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STORM WATER POLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP)
ENG 28. This project requires preparation and implementation of a storm water incorporated by reference or attached to the SWPPP as the Post- onstruction Management Plan. A copy of the up to date SWPPP sha e kept at the project site and be available for review upon reques ENG 29. Drainage Swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks to keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters during construction and as a post construction measure.
ON-SITE UTILITIES
GENERAL
ENG 30. The applicant/developer will be required to connect to the public systems (water and sewer) and pay the appropriate fees.
ENG 31. A RP Backflow prevention device will be required on all services that represent a potential or real hazard to the City of Blythe domestic water system.
ENG 32. Domestic water supply connection should have radio read meter with P ack flow prevention system conforming with the City Standards an Specifications.
ENG 33. The developer's contractor will install under City inspection the service line, meter box, meter, and backflow prevention device. These devices shall meet City standards and complete listings and manufacturer's technical data sheets for all system materials shall be included with plan submittals for City Engineer approval.
ENG 34. Submit landscaping and irrigation system improvement plans for review and approval by the City Engineer. The irrigation system shall be separately metered from the existing domestic water meter. The plans shall be approved in conjunction with the drainage and paving plans prior to issuance of a building permit, unless otherwise allowed by the City ENG 35. Trenches along the parking area for irrigation system shall be according to the City of Blythe Standard Drawing No. W-305 and W-305 A, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
ENG 36. The applicant will comply with Section 13.08 of the municipal code which regulates the use of water softeners and discharge of industrial wastes into the municipal collection system.
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ON-SITE STORM WATER SYSTEM
ENG 37. The on-site storm water system shall be design following the Riverside County Flood Control District and Water Conservation District Design Manual District.
ENG 38. Private Storm Drain Plans shall be submitted to the Public Works
ON-SITE LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION PLANS
ENG 39. Submit landscaping and irrigation system improvement plans for review and approval by the City Engineer and Director of Public Works. The irrigation system shall be separately metered from the existing domestic water meter. The plans shall be approved in conjunction with the drainage and paving plans prior to issuance of a building permit, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
ENG 40. Trenches along the parking area for irrigation system shall be according to the City of Blythe Standard Drawing No. W-305 and W-305 A, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
ON-SITE STREETS AND PARKING
ENG 41. All on-site parking areas shall be constructed with continuous curbing at least 6 inches high and 6 inches wide around all parking areas and aisle lanters; wheel stops shall not be used in lieu of curbing, to protec landscaping, signage, structures, and walls. Cross-gutters shall b the onese neces at once dada staking surface drainage o ENG 42. No parking space shall be located so that a vehicle will maneuver within 20 feet of a vehicular entrance measured from the curb return.
ENG 43. The minimum pavement section for all parking area shall be 3 inches asphalt concrete pavement over 6 inches Class 2 aggregated base with i ninimum sub-grade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal. I an alternative pavement section is proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and submitted to the Cit Engineer for approval
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ENG 44. The existing driveway access shall adopt to local & State ADA requirements.
ENG 45. Accessible parking spaces shall be designed in accordance with the State of California Department of Transportation Revised Standard Plan A90A Accessible Parking Off-Street, dated July 19, 2013.
ENG 46. Existing and proposed ADA ramps shall comply with the applicable sections of the Caltrans Standards latest edition, Riverside County Road Improvement Standards and Specifications latest edition or the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction latest edition.
ENG 47.
concerns.
ENG 48. Proposed planters need to be designed with a 6-inch Type "A" barrier curb according to the City of Blythe Standard Drawing S-208C.
ENG 49. Parking stalls shall be 20 feet in length and 9 feet in width, except when the side of a parking space adjoins an aisle planter, curbs or any other obstruction, the width of the parking space shall be increased by 2 feet or the obstructed side (typically end of parking road).
ENG 50. Proposed ADA ramps shall comply with the applicable sections of the Caltrans Standards latest edition, Riverside County Road Improvement Standards and Specifications latest edition or the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction latest edition.
ENG 51. All curb, gutter, sidewalks, and handicap ramps on the parking lot area will be required to satisfy current ADA compliance and public safety concerns.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
ENG 52. Driveway approaches should be a minimum 24' wide in accordance with County Transportation Department Ordinance No. 461,
ENG 53. Street improvements shall be made in accordance with the City's General Plan and per City Standard.
TRAFFIC SIGNING AND STRIPING
ENG 54 Cracks and damages on the existing sidewalk in the entire frontal and side stretches in Hobson Way and Green Valley Rd. of the property should be repaired and upgraded per the City's Standards & Specifications.
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ENG 56 The City shall collect plan check fees for initial and subsequent plans checks upon submission and resubmission of the development plans.
The fee schedule is available at the Public Works Department.
ENG 54. All work performed in the public ROW shall conform to the City of Blythe Standard Drawing and Specifications and shall meet the latest American with Disability Acts (ADA) guidelines and specifications requirements (e.g., sidewalks and driveway aprons).
ENG 55. For the construction work in the ROW the developer shall post a performance bond equal to the design engineers calculations of improvement bonding costs or construction costs whichever is greater orior to issuance of an encroachment permit to work in the ROW. The bond will be released one year after acceptance of the work.
ENG 56. Any improvement within the right of way requires a City of Blythe Encroachment Permit.
ENG 57. All plans and specifications for work in the ROW shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California to perform such work.
Submit street improvement plans prepared by a Registered California Civil Engineer to the Public Works Department, Engineering Division. The plans shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance any building permits.
ENG 58. Before commencing work in the ROW, a representative of the developer shall attend a pre-construction meeting with the Department of Public Works to discuss issues pertaining to traffic control and public safety.
ENG 59. All plans prepared for submission to the Department of Public Works shall be on 24-inch by 36-inch sheets as per the Standard Specifications and on the City of Blythe Standard Title Block. It plans are submitted on other than the specified sheet size, they will be returned to the applicant, prior to plan check, for sheet size correction. The applicant shall submit (tor review and approval) as-built plans for all improvements of the development. As-builts shall include one (1) Mylar set of all improvements and one (1) copy of the as-built electronic file in AutoCAD 2014.
ENG 60.
STREET LIGHTING
ENG 29. installation ent or al street igoibon pubic stets within aeriadjacent to their project.
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ENG 30. Street lighting shall be installed along the entire stretch of the proposed project on E. Hobson Way and Green Valley Rd.
ENG 31. Streetlight shall be designed in accordance with City of Blythe Standard Drawing Nos. P 103-A. and P 103-B.
ENG 32. The streetlight spacing will be approximately 200 feet along the same side of the street using 130-Watt 9,900 lumen 4,000K CRI Light Emitting Diode lighting with 20-year life photo control. To achieve reasonable uniformity, deviations away from the point of radius are permitted up to 25 feet. Any further deviation must be approved by Public Works Department of the City of Blythe.
ENG 33. Submit street lighting plans prepared by a Registered California Civil ENG 34 The City shall collect plan check fees for initial and subsequent plans checks upon submission and resubmission of the development plans.
The fee schedule is available at the Public Works Department.
LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION PLANS
ENG 35 Submit landscaping and irrigation system improvement plans for review and approval by the City Engineer and Director of Public Works. The plans shall be approved in conjunction with the drainage and paving plans prior to issuance of a building permit, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
ENG 36 Trenches along the parking area for irrigation system shall be according to the City of Blythe Standard Drawing No. W-305 and W-305 A, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer.
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CUP 2502-001
Applicant:
APN 851-120-007
1800 East Hobsonway Blythe CA, 92225
CITY OF BLYTHE BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUIRMENTS
FIRE MARSHAL-FIRE CODE REQUIREMENTS
All applicants will need to provide a detailed written scope of work related to all business activities, equipment and products utilized in their business model or process in compliance with the current Edition of the 2022 California Building, Fire Codes, current code and Blythe Municipal codes. List license type(s) proposed, storage configurations, equipment type and location, and hazardous materials to be stored and utilized. Construction documents shall be prepared by a California registered design professional.
1. Primary site access as well as emergency access shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the 2022 California Fire Code -Chapter 5, and Appendix D; Fire Service Features. Minimum fire access road/easement width shall be 25' with a vertical clearance of 13'-6". This includes key boxes at approved access gate locations. All dead ends shall be as required by the 2022 California Fire Code.
2. Minimum fire flow for the project is determined by the type of construction. Fire flow shall be calculated using Appendix B: Tables B105. 1(2) and /or Table B105. Site must comply with requirements of 2022 California Fire Code.
3. Plans and specifications for proposed fire hydrants and appurtenant systems shall be per Appendix C of the 2022 California Fire Code and shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal (City of Blythe Office) and the Director of Public Works for approval. The minimum number of fire hydrants available to a building shall be not less than the minimum specified in table 2022 California Fire Code C102.1.
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expansion of square footage, may require the installation of a fire suppression system for the proposed space.
5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in accordance with the 2022 California Fire Code in all buildings of Group M, were storage of merchandise is in high-pile or rack storage arrays. 2022 California Building Code, 903.2.7.1 High Piled Storage.
6. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall be designed, installed, inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the provisions of 2022 California Fire Code, 903 and the applicable referenced standards.
7. Duct smoke detectors complying with UL 268A shall be installed in accordance with the CBC, CFC, CMC and NFPA 72.
a. In the main return air and exhaust air plenum of each air-conditioning system having a capacity greater than 2,000 CFM. Such detectors shall be located in a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet. b. At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more stories from a return air duct or plenum of an air-conditioning system.
8. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the Fire Code Official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the Fire Code Official per 2022 California Fire Code, 506 and 506.1.1.
9. The provisions of 2022 California Fire Code, 407 shall be applicable where hazardous materials subject to permits under 2022 California Fire Code, 5001.5 are used and/or stored on the premises or where required by the Fire Code Official.
10. Storage, use and handling of compressed gases in compressed containers, cylinders, tanks, and systems shall comply with 2022 California Fire Code, 53 including those gases regulated elsewhere in the 2022 California Fire Code and/or any applicable NFPA Standards as determined by the Fire Code Official. Partially full compressed gas container, cylinders or tanks containing -174-
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residual gases shall be considered as full for purposes of the controls required.
11. Compressed gases classified as hazardous materials shall also comply with 2022 California Fire Code, Chapter 50 for general requirements addressing specific hazards, including 2022 California Fire Code, Chapters 58 (Flammable Gases), 60 (Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials), 63 (Oxidizer, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids) and 64 (Pyrophoric Materials) and/or any applicable NFPA Standards as determined by the Fire Code Official.
12. The storage, use and handling of all hazardous materials shall be in accordance with 2022 California Fire Code, Chapter 50 and California Health and Safety Code requirements. The maximum allowable quantity (MAQ) of hazardous materials per control area will be established using 2022 California Fire Code, 5003.1.
13. Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) per 2022 California Fire Code 5001.5.2. An application for building permit shall include an HMIS. The HIMS shall include the following information:
A. Product name.
B. Component.
C. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number.
D. Location where stored or used.
E. Container size. F. Hazard classification.
G. Amount in storage.
H. Amount in use-closed systems.
I. Amount in use-open systems.
J. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all proposed materials
14. Storage of combustible materials in buildings shall be orderly. Storage shall be separated from heaters or heating devices by distance or shielding so that ignition cannot occur per2022 California Fire Code 315.
15. Reporting of emergencies, coordination with emergency response forces, emergency plans and procedures for managing or responding to emergencies shall comply with the provisions of 2022 California Fire Code, 401. -175-
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16. Emergency evacuation drills complying with provisions of the Fire Code shall be conducted at least annually for Group H and Group F occupancies listed in section 2022 California Fire Code, 403 or when required by the Fire Code Official.
THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1. All plans, specifications and engineering calculations shall be prepared and designed by a California registered design professional.
2. Occupancy and required separation of occupancies cannot be determined at this time due to unknown manufacturing or industrial processes in all spaces.
Individual use of space is not provided for in all rooms and may possibly necessitate the use of automatic fire sprinklers and applicable life/safety measures per the 2022 California Building and 2022 California Fire Code.
3. The height and area of all structures shall be designed and detailed for compliance with 2022 California Building Code, Chapter 5, and the Blythe Municipal Code.
4. The Building Official shall determine the Occupancy and Construction Type of the proposed facility, and such occupancy designation shall be clearly identified by the applicant on the construction plan documents consistent with the requirements of 2022 California Building Code Chapters 3 through Chapters 6.
5. All fire rated elements in the space must meet the applicable requirements of 2022 California Building Code Chapter 7.
6. Applicable means of egress requirements shall be consistent with 2022 California Building Code Chapter 10. The design for the occupant load based on the 2022 California Building Code Chapter 10, 1004, unless otherwise determined by the Building Official.
7. Minimum required exit width shall be consistent with 2022 California Building Code Section 1005.
8. The means of egress, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building space is occupied in accordance with 2022 California Building Code 1008.
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9. Accessible means of egress is required. Accessible means of egress shall comply with 2022 California Building Code, 1009. Occupiable spaces shall be provided with not less than one accessible means of egress. Two exits or exit access doorways from any space shall be provided where the design occupant load or the common path of egress travel distance exceeds the values listed on 2022 California Building Code Table 1006.2.1.
10. The minimum width of stairways shall be consistent with 2022 California Building Code, 1005.3.1,
11. Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign readily visible from any direction of egress. The path of egress travel to exits and within exits shall be marked by readily visible exit signs to clearly indicate the direction of exit travel in cases where the exit or the path of egress travel is not immediately visible to the occupants. Intervening means of egress doors within exits shall be marked by exit signs. Exit sign placement shall be such that no point in an exit access corridor or exit passageway is more than 100 feet or the listed viewing distance for the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible exit sign. 2022 California Building Code, 1013.
12. Corridors shall be fire-resistant rated in accordance with 2022 California Building Code, Table 1020.1. The corridor walls required to be fire-resistance rated shall comply with Section 708 for fire partitions.
13. Exits shall discharge directly to the exterior of the building. The exit discharge shall be at grade or shall provide a direct path of egress travel to grade. The exit discharge shall not reenter a building. 2022 California Building Code, 1028.
14. Interior wall and ceiling finish shall have a flame spread index not greater than that specified in 2022 California Building Code Table 803.11 for the group and location designated. Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance with NFPA 286 and meeting the acceptance criteria of 2022 California Building Code, 803.1.2.1, shall be permitted to be used where a Class A classification in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 is required.
15. Interior wall and ceiling finish materials shall be classified for fire performance and smoke development in accordance with 2022 California Building Code 803.1.1 or 803.1.2, except as shown in 2022 California Building Code Sections 803.2 through 803.13. Foam plastics shall not be used as interior -177-
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finish except as provided in 2022 California Building Code Section 2603.9.
Except as provided for in 2022 California Building Code Sections 2603.4.1 and 2603.9, foam plastic shall be separated from the interior of a building by an approved thermal barrier of 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard or a material that is tested in accordance with and meets the acceptance criteria of both the Temperature Transmission Fire Test and the Integrity Fire Test of NFPA 275.
16. Ventilation, temperature control, lighting, yards and courts, sound transmission, room dimensions surrounding materials and rodent proofing associated with the interior spaces of the buildings shall be consistent with 2022 California Building Code Chapter 12, "Interior Environment." Accessibility Requirements
1. Accessibility requirements are based on standards outlined in 2022 California Building Code chapter 11-B. Access shall be provided throughout the building for individuals with disabilities.
2. Accessibility requirements apply to sites, buildings structures, facilities, elements and spaces, temporary or permanent to provide access to individuals with disabilities. This includes anyone who utilizes a space, including occupants, employees, students, spectators, participants and visitors. Minimum scoping and technical requirements are set forth in 2022 California Building Code Chapter 11-B. New buildings, structures, facilities, elements, and spaces must comply. Additions and alterations to existing buildings or facilities must comply with 2022 California Building Code, 11-B.
The following is a list of some of the elements of required access for individuals with disabilities:
Path of travel requirements
When alterations or additions are made to an existing buildings or facilities, an accessible path of travel to the specific area of alteration or addition shall be provided. The primary accessible path of travel shall include:
A. A primary entrance to the building or facility,
B. Toilets and bathing facilities serving the area,
C. Public telephones serving the area, and
D. Signs.
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1. Interior accessible path of travel shall address all the following:
A. Accessible routes to all functional areas.
B. Common use circulation paths with employee work areas.
C. Clear width of walking areas.
2. Door or gate information shall include:
A. Required clear width dimensions.
B. Maneuvering clearances.
C. Level landings on each side of doors or gates.
D. Required threshold dimensions and geometry.
E. Door or gate hardware should not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.
F. Required smooth surface dimensions on push side of the door within the finish floor or ground.
3. Restroom information shall include:
A. Turning space within the room.
B. Door swing not in the clear space of any fixture (except for a single user).
C. Mirrors and accessories.
D. Clear floor space at fixtures.
E. Compartment configuration side and end entry, toe clearances.
F. Side and rear grab bars.
G. Accessible lavatories (sinks), heights and knee clearances.
H. Restroom symbols on doors.
I. Shower compartments (if any) must be accessible.
J. Drinking fountains.
4. Miscellaneous elements include:
A. Dressing and locker rooms.
B. Storage.
C. Exit signs (tactile)
D. Signs.
E. Benches.
F. Dining or break room tables.
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G. Electrical switches, controls, and electrical receptacle outlets.
H. Kitchens and common sinks.
5. Site plan should include information on site accessibility features including:
A. Arrival points including parking area access points and signage from the public way.
B. The location and number of accessible parking stalls and the number of standard parking stalls.
C. Access aisles from parking.
D. The slope of the accessible parking spaces and access aisles.
E. The identification at accessible spaces and/or lot entrances.
F. A clear accessible egress path of travel to the adjoining public way.
Electrical Code Requirements;
1. The electrical system must be sized and installed in accordance with the 2022 California Electrical Code.
2. All electrical system design and permitting is required to be performed by licensed electrical engineers registered in the State of California or qualified and experienced licensed electrical contractors if they are performing the actual installations (design-build).
3. All electrical system(s) installation is required to be completed by licensed electricians and licensed electrical contractors.
4. A single line diagram of the existing and proposed electrical system, including the main electrical service shall be provided in the submittal. 2022 California Electrical Code Article 215.5.
5. All electrical equipment must be listed and labeled by an approved testing agency, 2022 California Electrical Code Article 110.3.
6. Flexible cords (extension cords) are not permitted to substitute for fixed wiring and cannot be routed through or concealed in walls, structural ceilings, suspended ceiling, dropped ceilings or floors, attached to building surfaces, be within 6'- 8" of a means of egress, or subject to physical damage 2022 California Electrical Code Article 400.8.
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7. Heating and cooling equipment shall require a 15 or 20-amp GFCI protected service receptacle within 25 feet of the equipment. 2022 California Electrical Code article 210.63.
Mechanical Code Requirements
1. The provisions of the 2022 California Mechanical Code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to or the maintenance of mechanical systems.
2. A ventilation system shall be required to filter contaminants to the exterior of the building and any adjoining property. The mechanical ventilation or exhaust system shall be installed to control, capture, and remove emissions or other odors generated from product growing, processing, use or handling where required in accordance with the Building, Fire Code, and Blyth Municipal Code or as a Condition of Discretionary Approval. The design of the system shall be such that the emissions or other odors are confined to the area in which they are generated by air currents, hoods, or enclosures and shall be exhausted by a duct system to a safe location or treated by removing contaminants.
Certification of the odor control system design by a licensed engineer shall be submitted at the time of permit application.
3. Provide an exhaust system designed and constructed to capture sources of contaminants to prevent spreading of contaminants to other parts of the occupied spaces of the building (2022 California Mechanical Code, Chapter 5).
4. Appliances regulated by this code shall be listed and labeled for the application in which they are installed and used.
5. Every occupied space shall be ventilated by natural means in accordance with 2022 California Mechanical Code, 402.2 or by mechanical means in accordance with 2022 California Mechanical Code, 402.3.
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approved agency. 2022 California Mechanical Code, 307.0, A label shall also include the following:
A. Electrical equipment and appliances: Electrical rating in volts, amperes, and motor phase; identification of individual electrical components in volts, amperes or watts, motor phase; Btu/h (W) output; and required clearances.
B. Absorption units: Hourly rating in Btu/h (W); minimum hourly rating for units having step or automatic modulating controls; type of fuel; type of refrigerant; cooling capacity in Btu/h (W); and required clearances.
C. Fuel-burning units: Hourly rating in Btu/h (W); type of fuel approved for use with the appliance; and required clearances.
D. Electric comfort heating appliances: Name and trademark of the manufacturer; the model number or equivalent; the electric rating in volts, ampacity and phase; Btu/h (W) output rating; individual marking for each electrical component in amperes or watts, volts, and phase; required clearances from combustibles; and a seal indicating approval of the appliance by an approved agency.
7. The building or structure shall not be weakened by the installation of mechanical systems. Where floors, walls, ceilings or any other portion of the building or structure are required to be altered or replaced in the process of installing, replacing, or repairing any system, such alterations shall be designed by a licensed design professional such that the building or structure shall be left in a safe structural condition in accordance with the CBC, CEBC, CMC. Anchorage of any mechanical equipment greater than 400 Ibs. shall be designed and detail by a licensed design professional.
8. Condensate drain systems shall be provided for equipment and appliances containing evaporators or cooling coils. Condensate drain systems shall be designed, constructed, and installed in accordance with 2022 California Mechanical Code, 310.0
Plumbing Code Requirements:
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2. The provisions of the 2022 California Plumbing Code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to or the maintenance of plumbing systems, nonflammable medical gas, carbon dioxide extraction systems, inhalation, anesthetic, vacuum piping, nonmedical oxygen systems, sanitary and condensate systems, vacuum collection systems, fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, gas water heaters and water heater venting.
3. Plan documents must identify the locations of plumbing fixtures and fixture types.
4. Plans shall identify the locations of water heaters), water supply and distribution, indirect and special waste, sanitary discharge, vents, traps, backflow preventers and interceptors and separators.
5. Plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings must be designed for individuals with disabilities and with the appropriate standards.
6. Installed plumbing systems regulated by this code shall be listed and labeled for the application in which they are installed and used, unless otherwise approved in accordance with 2022 California Plumbing Code.
Energy Code Regulations:
New, modified and altered building envelope, lighting and mechanical systems must be designed to comply with California Energy Code Nonresidential requirements. The City of Blythe is located within Climate Zone 15. For purposes of energy design, the designer is responsible for specifying the building features that determine compliance with Building Energy Efficiency Standards and other applicable building codes. Alterations must comply with mandatory measures for the altered components.
1. The energy documents will be required for lighting, cooling, heating, water heating and building envelope modifications.
2. The mechanical equipment for heating and cooling the offices and cultivation facility must be certified and may require field verification testing. Heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment shall be designed and installed in compliance with California Energy Code, 110.
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California Green Code Requirements:
1. Mandatory measures shall be followed
2. Recycle of 65% of waste generated by weight
3. Recycled material will be tracked by CR&R and City of Blythe Development Services
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BUSINESS
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TORTIL FIRIT SURRI
CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
COLLISHE®
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council receive and file a summary report from the Hospital Ad Hoc Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: Earlier this year, the City began receiving information from concerned citizens related to the financial state of Palo Verde Hospital (PVH). In February, the City contacted Riverside County Supervisor V. Manual Perez's Office offering the City's assistance.
At the same time, the City requested assistance in identifying the oversight body for the Palo Verde Hospital District's Board of Directors.
After learning the hospital had shuttered operations except for the Emergency Room, Laboratory and Radiology, City officials contacted our State and Federal partners requesting assistance for PVH. In May, the Mayor appointed Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Council Member Burton to serve on a Hospital Ad Hoc Committee.
In June, the City sent a letter to the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) requesting that LAFCO conduct a Municipal Service Review (MSR) of the Palo Verde Healthcare District. The item was placed on June 26, 2025 Agenda and the Commissioners unanimously voted to direct staff to proceed with the MSR.
Although the City has no jurisdiction over Palo Verde Hospital, its Board of Directors or its management, it is a critical aspect of our community. The City is committed to working with the Board, either current or re-organized, its management and our elected representatives to ensure the hospital remains open and operational. The future success of the City is dependent upon having a functional hospital and healthcare system for our residents.
STAFF REPORT: The Ad Hoc Committee will provide an update.
ATTACHMENTS: None
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NEW BUSINESS
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Council Going Dark for the Month of August
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council go dark for the month of August.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
BACKGROUND: Per the Blythe Municipal Code, regular meetings of the Blythe City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. For several years Council has held one Council meeting on the second Tuesday of every month: The council then goes dark for the meeting scheduled for the fourth Tuesday. Occasionally, Council will go dark on the second Tuesday and instead hold its monthly meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
STAFF REPORT: During the meetings in June and July, the City Council takes annual actions such as budget adoption, tax assessments, report submissions and other related actions. As such, the August Agenda is typically light.
Staff does not anticipate any items that will need to be discussed or adopted at the meeting scheduled for this August. If the need were to arise, a Special Meeting may be called at any time with a twenty-four-hour notice.
The August meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2025. Due to staffing and Council schedules, and no anticipated items needing approval in August, staff recommends that the City Council go dark during the month of August, resuming the regular meeting schedule on September 9, 2025.
Should Council whish to hold a meeting in August, it is recommended that the meting be held on the fourth Tuesday, on August 26, 2025.
ATTACHMENTS: None
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PETE IST TURES
CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
СЛІЛЬНИЯ STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Acceptance of the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Schedule of Positions to Add a Police Sergeant - Retired Annuitant Position
PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-018 authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept grant funds in the amount of $211,582.00 provided by the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-018. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE CITY OF BLYTHE,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING
THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-022 approving the revised Schedule of Authorized Positions to include a Police Sergeant - Retired Annuitant position.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS FISCAL IMPACT: $211,582.00 in grant funding for the program. Grant funds will be used to pay for the Police Sergeant - Retired Annuitant position and any and all overtime necessary to facilitate the operations of the Grant.
BACKGROUND: The California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program is intended to assist allied agencies in education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products. The purpose of the grant funding is to help agencies reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving within their communities. The Blythe Police Department submitted an application for grant funding for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 to fund DUI saturation patrols and DUI checkpoints.
STAFF REPORT: The California Highway Patrol has conditionally approved a grant award of$211,582.00 to be used toward equipment, training and salaries relating to DUI enforcement.
Pursuant to California Government Code section 21224(a), "[a] retired person may serve without reinstatement from retirement or loss or interruption of benefits provided by this system upon appointment by the appointing power of a state agency or public agency employer either during an emergency to prevent stoppage of public business or because the retired person has specialized skills needed in performing work of limited duration." Because of existing grants and special programs, BPD officers are working overtime regularly at this time, -189-
therefore, an additional part time employee should be utilized for this program for enforcement, education and training events.
A CalPERS retiree who, without applying for reinstatement from retirement, returns to work with a California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) employer in a designated retired annuitant position is referred to as a "retired annuitant." There are two types of retired annuitant employment: "extra help" and interim/acting "vacant position" employment.
The Police Department is proposing to hire a retired BPD Sergeant as an extra help retired annuitant to work enforcement and provide education and training utilizing the grant funds received from the CHP. The retired annuitant will have years of experience and expertise in traffic and DUI enforcement.
There are several requirements that apply to retired annuitants, including, but not limited to:
• The position must be designated as a retired annuitant position (not any other full- or part-time position).
• The hourly pay rate cannot be less than the minimum or exceed the maximum paid to other employees performing comparable duties as listed in the employer's publicly available pay schedule.
• The retired annuitant cannot receive any benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefits, or other form of compensation in addition to the hourly pay rate. • The number of hours worked cannot exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year for employment with all CaPERS employers combined.
• The work must be performed for a limited duration. Per CaPERS, examples of limited duration work include work to eliminate backlog, work on a special project, and work that is in excess of what regular staff can do.
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-018 authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept grant funds in the amount of $211,582.00 provided by the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant and adopt Resolution No. 2025-020 approving the revised Schedule of Authorized Positions to include a Police Sergeant - Retired Annuitant position.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 2025-018
CHP Grant - Intent to Award Letter
Grant Funding Breakdown
Resolution No. 2025-022
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:
WHEREAS, the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program ("Grant Program") is made available and administered through the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) to support local efforts for education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant funding is to help agencies reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving within their communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe Police Department submitted an application for grant funds through the Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the CHP has awarded the City $211,582.00 in grant funds for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to submit a City Council resolution providing approval to receive grant funding from the Grant Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council authorizes the City of Blythe's acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $211,582.00 from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the Interim City Manager or her designee to execute all grant documents, including, but not limited to, the grant agreement, including any extensions or amendments thereof, to accept and administer the grant, and to take all steps necessary to implement this authorization and the Grant Program requirements and objectives.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2025 by the following vote:
Resolution No. 2025-018
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2025-018
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GRANT FUNDING TOTALS:
TOTAL GRANT BUDGET
TOTAL PERSONNEL $37,327
TOTAL EQUIPMENT $148,600
TOTAL DIRECT COST $6,635
TOTAL TRAVEL $19,020
GRAND TOTAL $211,582
PERSONNEL for the following DUl saturation patrols and two DUl checkpoints:
DUI SATURATION AND CHECKPOINTS PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
DUI SATURATION - PATROL 12 OPERATIONS TOTAL $11,747
DUI CHECKPOINTS - PATROL 2 OPERATIONS TOTAL $25,580
PERSONNEL TOTAL $37,327
DUI SATURATION PATROL OPERATIONS
Memoria Dr 5/23/26-5/25/26 3 Days
4th of July 4/3/26-4/5/26 3 Days
Labor Day 8/29/25-9/1/25 3 Days
Thanksgiving 11/27/2025 1 Day
Christmas 12/24/25-12/25/25 2 Days
DUI SATURATION PATROL TOTAL 12 Days
EQUIPMENT:
Patrol Vehicle designated for DUI Saturation patrols $70,000.00 Patrol Vehicle Outfitting $50,000.00
PSEC Radio $5,000.00
Message Board (InstaAlert 24 on an ATS 5 Trailer) × 4 $20,000.00 3-Computers (1 for Report Witing, 1 for viewing training videos and controlling TrafficCloud) $3,600.00 EQUIPMENT TOTAL $148,600.00
OTHER DIRECT COSTS
PAS Device (SOTOXA Oral Fluid Mobile Test System) $4,900.00 PAS Device Cartridges (25pk) $685.00
Message Board Management System (TraffiCloud) $1,050.00 OTHER DIRECT COSTS TOTAL $6,635.00
TRAVEL:
IACP Impaired Driving & Safety Conference (August 4-6, 2025) Chicago, IL Flights - $500/each x4 $2,000.00
Hotel - $800/each x4 $3,200.00
Registration - $600/each x4 $2,400.00
Per Diem - $255/each x4 $1,020.00
Transportation - $100/each x4 $400.00
IACP Expo & Conference (October 18-21, 2025) Denver, CO Flights - $500/each x4 $2,000.00
Hotel - $1000/each x4 $4,000.00
Registration - $600/each x4 $2,400.00
Per Diem - $300/each x4 $1,200.00
Transportation -$100/each x4 $400.00
TRAVEL TOTAL $19,020.00
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State of California-Transportation Agency GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 843-4360
(800) 735-2929 (TT/TDD)
(800) 735-2922 (Voice)
June 13, 2025
File No.: 060.17344.17369
Melanie Neal
Blythe Police Department
240 North Spring Street
Blythe, CA 92225
Dear Ms. Neal:
On behalf of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), it is my pleasure to inform you, the Blythe Police Department, is conditionally approved for Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFP) funding in the amount of $211,582.00. The purpose of this grant funding is to help your agency reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in your community.
The official Grant Agreement for signature is forthcoming. In order to execute your Grant Agreement, please provide documentation from a local governing body, authorizing your organization to receive this grant funding, to the Cannabis Grants Unit, by email at [email protected], as soon as possible.
Refer to California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13, Section 1890.13(g) for additional information.
The CHP looks forward to partnering with you and your agency on this project in an effort to make California's roadways a safer place to travel. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Cannabis Grants Unit at (916) 843-4360.
Sincerely,
M. W. HEADRICK, Chief
Enforcement and Planning Division
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISED
SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-010, adopting the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, including the Schedule of Authorized Positions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to revise the Schedule of Authorized Positions as set forth in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the revised Schedule of Authorized Positions as set forth in Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the file of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Blythe at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of July, 2025, by the following vote, to AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
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Exhibit A
City of Blythe
Authorized Positions by
Department and Classification
Department Adopted Amended
Classification FY 2025-2026 FY 2025-2026
Elected
City Council Members 5
City Clerk 1
City Treasurer 1 1
Subtotal 7
Administration
Assistant City Manager 1
1 1
Department Assistant III
Custodian (Part-Time)
Subtotal
Finance
Director of Finance
Department Assistant I --NT I-NT
Department Assistant III
Subtotal
Community Development
Chief Building Inspector
Permit Technician
Graffiti Control Technician (Part-Time) - = = N I -=-N
Code Compliance Officer
Subtotal
Police
Chief
Captain
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Sergeant-Retired Annuitant - 1
Corporal 4 4
Officer 14 14
Community Service Officer 2 2
Forensic Technician 1 1
Department Assistant I (Part-Time) 2
Public Safety Dispatcher - Records Supervisor 2
Public Safety Dispatcher - Records Technician 4
Animal Control Officer 1 1
Police Reserves 3 3
Subtotal 40 41
Amended by Resolution 2025-020, July 8, 2025
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Exhibit A
City of Blythe
Authorized Positions by
Department and Classification
Department Adopted Amended
Classification FY 2025-2026 FY 2025-2026
Fire
Chief 1 1
Assistant Chief 1 1
Captain 5 5
Engineer 10 10
Fireman 18
Subtotal 35
Public Works
Public Works Director
Department Assistant III
Vector Control Technician
Gardner
Street Maintenance Supervisor → W m N
Street Maintenance Worker
Equipment Operator
Lead Equipment Operator - -
Water-Wastewater Supervisor
Water Service Worker
Water Treatment Operator
Waste Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
Chief WWTP Operator
WWTP Operator - w on -
WWTP Operator (Part-Time)
Equipment Shop Manager -
Equipment Mechanic
Subtotal
Recreation
Recreation Supervisor/Sports Coordinator 1 1
Recreation Coordinator 1 1
Recreation Aide (Part-Time) 15 15
Subtotal 17 17
Total Elected Positions 7 7
Total FTE Positions 70 70
Total PTE Positions 57 57
Total Retired Annuitant Positions 1
Total Authorized 135
Amended by Resolution 2025-020, July 8, 2025
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FIRST
CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Appointment of Beverly Mays as the Community Appointee to the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency Board of Directors
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council appoint Beverly Mays as an 'at large' member of the Board of Directors to fill the community appointee seat vacated by Vernoica Alvarado.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA) has a five-member board of directors. The Board is made up of two Council Members appointed by the Mayor, a community member appointed by the County of Riverside, a community member appointed by the City of Blythe and a representative of the County of Riverside. The current Board is made up of Council Members Johnny Rodriguez and Joseph Halby, County community appointee Ashley Guzman, City community appointee Veronica Alvarado and County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez.
STAFF REPORT: Earlier this year, Board Member Alvarado announced she would be stepping down after four years of service on the PVVTA Board of Directors. To fill the vacancy, The Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency began a recruitment process.
The two letters of interest were received by PVVTA. A meeting was set with the PVVTA Executive Committee to review the letters of interest received. The PVVTA Executive Committee requested Agency staff to forward their recommendation to appoint Beverly Mays as the City's 'at large' member of the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency's Board of Directors.
Therefore, It is recommended Council appoint Beverly Mays as an 'at large' member of the PVVTA Board of Directors to fill the City community appointee seat vacated by Vernoica Alvarado.
ATTACHMENTS: None
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PUBLIC
COMMENT
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ADJOURN
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