreement may not be transferred or assigned by either party, or by operation of law, to any other person or persons or business entity, without the other party's written permission.

Any such transfer or assignment, or attempted transfer or assignment, without written permission, may be deemed by the other party to constitute a voluntary termination of this Agreement and this Agreement shall thereafter be deemed terminated and void

32. WAIVER
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought referring expressly to this Paragraph. The waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any 13 Form Updated 11-30-23 -165
occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any othe occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver

33. HEADINGS.

Section and subsection headings are not to be considered part of this Agreement, are included solely for convenience, and are not intended to modify or explain or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof.

34. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES.

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

35. CORPORATE AUTHORITY.

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

CITY OF BLYTHE CONTRACTOR
- Robert C Yates
Mallory Crecelius Robert Yates
Interim City Manager
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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N WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be execute y and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above writte

CITY OF BLYTHE CONTRACTOR
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Mallory Crecelius Robert Yates
Interim City Manager
ATTEST:
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Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Butty Roun
Brittany E. Robertc
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A

CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL
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CHOLLA

CONSTRUCTION
1051 Jones St, Brawley, CA 92227
[email protected]
760-791-6582
CA License #1116732
CA DIR# 1001143901

PROPOSAL

PHONE DATE

PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO
City of Blythe Public Works 760-922-6611 3-28-25

ADDRESS PROJECT NAME PLANS APPROVED
440 S Main St Broadway Sewer Repair N/A

CITY, STATE, ZIP PROJECT LOCATION CITY
Blythe, CA 92225 N Broadway & Juniper Tr Blythe

ENGINEER PROJECT DESCRIPTION DATE OF PLANS
N/A Sinkhole repair/ Manhole Repair N/A
Project Description:

As per our onsite meeting and discussions we propose to repair the failed sewer manhole and adjacent sinkhole in the intersection of Broadway and Juniper and rehab the next manhole south of that manhole.

Broadway and Juniper Manhole:

1. Provide vacuum tanker truck on 24hr basis to pump and haul wastewater from collection system upstream. City to designate dump location at a manhole downstream of work area.

2. Saw cut and demo existing asphalt for excavation

3. Blast and prep manhole for rehabilitation

4. Cast in place manhole rehabilitation of shafting

5. Rehabilitate manhole base and channels

6. Install new eccentric cone with 30" opening and new ring and cover.

7. Coat with 125 mils of DuraPlate 6100 epoxy and spark testing.

8. Restore street structural section and permanent AC patch to match existing.

Manhole South of Juniper on Broadway:

9. Blast and prep manhole for rehabilitation

10. Rehab base, channels and shafting

11. Coat with 125 mils of DuraPlate 6100 epoxy and spark testing NOTES AND EXCLUSIONS: Prevailing wages are included, no work on Sunday, double time shifts are not included. City staff to provide all traffic control devices and implementation. City will provide vactor truck as needed including overtime, City staff will be available as needed to monitor levels, operate lift stations and provide logistical assistance. -170
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Cholla Construction is offering a hard dollar bid to restore sewer service to the City's customers and repair the 2 manholes that were inspected during our site visit. This proposal does not include any repairs to the collection piping beyond the limits of the manhole structure. The vacuum tanker is approximately 6000 gallons and will be running 24 hrs a day until the repairs are completed and the normal operation may resume. It is understood by Cholla and the City that City staff will be available as needed to assist with logistical support (Vactor truck, operate lift station, monitor levels, coordinate access, traffic control, etc). Cholla will invoice 100% upon completion without retention, City will pay Cholla within 15 days of invoice date.

Payment and performance bond premiums are included in the bid amount.

WE PROPOSE to furnish material and labor, complete in accordance with the above specifications and stipulations.

This proposal does not include: permits, fees, bonds, bond premiums, engineering, testing, asbestos testing or removal, survey or staking. Any work not specifically described is excluded. Work performed is due and payable immediately upon completion. Unless expressly included in the above list of work to be performed, unusual site conditions such as buried trash, concrete, abandoned utilities, mud, rock, ground water, hazardous waste, etc. that were not apparent on the surface or expressly disclosed in writing prior to the date of this proposal shall be deemed for additional compensation and cessation of work until an agreement to proceed is made. Excess spoils will remain on site unless expressly described in our scope of work. If any action is brought to enforce collection, attorney's fees and court costs will be collected in addition to the amount due. All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices. Any alteration or deviation from the above specifications involving extra cost will be executed only upon written change orders, and will become an extra charge over and beyond the original contract value. Cholla Construction reserves the right to receive additional compensation due to material cost increases and changes in fuel prices. All agreements are contingent upon strikes, accidents, delays, material availability, weather and force majeure events. Our workers are fully covered by Workers Compensation Insurance. Pursuant to California law and the Business and Professions Code: "Contractors are required by law to be licensed and regulated by the Contractors State License Board which has jurisdiction to investigate complaints against contractors if a complaint regarding a patent act or omission is filed within four years of the date of the alleged violation. A complaint regarding a latent act or omission pertaining to structural defects must be filed within 10 years of the date of the alleged violation. Any questions concerning a contractor may be referred to the Registrar, Contractors State License Board, PO Box 26000, Sacramento, CA 95826"
THIS PROPOSAL MAY BE WITHDRAWN BY US IF NOT ACCEPTED WITHIN 30 DAYS Lump Sum Bid: $130,163.00
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT
FOR

EMERGENCY SINKHOLE AND MANHOLE REPAIRS

AT BROADWAY AND JUNIPER TRAIL
THIS PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), dated March 29, 2025 ('Effective WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.66.070(B) of the Blythe Municipal Code, when it is impractical to convene a meeting of the City Council, the City Manager has the power to order the repair or replacement of a public facility, take any directly related and immediate action required by that emergency, and procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes, without giving notice for bids to let contracts; and defined in California Pubic Contad 25. thenton i, Mats att deteried an or. Broadway and W. Juniper Trail due a failed manhole and adjacent sinkhole; and WHEREAS, as authorized by Section 2.66.070(B) of the Blythe Municipal Code, the Interim City Manager ordered the repair of the failed manhole and adjacent sinkhole, including repairs to the manhole south of the failed manhole: and WHEREAS, City desires to contract with Contractor to furnish construction and related services for the emergency repairs described below under Paragraph 1, Scope of Work (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, City and Contractor desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with the services to be performed.

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

1. SCOPE OF WORK
The work (the "Work") consists of performing repairs to the failed manhole and adjacent sinkhole in the intersection of N. Broadway and W. Juniper Trail and repairs to the manhole south of the failed manhole. The Work includes the following work at N. Broadway and W. Juniper Trail:
providing a vacuum tanker truck on a 24-hour basis to pump and haul wastewater from collection system upstream, and dumping such wastewater at a manhole downstream as designated by City; saw cutting and demolition of existing asphalt for excavation; blasting and preparing the manhole for rehabilitation; casting in place manhole rehabilitation of shafting; rehabilitating manhole base and channels; installing new eccentric cone with 30" opening and new ring and cover; coating with 125 mils of DuraPlate 6100 epoxy and spark testing; and restoring street structural section and permanent AC patch to match existing. The Work also includes the following work at the manhole south of W. Juniper Trail and N. Broadway: blasting and preparing the manhole for rehabilitation; rehabilitating base, channels and shafting; and coating with 125 mils of DuraPlate 6100 epoxy and spark testing.

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The Work shall be performed in accordance with the City's specifications and as directed by the City's Project Manager.

The Work is further described in the "Contract Documents" referred to below.

The Project is known as the Emergency Sinkhole and Manhole Repairs at Broadway And Juniper Trail Project.

2. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

The complete Agreement consists of the following documents relating to the Project:
(a) This Agreement;
(b) Contractor's proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein; (c) Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond, including agent's Power of Attorney for each bond; and
(d) Provisions of the most current edition of The Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction ("The Greenbook"). The Greenbook is incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein.

The Contract Documents constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede any and all other writings and oral negotiations.

3. CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE.

The City's Representative is Mirasol Elegores, referred to herein as the "City's Project Manager."
CONTRACTOR'S PROJECT MANAGER: PERSONNEL.

Project Manager. Contractor's representative is Rob Yates, referred to herein as "Contractor's Project Manager." Contractor's Project Manager shall represent Contractor and be Contractor's agent in all consultations with the City during the term of this Agreement. Contractor or Contractor's Project Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by the City. Any substitution of Contractor's Project Manager must be approved in advance in writing by the City's Project Manager.
(b) Personnel. City has the right to review and approve any personnel who are 2 Form Updated 11-30-23 -173
assigned to perform work under this Agreement. Contractor shall remove personnel from performing work under this Agreement if requested to do so by City.

This Paragraph 4 is a material provision of the Agreement.

5. SCHEDULE
All Work shall be performed in accordance with the schedule agreed to by City's Project Manager.

6. EQUIPMENT - PERFORMANCE OF WORK.

COMPENSATION.

8. ADDITIONAL SERVICES.

9. PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR: PAYMENT OF SUBCONTRACTORS.

Contractor may invoice the City upon completion of the Work to the City's satisfaction. City will pay Contractor's invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt.

Contractor agrees to pay each subcontractor under this Agreement for satisfactory performance of its contract no later than ten (10) days from Contractor's receipt of payment from

10. TIME OF PERFORMANCE: HOURS OF WORK.

Contractor acknowledges and agrees that due to the emergency conditions, time is of the essence in Contractor's completion of the Work. Unless otherwise agreed to by City and Contractor, Contractor shall complete the Work by April 4, 2025. 3 Form Updated 11-30-23 -174

11. TERMINATION.
(a) If Contractor refuses or fails to prosecute the Work or any severable part of it with such diligence as will ensure its timely completion, or if Contractor fails to complete the Work on time, or if Contractor, or any subcontractor, violates any of the provisions of the Contract Documents, the City's Project Manager may give written notice to Contractor and Contractor's sureties of the City's intention to terminate this Agreement; and, unless within five (5) days after the serving of that notice, such conduct shall cease and arrangements for the correction thereo! e made to the satisfaction of the City, this Agreement may be terminated at the option of Cit effective upon Contractor's receipt of a second notice sent by the City indicating that the City has exercised its option to terminate.

If Contractor is adjudged bankrupt or files for any relief under the Federal Bankruptcy Code or State insolvency laws, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without any further action or notice by City.

If Contractor is in breach of any material provision of this Agreement, City may immediately terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to Contractor of same.

12. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.

The parties : hereto agree that the amount set forth above as liquidated damages constitutes a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs the City would suffer for each day that the Contractor fails to meet the performance schedule. The parties hereby agree and acknowledge that the delays in the performance schedule will cause City to incur costs and expenses not contemplated by this Agreement.

13. PERFORMANCE BY SURETIES.

In the event Contractor fails or refuses to perform the Work, City may provide Contractor with a notice of intent to terminate as provided in Paragraph 11 (Termination), of this Agreement.

City shall immediately give written notice of such intent to terminate to Contractor and Contractor's surety or sureties, and the sureties shall have the right to take over and perform this Agreement; provided, however, that the sureties must, within five (5) days after City's giving notice of intent to terminate, (a) give the City written notice of their intention to take over the performance of this Agreement; (b) provide adequate assurances, to the satisfaction of the City, that the Work shall be performed diligently and in a timely manner; and (c) must commence performance thereof within five (5) days after providing notice to the City of their intention to take over the Work. Upon the failure of the sureties to comply with the provisions set forth above, City may take over the Work and complete it, at the expense of Contractor, and the Contractor and the sureties shall be liable to City for any excess costs or damages including those referred to in Paragraph 12 (Liquidated Damages), incurred by City. In such event, City may, without liability for so doing, take possession of such materials, equipment, tools, appliances, Contract Documents and other property belonging to Contractor as may be on the site of the Work and reasonably necessary 4 Form Updated 11-30-23 -175
therefor and may use them to complete the Work.

14. DISPUTES PERTAINING TO PAYMENT FOR WORK.

Agreement, such dispute shall be decided by the City's Project Manager, and his or her decisions shall be final and binding upon Contractor and its sureties

15. SUPERINTENDENCE BY CONTRACTOR
At all times during performance of the Work, Contractor shall give personal superintendence or have a competent foreman or superintendent on the worksite, with authority to act for Contractor.

16. INSPECTION BY CITY.

Contractor shall at all times maintain proper facilities and provide safe access for inspection by City to all parts of the Work and to all shops on or off-site where the Work or portions of the Work are in preparation. City shall have the right of access to the premises for inspection at all times. However, City shall, at all times, comply with Contractor's safety requirements on the job site.

17. CARE OF THE WORK AND OFF-SITE AUTHORIZATION.

18. CONTRACT SECURITY AND GUARANTEE.

Within seven (7) days from the Effective Date of this Agreement, Contractor shall furnish the following: (1) a surety bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of Contractor's Compensation as security for the faithful performance of this Agreement, and (2) a separate surety bond in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the Contractor's Compensation as security for the payment of all persons furnishing labor or materials in connection with the Work under this Agreement. Sureties for each of the bonds and the forms thereof shall be satisfactory to City. In addition, such sureties must be authorized to issue bonds Circular 570; and must be shown to have sulacient bonding capacito provide the or ta Treasury by the Contract Documents. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that Contractor's Compensation includes the premiums for the bonds required herein.

Contractor shall provide a certified copy of the certificate of authority of the surety issued 5 Form Updated 11-30-23 -176
by the Insurance Commissioner; a certificate from the clerk of the county in which the court or officer is located that the certificate of authority of the surety has not been surrendered, revoked, canceled, annulled, or suspended or, in the event that it has, that renewed authority has been granted; and copies of the surety's most recent annual statement and quarterly statement filed with the Department of Insurance pursuant to Article 10 (commencing with Section 900) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 1 of the California Insurance Code.

19. INDEMNIFICATION.

Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, and its officials, officers, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of the performance of the work described herein, caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone else for whose acts any of them may be liable, except where caused by the sole negligence, active negligence, or willful misconduct of the City. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Contractor, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the Contractor, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees based upon the work performed by the Contractor, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Contractor, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the City's specifications or Contractor's proposal, which shall be of no force or effect.

20. INSURANCE.

Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of this Agreement, and for five (5) years thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors.
(a) Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
(i) Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal 8 advertising injury with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a (ii) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto), with limits no less than $2,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
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(iii) Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employers' Liability insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. (iV) Builder's Risk (Course of Construction) insurance utilizing an "All Risk" (Special Perils) coverage form, with limits equal to the completed value of the project and no coinsurance penalty provisions.
(v) Contractor's Pollution Legal Liability and/or Asbestos Legal Liability and/or Errors and Omissions with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate, if project involves environmental hazards.

Other Insurance Provisions. The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

The City of Blythe, its officials, officers, employees, and volunteers are to e covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liabilit arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor's insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10, CG 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CC 2026, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 2037 forms if later revisions used). (ii) For any claims related to this Project, the Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary and non-contributory insurance coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 131 as respects the City, its officials, officers, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of 8 Form Updated 11-30-23 -179
the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it. This requirement shall also apply to any Excess or Umbrella liability policies. (iii) Each insurance policy required by this Paragraph 20 shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City.

Builder's Risk (Course of Construction) Insurance. Contractor may submit evidence of Builder's Risk insurance in the form of Course of Construction coverage. Such coverage shall name the City as a loss payee as their interest may appear.

If the Project does not involve new or major reconstruction, at the option of the City, an Installation Floater may be acceptable. For such projects, a Property Installation Floater shall be obtained that provides for the improvement, remodel, modification, alteration, conversion or adjustment to existing buildings, structures, processes, machinery and equipment. The Property Installation Floater shall provide property damage coverage for any building, Claims Made Policies. If any coverage required is written on a claims-made coverage form:
(i) The retroactive date must be shown, and this date must be before the execution date of the Agreement or the beginning of work. (ii) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of Agreement work. (iii) If coverage is cancelled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the Agreement effective date, or start of work date, the Contractor must purchase extended reporting period coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of Agreement work.
(iv) A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review.
(v) the services involve lead-based paint or asbestos
identification/remediation, the Contractor's Pollution Liability policy shall not contain lead-based paint or asbestos exclusions. If the services involve mold identification/remediation, the Contractor's Pollution Liability policy shall not contain a mold exclusion, and the definition of Pollution shall include microbial matter, including mold.

Umbrella or Excess Policies. The Contractor may use Umbrella or Excess policies to provide the liability limits as required in this Agreement. This form of insurance will be acceptable provided that all of the Primary and Umbrella or Excess policies shall provide all of the insurance coverages herein required, including, but not limited to, primary and non- contributory, additional insured, Self-Insured Retentions (SIRs), indemnity, and defense requirements. The Umbrella or Excess policies shall be provided on a true "following form" or broader coverage basis, with coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying Commercial General Liability insurance. No insurance policies maintained by the Additional Insureds, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the Contractor's primary and excess liability policies are 9 Form Updated 11-30-23 -180
exhausted
Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A: VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.

Waiver of Subrogation. Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss.

Subcontractors. Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all requirements stated herein, except that the minimum limits for CGL and automobile liability insurance shall be $1,000,000, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage, subcontractors shall provide coverage with a form at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13. (k) Duration of Insurance. CGL and Excess liability policies for any construction related work, including, but not limited to, maintenance, service, or repair work, shall continue coverage for a minimum of five (5) years for Completed Operations liability coverage. Such Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of work on the Project.

Special Risks or Circumstances. City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other circumstances.

21. PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS.

Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor is aware of the requirements of Chapter 1 (beginning at Section 1720 et seq.) of Part 7 of Division 2 of the California Labor Code, as well as Title 8, Section 16000 et seq. of the California Code of Regulations ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. This Project is a "public works" project and requires compliance with the Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. 10 Form Updated 11-30-23 -181
Payment of Prevailing Wages. Contractor shall pay the prevailing wage rates for all work performed under this Agreement. When any craft or classification is omitted from the general prevailing wage determinations, Contractor shall pay the wage rate of the craft or classification most closely related to the omitted classification. A copy of the general prevailing wage rate determination is on file with the City and is incorporated into this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. Contractor shall post a copy of such wage rates at all times at the Project site(s).

Legal Working Day. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Section 1810 et seq., eight (8) hours is the legal working day. Contractor and any subcontractors) of Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Labor Code regarding eight (8)-hour workday and 40-hour work week requirements, and overtime, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday work. Work performed by Contractor's or any subcontractor's employees in excess of eight (8) hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week, must include compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day, or 40 hours during any one week, at not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay. Contractor shall forfeit as a penalty to City Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00), or any greater penalty set forth in the Labor Code, for each worker employed in the execution of the Work by Contractor or by any subcontractors) of Contractor, for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to the work more than eight (8) hours in one calendar day or more than 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Sections 1810 et seq. of Apprentices. Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Labor Code Section 1777.5 concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance by its subcontractors with Labor Code Section 1777.5. (e) Payroll Records. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1776, Contractor and any subcontractors) shall keep accurate payroll records, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by Contractor or any subcontractor in connection with this Agreement. Each payroll record shall contain or be verified by a written declaration that it is made under penalty of perjury, stating both of the following: (1) The information contained in the payroll record is true and correct; and (2) The employer has complied with the requirements of Sections 1771, 1881, and 1815 of the Labor Code for any work performed by his or her employees on this Project. The payroll records shall be certified and shall be available for inspection at all reasonable hours in accordance with the requirements of Labor Code Section 1776. Contractor shall also furnish each week to City's Project Manager a statement with respect to the wages of each of its employees during the preceding weekly payroll period.
(f) Registration with DIR. Contractor and any subcontractors) of Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1771 and 1725.5 requiring registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

22. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS.

23. NON-DISCRIMINATION.

24. PROVISIONS CUMULATIVE.

The provisions of this Agreement are cumulative and in addition to, and not in limitation of, any other rights or remedies available to City.

25. NOTICES.

City of Blythe
235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
Attn: Mallory Crecelius
Notices required to be given to Contractor shall be addressed as follows:

Cholla Construction
1051 Jones St.

Brawley, CA 92227
Attn: Robert Yates

26. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

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

28. VALIDITY.

The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any of the other provisions of this Agreement.

29. GOVERNING LAW.

30. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY RIGHTS.

31. ASSIGNABILITY.

This Agreement may not be transferred or assigned by either party, or by operation of law, to any other person or persons or business entity, without the other party's written permission.

32. WAIVER.

No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought referring expressly to this Paragraph. The waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any 13 Form Updated 11-30-23 -184
occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

33. HEADINGS.

34. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES.

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

35. CORPORATE AUTHORITY.

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

CITY OF BLYTHE CONTRACTOR
Robert C Yates
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Mallory Crecelius Robert Yates
Interim City Manager
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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N WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be execute y and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above writte

CITY OF BLYTHE CONTRACTOR
Main cul
Mallory Crecelius Robert Yates
Interim City Manager
ATTEST:

Maun uls
Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ButtyRown
Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A

CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL
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CHOLLA

CONSTRUCTION
1051 Jones St, Brawley, CA 92227
[email protected]
760-791-6582
CA License #1116732
CA DIR# 1001143901

PROPOSAL

PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO PHONE DATE
City of Blythe Public Works 760-922-6611 3-28-25

ADDRESS PROJECT NAME PLANS APPROVED
440 S Main St Broadway Sewer Repair N/A

CITY, STATE, ZIP PROJECT LOCATION CITY
Blythe, CA 92225 N Broadway & Juniper Tr Blythe

ENGINEER PROJECT DESCRIPTION DATE OF PLANS
N/A Sinkhole repair/ Manhole Repair N/A
Project Description:

Broadway and Juniper Manhole:

1. Provide vacuum tanker truck on 24hr basis to pump and haul wastewater from collection system upstream. City to designate dump location at a manhole downstream of work area.

2. Saw cut and demo existing asphalt for excavation

3. Blast and prep manhole for rehabilitation

4. Cast in place manhole rehabilitation of shafting

5. Rehabilitate manhole base and channels

6. Install new eccentric cone with 30" opening and new ring and cover.

7. Coat with 125 mils of DuraPlate 6100 epoxy and spark testing.

8. Restore street structural section and permanent AC patch to match existing.

Manhole South of Juniper on Broadway:

9. Blast and prep manhole for rehabilitation

10. Rehab base, channels and shafting

11. Coat with 125 mils of DuraPlate 6100 epoxy and spark testing NOTES AND EXCLUSIONS: Prevailing wages are included, no work on Sunday, double time shifts are not included. City staff to provide all traffic control devices and implementation. City will provide vactor truck as needed including overtime, City staff will be available as needed to monitor levels, operate lift stations and provide logistical assistance. -189
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Cholla Construction is offering a hard dollar bid to restore sewer service to the City's customers and repair the 2 manholes that were inspected during our site visit. This proposal does not include any repairs to the collection piping beyond the limits of the manhole structure. The vacuum tanker is approximately 6000 gallons and will be running 24 hrs a day until the repairs are completed and the normal operation may resume. It is understood by Cholla and the City that City staff will be available as needed to assist with logistical support (Vactor truck, operate lift station, monitor levels, coordinate access, traffic control, etc). Cholla will invoice 100% upon completion without retention, City will pay Cholla within 15 days of invoice date.

Payment and performance bond premiums are included in the bid amount.

WE PROPOSE to furnish material and labor, complete in accordance with the above specifications and stipulations.

This proposal does not include: permits, fees, bonds, bond premiums, engineering, testing, asbestos testing or removal, survey or staking. Any work not specifically described is excluded. Work performed is due and payable immediately upon completion. Unless expressly included in the above list of work to be performed, unusual site conditions such as buried trash, concrete, abandoned utilities, mud, rock, ground water, hazardous waste, etc. that were not apparent on the surface or expressly disclosed in writing prior to the date of this proposal shall be deemed for additional compensation and cessation of work until an agreement to proceed is made. Excess spoils will remain on site uniess expressly described in our scope of work. If any action is brought to enforce collection, attorney's fees and court costs will be collected in addition to the amount due. All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices. Any alteration or deviation from the above specifications involving extra cost will be executed only upon written change orders, and will become an extra charge over and beyond the original contract value. Cholla Construction reserves the right to receive additional compensation due to material cost increases and changes in fuel prices. All agreements are contingent upon strikes, accidents, delays, material availability, weather and force majeure events. Our workers are fully covered by Workers Compensation Insurance. Pursuant to California law and the Business and Professions Code: "Contractors are required by law to be licensed and regulated by the Contractors State License Board which has jurisdiction to investigate complaints against contractors if a complaint regarding a patent act or omission is filed within four years of the date of the alleged violation. A complaint regarding a latent act or omission pertaining to structural defects must be filed within 10 years of the date of the alleged violation. Any questions concerning a contractor may be referred to the Registrar, Contractors State License Board, PO Box 26000, Sacramento, CA 95826"
THIS PROPOSAL MAY BE WITHDRAWN BY US IF NOT ACCEPTED WITHIN 30 DAYS Lump Sum Bid: $130,163.00
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GATINS FIRST SUED

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
СЕНЕНИ
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Financial Report and Budget Amendments PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Receive and file mid-year Financial Report for fiscal year 2024-2025, Attachment A.

2. Adopt Resolution 2025-003 amending fiscal year 2024-2025 budget as referenced in Exhibit A.

FISCAL IMPACT: The City's Operating and Capital Budget provides the funding and expenditure plan for all funds. The fiscal impacts of the proposed budget amendments are identified in Exhibit A.

BACKGROUND: It is considered best practice to review the annual budget on an ongoing basis. Since the adoption of the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget on June 11, 2024, staff have continued to monitor the performance of revenues and expenditures. Through this regular review, staff has identified a need to amend some of the existing revenues and appropriations to allow for changes.

STAFF REPORT: The attached Financial Report provides a review of the first six months of the City's fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and makes recommended amendments to revenue projections and appropriations, focusing primarily on the City's General fund.

General Fund.

Revenue:

Revenue estimates are developed prior to the start of the fiscal year based on historical data, trends, and actual receipts. Tax revenues make up the largest part of the General fund's revenue, 65% of the City's revenue is derived from the City's sales tax, motor vehicle in-lieu tax (VLF), property tax, and transient occupancy tax (TOT). Sales tax alone is 35% of the General fund revenue. Revenues tend to trend below 50% at mid-year primarily due to the timing of actual receipts of the City's property tax and sales tax revenue, the average revenue received at mid- year is approximately 30%. As of December 31, 2024, the City's General fund has received $5.2 million, or 32% of budgeted revenues. Based on current trends and information available, revenue is anticipated to end the year at approximately $15.3 million, or 5% below the adopted budget, sales tax being the primary factor for the revenue shortfall.

Based on an updated forecast from the consultant and the City's budget to actual trends, sales tax revenue is projected to end the fiscal year 14% below budget. A projected shortfall of $700,000 for Bradley Burns and Measure K combined. Excluding reporting aberrations, Blythe's actual sales from July through September 2024 were down 12.2% compared to the same period in the -191 previous fiscal year. Measure K was down 27.7%. Most of Blythe's major business groups experienced a decline in the first quarter of the fiscal year, compared to fiscal year 2024.

Riverside County taxable sales declined 3.2% for the same period, and Southern California region was down 2.3%, representing a weak start to the fiscal year for many California agencies.

Table 2 of the attached Financial Report provides the revenue budget and mid-year actuals for each major General fund revenue category through December 31, 2024.

Expenditure:

General fund expenditures through December 31, 2024, totaled $9.0 million, or 58% of the adopted budget. On average departments are operating at 43% of their approved budget at mid- year. General fund expenditures are projected to end the year under budget by 4%. Other than normal operating cost increases, no notable variations at mid-year compared to mid-year of the prior fiscal year.

Table 3 of the attached Financial Report provides the expenditure budget and mid-year actuals for each General fund department through December 31, 2024.

Budget Amendments:

Based on updated information during the mid-year review, staff recommends making amendments to the adopted General fund revenue and expenditure budget. Amendments are not intended to correct all anticipated variances but will better align the year end budget to actuals.

The recommended amendments are detailed in Exhibit A to the attached Resolution. The General fund continues to be structurally balanced, without the use of fund balance.

It is recommended that General fund revenue projections be decreased by $153,600, amended revenue budget of $16,967,800. The proposed amendments will align the sales tax revenue budget with actual projections, by decreasing the revenue budget. Other proposed amendments include increases to revenue accounts for franchise fees for revisions to the sanitation contract for implementation of compost services, the approved change to the PACT contract, and account for various other grant revenues awarded and received post budget adoption.

It is recommended that General fund appropriations and transfers be increased by $388,700, amended appropriations of $16,500,500. 'The increase accounts for cost adjustments for expenditures that relate to the change in the PACT contract and increase in grant revenues.

Contracts associated with proposed expenditure adjustments have been previously approved by City Council.

Other Funds.

The following provides a summary of some of the proposed revenue and appropriation amendments to other funds. A complete list of all changes is identified in Exhibit A to the attached Resolution.

Enterprise Funds:

Water fund - Revenue decrease of $173,200 to account for grant revenue recorded in prior fiscal year.

Sanitation fund - Revenue increase of $413,000 and appropriations increase of $408,000 for revisions to the sanitation contract for implementation of compost services. -192
Measure A and Capital Street Project Funds:

Measure A fund - Revenue decrease of $294,800 based on updated revenue projections from RCTC. Transfer Out decrease of $2,123,900 for street project delays. Pursuant to RCTC policy City must amend its annual CIP with RCTC to better align budget to actuals.

Capital Street Project fund - Transfer In decrease of $2,123,900 and appropriation decrease of $2,123,900.

For the mid-year budget review, staff recommends City Council receive and file the fiscal year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Financial Report and adopt amendments to the fiscal year budget to reflect the changes detailed in Exhibit A of attached Resolution No. 2025-003.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Financial Report
B. Resolution No. 2025-003
C. Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2025-003
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Blythe

CITY OF BLYTHE
Mid-Year Financial Report
Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 March 11,2025

OVERVIEW
Table 2: General Fund Revenue, Budget vs. VTD Actuals, Mid-Year This Mid-Year Financial Report provides a summary of Revenues Budget VTD Actuals% Received the City's General fund and Proprietary funds revenue Measure K (Sales Tax) 3,500,000 827,122 and expenditures for the first half of the fiscal year Sales Tax 1,950,000 524,847 27% 2024-2025. The purpose of the report is to update the VLE 1,719,000 0% City Council regarding revenue and expenditure trends Property Tax 1,509,000 364,054 24% to ensure a strong understanding of the City's current Transient Occupancy Tax 1,700,000 630,592 37% financial condition and review the recommended Other Revenue 5,743,400 2,842,480 49% actions as they relate to revenues and expenditures. Total 16,121,400 5,189,095 32% *Amounts exclude budgeted one-time revenue and expenditures including grants and capital.

Adjusted Budgets and Revenue Estimates. The mid-
year report is developed using six months of actual Property Tax. Property tax revenue is primarily (unaudited) activity and adjusted for any budget comprised of revenue collected by the County Tax amendments approved by the City Council as of Collector from a 1% levy on the assessed value of all December 31, 2024. real property. Property tax revenues are budgeted at $1.5 million. Mid-year actuals are $0.36 million, or
GENERAL FUND 24%. Based on County distribution reports year-end actuals will exceed budget projections by 10%. The
GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL CONDITION. At mid-year, increase is largely due to residual revenue from the General fund revenue is $5.2 million, or 32%, of Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF). projected revenues of $16.1 million. Total expenditure RPTTF residual is the funds remaining after payments is $9.0 million, or 58%, of the total expenditure budget made to Successor Agency's for post dissolution of $15.5 million, as shown in Table 1. obligations. The remaining funds are distributed Table 1: General Fund Overview, Budget vs. YTD Actuals, Mid-Year proportionally to the local taxing entities that would General Fund Budget YTD Actuals % otherwise have received the property tax revenue.

Revenue 16,121,400 5,189,094 32% Until the Successor Agency has completely fulfilled all Expenditure 15,526,800 9,011,092 58% post dissolution obligations, the City will see a growth *Amounts exclude budgeted one-time revenue and expenditures including grants and capital. in residual revenues for some years before they stabilize. The repayment of the golf course loan
REVENUES. General fund revenues tend to trend
contributed to the current year's increase.
below 50% at mid-year primarily due to the timing of
actual receipts of the City's property tax and sales tax Sales tax and Measure K. Sales tax distributed to the revenues, the average at mid-year is approximately City through December 2024 represent sales that 30%. As of December 31, 2024, the City's General fund occurred between July 2024 and October 2024, has received $5.2 million, or 32%, of budgeted actuals as of December 2024 are $0.5 million, or 27%, revenues. Based on current trends and information for the City's Bradley Burns sales tax and $0.7 million, available General fund revenues are anticipated to or 24%, for the City's district (Measure K) sales tax. end the year at approximately $15.3 million, or 5% Based on an updated forecast from the City's below adopted budget. consultant, actual sales tax revenue in whole will end the fiscal year 14% below budget, shortfall of $0.8
million. Excluding reporting aberrations, Blythe's
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Mid-Year Financial Report Second Quarter of 2024-2025
actual sales from July through September 2024 were General fund expenditures through December totaled down 12.2% compared to the same period in the $9.0 million, or 58% of the adopted budget. On previous fiscal year. Measure K was down 27.7%. average departments are operating at 43% of their Most of Blythe's major business groups experienced a approved budget at mid-year. Other than normal decline in the first quarter of the fiscal year, compared operating cost increases, no notable variations at mid- to fiscal year 2024. Riverside County taxable sales year compared to mid-year of the prior fiscal year. declined 3.2% for the same period, and Southern Table 3 provides the expenditure budget and mid-year California region was down 2.3%. actuals for each General fund department through December 31, 2024.

VLF. VLF revenue is disbursed from the county in two
equal payments, both of which are received in the WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUNDS second half of the fiscal year. Actual receipts at mid- year will typically be 0% as indicated in Table 2. Based Enterprise funds are those funds in which the City on County property tax reports the VLF distribution is charges a fee to customers to recover the cost of $1.74 million, slightly over budget projection. providing the service. Water and Sewer Enterprise revenues typically follow a stable trend with variances Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). TOT is the one tax
month over month for consumer usage in the Water
charged to transient guests and not Blythe's residents.

Enterprise.

Primary economic factors include room rates,
occupancy, and room demand. As of December 2024, Water Enterprise actual receipts for consumer charges actual received is 37% of budget projections, or $0.63 for mid-year is at 51% of budget with 50% of the year million, with 58% of the year's monthly reporting's expired. Sewer Enterprise actual receipts for mid-year outstanding. is 49%. Mid-year actual expenditures for Water Enterprise are at 47%, while Sewer Enterprise is at 35% EXPENDITURES. Although not all expenditures follow
of budget.
a straight-line spending pattern, departmental
operating expenditures should track close to 50% of CONCLUSION budget at mid-year. General government typically
trends above 50% at mid-year due to timing of lump- The annual adopted budget is a financial plan built on sum pension liability and debt payments. the best information available at the time it is Table 3: General Fund Expenditures, Budget vs. YTD Actuals, Mid-Year prepared. As with any budget, changing conditions Departmental Expenditures Budget VTD Actuals% Expended create the need to modify the original plan. This mid- City Council 103,900 46,752 45% year report comes from detailed information City Clerk 83,100 33,070 40% generated by the City's Finance Department. This City Attorney 225,000 66,970 30% report is intended for internal use only, amounts as Administration 297,300 140,289 47% presented are unaudited. For question about this General Government 5,027,300 4,042,487 80% report please contact Finance Department by phone at 760) 922-6161 or e-mail at
Finance 422,200 199,535 47%
[email protected].

Community Development 668,000 281,753 42%
Police 6,123,800 3,047,133 50%
Fire 892,300 393,391 44%
Public Works 824,200 413,487 50%
Parks 322,900 116,997 36%
Recreation 536,800 229,228 43%
Total 15,526,800 9,011,091 58%
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-003

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE

OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2024-2025
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2024, the City Council of the City of Blythe adopted Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating and Capital Budget by Resolution No. 2024-019; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe conducts regular reviews of its budget as it is fiscally prudent to do so; and
HEREAS, based upon the review through December 31, 2024, the City Council o ne City of Blythe desires to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating and Capita Budget.

VOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE

CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves amendments to the 2024-2025 Operating and Capital Budget: revenue, expenditure, and transfers, as summarized in Exhibit A to this Resolution.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of April, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2025-003
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