Blythe City Council
July 8, 2025

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
Blythe *
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July 8, 2025
Regular Meeting
6:00 P.M.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
Summer Spraggins, Council Member
Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager/City Clerk
Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA

CUTES THE TITE
Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 8, 2025
6:00pm

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor DeConinck Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale Vice Mayor Rodriguez City Attorney Roberto Fire Chief Hasler Council Member Halby ity Treasurer/Finance Director Elm Public Works Director Elegores Council Member Burton Chief Building Official Brow
Council Member Spraggins

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

PRESENTATION: (Item 1)

1. Recognition of Police Department Employee Sergeant Jakobsen.

CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 2-18)
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 Thursday, July 3, 2025.

3. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 7/8/25, warrants numbered 11134 through 11150 and 79730 through 79786 in the amount of $567,354.78; 7/8/25, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 79787 through 79800 in the amount of $1,062.16; 718/25, warrants numbered 79801 through 79827 in the amount of $111,954.44, and 7/8/25, warrants numbered 11151 through 11153 and 79828 through 79838 in the amount of $1,287, 144.58.

4. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 7/8/25, warrants numbered 55209 through 55210 in the amount of $869.44; 7/8/25, warrants numbered 55211 through 55228 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 62237 through 62311 in the amount of $301,466.93; 7/8/25, warrants numbered 55229 through 55246 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 62312 through 62388 in the amount of $303,930.47, and 7/8/25, warrants numbered 55247 through 55250 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 62389 through 62425 in the amount of $146,034.58

5. Minutes of the June 10, 2025, City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the June 10, 2025 Meeting.

6. City of Blythe Permits Issued in the Month of June 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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.

7. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for June 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

8. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for June 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for June 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

10. Request for Letter of Support for Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency's Application for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program.

Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Letter of Support on behalf of the Palo Verde Transit Agency's application for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program through the Federal Transit Administration.

11. Wastewater Treatment Plant East Brine Basin Liner Project.

Recommendation: Award an agreement to Layfield USA, Corp. in an amount not to exceed $85,353.00; authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement once all bonds and contract documents are approved as to form by the City Attorney; authorize an additional $15,000 for contingencies and establish a project budget not to exceed $100,335.00 It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager approve and execute change orders during construction within the approved project budget.

12. Subordination Request from the County Successor Agency for the City to Subordinate Certain Statutory Pass-Through Payments to Proposed Refunding Bonds of the County Successor Agency.

Recommendation: Approve the subordination request from the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside for the City to subordinate certain Statutory Pass-Through Payments deriving from the County's Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area to proposed refunding bonds of the County Successor Agency and authorize the City Manager or designee to complete, execute, and return to the County Successor Agency the form of Acknowledgement attached to the County Request Letter.

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

Recommendation: City Council, in their capacity as acting legislative body for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-015. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.

14. Special Assessment for Prior Year Delinquent Charges.

Recommendation: Adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE ADOPTING THE

REPORT OF THE DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE SAID REPORT

WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AUDITOR AND REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE THE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX ROLL.

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

15. Adoption of Tentative Agreement Regarding Successor MOU for the Clerical/Para- Professional/Recreational Unit.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-017 adopting the tentative agreement regarding the Clerical/Para-Professional/Recreation Unit's successor Memorandum of Understanding for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

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

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE CLERICAL/PARA- PROFESSIONAL/RECREATION UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.

16. Approval and Adoption of Management Salary and Benefits Schedule for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-019:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-019. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS SCHEDULE FOR THE MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.

17. Ordinance No. 940-25, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.33 (Accessory Dwelling Units/Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code for Compliance and State Law.

Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 940-25:

ORDINANCE NO. 940-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND PLACING CHAPTER 17.33 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS/JUNIOR ACCESSORY SWELLING UNITS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW AND

MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE SECTION 21080.17

18. Adoption of Ordinance No. 942-25 Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

Recommendation: City Council adopt Ordinance No. 942-25:

ORDINANCE NO. 942-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES 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) PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 19)

19. Conditional Use Permit 2502-001 - River Posse Storage.

Recommendation: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, Council adopt the following Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAININC FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2502-001.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-021. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2502-001 TO ALLOW THE USE OF A COMMERCIAL STORAGE FACILITY ON A PARCEL DESIGNATED AS C-G (GENERAL COMMERCIAL).

CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Item 20)

20. Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update.

Recommendation: Receive and file a report from the Hospital Ad Hoc Committee.

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 21-23)

21. Council Going Dark for the Month of August.

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

22. 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.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-018 authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept an expend grant funds provided by the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund and Resolution No. 2025-022 approving the revised Schedule of Authorized Positions to include a Police Sergeant - Retired Annuitant position.

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.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-022. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2502-001.

23. Appointment of Beverly Mays as the Community Appointee to the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency Board of Directors.

Recommendation: Appoint Beverly Mays as an 'at large' member of the Board of Directors to fill the community appointee seat vacated by Vernoica Alvarado.

ORAL REPORTS (Council may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, make a brief report on his/her own activities, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.) PUBLIC COMMENT Public comments will be allowed on matters not appearing on the agenda, but within Council/Blythe Successor Agency jurisdiction. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.

The City Council cannot take action on items not listed on the Agenda. Council Members will not enter discussion with speakers; but may refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future meeting.

ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be held on September 9, 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 at (760) 922-6161 EXT. 1237 or by email at [email protected]. Notification 72 business hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.104 ADA Title II).

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

PRESENTATION
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CONSENT

CALENDAR
vchlist Voucher List Page:
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Bank code : ap-dir
Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
Voucher
11134 6/9/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 023814 ELECTRICITY 5/1-5/31/2025 58.36 Total : 58.36
11135 6/9/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 023815 ELECTRICITY 4/23-5/21/2025 176.93 Total: 176.93
11136 6/9/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 023816 ELECTRICITY 4/28-5/2712025 6,697.30 Total : 6,697.30
11137 6/9/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 023817 ELECTRICITY 4/28-5/27/2025 8,190.53 Total : 8,190.53
11138 6/9/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 023818 ELECTRICITY 5/1-5/31/2025 15,767.91 Total: 15,767.91
11139 6/9/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 023819 ELECTRICITY 3127-4/27/2025 32,044.86 Total: 32,044.86
11140 6/18/2025 004501 US BANK CORP MAY 2025 023830 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 5/2025 13,472.63 Total: 13,472.63
11141 6/24/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017943040 ADMIN FEE 200.00 Total: 200.00
6/24/2025 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE MAY 2025 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 5/20 33,579.00 11142
Total: 33,579.00
11143 6/24/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC F92767 023686 PARTS/SUPPLIES 168.91 F93738 023700 PARTS/SUPPLIES 113.48
F95340 023721 PARTS/SUPPLIES 59.99
F99025 PARTS/SUPPLIES 113.27
023733
F99131 023734 PARTS/SUPPLIES 136.17
G00146 023754 PARTS/SUPPLIES 53.28
G00171 023754 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 49.98
G00603 023760 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 31.52
G03859 023772 PARTS/SUPPLIES 58.09
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 11143 6/24/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC (Continued) G04269 023774 PARTS/SUPPLIES 380.60
G05173 023778 PARTS/SUPPLIES 88.30
G05300 023780 PARTS/SUPPLIES 146.65
G05383 023777 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,495.37
G08968 021711 PARTS/SUPPLIES 67.49
V84835 023646 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 53.77
V85285 023681 PARTS/SUPPLIES 48.88
V86285 023701 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 18.49
V87165 023724 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 72.43
V89077 023778 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 67.50
V89741 023788 PARTS/SUPPLIES 55.40
Total: 3,279.57
6/24/2025 000213 QUILL LLC 44255758 023682 SUPPLIES 72.05 11144
Total: 72.05
11145 6/24/2025 003439 SHELL 105341434 023813 FUEL 5/6-6/6/2025 196.51 Total: 196.51
6/24/2025 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510006302 021578 SUPPLIES 88.41 11146
430510006801 021578 SUPPLIES 304.78
430510006802 023841 SUPPLIES 87.46
Total : 480.65
6/24/2025 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 023837 USE TAX 5/2025 1,334.00 11147 Total: 1,334.00
11148 6/24/2025 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6116000898 023843 WIRELESS SERVICE 5/14-6/13/2025 76.02 Total : 76.02
11149 6/24/2025 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6116000899 023844 WIRELESS SERVICE 5/14-6/13/2025 258.16 Total : 258.16
11150 6/24/2025 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6116000897 023845 WIRELESS SERVICE 5/14-6/13/2025 936.89 Total : 936.89
17 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total : 116,821.37 Page:
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Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Voucher
6/18/2025 001981 US BANK 7764338 023829 BOND ADMIN FEES CFD #2004-1 HIDDE 3,025.00 79730
Total : 3,025.00
79731 6/24/2025 003334 AIRWAVE COMMUNICATIONS 450713 023108 EQUIPMENT & INSTALLATION 17,991.20 450714 023108 EQUIPMENT & INSTALLATION 17,991.20
450832 023108 EQUIPMENT & INSTALLATION 17,991.20
450833 023108 EQUIPMENT & INSTALLATION 17,991.20
Total : 71,964.80
79732 6124/2025 004315 ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT 264648 023767 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 13,878.19 Total : 13,878.19
79733 6/24/2025 007401 ALS GROUP USA, CORP 522503756 023735 TESTING SERVICES 225.00 Total: 225.00
79734 6/24/2025 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 1CD43QQD76VG 023708 PARTS/SUPPLIES 50.00 1CPD666W77RL 023708 PARTS/SUPPLIES 318.58
1GJJ9VF7CGVM 023707 PARTS/SUPPLIES 44.01
1HHYT9LF97TD 023675 PARTS/SUPPLIES ฿ 159.01
1JH7MVN99QLR 023705 PARTS/SUPPLIES 273.76
1P9VWCJQ6PDX 023708 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 47.26
1PWKT6RFCF7C 023766 PARTS/SUPPLIES 136.71
1PXRX1YM9GMD 023768 PARTS/SUPPLIES 316.60
1TXFW66D6V76 023769 PARTS/SUPPLIES 62.35
1XJXL6N77VM7 023696 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 75.43
Total: 1,483.71
79735 6/24/2025 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CD50099-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 88.45 CD50227-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CD50289-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CD51487-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CD51489-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 88.45
CE50007-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 362.20
CE50226-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 141.51
CE50398-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 830.70
CE50442-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CE50444-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 188.76
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Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
Voucher Date Vendor
79735 6/24/2025 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) CE50949-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 84.20
CE50950-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 50.16
CE51057-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CE51058-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 17.69
CE51059-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 25.08
CE51060-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CE51061-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CE51062-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CE51063-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 75.24
CE51447-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 168.40
CE51453-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 362.20
CE51575-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 141.51
CE51654-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 70.76
CE51673-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CF50010-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 88.45
CF50011-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CF50014-0040 023821 TESTING SERVICES 362.20
SINV113104 023821 FINANCE CHARGE 49.97
SINV113292 023821 FINANCE CHARGE 10.00
Total: 3,659.11
6/24/2025 007645 BLUE LOCKER COMMERCIAL DIVING 1007 023728 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 25,000.00 79736
Total : 25,000.00
6/24/2025 006547 BLYTHE EXPRESS LUBE 1619522 023783 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 102.24 79737 102.24
Total:
79738 6/24/2025 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR121932 023853 CONTRACT 24867-02 2/11-5/10/2025 217.28 AR121933 023797 CONTRACT CN10665-01 5/6-6/5/2025 60.38
AR122196 023798 CONTRACT CN10665-01 6/6-7/6/2025 60.38
Total : 338.04
79739 6/24/2025 008523 CANCHOLA, ELVIRA 060125 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total : 150.00
79740 6/24/2025 000051 CB PLUMBING 103423 023804 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 552.71 Page:

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Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Voucher Date Vendor
000051 CB PLUMBING (Continued) Total: 552.71
79740 6/24/2025 000051
6/24/2025 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE CEQA2506-001 ADMIN FEE 350.00 79741 350.00
Total:
6/24/2025 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER MAY 2025 023806 PARKING CITATIONS 5/2025 745.00 79742 Total: 745.00
6/24/2025 004986 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 8047 023812 FUEL - PACT TEAM VEHICLES 3/2025 58.14 79743 Total : 58.14
6/24/2025 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE IN1043153 023805 ACCOUNT #AR0056577 FACILITY #FAO( 517.00 79744
Total : 517.00
6/24/2025 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PUO000006110 023784 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 4/2025 15,981.53 79745 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 5/2025 15,653.53
PU0000006122 023784
Total : 31,635.06
6/24/2025 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000158018 021696 DISPOSAL SERVICES 6/1-6/30/2025 298.25 79746 Total : 298.25
79747 6/24/2025 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED MAY 2025 023727 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 5/2025 118,885.05 Total : 118,885.05
6/24/2025 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 646214,646179 021899 WATER SERVICE 5/17-6/13/2025 106.23 79748 Total : 106.23
6/24/2025 001901 CVAG 2025 023836 GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGISTRATION - 50.00 79749 GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGISTRATION - 50.00
2025 023836
023836
2025 023836 GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGISTRATION - 50.00
023836
2025 023836 GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGISTRATION - 50.00
023836
2025 023836 GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGISTRATION - 50.00
023836
Total: 250.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 79750 6/24/2025 000084 D & L AUTO PARTS INC 219760 023706 PARTS/SUPPLIES 243.25 220131 023789 PARTS/SUPPLIES 171.28
Total : 414.53
6/24/2025 001757 DATA TICKET INC 179900 023807 CITATION PROCESSING 5/2025 374.00 79751 CITATION PROCESSING 5/2025 586.78
180479 023807
Total: 960.78
79752 6/24/2025 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2505043 023825 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,585.28 Total: 1,585.28
79753 6/24/2025 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 821288 023820 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 5/2025 1,871.00 821466 023820 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 5/2025 113.00
Total: 1,984.00
79754 6/24/2025 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EMWK3985761 023709 REPAIRMAINTENANCE SERVICES 455.70 EMWK3985762 023709 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,662.32 EMWK3985763 023709 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 245.00
EMWK3987222 023709 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,252.43 EMWK3990377 023709 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,421.86 Total : 6,037.31
79755 6/24/2025 000547 ESGIL, LLC 1976589 PLAN CHECK SERVICES 5/2025 375.00 Total: 375.00
6/24/2025 005645 EVERON 158984547 023856 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 374.00 79756
Total: 374.00
79757 6/24/2025 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 023857 COMMUNICATIONS 6/13-7/12/2025 140.38 7609229375 023858 COMMUNICATIONS 6/13-7/12/2025 158.74
9091590013 023793 COMMUNICATIONS 6/7-7/6/2025 6,387.05
9091590039 023792 COMMUNICATIONS 6/7-7/6/2025 583.01
9091590042 023791 COMMUNICATIONS 6/1-6/30/2025 3,247.72 Total : 10,516.90
79758 6/24/2025 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 670433 023763 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 542.63 023763
671577 023763 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 468.41
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Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
Voucher Date Vendor
79758 6/24/2025 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL (Continued) 023763
Total: 1,011.04
6/24/2025 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 038560 023808 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 352.06 79759 474.70
038580 023729 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES
039021 023725 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 162.84
Total : 989.60
6/24/2025 000869 GRAINGER 9519249560 023687 PARTS/SUPPLIES 222.89 79760 Total: 222.89
6/24/2025 000129 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION 2950876 023643 ASPHALT 16,713.79 79761
2963338 023643 ASPHALT - TRUCKING SERVICE 2,667.20
Total: 19,380.99
79762 6/24/2025 008499 GREEN PRO SOLUTIONS 25940 023795 SUPPLIES 3,297.50 Total : 3,297.50
6/24/2025 000132 HACH COMPANY 14500206 023620 PARTS/SUPPLIES 858.78 79763 Total: 858.78
GREENLANEEV-1 GREENLANE TRUCK CHARGING STATI 13,529.40
79764 3,996.14
HB WATER 6 023444 HIDDEN BEACHES WATER SYSTEM IM
Total : 17,525.54
6/24/2025 000140 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SINO51117 023859 CONTRACT SERVICES SALES TAX 1,417.94 79765 CONTRACT SERVICES TRANSACTION: 614.07
SINO51242 023859
Total: 2,032.01
79766 6/24/2025 004956 JAKOBSEN, ROBERT 060825 023602 REIMBURSEMENT 239.92 Total : 239.92
79767 6/24/2025 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 162484 023719 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6/2025 4,160.00 Total : 4,160.00
79768 6/24/2025 002150 JONES MAYER MAY 2025 023810 LEGAL SERVICES 5/2025 19,209.39 Page:
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Bank code: union
Date Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Voucher Vendor
79768 6/24/2025 002150 002150 JONES MAYER (Continued) Total : 19,209.39 79769 6/24/2025 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9010460295 023802 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 5/1-5/31/2 340.00 Total: 340.00
79770 6/24/2025 003944 LUSK PLUMBING 11242 023758 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 966.97 Total : 966.97
6/24/2025 008330 MB HERZOG ELECTRIC, INC 2025701.1 023801 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 37,078.00 79771
Total : 37,078.00
6/24/2025 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN APR 2025 023803 INSPECTION SERVICES 4/2025 425.00 79772 765.00
FEB 2025 023803 INSPECTION SERVICES 2/2025
MAR 2025 023803 INSPECTION SERVICES 3/2025 2,082.50
MAY 2025 023803 INSPECTION SERVICES 5/2025 425.00
Total : 3,697.50
79773 6/24/2025 008201 OPTIMUM 101499746 023809 INTERNET SERVICE 6/1-6/30/2025 650.00 Total: 650.00
6/24/2025 005009 PARKER OIL PRODUCTS, INC 145242 023730 DIESEL FUEL 1,814.85 79774
023730
Total : 1,814.85
79775 6/24/2025 000039 PETTY CASH 061225 023781 PETTY CASH 269.54 Total : 269.54
6/24/2025 000039 PETTY CASH 060225 023762 QUALITY OF LIFE OUTREACH PROGRA 1,292.88 79776
Total: 1,292.88
79777 6/24/2025 000216 RAMSEY TOWING 20159 023771 TOW SERVICES (AVA) 700.00 Total : 700.00
79778 6/24/2025 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 169817 023715 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 78.84 Total: 78.84
79779 6/24/2025 008068 RODRIGUEZ, III, GUSTAVO 052025 023731 REIMBURSEMENT 157.67 Page:
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Bank code: union
Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Voucher
6/24/2025 008068 008068 RODRIGUEZ, III, GUSTAVO (Continued) Total : 157.67 79779
79780 6/24/2025 008410 SONNER, EARL 060325 023800 REIMBURSEMENT 54.10 Total: 54.10
79781 6/24/2025 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 25-5066 023826 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 5/2025 902.50 Total : 902.50
79782 6/24/2025 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-27012 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 742.27 1-27102 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 881.24
1-27173 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 1,421.12 1-27174 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 5,109.88 1-27175 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 2,643.14 1-27246 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 735.79
1-27272 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 301.51
1-27467 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 20.00
1-27498 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 20.00
1-27526 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 905.78
1-27540 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 20.00
1-27583 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 20.00
1-27747 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 107.91
1-27793 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 20.00
1-27800 023827 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 580.72
Total: 13,529.36
79783 6/24/2025 002783 THATCHER COMPANY 2025400102117 023822 CHEMICALS 16,594.08 Total: 16,594.08
79784 6/24/2025 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 530899 023722 PARTS/SUPPLIES 20.98 531076 023759 PARTS/SUPPLIES 118.62
Total: 139.60
79785 6/24/2025 008413 TURNOUT CLEANERS, LLC 1008 023828 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 7,725.00 Total : 7,725.00
79786 6/24/2025 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 24-253800 023732 CALIFORNIA STATE FEE FOR REGULAT 29.93 520250082 023732 DIG ALERT TICKETS 5/2025 113.60
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Bank code : union
Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Voucher
79786 6/24/2025 000266 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC (Continued) Total : 143.53 57 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total: 450,533.41 74 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 567,354.78

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11134 11150 and 79730-79786 in the amount of $567,354.78 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 July 8, 2025.

Chis Ques
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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06/25/2025 10:09:37AM City of Blythe
Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 6/24/2025 008521 AGUILAR, ANGELINA Ref000222779 UB Refund Cst #027856 92.96 79787
Total: 92.96
6/24/2025 008518 ALDAMA, RAYMOND Ref000222776 UB Refund Cst #027608 40.88 79788 40.88
Total:
6/24/2025 008502 BALES, BRANDI Ref000222771 UB Refund Cst #026128 175.06 79789 Total : 175.06
6/24/2025 008515 BROWN, AMBER Ref000222772 UB Refund Cst #026772 60.81 79790 Total : 60.81
6/24/2025 008520 CORREA, ALMA Ref000222778 UB Refund Cst #027731 47.89 79791
Total : 47.89
79792 6/24/2025 008338 GILL, BRANDON Ref000222773 UB Refund Cst #027287 36.98 Total: 36.98
6/24/2025 008510 GROSS, MICHAEL & CATHERINE Ref000222766 UB Refund Cst #017181 117.61 79793 117.61
Total:
6/24/2025 008512 HAYES, VANESSA Ref000222768 UB Refund Cst #020013 36.75 79794 36.75
Total:

Ref000222774 UB Refund Cst #027345 114.35
79795 6/24/2025 008516 HIGHTOWER, KATHY 114.35
Total :
79796 6/24/2025 008517 LARSON, TALON Ref000222775 UB Refund Cst #027373 192.26 Total: 192.26
79797 6/24/2025 008511 MUNIZ, MARISELDA & SANTIAGO Ref000222767 UB Refund Cst #017427 46.99 Total: 46.99
79798 6/24/2025 008519 PERATROVICH, CHRISTOPHER Ref000222777 UB Refund Cst #027625 28.84 Total: 28.84
79799 6/24/2025 008514 RODAS, GINGER Ref000222770 UB Refund Cst #025005 27.08 Page:
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 79799 6/24/2025 008514 008514 RODAS, GINGER (Continued) Total : 27.08 79800 6/24/2025 008513 VELARDE, CARMEN Ref000222769 UB Refund Cst #023717 43.70 Total : 43.70
14 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 1,062.16 14 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 1,062.16

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 79787-79800 in the amount of $1,062.16 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that the Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of July 8, 2025.

Chint Clas
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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06/27/2025 2:28:48PM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 79801 718/2025 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 1H91RMQ4M3XG 023765 PARTS/SUPPLIES 233.10 1W3Q341WMDXX 023776 PARTS/SUPPLIES 31.95
Total : 265.05
79802 7/8/2025 008496 AM-TEC TOTAL SECURITY, INC 641538 023867 SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM 41,019.85 Total : 41,019.85
79803 7/8/2025 007873 ARMS UNLIMITED AU29016 023868 TACTICAL EQUIPMENT 1,175.00 Total : 1,175.00
79804 7/8/2025 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 17750 023877 PARTS/SUPPLIES 8,431.02 17769 023878 PARTS/SUPPLIES 783.00
Total: 9,214.02
79805 7/8/2025 000525 BARBARA SINATRA 24-1355 023869 TECHNICAL SERVICES 15.00 Total : 15.00
79806 7/8/2025 008459 BDS TACTICAL GEAR, INC D2916 023847 BODY ARMOR 1,427.62 023847
Total : 1,427.62
79807 718/2025 007773 BLYTHE GLASS, DOORS & MORE 2507 023893 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 15,036.00 Total : 15,036.00
7/8/2025 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR122327 023888 CONTRACT CN10648-01 3/27-6/26/2 663.97 79808 663.97
Total :
79809 7/8/2025 000366 CIRCLE H VETERINARY HOSPITAL 062425 023872 VET SERVICES 3,240.25 Total : 3,240.25
79810 718/2025 000227 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AN0000003153 023886 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 5/202 11,386.95 Total : 11,386.95
79811 718/2025 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 56247 023879 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,940.26 Total : 1,940.26
79812 7/8/2025 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 220151 023811 PARTS/SUPPLIES 223.68 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79812 7/8/2025 000084 D & L AUTO PARTS INC (Continued)
220339 023811 PARTS/SUPPLIES 112.43
Total : 336.11
79813 7/8/2025 002626 ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE 5546585 023880 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 4,413.78 Total: 4,413.78
79814 7/8/2025 007356 GARCIA, HECTOR A 062525 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT RE 150.00 Total : 150.00
79815 7/8/2025 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 038494 022771 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 547.56 Total : 547.56
79816 7/8/2025 000869 GRAINGER 839768264 023861 PARTS/SUPPLIES 35.97 Total : 35.97
79817 7/8/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC 240521 023703 FINANCE CHARGE 11.46 F78147 023598 PARTS/SUPPLIES 764.27
F92937 023703 PARTS/SUPPLIES 364.49
F93935 023703 PARTS/SUPPLIES_ 646.99
023703 PARTS/SUPPLIES 55.44
023703 PARTS/SUPPLIES 918.85
F97432 023703 PARTS/SUPPLIES 93.61
G03489 023881 PARTS/SUPPLIES 114.24
G05847 023786 PARTS/SUPPLIES 36.49
G05962 023786 PARTS/SUPPLIES 19.02
G06206 023786 PARTS/SUPPLIES 13.62
G08120 023790 PARTS/SUPPLIES
G10339 023833 PARTS/SUPPLIES
G10394 023835 PARTS/SUPPLIES
G13327 023854 PARTS/SUPPLIES
G13679 023860 PARTS/SUPPLIES
G13799 023862 PARTS/SUPPLIES
G13927 023864 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES
G14467 023870 PARTS/SUPPLIES
V86318 023703 PARTS/SUPPLIES
Total:

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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79818 718/2025 004956 JAKOBSEN, ROBERT 061325 023887 REIMBURSEMENT 163.27 Total : 163.27
7/8/2025 008029 PALO VERDE PLUMBING CO 1736 023882 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,830.00 79819
Total : 1,830.00
062525 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT RE 10.00
79820 718/2025 005850 PRIETO, ROBERTO
Total : 10.00
7/8/2025 006176 ROCKWELL SOLUTIONS, INC 3453 022508 PARTS/SUPPLIES 800.90 79821
3470 022554 PARTS/SUPPLIES 191.60
Total : 992.50
79822 7/8/2025 001790 SIGNS UNLIMITED 4402 023889 DECALS 1,152.50 Total : 1,152.50
79823 7/8/2025 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510004603 023890 SUPPLIES 28.68 430510005001 021578 SUPPLIES 530.21
430510005301 021578 SUPPLIES 97.00
430510005601 021578 SUPPLIES 200.25
430510015501 023891 SUPPLIES 12.48
430510024701 023890 SUPPLIES 50.92
Total : 919.54
79824 718/2025 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 14948 023866 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,505.00 Total : 3,505.00
79825 7/8/2025 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 531358 023832 PARTS/SUPPLIES 26.13 531420 023848 PARTS/SUPPLIES 109.88
531426 023848 PARTS/SUPPLIES 89.72
531462 023883 PARTS/SUPPLIES -9.42
Total : 216.31
79826 7/8/2025 004501 US BANK CORP JUNE 2025 023894 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 6/2025 7,564.96 023601
Total : 7,564.96
79827 7/8/2025 007073 WEST & ASSOCIATES 1025.06.018 023884 TECHNICAL SERVICES 950.00 Page:
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Bank code : union
Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Voucher
79827 718/2025 007073 007073 WEST & ASSOCIATES (Continued) Total: 950.00 27 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 111,954.44 27 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 111,954.44

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 79801-79827 in the amount of $111,954.44 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of July 8, 2025.

Chest Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11151 7/1/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017957060 HEALTH PREMIUMS 7/1-7/31/2025 3,790.32 Total : 3,790.32
11152 7/1/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017957059 HEALTH PREMIUMS 7/1-7/31/2025 92,314.31 Total : 92,314.31
11153 7/1/2025 006924 SUN LIFE 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 7/1-7/31/2025 5,719.41 Total : 5,719.41
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 79828 7/8/2025 001634 CA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 570003837 023799 CERTIFICATION RENEWAL FTOS.: 200.00 200.00
79829 7/8/2025 008358 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP L251363251 023895 AUDIT SERVICES 1,050.00 Total : 1,050.00
79830 7/8/2025 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0646280 023896 WATER SERVICE 6/13-7/11/2025 75.63 Total : 75.63
79831 718/2025 005645 EVERON 158858634 023897 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORII 207.76 158858635 023897 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORII 221.78
158858636 023897 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORII 207.67
158858637 023897 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORII 275.30
Total : 912.51
79832 7/8/2025 000199 PALO VERDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 511535 023898 2025/2026 WATER TOLL - QUECHAI 492.00 Total : 492.00
79833 7/8/2025 003498 PORTER LEE CORPORATION 31883 023770 ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT 7/2 1,085.00 Total : 1,085.00
79834 7/8/2025 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO INV404 023863 PREMIUMS FY2025-26 1,178,004.00 Total: 1,178,004.00
79835 7/8/2025 000429 QUADRANT SYSTEMS INC 25001114 023899 ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT 7/1 2,350.00 Total : 2,350.00
79836 718/2025 008248 RAMIREZ, ADRIAN 071725 023717 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 7/17-7/20/2025 155.00 071725 023717 COURSE SUPPLIES (RENTAL) 15.00
023717
Total: 170.00
79837 7/8/2025 005451 RAY, LAUREN 071725 023855 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 7/17-7/20/2025 155.00 071725 023855 COURSE SUPPLIES (RENTAL) 87.40
023855
Total : 242.40
79838 7/8/2025 002730 TRULY NOLEN OF AMERICA, INC 63138480 023900 RENEWAL 8/1/2025-7/31/2026 739.00 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79838 7/8/2025 002730 002730 TRULY NOLEN OF AMERICA, INC (Continued) Total: 739.00 11 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 1,185,320.54 14 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 1,287,144.58

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11151-11153 and 79828-79838 in the amount of $1,287,144.58 have been
reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of July 8, 2025.

Chist Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 05/23/2025 to 06/05/2025
Payday 06/05/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55209 to 55210, in the amount of $869.44 have been viewed forpaymen ayd harrant or of meting of uly 20y that Councilmembers of the Gily of Chist Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 05/23/2025 to 06/05/2025
Payday 06/13/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55211 to 55228, and direct deposits warrants numbered 62237 to 62311 in the amount of $301,466.93 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CÁ approved said warrants at the meeting of July 8th, 2025.

Chist. Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/06/2025 to 06/19/2025
Payday 06/27/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55229 to 55246, and direct deposits warrants numbered 62312 to 62388 in the amount of $303,930.47 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of July 8'', 2025.

Chist Clus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/20/2025 to 06/27/2025
Payday 06/27/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55247 to 55250, and direct deposits warrants numbered 62389 to 62425 in the amount of $146,034.58 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of July 8'h, 2025.

Christ sier or mus
Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
June 10, 2025
The June 10, 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, Fire Chief Hasler and Police Chief Dale.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.

The Invocation was led by Councilman Burton.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

City Attorney Roberto stated there is no reportable action.

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.

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, June 6, 2025.

Ni Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 6/10/25, warrants numbered 11096 through 11123 and 79641 through 79695 in the amount of $986,997.62; 6/10/25, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 79696 through 79704 in the amount of $635.28 and 6/10/25, warrants numbered 11124 through 11133 and 79705 through 79728 in the amount of $57,391.01.

Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 6/10/25, warrants numbered 55165 through 55166 in the amount of $4,482.58; 6/10/25, warrants numbered 55167 through 55183 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 61986 through 62061 in the amount of $309,680.68; 6/10/25, warrants numbered 55184 through 55197 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 62062 through 62135 in the amount of $258,612.14 and 6/10/25, warrants numbered 55198 through 55208 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 62136 through 62235 in the amount of $86,610.55.

4. Minutes of the May 8, 2025, City Council Special Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the May 8, 2025, Meeting. uri Minutes of the May 13, 2025. City Council Special Closed Session.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the May 13, 2025, Special Closed Session.

6. Minutes of the May 13, 2025, City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Meeting.

Minutes of the May 15. 2025 City Council Special Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the May 15, 2025 Special Meeting.

8. Minutes of the May 30, 2025 City Council Special Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the May 30, 2025 Special Meeting.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
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10. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for May 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

11. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for May 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

12. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for May 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

13. Request for Aerial Fireworks Display.

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

14. Request for the Sale and Display of Fireworks.

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

15. Annual Reaffirmation of City Investment Policy.

Recommendation: Adopt Fiscal Year 2025/026 Investment Policy as required by Government Code Section 53646.

16. Acceptance of Work - ChanslorPlace Sewer Repair Project. retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate.

17. 7" Street Rehabilitation Design Project.

Recommendation: Award the design work for the 7" Street Rehabilitation Project to Engineering Resources of Southern California, ERCS in an amount not to exceed $85,730 and authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with ERCS once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

18. Revocation of Business License Issued to Fortune Five Properties LLC dba Econo Lodge- Blythe.

Recommendation: The City Council revoke the business license issued to Fortune Five Properties LLC dba Econo Lodge-Blythe by adopting Resolution No. 2025-008:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-008. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REVOKING THE BUSINESS LICENSE (BL-10876) ISSUED TO FORTUNE FIVE PROPERTIES LLC DBA ECONO LODGE-BLYTHE, LOCATED AT 903. W HOBSONWAY, BLYTHE, CA 92225

19. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-009:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-009. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR THE CITY OF BLYTHE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE

20. Fiscal Year 2025/26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funded Project.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-011:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-011. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017

21. Adoption of Tentative Agreement Regarding Successor MOU for the Mid-Management Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-014:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-014. A RÉSOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

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

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027

22. Ordinance Adopting Amended Military Equipment Policy Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.

Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 941-25:
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ORDINANCE NO. 941-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING AN AMENDED MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSURANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION)

23. 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.

Recommendation: Adopt 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 HOUSING, 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) Public Comment. Nobel Zubaid with Fortune Five Properties stated he needs more time to pay the attorney fees. I will pay the TOT charges; but I can't pay for the attorney fees. The best I can do is pay the taxes owed
Vice Mayor Rodriguez requested to pull Item No. 18 from the Consent Calendar. Council Member Halby moved approval of Consent Calendar Items 1-17 and 19-23. The motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

Revocation of Business License Issued to Fortune Five Properties LLC dba EconoLodge Blythe. Vice Mayor Rodriguez asked Mr. Zubaid to answer more questions.

Mr. Zubaid said he needs more time. The total owed to bring everything current is $17,000. I am willing to pay that by the end of this month.

Interim City Manager Crecelius provided the timeline of communication between the City and Mr. Zubaid related to acceptance of the repayment terms offered and approved by the Council Mr. Zubaid asked for a break on the attorney fees.

Council Member Halby stated do you see the issue here, you owe us $17,000, but we have $10,000 in attorney fees so now we only have $7,000. That doesn't make any sense. We've had to spend all this money to fight you to get our money. Now you are asking us to eat that too.

Mayor DeConinck said at the last meeting you said you could pay and that you needed time. We have given you time to get this taken care of.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez stated as Mr. Halby said, we spent money fighting you on this, and it needs to be returned to the taxpayers. We are not trying to shut you down, that is why and have extended this for quite some time. I am sorry you are unable to get the credit to repay this, but this has to come to an end for us. If we don't hold the line, it's not fair to the rest of the hotel owners who do pay on time and struggle just like you.

Mr. Zubaid asked for an additional three months to pay the attorney fees with the TOT being remitted by June 30th
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Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved to provide Mr. Zubaid until June 30# to repay all outstanding TOT arrearages. Mr. Zubaid will have 72 hours to agree to the new terms once provided and will have until September 30, 2025 to repay the attorney fees. The motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Annual Assessment for Lighting Districts Nos 1 and 2 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Finance Director Elms stated pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act, the City must conduct annual proceedings to levy annual assessments for the districts formed under the Act. The proceedings include a public hearing in which the Council must hear and consider all written and oral statements, comments, protests and objections or other communication made in connection with the levy and collection of assessments. The Council previously declared its intention to levy and collect assessments in District Nos. I and 2 at the May 13th meeting. Further setting this meeting as the date and time for the Public Hearing. Subsequent to the Public Hearing, staff recommends adoption of Resolution Nos. 2025-012 and 2025-013 approving the Engineer's Report and confirming the assessment for year 2025/26 for Districts Nos 1 and 2.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-012. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-013. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 WITHIN THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2.

Ordinance No. 940-25, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.33 (Accessory Dwelling Units/Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code for Compliance and State Law. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated as part of the City's 6 Cycle Housing Element, the City committed to amending its ADU Ordinance to comply with changes to State law.

Because the City's ordinance was out of compliance the City could only apply those provisions specified in the Government Code without any local amendments. At the May 13th Council meeting, the Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 939-25-U, amending Chapter 17.33 to be consistent with the most current provisions of State law and was effective immediately.

Ordinance No. 940-25 contains the same changes to Chapter 17.33 as the Urgency Ordinance; but is being brought forth through the normal procedures to provide for public comment. The changes to Chapter 17.33 include: changes to reflect the recodification of the State ADU law; a revised definition of "primary dwelling"; incorporation of any words or phrases used in the State ADU law not set forth in the Blythe Municipal Code; language changes to reflect direction the California Department of Housing and Community Development has given on these matters, including to other cities; incorporation of new requirements to provide an applicant with written comments if an application is denied; requirement that an application to demolish a garage for an ADU be reviewed at the same time as the ADU application; shortened time frames if an applicant uses a preapproved plan; clarification that applications cannot be denied due to the need to correct nonconforming zoning conditions or building code violations, or due to unpermitted structures; a new section has been added to group the various rules relating to -29-
unpermitted structures constructed prior to January 1, 2020 in one place; clarification as to where ADUs/JADUs may be located; revisions to the standards applicable to ADUs and JADUs to parallel State law; development standards for JADUs have all been included in one separate section; a section has been added to parallel the State requirements for mandatory approvals; a single section has been added to place all of the regulations relating to utilities and fees into one place and a section has been added to provide that ADUs may not be separately conveyed, except as specifically permitted by Government Code. Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council, subsequent to the public hearing, introduce Ordinance No. 940-25 No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Spraggins by a unanimous aye vote.

ORDINANCE NO. 940-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND PLACING CHAPTER 17.33 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS/JUNIOR ACCESSORY SWELLING UNITS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW AND

MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE SECTION 21080.17 CONTINUED BUSINESS:

Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated this is a standing item. There is not a lot to report, but the committee attended the Palo Verde Health Care District's Board Meeting this past Saturday. They have appointed two of their members to serve on this Ad Hoc Committee so staff will work to schedule a meeting. A letter was prepared to be sent to LAFCO, which will be mailed tomorrow.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez stated they are making a request to the State for funds. Our Legislators are working on it along with our Lobbyist. Current events in LA may be slowing things down, but we will meet with the Ad Hoc Committee tomorrow or Thursday to see what their plan is.

They have about 10 days of financing left.

Public Comment. Leslie Jessop-Watkins applauded the City for your leadership. Without it, our community would be feeling very lost. The lack of information being provided by the Hospital is very distressing. Even their 60-day plan has flaws with things that are against the law including not paying people their PTO when they leave employment. At the Board Meeting on Saturday, there was a question about $79,000 owed to the retirement fund. The deductions have been taken from the employees, but the funds have not been deposited in the retirement fund. Today there was an issue with needing their chillers serviced and not finding a vendor. A doctor at the Clinic was let go on Thursday. Now we only have a PA at the clinic operating under Dr. Arko. One of the three RN grands hired was fired last week. Another one is working in Indio as they can't promise her a schedule.

The item was received and filed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating and Capital Budget. Finance Director Elms stated staff presented the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating and Capital Budget to the Finance Committee on May oth followed by a presentation to the City Council at a Study Session open to the public on May 15"h. This evening staff is presenting the final budget for Council's adoption. -30-
The Operating and Capital Budget, as recommended, commits $42,3 million in appropriations that are funded with $38.8 million in current year's resources and $3.5 million in reserves. The General fund is the City's primary operating fund and proposed at $16.6 million supported by $17.1 million in expected resources. As presented, the General Fund budget is balanced and proposes a budget surplus of $500,000. The proposed General Fund budget assumes normal cost adjustments to personnel and operational costs but otherwise remains relatively unchanged Water and Sewer are the City's second and third largest operating funds. Water is proposed at $4.6 million in appropriations. The Sewer fund is proposed at $4.4 million in appropriations. The City's operating budget includes capital improvements and fixed asset purchases and commits $4.9 million toward the rehabilitation and maintenance of City streets. The budget supports 7 elected officials, 70 full time positions and 57 part time positions for a total of 134 authorized positions. As of May, the City had 6 full-time vacancies representing an 8.5% vacancy rate. As outlined in the table of the staff report, there are two vacancies in the Mid-Management Unit.

One position is expected to be filled by Calendar year end. There are two vacancies in the Non- Sworn unit expected to be filled in the next few months and two vacancies in the Laborers unit expected to be filled by the end of June. Staff may recommend, and Council may request amendments to the budget at any time as deemed necessary. It is recommended Council receive and file the Job Vacancy Status information required by AB 2561, adopt Resolution No. 2025- 010 adopting the City's FY 2025/26 Operating and Capital Budget including all summaries and schedules and approve and adopt salary schedules attached pursuant to Section 570.5 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-010. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Ordinance 942-25 Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated on March 24, 2025, the California Office of the State Fire Marshall issued its 2025 Recommended Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. This release is part of a statewide effort to enhance public safety and better inform communities of wildfire risk based on the latest science, topography, vegetation and fire history. The maps identify areas of Moderate, High, and Very High fire hazard. The City of Blythe's Map has four areas designated as a moderate fire hazard. These areas include the State Prisons, Hobsonway west of Highway 78 to the City limit line, the area around the Golf Course and an area along the Colorado River around tenth avenue south to Highway 95. In accordance with Assembly Bill 211, local governments are required to adopt these maps by ordinance and designate the severity zones within their jurisdiction. Under California Government Code Section 51179 (b)(3), cities and counties may not decrease the level of hazard designated by the Office of the State Fire Marshall.

Therefore, it is recommended that Council introduce Ordinance N. 942-25, designating the fire hazard severity zones for the City of Blythe.

Public Comment. Kathy Linares of 2545 Fairway Drive asked what near the Golf Course is a fire hazard.
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Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Spraggins with a unanimous aye vote.

ORDINANCE NO. 942-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQ4) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION) ORAL REPORTS:

Council Member Halby reported on a Flag Day ceremony at the Elks this Saturday. Probation and Blythe PAL will also have their annual water safety event at the fairgrounds this Saturday.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Danielle Dorame is concerned about the hospital closing. If the hospital closes, the prison may close. If the prison closed, the college could close. If there is no hospital you can't have team sports. There was more to do here when I was younger. I don't understand why we have been in a progressive decline. Parker, Yuma, Phoenix, Havasu, and Indio have grown but we stay small.

Other areas have incentives. I fear with PVH closing we will become Desert Center.

Kamran Khalil stated you have a lot of opportunities. You have Quechan Park. The State changed a law where you can designate an area for entertainment. This would allow alcohol sales outside. You can make this place more happening than Lake Havasu without spending too much money.

Kathy Linares stated the City should sell Quechan Park to someone who knows how to operate a business.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez reported on the monthly Palo Verde Economic Alliance Meetings and work the City has done to attract a Casino to the City and the history of Quechan Park. We have a consultant that brings retail establishments to Blythe. To say we don't try, or that we are not spending money to attract business, that is not the case. Please come to the Economic Alliance Meetings, you can ask these questions of our representatives. I also encourage our local business owners to attend our annual Outlook Conference.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:54pm.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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10:10:45AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. • Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2506-015 ELEC 150 SOUTH FIRST STREET HOWARD & MARIAN ANDERS 600.00 297.00 297.00 6/16/2025 848062008 JONATHAN DINCO ELECTRIC
8/162825 FINALED Permit Name SERVICE PANEL INSPECTION
B2505-022 ELEC 392 COTTONWOOD LANE JAVIER ROCHA & JUANA MOLI 3,000.00 297.50 297.50 6/6/2025 SOLAR 854110039 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
5R312025 ISSUED Permit Name PANEL UPGRADE
SAB2506-002 ELEC 668 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVE MARIAL RAMOS 66,481.50 700.64 700.64 6/6/2025 SOLAR 842042003 LGCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
6/6/2025 ISSUED Permit Name PV & ST
B2504-028 ELEC 457 EARLE STREET DANIEL & SILVIA MEDINA 25,000.00 869.25 869.25 6/9/2025 SOLAR 851142030 MICHAEL SANDOVAL LLC
51322235 ISSUED Permit Name Roof Mounted Solar
B2503-023 ELEC 201 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEV SEVENTH & VALLEY JOINT VE 30,000.00 502.40 502.40 6/10/2025 836122031 SHARP INDUSTRIES LLC
3122/3055 ISSUED Permit Name EVCs-2
B2506-005 ELEC 420 NORTH FIRST STREET TERESA GOMEZ 3,800.00 297.50 297.50 6/12/2025 SOLAR 845062009 RAMIREZ ELECTRICAL COLLI
665172025 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2506-008 ELEC 2431 WHITMAN DRIVE TOMAS RAMOS 1,200.00 297.00 297.00 6/12/2025 824191009 JOHNATHAN DINCO
6/11/2025 ISSUED Permit Name NEW MAIN SERVICE PANEL
SAB2506-001 ELEC 361 SOUTH SIXTH STREET WAYNE & GLORIA URIAS 35,000.00 694.55 694.55 6/3/2025 SOLAR 848172007 ORANGE COUNTY SOLAR CON
613/2025 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR
B2505-016 ELEC 390 SOUTH FIFTH STREET VICTORIA RATICA-MCAFEE 17,144.35 883.23 883.23 6/5/2025 SOLAR 848172030 GRID ALTERNATIVES
3/28/2025 ISSUED Permit Name Roof Solar w/batteries & MPU B2506-011 ELEC 942 WEST BARNARD STREET GILBERT & ROSALIA GUILIN 1,200.00 297.50 297.50 6/30/2025 836090015
6/23/2025 ISSUED Permit Name PANEL for spa
B2506-014 ELEC 357 NORTH SECOND STREET FLORENTINO JR & IRENE ZAR 75,011.71 941.45 941.45 6/24/2025 SOLAR 845072019 LCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
6/25/2023 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR, BATTERY & MPU
SAB2506-004 ELEC 411 SOUTH SIXTH STREET ROSA A JUAREZ 50,000.00 755.50 697.50 6/25/2025 SOLAR 848172012 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
6673/2025 ISSUED Permit Name PV & ST
B2506-006 ELEC 204 HEFLIN DRIVE DONALD JOYAL 12,000.00 298.56 298.56 6/26/2025 824170049 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
8/23/3025 ISSUED Permit Name INSTALL NEW 200A METER SERVICE Total for: ELEC 320,437.56 7,132.08 7,074.08
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Anproved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid PERM133
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10:10:45AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
B2505-026 ENCROACHMENT E 14th Ave & Bell Lane CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA 0.00 687.00 687.00 6/11/2025 GULBRANSON SERVICES INC
516022035 ISSUED, Permit Name WO#50153-5305443
B2504-032 ENCROACHMENT 900 block EAST MURPHY STRE CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 687.00 687.00 6/19/2025 THE GAS COMPANY
512512025 ISSUED Permit Name Afer the fact Gas Leak Repair Total for: ENCROACHMENT 0.00 1,374.00 1,374.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2505-011 EXCAV 110 NORTH SPRING STREET CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WI 0.00 687.00 687.00 6/2/2025 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
/16/202: ISSUED Permit Name WO#50153-5384142
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Total for: EXCAV 0.00 687.00 687.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2501-022 PATIO 155 NORTH EIGHTH STREET SUSAN G GARRETSON 13,766.40 516.82 516.82 6/24/2025 SOLID 851055015 OWNER
43722235 ISSUED Permit Name SOLID PATIO
B2505-024 PATIO 821 AURORA WAY MELINDA LOVE 22,944.00 1,070.06 1,070.06 6/26/2025 ALUM AWNING 842221012 CS PATIO COVERS INC
S023225 FINALED Permit Name ALUMINUM AWNING
Total for: PATIO 36,710.40 1,586.88 1,586.88
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2506-022 PLUMB 440 SOUTH MAIN STREET CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 0.00 0.00 6/26/2025 WATER HEATER 848132003 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM 6/2412025 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2506-023 PLUMB 282 NORTH THIRD STREET JOANNA ARNETT 1,800.00 38.00 38.00 6/26/2025 WATER HEATER 845161023 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM 676/2025 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER
B2505-014 PLUMB 190 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEV JACK IN THE BOX & CHO ET A 3,389.00 147.00 147.00 6/2/2025 BACKFLOW 848021063 CRECELIUS INC
19/20 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW
19/20
Total for: PLUMB 5,189.00 185.00 185.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2506-013 RERF 483 NORTH FIRST STREET HALBY ET AL 1,200.00 182.50 182.50 6/16/2025 TEAR OFF 845061012
/16/202 ISSUED Permit Name INSTALLATION OF NEW ROOF ON GARAGE /16/202
PERM133

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10:10:45AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
B2505-025 RERF 348 SOUTH MAIN STREET MEDRANO & DELEON 15,600.00 331.00 331.00 6/2/2025 TEAR OFF 848122003 COWBOYS ROOFING INC
/30/202 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 1900 sq fl
/30/202
B2506-010 RERF 668 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVE MARIAL RAMOS 10,400.00 243.77 243.77 6/16/2025 TEAR OFF 842042003 COWBOYS ROOFING INC
66/12/3025 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
B2506-007 RERF 360 NORTH WILLOW AVENUE GLORIA VEGA-CULLISON 17,000.00 348.49 348.49 6/19/2025 TEAR OFF 845021034 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INI
6/102025 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
B2506-009 RERF 617 BELL LANE MANJARREZ, FRANCISCO 2,500.00 182.70 182.70 6/12/2025 OVER EXIST 869362008 OWNER
8/223025 FINALED Permit Name RE-ROOF 1700 SQ. FT. REPLACE FASCIA Total for: RERF 46,700.00 1,288.46 1,288.46
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid 18050 PEPPER DRIVE NORVERTO & PEARLA PEREZ 28,170.00 217.56 217.56

BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
V/2222025 Peimit Name Solar Equipment & Trenching
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 28,170.00 217.56 217.56
27 Permits Issued from 6/1/2025 Thru 6/30/2025 Total Valuation: $437,206.96 Total Fees: $12,470.98
Total Fees Paid: $12,412.98
7/2/2025 City of Blythe
10:18:17AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG 3
COMPLAINT 5
DEBRIS 1
TRASH 8
WEED 9
Total Cases Opened: 26
closed in June: 16
remaining active cases: 308
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10:12:33AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2506-001 6/2/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 500 block EAST BARNARD STREET BRUCE HAULLEY Permit Name PILED WOOD WASTE/BRUSH 845190042 CHARLES & LORRAINE BAKER Description: COMMON AREA FOR TOWNHOUSES @ STH & BARNARD - ALL TREES AT TOWNHOUSES PERMIT 2024-041, APPROX 1.25 ACRES
BP2506-002 6/11/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 221 LEE STREET
Permit Name TUMBLEWEEDS AND PILED WOOD WASTE OR BRI 842060004 FIDEL RANGEL Description:

BP2506-003 6/16/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2265 EAST CHANSLORWAY MICHAEL SCHURINGA Permit Name TUMBLEWEEDS/ PILED WOOD WASTE/BRUSH 857140011 JACK SCHURINGA Description:

BP2506-004 6/26/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 204 HEFLIN DRIVE OWNER Permit Name Tumbleweeds & Piled Wood Waste/Brush 824170049 DONALD JOYAL Description:

BP2506-005 6/27/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2210 FLORENCE BOULEVARD MICHELLE WUERTZ Permit Name Tumbleweeds & Piled Wood Waste/Brush 824192033 LARRY & BARBARA WUERTZ Description:
5 Permit Applications from 6/1/2025 Thru 6/30/2025
7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 1
10:12:48AM
Permits Applications Received
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L2506-001 6/12/2025 BUSINESSLICENS FINALED 170 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE Permit Name MEL'S GARDEN 869080049 MELANIE GHALAMBOR
Description: NURSERY
1 Permit Applications from 6/1/2025 6/30/2025
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
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
G2506-001 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
LA CASITA CAFE INC 6/3/2025
830 WEST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2506-002 GRAFFITI COMPLETED
6/3/2025
201 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2506-003 GRAFFITI bathroom COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 6/3/2025
375 EAST DONLON STREET
Comments:

G2506-004 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/3/2025
100 block of N 3RD ST
Comments:

G2506-005 GRAFFITI speed check pole COMPLETED
6/3/2025
300 block of N 7TH ST
Comments:

G2506-006 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/3/2025
200 block of SAN LUIS WAY
omments
G2506-007 GRAFFITI basketball court COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 6/3/2025
Engevik Park
Comments:

G2506-008 GRAFFITI P.V.I.D CANAL COMPLETED
6/5/2025
1100 block of 10TH AVE
Comments:

G2506-009 GRAFFITI P.V.I.D CANAL COMPLETED
6/5/2025
1100 block of 10TH AVE
Comments:

PROMIS CRW SYSTEMS
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10:16:46AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
G2506-010 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/5/2025
1100 block of W BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2506-011 GRAFFITI water station COMPLETED
6/5/2025
1200 block of W BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2506-012 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/5/2025
100 alley way of W BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2506-013 GRAFFITI restroom COMPLETED
6/5/2025
Comments:

G2506-014 GRAFFITI restroom COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 6/5/2025
250 SOUTH COLORADO RIVER ROAD
Comments:

G2506-015 GRAFFITI people crossing sign COMPLETED
6/5/2025
800 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2506-016 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/10/2025
100 block of BIRCH ST
Comments:

G2506-017 GRAFFITI COB well COMPLETED
6/10/2025
200 block of BIRCH ST
Comments:

G2506-018 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/10/2025
300 block of N EARLE ST
Comments:

G2506-019 GRAFFITI traffic light box COMPLETED
6/10/2025
100 block of N BROADWAY
Comments:

PROTIS CRWSYSTEMS
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7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 4
10:16:46AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
G2506-020 GRAFFITI P.V.I.D CANAL COMPLETED
6/10/2025
700 block of N 7TH ST
Comments:

G2506-021 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
6/10/2025
300 block of E DEKEMA ST
Comments:

G2506-022 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/10/2025
100 block of NASH AVE
Comments:

G2506-023 GRAFFITI street sign COMPLETED
6/10/2025
400 block of TESORO LN
Comments:

G2506-024 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/10/2025
300 block of TESORO LN
Comments:

G2506-025 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/12/2025
100 block of S 4TH ST
Comments:

G2506-026 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/12/2025
100 alley way of S MAIN ST
Comments:

G2506-027 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ARTURO SOTO 6/12/2025
648 WEST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2506-028 GRAFFITI P.V.I.D CANAL RECIEVED
6/12/2025
1100 block of W CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2506-029 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/12/2025
700 block of W RICE ST
Comments:

PROIS CRU/SYSTEMS
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712/2025 City of Blythe Page 5
10:16:46AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
G2506-030 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/12/2025
500 alley way of N 9TH ST
Comments:

G2506-031 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/12/2025
1000 block of E NEVADA ST
Comments:

G2506-032 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/12/2025
200 block of N CARLTON AVE
Comments:

G2506-033 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/12/2025
400 block of E AVE A
Comments:

G2506-034 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/12/2025
500 block of E AVE A
Comments:

G2506-035 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
NEW COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUT 6/17/2025
400 EAST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2506-036 GRAFFITI cement blockades COMPLETED
6/17/2025
14000 block of S COMMERCIAL ST
Comments:

G2506-037 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED,
6/17/2025
400 block of COTTONWOOD LN
Comments:

G2506-038 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
6/17/2025
400 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2506-039 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
6/17/2025
1700 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

PROJIS CR SYSTEMS
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7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 6
10:16:46AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
G2506-040 GRAFFITI both way sign COMPLETED
6/17/2025
500 block of S INTAKE BLVD
Comments:

G2506-041 GRAFFITI restrooms COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 6/17/2025
500 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2506-042 GRAFFITI old well COMPLETED
6/17/2025
700 block of N 10TH ST
Comments:

G2506-043 GRAFFITI baracade COMPLETED
6/17/2025
200 block of DATE RD
Comments:

G2506-044 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/17/2025
200 block of W WELLS ST
Comments:

G2506-045 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
VIRGIL & RASAMEE JAYCOX 6/19/2025
1936 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2506-046 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
TRUST OF WARD DONALD RAY DTD 6/19/2025
1937 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2506-047 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/19/2025
400 block of W RICE ST
Comments:

G2506-048 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
NATHAN MUMME, TRUSTEE 6/19/2025
316 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2506-049 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/19/2025
300 block of W RICE ST
Comments:

PROJIS CIRWSYSTEMS
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712/2025 City of Blythe Page 7
10:16:46AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
G2506-050 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/19/2025
200 block of W RICE ST
Comments:

G2506-051 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/19/2025
300 alley way of E RICE ST
Comments:

G2506-052 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
6/19/2025
100 block of S 7TH ST
Comments:

G2506-053 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/19/2025
300 block of ALAMEDA ST
Comments:

G2506-054 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ROBERT & LUCIA RAMOS 6/26/2025
1225 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2506-055 GRAFFITI cat walk COMPLETED
6/26/2025
200 block of E DEKEMA ST
Comments:

G2506-056 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
1800 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2506-057 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
6/26/2025
300 block of S 7TH ST
Comments:

G2506-058 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
6/26/2025
800 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2506-059 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/26/2025
100 alley way of N STH ST
Comments:

PRO115 CRW SYSTEMS
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10:16:46AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
G2506-060 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/26/2025
400 alley way of N 5TH ST
Comments:

G2506-061 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
6/26/2025
400 block of EL DORADO ST
Comments:

G2506-062 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
6/26/2025
300 block of TESORO LN
Comments:

Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025: 62 7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 1
10:16:46AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025
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
CEQA2506-001 CEQA River Posse Storage IN PROGRESS
JAND J TIRE COMPANY, LLC 6/4/2025
1800 BLOCK EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025: 1 -43-

CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
June 2025
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 41
Structure 2
Vehicle Fire 2
Brush, Grass, Leaves 4
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 3
Other 8
Total # of Incidents 60
Activity
Drills
Staff Meeting 1
Training 3
Total Activities 9
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasier, Fire Chief
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CHIEF
BLYTHE

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
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Monthly Incident and Activity Report
June 2025
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery
Grand Theft
Petty Theft
Shoplifting
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms
Trespassing
Prowlers
Public Intoxication 7
Alarm 23
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 5
AVA Vehicles Tows
Vehicle Red Tags
7 Hospital Helicopter Landings
Documented Police Reports 153
Total Incidents 1156
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BLYTHE

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

Quality of Life Detail: June Year to Date
People contacted. 59 551
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources 8 elsewhere.

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

People transported to or referred to DPSS/Mental Health. 18 216 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions 5 32 Code and transported for treatment.

People sent to rehab. 3
People sent for substance abuse.. 3 12
People picked up by a family member and taken home 1
out of town.

Patrol assisted 15 41
Enforcement action taken(Arrests and Warrants)_ 0 4
Traffic Detail:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations. 4 22 Traffic enforcement/ vehicle stops resulting in warnings for. 2 34 minor violations.

Vehicles stored 2 8
Complaints/Red/Yellow tags. 3 19
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

AILTSHED
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Request for Letter of Support for Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency's (PVVTA) Application for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Letter of Support on behalf of the Palo Verde Transit Agency's application for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program through the Federal Transit Administration.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: PVVTA operates a fleet of CNG vehicles. While hydrogen vehicles remain a future goal for the agency, current market limitations make continued investment in CNG the most viable and environmentally responsible choice. The construction of a modern maintenance facility will further enhance PVVTA's ability to maintain its fleet safely and efficiently, improving service quality for riders and supporting future system growth.

STAFF REPORT: The Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency is applying for funding through the Federal Transit Administration's Grants for Busses and Bus Facilities Program. If successful, PVVTA will purchase CNG buses and facility equipment with the grant funding awarded.

The Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency requested that the City provide a letter of support to submit with their grant application. It is recommended Council authorize the Mayor to execute a etter of Support on behalf of the Palo Verde Transit Agency's application for the Grants an uses and Bus Facilities Program through the Federal Transit Administratio ATTACHMENTS:

Draft Letter of Support
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe
235 North Broadway • Blythe, California 92225
Phone (760) 922-6161 • Fax (760) 922-4938
July 8, 2025
Federal Transit Administration
Office of Program Management
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
RE: Letter of Support for Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency - FTA Buses and Bus Facilities Grant Application
To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing to express support for the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency's (PVVTA) application for funding through the Federal Transit Administration's Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities program. The requested funds will be used to purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and assist with construction costs associated with PVVTA's new maintenance facility.

PVVTA provides essential transit services to the residents of Blythe and the Palo Verde Valley, including many who rely on public transportation for access to employment, education, medical care, and other critical needs. The agency has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of its operations.

PVVTA operates a fleet of CNG vehicles and continues to embrace clean energy alternatives as part of its long-term strategy. While hydrogen vehicles remain a future goal for the agency, current market limitations for cutaway hydrogen vehicles make continued investment in CNG the most viable and environmentally responsible choice.

The construction of a modern maintenance facility will further enhance PVVTA's ability to maintain its fleet safely and efficiently, ultimately improving service quality for riders and supporting future system growth.

Investment in PVVTA's infrastructure and fleet is an investment in rural mobility, environmental sustainability, and transportation equity. I fully support this application and urge the FTA to give it the strongest possible consideration.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Jospeh DeConinck
Mayor, City of Blythe
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FORNIA FIEST

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 08, 2025
SUBJECT: Wastewater Treatment Plant East Brine Basin Liner Project PRESENTED BY: Mirasol B. Elegores, Public Works Director PREPARED BY: Mirasol B. Elegores, Public Works Director RECOMMENDATION: To complete the WasteWater Treatment Plant East Brine Basin Liner Project it is recommended Council:

1. Award an agreement to Layfield USA, Corp. in an amount not to exceed $85,335.

2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement once all bonds and contract documents are approved as to form by the City Attorney.

3. Authorize an additional $15,000 for contingencies.

4. Establish a project budget not to exceed $100,335.

5. Authorize the Interim City Manager to approve and execute change orders during construction within the approved project budget.

FISCAL IMPACT: $100,335.00 from funds allocated in the FY 2025/26 Sewer Budget.

BACKGROUND: The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has 2 Brine Ponds (East & West) which are used to hold the brine water discharge from entities having high salinity/TDS effluent that does not meet the standard to discharge to the City's Sewer System. Brine water is discharged into the holding pond for solar evaporation. To contain the saline water safely, brine ponds should be lined with impermeable liners like HPDE and to safeguard underground water from salt contamination. Some years ago, the holding ponds were sprayed with tar coats but deteriorated overtime. Visible cracks are everywhere at the ponds floor, which a 60 mil HPDE can efficiently cover to mitigate solution from percolating to the underground water.

Contract documents, specifications and scopes of work were prepared to solicit bids to install the liner of the brine basin. The City issued a Notice Inviting Bids for the project on May 27, 2025, a mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on June 05, 2025.

STAFF REPORT: The bid opening for the WasteWater Treatment Plant East Brine Basin Liner Project was held on Thursday June 26, 2025. The following bids were received:

1. Erosion Control Applications: $180,400.00

2. ERRG: $145,638.66

3. Layfield USA, Corp. $85,335.00
The apparent low bidder, Layfield USA, Corp., submitted a responsive bid. Layfield USA, Corp. is an A - General Engineering, C-61 & D12- Synthetic Products State Licensee operating in Lakeside, California. Layfield USA, Corp. performed similar works to Coachella Valley Water -49-
District, City of Brawley Treatment Plant Raw Water Storage Liner Replacement, US Navy Las Pulgas Landfill at Camp Pendleton, Energy Northwest Landfill Liner Replacement, and City of San Diego South Chollas Landfill. Staff determined that Layfield USA, Corp. was the responsive and responsible bidder.

Therefore, it is recommended the Council award an agreement to Layfield USA, Corp. in an amount not to exceed $85,335; authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement once all bonds and contract documents are approved as to form by the City Attorney; authorize an additional $15,000 in contingencies; establish a project budget not to exceed $100,335; and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve and execute change orders during construction within the approved project budget.

ATTACHMENT: None
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NS FIRS

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

BETSHED
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Subordination Request from the County Successor Agency for the City to Subordinate Certain Statutory Pass-Through Payments to Proposed Refunding Bonds of the County Successor Agency
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council, by minute motion:

1. Approve the subordination request from the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside (the "County Successor Agency") for the City to subordinate certain Statutory Pass-Through Payments deriving from the County's Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area (the "County Project Area") to proposed refunding bonds of the County Successor Agency; and

2. Authorize the Interim City Manager or designee to complete, execute, and return to the County Successor Agency the form of Acknowledgement attached to the County Request Letter
FISCAL IMPACT: Based on the Projected Tax Revenue Schedule provided by the County Successor Agency all affected taxing entities in the County Project Area are expected to benefit from the proposed refunding and reduction in debt service costs and the corresponding increase in tax revenues available for distribution.

BACKGROUND: In 1993, the State legislature enacted AB 1290 which allocates a portion of all tax increment funds generated from redevelopment project areas created or amended in certain ways after December 1993 to affected taxing entities that did not previously enter into a tax sharing agreement with the redevelopment agency, in accordance with a statutory formula (the "Statutory Pass-Through Payments"), generally summarized as follows:

Statutory Pass-Through (1)
Tier A (Years 1-10) 25%
Tier B (Years 11-30) 21% + Tier A
Tier C (Years 31-40) 14% + Tier A & B
1) Section 34183(a)(1) provides that the amount of Statutory Pass-Through Payments computed for distribution by the County Auditor-Controller to the affected tax entities will be computed as though the requirement to set aside funds fo he Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund were still in effect The amounts calculated in accordance with this formula are then allocated among the various affected taxing entities in proportion to certain property tax payments made under the Revenue -51-
and Taxation Code. Based upon the AB 1290 amendments to the Community Redevelopment Law, a number of taxing entities with jurisdictional territory within County Project Area, including the City, receive Statutory Pass-Through Payments.

Pursuant to paragraph (c) of Section 34177.5, the County Successor Agency requests that Statutory Pass-Through Payments required to be made to the City (as well as other taxing entities) for the County Project Area in the future be subordinated to the debt service payments on the proposed County Refunding Bonds. In other words, if in the future there is a shortage of property tax revenue allocated to the County Successor Agency from the County Project Area in any six-month calendar period ending June 30 or December 31, for such period the County Refunding Bonds would be paid before the Statutory Pass-Through Payments to the City, and other affected taxing entities could be made, to the extent provided under Health and Safety Code Section 34183.

The Dissolution Act, and in particular Section 34177.5(c), provides a limited basis upon which the City Council (as governing body of the City may disapprove the subordination request.

Specifically, the City Council would need to make a finding, based upon substantial evidence, that the County Successor Agency will not be able to pay the debt service payments and the Statutory Pass-Through Payments being subordinated. This does not appear to be the case here.

Pursuant to Section 34177.5, the County Successor Agency has included with the County Request Letter projections (the "County Projections"), prepared by its fiscal consultant, Urban Analytics Inc., which include calculations of tax increment revenues derived from the County Project Area, debt service payments on the proposed County Refunding Bonds and other senior indebtedness of the County Successor Agency, and senior tax sharing agreement payments for the County Project Area. The County Projections use a 2% growth rate for assessed valuation growth after fiscal year 2024-25, which is typical among the industry. The County Projections also calculate the Statutory Pass-Through Payments based on these assumptions, as well as the balance of net tax increment revenues available for the Statutory Pass-Through Payments to all affected taxing entities that are proposed to be subordinated to the County Refunding Bonds.

The County Projections show that the coverage of (a) tax increment revenues available for Statutory Pass-Through Payments, after payment of senior obligations, over (b) the Statutory Pass-Through Payment amounts for each fiscal year through the proposed maturity date of the County Refunding Bonds of 2041-42, is projected to range from 756% to 916% over this period.

As indicated in the County Request Letter, Section 34177.5 further states that if the City does not act to approve or disapprove the subordination request within 45 days after receipt of the County Request Letter, the County Successor Agency's request to subordinate shall be deemed approved and shall be final and conclusive. Staff has reviewed the County Request Letter and recommends that the City Council approve the County Successor Agency's subordination request with respect to the City.

STAFF REPORT: The City received the County Request Letter dated June 9, 2025, which informs the City about the County Successor Agency's proposed issuance of refunding tax allocation bonds (the "County Refunding Bonds") for debt service savings, as authorized under -52-
Health and Safety Code Section 34177.5 ("Section 34177.5"), which is part of the Dissolution Act for California redevelopment agencies. The proposed County Refunding Bonds will be issued to refinance existing indebtedness of the County Successor Agency secured by, and payable from, a pledge of tax increment generated by the County Successor Agency's Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area.

Pursuant to a process specified in Section 34177.5, the County Request Letter also request that the City subordinate Statutory Pass-Through Payments payable to the City and attributable to County Project Area. The Dissolution Act only provides a limited basis upon which the City may disapprove the subordination requests, which is not satisfied here. Thus, staff recommends that the City Council approve the County Successor Agency's request and authorize the Interim City Manager or designee to complete, execute, and return to the County Successor Agency the form of City Acknowledgement attached to the County Request Letter. . ATTACHMENTS:

1. County Request for Subordination Letter and County Projection Schedule -53-
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RiVCONOW

EXECUTIVE OFFICE
JEFFREY A VAN WAGENEN, JR.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JUAN C. PEREZ June 9, 2025

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
KIMBERLY BRITT, ASSISTANT CEO City of Blythe
HUMAN SERVICES 235 North Broadway
SARAH FRANCO, ASSISTANT CEO Blythe, California 92225

INTERNAL SERVICES
DON KENT, ASSISTANT CEC Attention: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager

CHIEF FINANCE OFFICE
CHARISSA LEACH, ASSISTANT CEO Re: Request for Subordination of Pass-Through Payments in SERICSORKS& COMMUNTY connection with Proposed Issuance of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (Desert Communities Project Area

MICHELLE PARADISE, ASSISTANT
CEO
" PUBLIC SAFETY Dear Ms. Crecelius:

ZARE SARRAFIAN, ASSISTANT
CEO I am writing to you on behalf of the Successor Agency to the

HEALTH SYSTEMS
Agency"). The Successor Agency is requesting that the City of Blythe (th "Taxing Entity") agree to the subordination of certain statutory pass-throug Section 33607.7, and Section 34183(a)(1) of the California Health and Satet Code (the "Statutory Pass-through Payments") for the benefit of ta allocation refunding bonds to be issued by the Successor Agency to refund certain outstanding bonds of the Successor Agency that are secured b property tax increment revenues generated in the Desert Communities Project Area (the "Project Area'"), as further described below Prior to the dissolution of redevelopment agencies, Health and Safety Code Section 33607.5 provided, and following dissolution of said agencies Health and Safety Code Section 34177.5(c) provides, that a redevelopment agency or successor agency, respectively, may request that Statutory Pass- through Payments be subordinated to loans, bonds or other indebtedness of the agency.

The proposed bonds will be issued to provide debt service savings to the Successor Agency and, as a result, an increase in the property tax revenues available for payment of the Successor Agency's other enforceable obligations and distribution to the affected taxing entities, including the Taxing Entity. At the request of the former Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside such payments to the Taxing Entity and the other

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
4080 LEMON STREET, 4!H FLOOR
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
(951) 955-1110 RivCo.org Agency for the County of Riverside Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area 2006 Tax Allocation Bonds, Series D (the "2006D Bonds"). At -54-
City of Blythe
Ms. Mallory Crecelius
June 9, 2025

the request of the Successor Agency, such payments to the Taxing Entity and the other affected taxing entities in the Project Area were subsequently subordinated to tax increment payments in support of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside Desert Communities Project Area 2015 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series D (the "2015D Bonds"), which were issued to refund the then outstanding 2005D Bonds, and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area 2016 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series D (the "2016D Bonds"), which were issued to refund a portion of the then outstanding 2006D Bonds. As described in more detail below, this letter is a similar request for subordination. In addition, the Taxing Entity previously agreed to similar requests for subordination of the Statutory Pass-through Payments in support of other refunding bonds of the Successor Agency with respect to the Project Area, including most recently in 2024.

The Successor Agency is authorized by Health and Safety Code Section 34177.5 to refinance outstanding bonds or other indebtedness issued by the Successor Agency to achieve debt service savings. Health and Safety Code Section 34177.5(c) provides that the Successor Agency may subordinate Statutory Pass-through Payments to such refunding bonds or other indebtedness, if the affected taxing entity approves the subordination pursuant to Section 34177.5(c). Under the provisions of Section 34177.5 (c), a request to subordinate must be accompanied by substantial evidence that sufficient funds will be available to pay both the debt service on the successor agency's senior debt and all required pass-through payments. Within 45 days after receipt of the successor agency's request, the affected taxing entity must either approve or disapprove the request for subordination. If the affected taxing entity fails to approve or disapprove the request within 45 days after receipt of the successor agency's request, the request shall be deemed approved and shall be final and conclusive.

An affected taxing entity may disapprove a request for subordination only if it finds, based upon substantial evidence, that the successor agency will not be able to pay the debt payments on the proposed refunding indebtedness and the statutory pass-through payment required to be paid to the affected taxing entity.

The Successor Agency has determined that there are potential debt service savings that can be achieved through a refunding of the 2015D Bonds and the 2016D Bonds. The Successor Agency intends to issue one or more series of tax allocation refunding bonds (the "2025D Bonds") to refund the 2015D Bonds and 2016D Bonds for savings, which will ultimately benefit the affected taxing entities. All agencies with taxing jurisdiction over the Project Area, including the Taxing Entity, should benefit from the proposed refunding and reduction of debt service costs and the corresponding increase in property tax revenues available for distributions.

The Successor Agency is proposing to issue bonds (i.e., the 2025D Bonds) to refund outstanding bonds of the Successor Agency to achieve debt service savings, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 34177.5(a)(1). The Countywide Oversight Board for the County of Riverside has approved the issuance of the 2025D Bonds. The California Department of Finance is reviewing said approval. The Successor Agency will issue the 2025D Bonds only with the approval of the California Department of Finance.

The Successor Agency hereby requests that the Taxing Entity subordinate its Statutory Pass- through Payments to payments on the 2025D Bonds, which will be secured by property tax revenues attributable to the Project Area. As referenced above, the Taxing Entity previously agreed to similar -55-
City of Blythe
Ms. Mallory Crecelius
June 9, 2025

requests for subordination of the Statutory Pass-through Payments in support of the 2005A Bonds, the 2006A Bonds, the 2015D Bonds and the 2016D Bonds, as well as, other refunding bonds of the Successor Agency with respect to the Project Area, including most recently in 2024 To support the Successor Agency's request for subordination, I am enclosing a document entitled Projected Tax Revenue (the "Coverage Calculation"), marked as Attachment 1.

Coverage Calculation, which was prepared by Urban Analytics, Jac., the Successor Agency's fiscal consultant, demonstrates that, with the financing currently proposed and based on current market conditions, tax increment revenues will be sufficient to pay the Successor Agency's Statutory Pass- through Payments to the Taxing Entity, as well as debt service on the 2025D Bonds and other senior bligations ot the Successor Agency. The Coverage Calculation is based on certain conservativ ssumptions with respect to the Project Area, including (1) actual assessed values within the Projec Area for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as reported by the Riverside County Auditor-Controller; (2) a 2% innual increase in assessed values thereafter; and (3) without assuming future increases in assesses ralues that could be generated from new developments or property sales occurring in the Project Area In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 34177.5(c), the Coverage Calculation provides substantial evidence that the Successor Agency will have sufficient tax increment revenues available to pay the debt service on its outstanding and proposed indebtedness payable from Project Area property tax revenues and to make its Statutory Pass-through Payments to each taxing entity. As indicated above, you do not need to respond to this letter to evidence your approval.

If you need any additional information or if you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (951) 955-1110.

For the benefit of the Successor Agency's records, please complete the attached Acknowledgement and return it to me no later than July 9, 2025.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,
Don Kent
Chief Finance Officer
County of Riverside
Enclosure
CC: Imelda Delos Santos, County of Riverside Executive Office Michael Williams, Columbia Capital Management LLC
David Mealy, Urban Analytics
Juan Galvan, Anzel Galvan LLP
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In response to the request by the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside (the "Successor Agency") set forth in a letter dated June 9, 2027 from Don Kent, Chief Finance Officer of the County of Riverside (the "Subordination Request"), the City of Blythe hereby confirms its approval to the subordination of the Successor Agency's obligation to pay Statutory Pass-through Payments to the City of Blythe with respect to the Desert Communities Redevelopment All capitalized terms used but not defined in this Acknowledgement have the meaning ascribed to them in the Subordination Request.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Acknowledgement to be signed by its authorized representative on this day of , 2025.

City of Blythe
By:_
Name:

Title:_
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Exhibit 1
Projected Tax Revenue
Desert Communities Project Area
Senior Pass- Subordinated
Gross Tax Thraugh Other Senior Net Tax Passthrough Subordinated Fiscal Year Increment Payments Obligations Debt Service Increment Payments Coverage 2024-25 53,311,254 (11,901,746) (489,501) (11,803,243) 29,116,765 (3,851,477) 7.56 2025-26 54,432,493 (12,141,479) (499,796) (11,751,330) 30,039,887 (3,960,172) 7.59 2026-27 55,576,156 (12,386,007) (510,297) (11,755,430) 30,924,422 (4,071,042) 7.60 2027-28 56,742,692 (12,635,425) (521,008) (11,674,843) 31,911,417 (4,184,129) 7.63 2028-29 57,932,559 (12,889,832) (531,933) (11,655,349) 32,855,445 (4,299,478) 7.64 2029-30 59,146,224 (13,149,327) (543,077) (11,659,434) 33,794,387 (4,424,449) 7.64 2030-31 60,384,162 (13,414,011) (554,444) (11,650,809) 34,764,897 (4,551,920) 7.64 2031-32 61,646,859 (13,683,990) (566,038) (11,648,955) 35,747,876 (4,681,941) 7.64 2032-33 62,934,809 (13,959,368) (577,864) (11,640,957) 36,756,621 (4,814,561) 7.63 2033-34 64,248,519 (14,240,253) (589,926) (11,649,019) 37,769,321 (4,949,834) 7.63 2034-35 65,588,502 (14,526,756) (602,230) (11,642,431) 38,817,086 (5,087,813) 7.63 2035-36 66,955,286 (14,818,990) (614,779) (11,642, 065) 39,879,452 (5,228,551) 7.63 2036-37 68, 349,405 (15,117,067) (627,580) (11,635,947) 40,968,810 (5,372,104) 7.63 2037-38 69,771,406 (15,421,107) (640,637) (1,925,181) 51,784,481 (5,527,834) 9.37 2038-39 71,221,848 (15,731,227) (653,955) (1,493,397) 53,343,269 (5,686,679) 9.38 2039-40 72,701,298 (16,047,550) (667,539) (1,405,243) 54,580,966 (5,873,414) 9.29 2040-41 74,210,338 (16,370,199) (681,395) (1,009,602) 56,149,141 (6,064,030) 9.26 2041-42 75,749,558 (16,699,301) (695,528) (1,008,603) 57,346,126 (6,258,458) 9.16 Debt service reflects existing housing and non-housing bonds.

Sox ice: Unbat revenue is projected at a 2% annual growth rate.

CHES THE TATE CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches)
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Recommended that the City Council in their capacity as acting legislative body for Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.

FISCAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact to the City.

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

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

The Administration Report included with the attached Resolution 2025-015 examines the financial obligations of the current fiscal year and analyzes the level of development within CFD No. 2004-1. The report is organized into four sections. Section I provides an update of the development status of property within CFD No. 2004-1. Section II analyzes the previous year's special tax levy. Section III determines the financial obligations of CFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2025-2026, and Section IV reviews the methodology used to apportion the special tax requirement between developed property and undeveloped property. Also, included in the report is a table of the 2025-2026 special taxes for each classification of property. -59-
Prior to the levy and collection of these special taxes for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, a Resolution must be adopted by City Council as specified by the terms and provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facility Act of 1982, (the "Act") as amended.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution No. 2025-015 - Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within CFD 2004-1 B. Exhibit A - 2025-2026 Administration Report
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RESOLUTION 2025-015

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE

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

OF BLYTHE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES
WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1
(HIDDEN BEACHES) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe (the "City") previously established Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) of the City of Blythe ("CFD 2004-1") pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facility Act of 1982, as amended (the "Act"); and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City acting as the legislative body of CFD 2004-1 (the "City Council") is authorized pursuant to Resolution No. 05-940 (the "Resolution of Formation'") to levy a special tax sufficient to pay principal, interest, other periodic costs and administrative expenses with respect to special tax bonds of CFD No. 2004-1 issued to finance certain public improvements and to pay all expenses incidental thereto; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 795-05 on February 8, 2005 (the "Ordinance"), levying the special tax within CFD No. 2004- 1; and,
WHEREAS, CFD No. 2004-1 issued its special tax bonds, Series 2005, in the amount of $2,000,000 pursuant to Resolution No. 05-951, adopted by the Blythe City Council; and,
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and appropriate that this City Council levy and collect the special taxes for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the purpose specified in the Ordinance, by the adoption of a resolution as specified by the Act and that Ordinance; and, WHEREAS, the special taxes being levied hereunder are at the same rate or at a lower rate than provided by the Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Blythe, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of the Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches), does hereby resolve, determine and order as follows:

Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.

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

Section 3. In accordance with the Act and the Ordinance, there is hereby levied upon the parcels within the City which are not otherwise exempt from taxation under the -61-
Act or the Ordinance, the special taxes for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 at the tax rates set forth in the attached report prepared by David Taussig and Associates, Inc. for CFD 2004-1 entitled "Administration Report Fiscal Year 2025-2026, City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) (the "Report") submitted herewith, which rates do not exceed the maximum rates set forth in the Ordinance. After adoption of the Resolution, the City Manager of the City of Blythe, or her designee, may make necessary modifications to these special taxes to correct any errors, omissions or inconsistencies in the listing of categorization of parcels to be taxed or in the amount to be charged to any category of parcels; provided, however, that any such modifications shall not result in an increase in the tax applicable to any category of parcels and can only be made prior to the submission of the tax rolls to the Riverside County Assessor.

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

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

ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 8th, day of July, 2025.

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

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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CITY OF BLYTHE

THE CITY OF /
Blythe CALIFORNIA

FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
Prepared for:

City of Blythe
235 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
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TABLE

OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION ...1

I SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ..2
A Special Tax Classifications. ...2
B Development Update ..2
II FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SPECIAL TAX
LEVY 3
III FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SPECIAL TAX
REQUIREMENT 4
IV METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 6
A Maximum Special Taxes
B Apportionment of Special Taxes • 6

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A BOUNDARY MAP

APPENDIX B RATE AND METHOD OF

APPORTIONMENT

APPENDIX C SPECIAL TAX ROLL,
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
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INTRODUCTION
This report provides an analysis of the financial and administrative obligations of Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 ("CFD No. 2004-1") of the City of Blythe (the "City") resulting from the sale of the $2,000,000 Series 2005 Special Tax Bonds (the "2005 Bonds") in May 2005.

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

Specifically, CFD No. 2004-1 is authorized to issue up to $2,000,000 in bonds. The proceeds of the Series 2005 Bonds are to be used for the acquisition, purchase, construction, expansion, improvement, or rehabilitation of sewer lift station, sewer force main, and related improvements connecting CFD No. 2004-1 to the City's existing sewer facilities. The current outstanding principal is equal to $1,370,000 which is based on principal paid through September 2, 2024. The 2005 Bonds are scheduled to be paid off in 2035. Pursuant to the Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment ("RMA"), the special tax shall be levied for a period not to exceed 50 years commencing with fiscal year 2005-2006, provided however that special taxes will cease to be levied in an earlier fiscal year if the CFD administrator has determined (i) that all required interest and principal payments on the CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have been paid; and (i) all authorized facilities have been constructed. The RMA is included in Appendix B.

The bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2004-1 is both secured and repaid through the annual levy and collection of special taxes from all property subject to the tax within the community facilities district. In calculating the special tax liability for fiscal year 2024-2025, this report examines the financial obligations of the current fiscal year and analyzes the level of development within CFD No. 2004-1. A map showing the property in CFD No. 2004-1 is included in Appendix A.

This report is organized into the following sections:
• Section I: Section I provides an update of the development activity occurring within CFD No. 2004-1.;
• Section II: Section II analyzes the previous year's special tax levy; • Section III: Section III determines the financial obligations of CFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2025-2026; and
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SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
A Special Tax Classifications
The methodology employed to calculate and apportion the special tax is contained in a document entitled the Rate and Method of Apportionment. The Rate and Method of Apportionment defines two primary categories of property, namely "Developed Property" and "Undeveloped Property." The category of Developed Property is in turn divided into twe separate special tax classifications, residential development, and non-residential development. The Developed Property special tax classifications are shown in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Developed Property Classifications
Land Use Class Description
Residential Property
2 Non-Residential Property
Developed Property is distinguished from Undeveloped Property by the issuance of a building permit and the recordation of a final map. Specifically, property for which a building permit was issued prior to March 1 will be classified as Developed Property in the following fiscal year so long as it is located within a final map that was recorded as of January 1 of the prior fiscal year. For example, all property in CFD No. 2004-1 for which building permits were issued prior to March 1, 2025, and which is located within a recorded final map that was recorded as of January 1, 2025, will be classified as Developed Property in fiscal year 2025-2026.

B Development Update
Background research was conducted to determine the amount and type of development activity that occurred during the previous fiscal year. Review of the City of Blythe's building permit records indicated that no new building permits were issued between March 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025. Therefore, prior to March 1, 2025, the City of Blythe had issued building permits for 98 single family residential units within CFD No. 2004-1. A total of 0.50 gross acres in the district are considered Undeveloped Property.

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

Table 2: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Taxable Property
Land Use Number of
Description Units/Acres
Class
1 Residential Property 98 units
2 Non-Residential Property O acres
N/A Undeveloped Property 0.50 acres
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IIV FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SPECIAL TAX LEVY
The special tax levy for CFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2024-2025 equaled $164,430. As of June 17, 2025, $163,591 in special taxes had been collected by the County, resulting in a delinquency rate of approximately 0.51%. Of the 98 parcels that were subject to the special tax, the owner of one (1) parcel failed to pay a portion of the fiscal year 2024-2025 special taxes in a timely manner.

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

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III FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SPECIAL TAX REQUIREMENT
For fiscal year 2025-2026, the special tax requirement is equal to $167,569 and is calculated as follows:

Table 3: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Tax Requirement
Subtotal Total
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Surplus/ (Shortfall) $7,500
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Obligations $175,069
Interest Due March 1, 2026 $34,054
Interest Due September 1, 2026 $34,054
Principal Due September 1, 2026 $90,000
CFD Administrative Expenses! $16,123
Delinquency Contingency? $839
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Tax Requirement $167,569
Notes:

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

2. Based on actual delinquencies for fiscal year 2024-2025 as of 6/17/2025.

The components of the fiscal year 2025-2026 gross special tax requirement are shown graphically below.
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Figure 1: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Gross Special Tax Requirement Delinquency Series 2005 3/2026
CFD Administrative Contingency, $839 Interest, $34,054
Expenses, $16,123
Series 2005 9/2026
Interest, $34,054
Series 2005 9/2026
Principal, $90,000
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IV METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Maximum Special Taxes
The amount of special taxes that CFD No. 2004-1 may levy is strictly limited by the maximum pecial taxes set forth in the Rate and Method of Apportionment. The maximum special ta or Undeveloped Property and the assigned special tax for each classification of Develope Property are specified in Section C of the Rate and Method of Apportionment.

B Apportionment of Special Taxes
The special tax that is apportioned to each parcel is determined through the application of Section D of the Rate and Method of Apportionment. Section D apportions the special tax requirement in four steps which prioritize the order in which Developed Property and Undeveloped Property are taxed.

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

Application of the maximum special taxes under the first step generates special tax revenues of $235,765 from Residential Property, which is more than sufficient to meet all obligations for fiscal year 2025-2026 as discussed in Section III. Therefore, the fiscal year 2025-2026 special tax levy for each parcel of Residential Property is equal to approximately 71.07% of the maximum special tax.

The fiscal year 2025-2026 maximum and actual special taxes are shown for each classification of Developed Property and Undeveloped Property in Table 4 and graphically on the following pages. The Special Tax Roll, which lists the total special tax levy for each parcel, is shown in Appendix C.
1 Technically, Section C states that the maximum special tax for a parcel of Developed Property is equal to the greater of the "Backup Special Tax" or Assigned Special Tax. The Backup Special Tax was established for the Contingency for a shortal Backup Special tax was estagnited does not st and ence, ad discus. or maximum tax rates for Developed Property focuses on the Assigned Special Tax. -71-

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Table 4: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Taxes
for Developed Property and Undeveloped Property
FY 2025-2026 FY 2025-2026 Percentage
Land Use Assigned Actual Special of Assigned/
Description
Class Maximum Special Tax per Maximum
Tax per Unit/Acre Unit/Acre Special Tax
1 Residential Property $2,405.77 $1,709.88 71.07%
2 Non-Residential Property $7,456.49 $0.00 0.00%
N/A Undeveloped Property $7,551.58 $0.00 0.00%
Figure 2: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Taxes
$7,456 $7,552
$8,000
$7,000
$6,000
$5,000
$4,000
$2,406
$3,000 $1,710
$2,000
$1,000 SO
$0
Residential Property Non-Residential Property Undeveloped Property (per unit) (per acre) (per Acre)
• Maximum Special Tax • Actual Special Tax
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APPENDIX A
City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Administration Report

BOUNDARY MAP
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City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Administration Report

RATE AND METHOD OF

APPORTIONMENT
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AMENDED RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT FOR
CITY OF BLYTHE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT No. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES)
A Special Tax shall be levied on all Assessor's Parcels in City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) (CFD No. 2004-1") and collected each Fiscal Year ommencing in Fiscal Year 2005-2006, in an amount determined through the application of th mended Rate and Method of Apportionment as described below. All of the real property in CFI No. 2004-1, unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent and in the manner herein provided.

DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
"Acre or Acreage" means the land area of an Assessor's Parcel as shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, or if the land area is not shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable final map, parcel map, condominium plan, or other recorded County parcel map.
"Act" means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, being Chapter 2.5, Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code. "Administrative Expenses" means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs directly related to the administration of CFD No. 2004-1: the costs of computing the Special Taxes and preparing the annual Special Tax collection schedules (whether by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs of collecting the Special Taxes (whether by the City or otherwise); the costs of remitting the Special Taxes to the Trustee; the costs of the Trustee (including its legal counsel) in the discharge of the duties required of it under the Indenture; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereof of complying with arbitrage rebate requirements; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereof of complying with disclosure requirements of the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or obligated persons associated with applicable federal and state securities laws and the Act; the costs associated with preparing Special Tax disclosure statements and responding to public inquiries regarding the Special Taxes; the costs of the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereof related to an appeal of the Special Tax; the costs associated with the release of funds from an escrow account; and the City's annual administration fees and third party expenses.

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

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

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

B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES
Each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property within CFD No. 2004-1 shall be classitied as Developed Property, Taxable Public Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Property, or Undeveloped Property, and shall be subject to Special Taxes in accordance with this Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment determined pursuant to Sections C and D below. Residential Property shall be assigned to Land Use Class 1 and Non-Residential Property shall be assigned to Land Use Class 2.

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

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Assigned Special Tax
The Assigned Special Tax for each Land Use Class is shown below in Table

1. TABLE 1
Assigned Special Taxes for Developed Property
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
Fiscal Year 2005-2006
Land Use Class Description Assigned Special Tax
1 Residential Property $1,619 per unit
2 Non-Residential Property $5,018 per Acre
c. Increase in the Assigned Special Tax
The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Assigned Special Taxes, identified in Table 1 above, shall increase thereafter, commencing on July 1, 2006 and on July 1 of each Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the Assigned Special Tax for the previous Fiscal Year.
d. Backup Special Tax
The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Backup Special Tax for an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property shall equal $5,018 per Acre or portion thereof, and shall increase thereafter, commencing on July 1, 2006 and on July 1 of each Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the Backup Special Tax for the previous Fiscal Year.
e. Multiple Land Use Classes
In some instances an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property may contain more than one Land Use Class. The Maximum Special Tax levied on an Assessor's Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Tax for all Land Use Classes located on that Assessor's Parcel. The CFD Administrator's allocation to each type of property shall be final.

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Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and Undeveloped Property
The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and Undeveloped Property shall equal $5,082 per Acre or portion thereof, and shall increase thereafter, commencing on July 1, 2006 and on July 1 of each Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the Maximum Special Tax for the previous Fiscal Year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Special Tax for that Assessor's Parcel as though it was already designated as Developed Property, based upon the building permit which has already been issued for that Assessor's Parcel.
(a) Divide the Assigned Special Tax computed pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total estimated Assigned Special Taxes for the entire CFD No. 2004-1 based on the Developed Property Special Taxes which could be levied in the current Fiscal Year on all expected development through Buildout of CFD No. 2004-1, excluding any Assessor's Parcels which have been prepaid, and
(b) Divide the Backup Special Tax computed pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total estimated Backup Special Taxes at Buildout for the entire CFD No. 2004-1, excluding any Assessor's Parcels which have been prepaid Multiply the larger quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3(a) or 3(b) by the Previously Issued Bonds to compute the amount of Previously Issued Bonds to be retired and prepaid (the "Bond Redemption Amount").

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Prepayment in Part
The Special Tax on an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property or an Assessor's Parcel of Undeveloped Property for which a building permit has been issued may be partially prepaid The amount of the prepayment shall be calculated as in Section H.1; except that a partial prepayment shall be calculated according to the following formula:

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

PP = the partial prepayment.

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

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

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

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

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

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APPENDIX C
City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Administration Report

SPECIAL TAX ROLL,
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
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City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
(Hidden Beaches)
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Tax Roll
Assessor's Parcel Number FY 2025-2026 Special Tax
833-360-001 $1,709.88
833-360-002 $1,709.88
833-360-003 $1,709.88
833-360-004 $1,709.88
833-360-005 $1,709.88
833-360-006 $1,709.88
833-360-007 $1,709.88
833-360-008 $1,709.88
833-360-009 $1,709.88
833-360-010 $1,709.88
833-360-011 $1,709.88
833-360-022 $1,709.88
833-360-023 $1,709.88
833-360-024 $1,709.88
833-360-025 $1,709.88
833-360-026 $1,709.88
833-360-027 $1,709.88
833-360-028 $1,709.88
833-360-029 $1,709.88
833-360-030 $1,709.88
833-360-031 $1,709.88
833-360-032 $1,709.88
833-360-033 $1,709.88
833-360-034 $1,709.88
833-360-035 $1,709.88
833-360-038 $1,709.88
833-360-039 $1,709.88
833-360-040 $1,709.88
833-360-041 $1,709.88
833-360-042 $1,709.88
833-360-043 $1,709.88
833-360-044 $1,709.88
833-360-045 $1,709.88
833-360-046 $1,709.88
833-360-047 $1,709.88
833-370-028 $1,709.88
833-370-029 $1,709.88
833-370-030 $1,709.88
833-370-031 $1,709.88
833-370-032 $1,709.88
833-370-033 $1,709.88
833-370-034 $1,709.88
833-370-035 $1,709.88
833-370-036 $1,709.88
833-370-038 $1,709.88
833-370-039 $1,709.88

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City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
(Hidden Beaches)
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Tax Roll
Assessor's Parcel Number FY 2025-2026 Special Tax
833-370-040 $1,709.88
833-370-041 $1,709.88
833-370-042 $1,709.88
833-370-046 $1,709.88
833-370-047 $1,709.88
833-370-048 $1,709.88
833-370-049 $1,709.88
833-370-050 $1,709.88
833-370-051 $1,709.88
833-370-052 $1,709.88
833-370-053 $1,709.88
833-370-054 $1,709.88
833-370-055 $1,709.88
833-370-056 $1,709.88
833-370-057 $1,709.88
833-370-058 $1,709.88
833-370-059 $1,709.88
833-370-060 $1,709.88
833-370-061 $1,709.88
833-370-062 $1,709.88
833-370-063 $1,709.88
833-370-064 $1,709.88
833-380-001 $1,709.88
833-380-002 $1,709.88
833-380-003 $1,709.88
833-380-004 $1,709.88
833-380-005 $1,709.88
833-380-006 $1,709.88
833-380-007 $1,709.88
833-380-008 $1,709.88
833-380-009 $1,709.88
833-380-010 $1,709.88
833-380-011 $1,709.88
833-380-012 $1,709.88
833-380-013 $1,709.88
833-380-014 $1,709.88
833-380-015 $1,709.88
833-380-016 $1,709.88
833-380-017 $1,709.88
833-380-018 $1,709.88
833-380-019 $1,709.88
833-380-020 $1,709.88
833-380-021 $1,709.88
833-380-022 $1,709.88
833-380-023 $1,709.88
833-380-024 $1,709.88

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City of Blythe
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
(Hidden Beaches)
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Tax Roll
Assessor's Parcel Number FY 2025-2026 Special Tax
833-380-025 $1,709.88
833-380-026 $1,709.88
833-380-027 $1,709.88
833-380-028 $1,709.88
833-380-029 $1,709.88
833-380-030 $1,709.88
Total Number of Parcels Taxed 98
Total FY 2025-2026 Special Tax $167,568.24

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Special Assessment for Prior Year Delinquent Utility Charges PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION 2025-016 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS AND

DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE COUNTY OF

RIVERSIDE AUDITOR AND REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE THE DELINQUENT

ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX ROLL
FISCAL IMPACT: Potential collection of prior year delinquent utility revenue in the amount of $4,742.18.

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

STAFF REPORT: All amounts received by the utility accounts are used to pay for water, sewer, and trash services. The attached Exhibit A contains sixteen parcels with a combined total of $4,742.18 of uncollected accounts. The Finance Department has exhausted all efforts in attempting to collect the referenced delinquent accounts with no results. In accordance with California Water Code Section 31701 and 31701.5, Staff is recommending the accounts referenced on Exhibit A be sent to the County of Riverside in their last efforts to collect all amounts due to the City. Each property owner has been properly notified of the City's intent to levy and given a deadline of June 30, 2025, to resolve the delinquency. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-016 will give authority for City Manager or designee to file with the County of Riverside Auditor's office the attached Exhibit A to be placed on fiscal year 2025-2026 property tax roll.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution 2025-016
B. Exhibit A - Delinquent Utility Account Parcel Listing -90-
RESOLUTION 2025-016

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF BLYTHE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF

THE DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS AND

DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE SAID

REPORT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

AUDITOR AND REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE

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

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

Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts the Report ("Exhibit A"). On or thereafter the 8th day of July, 2025, the City Manager or designee is hereby directed to file a copy of the Report with the County of Riverside Auditor, together with a statement endorsed thereon over his/her signature that the Report has been adopted by the City Council and shall request that the Delinquent Accounts to be collected on the tax bills for the taxable parcels identified in the Report and such Delinquent Accounts shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner and by the same persons as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes for the City, and shall be delinquent at the same time and thereafter be subject to the same delinquency penalties to be levied on and collected from the owners of said parcels.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th , day of July 2025, by the following roll call vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A - RESOLUTION 2025-016
City of Blythe
Delinquent Prior-Year Utility Charges
FY 2025-2026 Amounts
Assessor's Parcel Number Amounts
842-02-1020 $ 361.81
848-08-3005 $ 22.23
848-16-1007 $ 416.90
836-17-2009 $ 373.21
842-16-3036 $ 133.13
851-10-1013 $ 674.64
869-42-0009 $ 93.36
845-02-1036 $ 140.07
836-14-3018 $ 598.03
842-12-2003 28.98
869-36-2001 $ 514.18
848-14-2002 $ 165.37
857-08-5004 $ 411.09
842-22-1006 $ 261.84
845-02-1005 284.26
845-14-3019 263.08
Total $ 4,742.18
Total Number of Parcels Charged 16
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

SAILISHE
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of Tentative Agreement Regarding Successor MOU for the Clerical/Para-Professional/Recreational Unit
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-017, adopting the tentative agreement regarding the Clerical/Para-Professional/Recreation Unit's successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

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

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE CLERICAL/PARA- PROFESSIONAL/RECREATION UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 FISCAL IMPACT: Terms of the two-year agreement include a $1,500 signing bonus for every full-time member of the unit in each year of the agreement, reclassification of the Base Salary Rate for various positions within the Unit, the addition of $150 per pay period in longevity pay for 25+ years of continuous service to the longevity pay schedule and a 5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in year two of the agreement.

BACKGROUND: The MOU between the City and the Clerical/Para-Professional/Recreation Unit ("Unit") expired on June 30, 2025. Unit representatives and the City's negotiator, Interim City Manager Crecelius, have been in contract negotiations for a successor MOU.

STAFF REPORT: The City and Unit have reached a tentative agreement. The terms of the tentative agreement are outlined in the Deal Points Memo (Exhibit A to the proposed Resolution). It is recommended the Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-017, adopting the tentative agreement regarding the successor Memorandum of Understanding for the Clerical/Para-Professional/Recreation Unit for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

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

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2025-017

2. Exhibit A - Deal Points for the Two-Year Agreement
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RESOLUTION 2025-017

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE

AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND

THE CLERICAL/PARA-PROFESSIONAL/RECREATION
UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE
30,2027
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, on August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023- 019 adopting the tentative agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Blythe ("City") and the Clerical/Para- Professional/Recreation Unit (the "Unit") for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City and representatives for the Unit have met and conferred regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for a successor Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") in accordance with the provisions of the Meyers- Milias-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.); and WHEREAS, the City and the Unit have reached a tentative agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the successor MOU, which will cover the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the tentative agreement is reflected in the Deal Points Memo, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code section 3505.1, if a tentative agreement is reached by the authorized representatives of the City and a recognized employee organization, the City Council is required to vote to accept or reject the tentative agreement within 30 days of the date it is first considered at a duly noticed public meeting; and
WHEREAS, once the City Council adopts the tentative agreement, the parties are required to jointly prepare a written Memorandum of Understanding; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the tentative agreement and to authorize the City Manager to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding.

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

Resolution No. 2025-017

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SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the tentative agreement as set forth in Exhibit A and directs City staff to work with the Unit to prepare the successor Memorandum of Understanding in accordance with the requirements of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.
amendments ("side letters") to the Memorandum of Understanding.

SECTION 3. The terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding, as set forth in the tentative agreement, shall be effective on July 1, 2025.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2025-017

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EXHIBIT A

TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
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Blythe
MEMO
To: Clerical/Para-Professional/Recreation Unit
From: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
Date: June 30, 2025
Re: Deal Points for Two Year Agreement- July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 Pursuant to the meet and confer process which concluded on June 23, 2025, the Clerical/Para- Professional/Recreation Unit and the City's negotiator agreed to the following deal points which will amend the Unit's Memorandum of Understanding as follows:

1. A two-year Agreement, to become effective July 1, 2025, and remain in full force and effect through June 30, 2027.

A 5% COLA for every member of this unit effective July 1, 2026.

A $1,500 signing bonus to be paid to every full-time member of this unit on payroll in the first pay period following City Council approval. A $1,500 signing bonus will be paid to every full-time member of this unit on July 1, 2026.

Effective July 1, 2025, the following changes will be made to the Base Salary Rate Classification under Article 3- Regular Compensation, Section 1- Base Salary Rate:

Department Assistant I (p.p.t) Range 32
Department Assistant I Range 32
Department Assistant II Range 34
Department Assistant III Range 36
Department Assistant IV Range 38 (This will replace Dept Asst III AP/Payroll) Permit Technician Range 38
Economic Development Specialist Range 38
Recreation Coordinator Range 34
Recreation Supervisor/Sports Coordinator Range 38
Recreation Youth Leader Range 30
Graffiti Control Technician Range 30
Recreation Center Aide $17.45 per hour
Effective July 1, 2025, the following positions will be removed from the Base Salary Rate Classification under Article 3- Regular Compensation, Section 1- Base Salary Rate:
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Department Assistant 1 (Secretary)
Office Assistant/Receptionist

6. Effective with the first pay period following adoption of this MOU, the following changes will be made to Article 4- Special Compensation Section 4- Longevity Pay:

Longevity pay for employees in this "Unit" shall be provided as set forth below.

For employees with five (5) through nine (9) years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $50.00 per pay period.

For employees with ten (10) through fourteen (14) years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $75.00 per pay period.

For employees with fifteen (15) through nineteen (19) years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $100.00 per pay period.

For employees with twenty (20) or more years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $125.00 per pay period.

For employees with twenty-five (25) or more years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $150.00 per pay period

7. Effective with the adoption of this MOU, Section 1- Employee and Dependent Insurance, Subsection F- Health Insurance Research Committee of Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits will be removed from the MOU.

Effective with the adoption of the MOU, prior year Base Salary Rate sheets under Article 3- Regular Compensation, Section 1- Base Salary Rate will be removed from the MOU.

9. Effective with the adoption of the MOU, Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits, Section 4 Sick leave Subsection B will be revised as follows:

B. Employees shall begin to accrue sick leave when they become eligible as follows:

For the first pay period in which they become eligible, the employee will earn. 046 hours of sick leave for each hour that he/she works in the pay period to a maximum of 3.70 hours for the period.

After the initial accrual begins, employees will earn 3.70 hours of sick leave per pay period for each full active period of service, to a maximum of 720 hours of accrued unused sick leave. Employees with ten (10) or more years of continuous service will earn .065 hours for each hour that they work in the pay period to a maximum of 5.2 hours per pay period.
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10. Effective with the adoption of this MOU, Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits, Section 4- Sick Leave Subsection D (2)- Sick Leave Pay Back Provisions will be amended as follows:

The employee may request to buy back 50% of the annual sick leave accrued, but not used in any twelve month period (maximum of forty-eight (48) hours), made in the first week of the month of each quarter (January, April, July, and October) to be paid as a cash pay back at the full rate of pay during the time the sick leave being sold was accrued.

11. Effective with the adoption of this MOU, Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits, Section 4- Sick Leave/Emergency/Personal Business/Bereavement Leave subsection E (3) Personal Business and Bereavement Leave will be amended as follows:

Immediate family defined - For the purpose of §4.D2, immediate family shall be defined as follows: The spouse, parents, siblings, children, grandchildren and grandparents of the employee; and the parents, siblings, children, grandchildren and grandparents of the employee's spouse.

12. Effective with the adoption of this MOU, Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits, Section 6- Vacation Accrual Subsection C- Accrual will be revised as follows:

Vacation accrual will begin on the employment date as follows:
.0385 hours per regular hour worked in the first pay period in which the employee becomes eligible to a maximum of 3.08 hours thereafter;

3.08 hours per pay period from eligibility to and including five (5) years of service (240 hours maximum accrual);

4.62 hours per pay period after five (5) years, to and including ten (10) years of service (280 hours maximum accrual);

4. 6.16 hours per pay period after ten (10) years of service (320 hours maximum accrual).

7.5 hours per pay period after fifteen (15) years of service (360 hours maximum accrual).

Service must be continuous/uninterrupted except as provided for elsewhere in these regulations.

Vacation shall be accrued on a bi-weekly basis. Maximum accumulation shall be 160 hours in addition to the current year's accumulation. Vacation earned above the maximum may be sold semi-annually the last pay period in June and the last pay period in November. Requests for this pay shall be made prior to June 1 and November 1s!.

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval and Adoption of Management Salary and Benefits Schedule for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027
PRESENTED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-019 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MANAGEMENT SALARY AND BENEFITS SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025-JUNE 30, 2027
FISCAL IMPACT: The Management Salary and Benefits Schedule provides for two 5.0% cost-of-living adjustments, the first effective July 1, 2025 and the second effective July 1, 2026, and two one-time payments of $1,500 to eligible members of the Management Unit.

BACKGROUND: The salary schedules and benefits for members of the City's Management Unit ("Unit") are memorialized in a Salary and Benefits Schedule. In November 2023, the City Council approved and adopted a Salary and Benefits Schedule for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.

STAFF REPORT: The City and representatives for the Unit met and conferred regarding the salary schedules and benefits and have memorialized their agreement regarding salary schedules and benefits for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 in the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule, which is included as Exhibit A to the proposed resolution.

The Management Salary and Benefits Schedule memorializes benefits agreed to in prior years' negotiations. There are two changes to the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027: (1) two one-time payments of $1,500 to eligible members of the Unit, the first to be paid the first full pay period following City Council approval and the second to be paid on July 1, 2026, and (2) two cost-of-living adjustments of

5.0% for eligible members of the Unit, with the first adjustment retroactive to July 1, 2025 and the second adjustment effective July 1, 2026. As the Unit does not have a Memorandum of Understanding that is executed by the City and the Unit, the one-time payment is the equivalent of the signing bonus provided to bargaining units that do have Memorandums of Understanding.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2025-019

2. Exhibit A - Management Salary and Benefits Schedule
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RESOLUTION 2025-019

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING

THE SALARY AND BENEFITS SCHEDULE FOR THE
MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, salary schedules and benefits for members of the Management Unit ("Unit") are approved by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, in November 2023, the City Council approved the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule for the Unit for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City and representatives for the Unit have met and conferred regarding salary schedules and benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Meyers- Milias-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.); and WHEREAS, the City and the Unit have memorialized their agreement regarding salary schedules and benefits for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 in the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve and adopt the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule.

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

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

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

Resolution No. 2025-019

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2025-019

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EXHIBIT A

MANAGEMENT SALARY AND BENEFITS SCHEDULE
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Management Salary and Benefits Schedule
Effective: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027
(Approved July 8, 2025-Resolution No. 2025-019)

1. Positions by Title and Salary Range:

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

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

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

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4. Vacation Leave:

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

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

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

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

5. Sick Leave:

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

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

Cash In Provisions:
a. 50% cash pay back on the second payroll in November for sick leave earned but not used, in excess of 720 hours for the prior fiscal year. A maximum of 48 hours will be paid but not deducted from accrual; or
b. Request to cash in 50% of the sick leave accrued but not used for the prior fiscal year to be paid at the current rate of pay on the second payroll in November. A maximum of 48 hours will be paid, and hours will be deducted from accrual.

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c. Upon retirement or termination, sick leave hours accrued shall be paid at the current rate of pay and shall be paid as follows (maximum to be paid 720 hours):
50% 1 to 5 years of continuous service
60% 6 to 9 years of continuous service
70% 10 to 14 years of continuous service
80% 15 to 19 years of continuous service
100% 20 plus years of continuous service
d. For sworn personnel in this unit, maximum hours to be paid out at retirement will be 720 hours or the total amount accrued on the books may be converted to retirement service time.

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

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

8. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. One-Time Pay: Effective the first full pay period following City Council approval of this Management Salary and Benefits Schedule, employees in this unit not designated as "Contract" employees pursuant to Section 1 shall receive one-time nonPERSable pay of $1,500.00. On July 1, 2026, employees in this unit not designated as "Contract" employees pursuant to , Section 1 shall receive one-time nonPERSable pay of $1,500.00.

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

5.0%; retroactive to July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2026, employees in this unit not designated as "Contract" employees pursuant to Section 1 shall receive a COLA of

5.0%.

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APPENDIX A

SALARY SCHEDULE BY RANGE
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Salary Schedule by Range
Management Range 65 - 85
Effective: July 1, 2025
Adopted July 8, 2025 - Resolution No. 2025-019
Step 1

32.66 33.47

34.31 35.17

36.05 36.94

37.87 38.82

39.79 40.78

41.80 42.85

43.92 45.02

46.15 47.29

48.47 49.69

50.93 52.20

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Salary Schedule by Range
Management Range 65 - 85
Effective: July 1, 2025
Adopted July 8, 2025 - Resolution No. 2025-019
Range Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 65 2,612.52 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 66 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 67 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 68 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 69 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 70 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 71 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 72 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 73 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 74 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 75 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3.601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 76 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 77 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3.783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 78 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 79 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 80 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 81 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 82 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 83 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 84 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 85 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 84 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 6,044.64 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 6,044.64 6,196.00 -112-
Salary Schedule by Range
Management Range 65 - 85
Effective: July 1, 2026
Adopted July 8, 2025 - Resolution No. 2025-019
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Salary Schedule by Range
Management Range 65 - 85
Effective: July 1, 2026
Adopted July 8, 2025 - Resolution No. 2025-019
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,029.90 3, 105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3, 105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 6,044.64 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 6,044.64 6,196.00 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 6,044.64 6,196.00 6,347.20 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 6,044.64 6,196.00 6,347.20 6,505.60 -114-

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 940-25, Repealing and Replacing Chapter

17.33 (Accessory Dwelling Units/Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 17 (Zoning ) of the Blythe Municipal Code for Compliance with State Law
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 940- 25:

ORDINANCE NO. 940-25 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.33 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS/JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE

MUNICIPAL CODE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW AND MAKING A DETERMINATION

THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17 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. In Program 2.A.8 of the Housing Element, the City committed to amending its ADU ordinance to comply with changes to State law.

Since the City last updated Chapter 17.33 of the Blythe Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUS), there have been numerous amendments to the State law, including the recodification of the law into new Government Code sections. Because the City's ordinance was out of compliance with State law, the City could only apply those provisions specified in the Government Code without any local amendments. At the May 13, 2025 Council meeting, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 939-25-U, which amended Chapter 17.33 to be consistent with the most current provisions of State law and was effective immediately in order to restore local control. The proposed Ordinance No. 940-25 contains the same substantive changes to Chapter 17.33 as the Urgency Ordinance, but is being presented through the normal procedures in order to provide the public with an opportunity to be heard on the matter.

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ADU law, which include:
• Changes throughout to reflect the recodification of the State ADU law. • A revised definition of "primary dwelling."
• Incorporation by reference of any words or phrases used in the State ADU law which are not set forth in the Blythe Municipal Code.
• Language changes to reflect direction the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has given on these matters, including to other cities.

For instance, HCD wants the Municipal Code to specifically state that applications will be "approved or denied" rather than applications shall be "processed," or "acted upon." • Incorporation of new requirements to provide an applicant with written comments if an application is denied.
• Requirement that an application to demolish a garage for an ADU be reviewed at the same time as the ADU application. This was to cut down on multiple steps that some cities were imposing.
• Shortened time frames if an applicant uses a preapproved plan for an ADU. • Clarification that applications cannot be denied due to the need to correct nonconforming zoning conditions or building code violations, or due to unpermitted structures. This does not apply if there would be a threat to the public health and safety.

Additionally, the City may still bring code enforcement actions for such violations. • A new section has been added to group the various rules relating to unpermitted structures constructed prior to January 1, 2020 in one place. • Clarification as to where ADUs/JADUs may be located and providing that unless an applicant is proceeding under the mandatory provisions of State law, only one ADU or JADU shall be allowed on a lot.
• Revisions to the standards applicable to ADUs and JADUs to parallel State law. • State law now only allows objective design standards to be imposed. Therefore, terms such as "compatible" had to be eliminated.
• The height limits for ADUs have been amended to match State law. • The size of ADUs has been amended to match State law. Now, attached ADUs cannot exceed 850 square feet for up to one bedroom and 1,000 square feet for two or more bedrooms and the total floor area cannot exceed 50 percent of the existing primary dwelling. However, the 50 percent rule would have to be waived to allow at least an 800 square foot structure.
• Parking requirements have been amended to comply with HCD's written advice letters that no parking may be imposed on a studio unit. • Development standards for JADUs have all been included in one separate section. • A section has been added to parallel the State requirements for mandatory approvals.

When ADUs/JADUs are processed under this section, the City may not impose any additional requirements other than what is in State law. State law has recently changed to provide that when there is an existing multi-family building on site, an applicant may add up to eight detached ADUs, provided it does not exceed the total units in the primary building.
• A single section has been added to place all of the regulations relating to utilities and fees into one place.
• A section has been added to provide that ADUs may not be separately conveyed, except as specifically permitted by Government Code section 66341 which applies to qualified nonprofit corporations.

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21080.17, which provides that CEQA is not applicable to ordinances to implement the State ADU law.

The Blythe Municipal Code and State law require two public hearings regarding the proposed ordinance. On May 13, 2025, the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance. Staff made minor clerical changes to the draft of Ordinance No. 940-25 that was presented at the May 13, 2025 meeting.

On June 10, 2025, the City Council conducted a public hearing and introduced Ordinance No. 940-25.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 940-25.

ATTACHMENTS:

Ordinance No. 940-25
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ORDINANCE NO. 940-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING

CHAPTER (ACCESSORY DWELLING

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) OF

UNITS/JUNIOR
TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE

FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW AND MAKING A

DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE
SECTION 21080.17
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, State law regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) has been amended by the State legislature numerous times since the City of Blythe last updated its Municipal Code provisions relating to ADUs and JADUs; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2025, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 939-25-U to immediately put amended regulations for ADUs and JADUs in place to be consistent with State law, and on that same date, prior to the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance, 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, prior to the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance, the City's Municipal Code was no longer consistent with State law; and
WHEREAS, in addition to adopting the provisions as an Urgency Ordinance, the City Council also wishes to adopt the same provisions through the noticed public hearing procedures in order to give the public an opportunity to comment on the changes; and WHEREAS, on June 10, 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 requirements 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:

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A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

B. The changes to Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code are consistent with the City's General Plan. More specifically, these changes implement changes required by the Housing Element and are compliant with State law.

SECTION 2. Repeal and Readoption of Chapter 17.33. Chapter 17.33 as adopted by Urgency Ordinance No. 939-25-U is hereby repealed and readopted as follows:

Chapter 17.33 - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS/JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

17.33.010 - Purpose and scope.

A. This chapter's purpose is to encourage and allow the provision of affordable housing, while preserving the character and integrity of Blythe's residential uses and neighborhoods. This chapter establishes standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in conformance with the State law provisions set forth in California Government Code Sections 66310 through 66342 ("State ADU law").

B. For purposes of this chapter, "primary dwelling" shall mean as follows:

1. In the case of a single-family residential zone, the existing single-family dwelling or the larger of two proposed units.

2. In the case of any other residential or mixed-use zone in which a single-family dwelling is allowed on the property, the existing single-family dwelling or the larger of two proposed units.

3. In the case of a multi-family or mixed-use zone which allows a residential use, the existing or proposed multi-family units.

C. As used in this chapter, single-family residential zones refers to the specific plan resort (SPR), rural residential (RR), agriculture (A), residential estates (R-E), and low density residential (R-L-1, R-L-72, R-L-1-72) zones.

D. In cases of conflict between this chapter and any other provision of this title, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. To the extent that any provision of this chapter is in conflict with state law, the mandatory requirement of state law shall control, but only to the extent legally required.

E. For the purposes of this chapter, words and phrases defined in the State ADU law shall have the same meaning when used in this chapter.

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17.33.020 - Requirements.

A. Zoning Clearance. ADUs and JADUs consistent with the requirements of this chapter are allowed by-right with a building permit.

B. Applications. Applications for ADUs and JADUs shall be ministerially approved or denied within sixty days of receipt of a complete application. An application shall be approved if it meets the requirements of this chapter.

1. If the application is denied, the city shall return a full set of comments in writing to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient with a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant. These comments shall be provided to the applicant within sixty days of a complete application.

2. If the city does not approve or deny the completed application within sixty days, the application shall be deemed approved.

3. If the application is submitted in conjunction with an application for a new single-family or multi-family dwelling, the application for the ADU or JADU shall not be approved or denied until the application for the new single-family or multi-family dwelling is acted upon.

4. The city shall grant a delay if requested by the applicant.

5. All applications for ADUs and JADUs shall be accompanied by an application fee.

6. If a detached garage is to be replaced with an ADU, the demolition permit shall be reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time.

7. Notwithstanding the above, if the applicant uses a plan for an accessory dwelling unit that has been preapproved by the city or a plan that is identical to a plan used in an application for a detached accessory dwelling unit approved by the city within the current triennial California Building Standards Code cycle, the application shall be approved or denied within thirty days from the date of a complete application.

8. An application for an ADU or a JADU shall not be denied due to the need to correct nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the unit.

9. Approval of an ADU or a JADU shall not be conditioned on the correction of a nonconforming zoning condition.

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C. Inspection and Permit Fees. ADUs and JADUs shall be subject to applicable inspection and permit fees.

D. No certificate of occupancy for an ADU shall be issued before the city issues a certificate of occupancy for the primary dwelling.

17.33.030 - Unpermitted structures constructed prior to January 1, 2020.

A. No application or permit shall be denied for an ADU or JADU that was constructed prior to January 1, 2020, based on either of the following:

1. The ADU or JADU is in violation of building standards pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Part 1.5 of Division 13 of the California Health and Safety Code (commencing with Section 17960); or

2. The ADU or JADU does not comply with state law or the provisions of the Blythe Zoning Code regulating ADUs.

B. The provisions of subsection A, above, shall not apply if the city makes a finding that correcting the violation is necessary to comply with the standards specified in California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3 or if the building is deemed substandard pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3.

C. The city shall inform a homeowner that, before submitting an application for a permit, the homeowner may obtain a confidential third-party code inspection from a licensed contractor to determine the unit's existing condition or potential scope of building improvements before submitting an application for a permit.

D. Upon receiving an application to permit a previously unpermitted ADU or JADU constructed before January 1, 2020, an inspector from the city may inspect the unit for compliance with health and safety standards and provide recommendations to comply with such standards in order to obtain a permit. The city shall not penalize an applicant for having the unpermitted ADU or JADU and shall approve necessary permits to correct noncompliance with health and safety standards.

E. Until January 1, 2030, the city shall issue a statement along with a notice to correct a violation of any provision of any building standard relating to an accessory dwelling unit that provides substantially as follows:

You have been issued an order to correct violations or abate nuisances relating to your accessory dwelling unit. If you believe that this correction or abatement is not necessary to protect the public health and safety you may file an application with the Development Services Director. If the Development Services Director or designee determines that enforcement is not required to protect the health and Ordinance No. 940-25

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safety, enforcement shall be delayed for a period of five years from the date of the original notice.

F. A homeowner shall not be required to pay impact fees or connection or capacity charges for a previously unpermitted unit except when utility infrastructure is required to comply with California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3 and when the fee is authorized by California Government Code Section 66324(e).

17.33.040 - Permitted locations/numbers.

A. An ADU is permitted on any lot where single- or multiple-family dwellings are a permitted use as specified in this chapter. An ADU is also allowed on a lot where single- or multiple-family dwellings are a conditionally permitted use, provided that the lot will contain either a single- or multiple-family dwelling.

B. A JADU is permitted in a single-family residential zone.

C. Except as provided in Section 17.33.080, below, only one ADU or JADU shall be allowed on a lot.

D. ADUs are allowed within, attached to, or detached from the primary unit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

17.33.050 - Transient lodging - prohibited.

ADUs may not be rented for periods of less than thirty-one days.

17.33.060 - Site and design standards.

A. General Standards.

1. ADUs and JADUs are not included in density calculations, are considered residential uses consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot, and may count as dwelling units for purposes of 4oг c identifying adequate sites for housing.

2. ADUs and JADUs must satisfy the requirements of Title 15 of this code (Buildings and Construction) and any other applicable provisions of the California Building Standards Code as each may be amended from time to time, except that the construction of an ADU shall not constitute a Group R occupancy change unless the building official makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record that the construction of the ADU could have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety.

3. Notwithstanding anything in the California Building Standards Code to the contrary, fire sprinklers shall not be required if they are not required for the Ordinance No. 940-25

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primary residence and the construction of an ADU or JADU shall not trigger a requirement for sprinklers to be installed in the primary dwelling.

4. The floor area of an ADU and JADU (either attached or detached) may not be less than the floor area required for an efficiency dwelling unit as provided by California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.1(b).

B. Height. ADUs shall be subject to the following height limitations:

1. A height of 16 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling unit.

2. A height of 18 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed ingle-family or multi-family dwelling unit that is within one-half mile walkin istance of a maior transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor as define in California Public Resources Code Section 21155. The ADU may have an additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.

3. A height of 18 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed multi-family, multistory dwelling.

4. A height of 25 feet or the height limit of the applicable zone that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an ADU that is attached to a primary dwelling. In no event shall the ADU exceed two stories.

C. Lot Coverage. An ADU shall comply with the lot coverage standards for the zoning district in which it is located.

D. An ADU must have kitchen and bathroom facilities that are separate from the primary dwelling.

E. Maximum Unit Size.

1. Detached. For lots with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, a detached ADU shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.

2. Attached. An ADU attached to a single-family dwelling shall not exceed 850 square feet for an ADU with zero to one bedrooms, or 1,000 square feet for an ADU of two or more bedrooms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the total floor area of an attached ADU shall not exceed fifty percent of the existing primary dwelling.

3. Interior Conversions. ADUs which are converted from space entirely within existing structures, including accessory structures, and ADUs entirely within Ordinance No. 940-25

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proposed lawful single-family dwellings, are not subject to a limit on maximum square footage.

4. Existing Home Designated as ADU. If a lot contains an existing single-family welling less than 1,200 square feet in size, the existing single-family dwellin ay be desianated as an ADU as part of a project to construct a new single family dwelling on the lot.

F. Setbacks.

1. Front setback: Per the base zoning standard.

2. Side setback: Four feet.

3. Rear setback: Four feet.

4. Building separation: Detached ADUs must be at least ten feet from any other building on the lot.

5. Conversion of Existing Accessory Structure. No setbacks are required for an existing accessory structure, or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure that is converted to an ADU.

G. Parking.

1. In addition to the required parking for the primary units), one parking space shall be provided for an ADU that is a minimum of one bedroom in size. The required parking space may be provided as:
a. Tandem parking on an existing driveway in a manner that does not encroach onto a public sidewalk and otherwise complies with city parking requirements; or
b. Within a setback area or as tandem parking unless the city manager or the city manager's designee determines that parking in the setback or tandem parking is not feasible based upon specified site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions.

2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no parking space shall be required for an ADU if:
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c. It is part of a proposed or existing primary residence or accessory structure; d. On-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU;
e. There is a car share vehicle located within one block of the ADU; or f. When a permit application for an ADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new multi-family dwelling on the same lot, provided that the ADU or the parcel satisfies any other criteria listed in this section.

3. When a garage, carport, uncovered, or covered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted into an ADU, those off-street parking spaces need not be replaced.

H. Waiver of Standards. Development standards shall be waived to the extent required in order to allow an accessory dwelling unit that is 800 square feet, that does not exceed the height requirements set forth in Section 17.33.060.B, above, and has a minimum of four-foot side and rear yard setbacks.

17.33.070 - Development standards - JADUs.

A. Where Allowed. One JADU shall be allowed within an existing or proposed single- family dwelling on a lot zoned for single-family residences, including in an attached garage. A JADU may also be allowed on the same lot as an ADU permitted under Section 17.33.080, below.

B. Owner Occupancy. Unless the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization, the owner shall be required to live in either the primary unit or the JADU.

C. Efficiency Kitchen. A JADU shall be required to contain at least an efficiency kitchen which includes a sink, cooking appliances, a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the JADU.

D. Separate Entrance. A JADU shall be required to have a separate entrance from the primary dwelling which shall be located on a different side of the residence than the front door of the primary dwelling.

E. Sanitation Facilities. A JADU may, but is not required to, include separate sanitation facilities. If separate sanitation facilities are not provided, the JADU shall share sanitation facilities with the single-family residence and shall have direct access to the single-family residence from the interior of the dwelling unit.

F. Parking. No additional parking shall be required for a JADU.

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G. Building Standards. JADUs shall be required to comply with applicable building standards, except that fire sprinklers shall not be required if they were not required for the single-family residence.

H. JADU Not a Separate Unit. For the purposes of applying any fire or life protection ordinance or regulation, or providing service water, sewer, or power, including a connection tee, a JADU shall not be considered to be a separate or new dwelling unit.

1. Deed Restriction. The owner of any new JADU shall record against the property a deed restriction, which shall run with the land, in a form that meets the approval of the city attorney and which establishes the following:

1. The JADU shall not be sold separately from the single-family residence.

2. The JADU is restricted to the maximum size of 500 square feet.

3. The JADU may not be rented for a period of less than thirty-one days.

4. A restriction that the owner must reside either in the primary dwelling or in the JADU. This restriction shall not apply if the owner of the single-family dwelling is a governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.

5. The deed restriction shall be binding upon any successor in ownership of the property.

17.33.080 - Mandatory approvals.

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the city shall ministerially erove at or mile use zone to that along alson dwelling units within a

1. One ADU and one JADU within the existing or proposed space of a single- family dwelling or accessory structure.
a. An expansion of up to 150 square feet shall be allowed in an accessory structure solely for the purposes of accommodating ingress and egress. b. The JADU shall have exterior access separate from the existing or proposed single-family dwelling.
c. The side and rear setbacks shall be sufficient for fire and safety. d. If the unit is a JADU, it shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.

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2. One new detached ADU with minimum four-foot side and rear yard setbacks on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling; provided, that the unit shall not be more than 800 square feet and shall not exceed the height requirements set forth in Section 17.33.060.B(1) through (3), above. A JADU may be developed in conjunction with this type of detached ADU, provided it complies with the requirements of subsection (A)(1) of this section.

3. On a lot with a multi-family dwelling structure, up to twenty-five percent of the existing total multi-family dwelling units, but no less than one unit, shall be allowed within the portions of the existing structure that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages; provided, that each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings.

4. On a lot with a proposed multi-family dwelling structure, up to two detached units; provided that neither unit exceeds the height requirements set forth in Section 17.33.060.B(1) through (3), above, and has at least four-foot side and rear yard setbacks.

5. On a lot with an existing multi-family dwelling structure, up to eight detached units, but in no event more than the number of existing units on the lot, provided that neither unit exceeds the height requirements set forth in Section

17.33.060.B(1) through (3), above, and has at least four-foot side and rear yard setbacks.

B. For those ADUs and/or JADUs which require mandatory approval, the city shall not require the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions as a condition of approval.

C. The installation of fire sprinklers shall not be required in an ADU approved under this section if fire sprinklers are not required for the primary residence.

D. No unit approved under this section shall be rented for a period of less than thirty- one days.

17.33.090 - Utilities and Fees.

A. Public Utilities. All ADUs and JADUs must be connected to public utilities or their equivalent, including water, electric, and sewer services. However, legally compliant well-water and septic services may meet these requirements on a lot with a single-family dwelling if the well-water and septic services would be authorized if the ADU or JADU were a single-family dwelling.

B. Zones of Insufficient Water and Sewer Service. Unless prohibited by law, new ADUs are prohibited if the public works director or designee determines the surrounding residential neighborhood has insufficient water or sewer service. The Ordinance No. 940-25

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public works director shall maintain a document detailing the known areas in the city with insufficient water or sewer service and the map shall be posted on the city's website and shall be promptly made available to the public upon request.

The public works director shall update the document periodically.

C. Impact Fees.

1. No impact fee shall be imposed on any ADU less than 750 square feet in size.

2. For ADUs 750 square feet or greater, impact fees shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling.

3. All applicable public service and applicable recreation impact fees shall be paid prior to occupancy in accordance with California Government Code Sections 66000 et seq. and 66012 et seq.

4. For purposes of this section, "impact fee" shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Government Code Section 66324.

D. Connection Fees/Capacity Charges.

1. An ADU shall not be considered to be a new residential use for purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including for water and sewer service, unless the ADU is being constructed with a new single- family dwelling. A JADU shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit.

2. For an ADU contained within a single-family dwelling meeting the requirements of Section 17.33.080.A(1), above, the city shall not impose a connection fee or capacity charge, or require a new or separate utility connection between the ADU and the utility, unless the unit is being constructed with a new single-family dwelling. For all other ADUs, the city shall charge a connection fee or capacity charge that is proportionate to the burden of the proposed ADU based on the size of the unit or number of plumbing fixtures.

17.33.100 - Separate conveyance.

Except as permitted by California Government Code section 66341, an ADU may not be separately sold or conveyed.

SECTION 3. Environmental Compliance. The City Council finds and determines that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, which provides that CEQA does not apply to an ordinance to implement State ADU law.

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

SECTION 5. 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 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage. Upon the effective date of this ordinance, Urgency Ordinance No. 939- 25-U shall be of no further force and effect.

SECTION 7. 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.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2025, by the following AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck
Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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TORRIA FIRST SUNRISE

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 942-25 Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 942-25:

ORDINANCE NO. 942-25 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES 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: In California Government Code Section 51175(a), the Legislature has declared: "Wildfires are extremely costly, not only to property owners and residents, but also to local agencies. Wildfires pose a serious threat to the preservation of the public peace, health, or safety. The wildfire front is not the only source of risk since embers, or firebrands, travel far beyond the area impacted by the front and pose a risk of ignition to a structure or fuel on a site for a longer time. Since fires ignore civil boundaries, it is necessary that cities, counties, special districts, state agencies, and federal agencies work together to bring raging fires under control.

Preventive measures are therefore needed to ensure the preservation of the public peace, health, or safety."
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) - Office of the State Fire Marshal ("State Fire Marshal") is required to identify areas in the State as Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Factors considered include fire history, existing and potential fuel (natural vegetation), predicted flame length, blowing embers, terrain, and typical fire weather for the area. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178.5, within 30 days after receiving a transmittal from the State Fire Marshal that identifies Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the City is required to make the information available for public review and comment in a format that is understandable and accessible to the general public, including, but not limited to, maps.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 51179(a), the City is required to designate, by ordinance, Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178.
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STAFF REPORT: The State Fire Marshal released a map identifying Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the City on March 24, 2025. The map is included as Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 942-25. As shown on the map, the State Fire Marshal identified Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City's jurisdiction.

The City made the map and information regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones available for public review and comment on the City's website commencing on April 23, 2025. No comments were received.

At the June 10, 2025 meeting, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 942-25.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 942-25.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 942-25
Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 942-25 - Map
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ORDINANCE NO. 942-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD

SEVERITY ZONES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS

EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
(COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION)
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, in California Government Code Section 51175(a), the Legislature has declared: "Wildfires are extremely costly, not only to property owners and residents, but also to local agencies. Wildfires pose a serious threat to the preservation of the public peace, health, or safety. The wildfire front is not the only source of risk since embers, or firebrands, travel far beyond the area impacted by the front and pose a risk of ignition to a structure or fuel on a site for a longer time. Since fires ignore civil boundaries, it is necessary that cities, counties, special districts, state agencies, and federal agencies work together to bring raging fires under control. Preventive measures are therefore needed to ensure the preservation of the public peace, health, or safety"; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178, the State Fire Marshal is required to identify areas in the State as Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178.5, within 30 days after receiving a transmittal from the State Fire Marshal that identifies Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the City is required to make the information available for public review and comment in a format that is understandable and accessible to the general public, including, but not limited to, maps; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 51179(a), the City is required to designate, by ordinance, Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) - Office of the State Fire Marshal ("State Fire Marshal") released a map identifying Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the City on March 24, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City made the map and information regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones available for public review and comment on its website commencing on April 23, 2025; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council considered all public input regarding the map at a regular meeting on June 10, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to designate the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the State Fire Marshal; 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. Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The City Council hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178, as depicted in the map entitled "City of Blythe-Riverside County Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones" published by the State Fire Marshal on March 24, 2025. The map is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein. The map shall be made electronically available on the City's website.

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

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

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

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

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

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 manner required by law.

SECTION 9. Transmittal to Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. The City Clerk shall transmit a copy of this Ordinance to the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within 30 days of adoption as required by California Government Code Section 51179(c).

SECTION 10. Posting at County Agencies. The City Clerk shall cause a notice to be posted at the Office of the County Recorder, County Assessor, and County Planning Agency identifying the location of the map as required by California Government Code Section 51179(g).

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2025, by the following 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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EXHIBIT A
MAP
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
СПРИН
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit 2502-001- River Posse Storage PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended, subsequent to the Public Hearing, Council adopt the following Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE

CONTAINING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2502-001.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-021. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE

CONTAINING FINDINGS AND CONDITION IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2502-001 TO ALLOW THE USE OFA COMMERCIAL STORAGE FACILITY ON A PARCEL DESIGNATED AS C- G (GENERAL COMMERCIAL).

FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: J&J Tire Services submitted a Land Use Application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct the River Posse Storage facility at 9162 E. Hobsonway. The project includes construction of a storage facility to store vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles and equipment on an 18,750 sq. ft. vacant lot. The site is legally described as APN 851-120-007 and has a General Commercial (C-G) zoning designation.

Chapter 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code permits automobile storage in the General Commercial Zone with a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed storage facility will provide residents and visitors with a place to store vehicles and equipment. The site is presently vacant and was a former fuel station. This project will help rehabilitate a vacant lot on East Hobsonway.

The project site is level and has very little vegetation. The site is surrounded by empty lots to the north, east and south. The existing Magnuson hotel lies to the west across Green Valley Road.

STAFF REPORT: The proposed site is suited for the proposed use as there are similar commercial operations and uses along Hobsonway. Its location on E. Hobsonway also makes it a convenient spot for residents and tourists to store recreational vehicles for use on the water or in the desert.

The development will enhance the surrounding neighborhood as the project site is currently vacant land and surrounded by vacant land. Projects such as this will help to redevelop the East Blythe neighborhood.
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Notice of application for the subject Conditional Use Permit and adoption of a Notice of Exemption for the project was published in the Palo Verde Times and sent to surrounding property owners on June 25, 2025. No comments were received regarding the proposed project/CUP as of the publishing of this staff report.

Environmental Review:

As the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has undertaken preliminary review and determined that the proposed development qualifies for a Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. The Categorical Exemption report describes the proposed project and assesses each of the criteria required to qualify for a Class 32 categorical exemption.

Class 32 Consists of projects characterized as infill development meeting the conditions described in this section:
(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.

The City's General Plan and land use and zoning classification on the project site is General Commercial (C-G) which allows for automobile storage with a Conditional Use Permit. With City approval of a CUP, the proposed project is determined to be consistent with the applicable General Plan and zoning designations. (b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.

The project site is located entirely within the City of Blythe on a parcel totaling 0.44- acres at 9162 E. Hobsonway approximately 600 feet west of Intake Boulevard. Various commercial and industrial uses extend up and down Hobsonway to the east and west.

The site lies within city core lands that have been developed in urban uses for decades. (c) The site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species.

The project site is not located in proximity to any wetlands; wildlife refuge or lands protected under a special habitat conservation management plan. With its proximity to Hobsonway and Interstate 10 and long-established commercial uses on surrounding properties, there is no potential for any wildlife use of the property as a mitigation corridor. The property has no value as habitat for any special-status plant or animal species.
(d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water supply.

The proposed project is a commercial vehicle storage operation with no retail operation.

It is expected to generate low traffic volume on Hobsonway and other nearby roadway segments within the city for delivery and pick up of vehicles. All roadways operate well below capacity and do not experience congestion under existing conditions.

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There will be no facilities requiring sanitary disposal into the city's sewer system.

Therefore, it is determined the project has no potential to cause significant effects or Impacts related 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 water and sewer lines extend to the property, and connection to these lines will be made subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.

The proposed project is not subject to any of the exceptions for exemption under Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines. The location of the project is predominantly urban and not considered a sensitive environment; therefore, the project will not result in any significant impacts that may otherwise occur in a sensitive environmental area. The cumulative impact of this project, and the approval of other projects like it in the vicinity, is not expected to have any significant environmental impact.

The project is not located along any state designated scenic highway nor within any designated hazardous waste site. Staff does not expect any significant impacts or unusual circumstances related to the approval and construction of this project.

Therefore, the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Infill Exemption.

The Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk following City Council approval.

Findings: Before final approval of the Conditional Use Permit, the City Council shall make the following findings:

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

2. That the proposed location in which the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and A Conditional Use Permit issued under the terms of Blythe Municipal Code Title 17.68 shall lapse if no improvements to the real estate concerned have been made, and the holder of the permit shall not have utilized it within one year from the date upon which such permit shall have been granted.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2025-020
Notice of Exemption

3. Resolution No. 2025-021
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE

CONTAINING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE
OF EXEMPTION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2502-001
WHEREAS: The City Council of the City of Blythe at its regularly scheduled meeting of July 8, 2025, conducted a public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit 2502-001 being a request to allow the use of a Storage Facility on property designated as C-G (General Commercial). The subject project site is square square feet and is located at E.

Hobsonway; and is more specifically described as Assessor's Parcel Number 851-120-007; and, WHEREAS: The City Council considered the following findings in its review of the environmental circumstance for this project:

1. That the project is exempt under State CEQA Guideline Section 15332.

2. That a Notice of Exemption, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, was prepared for the project.

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

That the project may proceed subsequent to approval and/or conditional approval of the State Department's consideration of a "de minimus impact" pursuant to Section 711.2 et seq. of the Fish and Game Code.

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of Blythe does hereby approve the Notice of Exemption prepared for Conditional Use Permit 2502- 001 for the 18,750+ sq.ft. site shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of July 2025, by the following called vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Figure 2: Project Site and Surrounding Land Uses
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River Posse Vehicle Storage Project Site
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June 2025
Categorical Exemption

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Categorical Exemption June 2025

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NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: FROM:

Riverside County Clerk City of Blythe
2724 Gateway Drive 235 North Broadway
Riverside, CA 92507 Blythe, CA 92225
(951) 486-7000 Attn: Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager and City Clerk
(760) 922-6161
Project Title: River Posse Vehicle Storage Project
Project Location: North of Hobsonway and Interstate 10 and west of Intake Boulevard/State Route 95 in the City of Blythe; Assessor's Parcel Number 851-120-007; 33°36'39.75" N Lat., 114°34'25.51" W Long., (Approximate center of site.)
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project: A vehicle storage lot is designed to provide a safe place to store automobiles, equipment, boats and/or recreational vehicles. The entire lot will be used for storage with no sales areas. Entrance and exit areas will be from Hobsonway on the south side of property. The storage lot will be completely enclosed for security and will be equipped with electronically operated access gates to the lot.

Landscaping along Hobsonway will be designed to incorporate low water use native plant species that can improve the visual quality of the facility without interfering with visibility from law enforcement vehicles. 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 July 8, 2025
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: J & J Tire Service, LLC Exempt Status:

Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Categorical Exemption: State type and section number: Infill Development Projects, 2025 CEQA Guidelines 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: July 9, 2025
Date received for filing at County Clerk: July 9. 2025
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City of Blythe
River Posse Vehicle Storage Project
CEQA Exemption - In-fill Development Project
Prepared for:

Blythe
City of Blythe
Community Development Department *
235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225 *
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Table of Contents

1.0 River Posse Vehicle Storage Project ...1

2.0 Purpose of the Categorical Exemption.. ........

3.0 Project Description............ ..2

4.0 CEQA Guidance.... ..6

5.0 Categorical Exemption - Analysis and Findings. ..6

6.0 Consideration of CEQA Exceptions to Exemptions.............. .............8

7.0 Eligibility Conclusion. ....11
List of Figures
Figure 1: Project Site Location Map.... ...........3
Figure 2: Project Site Map and Surrounding Land Uses. ..4 Figure 3: Site Plan................... .............5
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Categorical Exemption - In-Fill Development Project

1.0 River Posse Vehicle Storage Project - City of Blythe

1. Project Title: River Posse Vehicle Storage Project

2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Blythe
235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225

3. Contact Person and Phone Mallory Crecelius
Number: Interim City Manager / City Clerk
(760) 922-6161

4. Project Location: 9162 E. Hobsonway, Blythe, CA 92225 APN: 851-120-007
33° 36' 39.75" N Latitude, 114° 34' 25.51" W Longitude
(North of Hobsonway, east of Green Valley Road, 600 feet west of Intake Blvd., and 1,000 feet north of I-10)

5. Project Sponsor's Name and J &J Tire Services
Address: P.O. Box 1223 Westmorland, CA 92228

6. General Plan and Zoning Land Use General Commercial (C-G), with a Conditional Use Permit Designation: required for vehicle storage facilities.

2.0 Purpose of the Categorical Exemption
This California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption document has been prepared by the City of Blythe in conformance with CEQA review requirements for the proposed River Posse Vehicle Storage Project. The Project Description is detailed in the following section, followed by a record of the supporting analyses that were used to make the determination that the proposed vehicle storage project qualifies for an exemption from CEQA as an in-fill development project (CEQA Guidelines 515332).

River Posse Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe
Categorical Exemption June 2025

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3.0 Project Description
J & J Tire Services has applied to the City for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) allowing development of the River Posse vehicle storage facility on a 0.44-acre lot located at 9162 E. Hobsonway, (Assessor's Parcel Number 851-120-007). The City's General Plan and zoning land use designation for the property is General Commercial (C-G). The City's zoning code allows vehicle storage facilities within the C-G zone with approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The 125 feet by 150 feet lot is approximately 600 feet west of Intake Boulevard (State Route 95) and the southern boundary is on the north side of East Hobsonway, with Green Valley Road along the western boundary. Interstate-10 lies to the approximately 1,000 feet south, and various commercial and industrial uses extend up and down Hobsonway to the east and west.

The Applicant's goal is to provide the people of Blythe and regular visitors with a safe place to store automobiles, equipment, boats and/or recreational vehicles. The entire lot will be used for storage with no sales areas. Entrance and exit areas will be from Hobsonway on the south side of property. The storage lot will be completely enclosed for security and will be equipped with electronically operated access gates to the lot. Landscaping along Hobsonway will be designed to incorporate low water use native plant species that can improve the visual quality of the facility without interfering with visibility from law enforcement vehicles.

At present, the property is an empty lot that was previously used as a vehicle fueling and service station. The site is level and has very little vegetation, and is surrounded by empty lots to the north, east and south. The existing Magnuson hotel lies to the west across Green Valley Road. An existing pavement and chain-link fence on the perimeter of the property will be repaired as needed and enhanced with installation of slats to screen the property. The other improvements proposed include installation of security lights directed into the parcel from each corner of the lot, and installation of landscaping irrigation for the Hobsonway frontage. The City of Blythe will supply potable water to the facility. The City of Blythe will also provide police and fire protection for the site. (See Figure 1: Project Site Location Within the City of Blythe, Figure 2: Site Map and Surrounding Land Uses, and Figure 3: Site Plan.)
The Project requires a CUP from the City. The Applicant has no other related projects proposed or planned in the City of Blythe and the proposed project is not related to any other proposed projects in the City. The City of Blythe has primary responsibility for approval of the CUP for the proposed Project and is therefore the CEQA Lead Agency.

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Figure 1: Project Location Map
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Figure 2: Project Site and Surrounding Land Uses
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Figure 3: Site Plan
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4.0 CEQA Guidance - Categorical Exemption
As the Lead Agency under CEQA, the City of Blythe has undertaken environmental review and determined that the proposed development qualifies for a Categorical Exemption (CE) as an infill development project (State CEQA Guidelines $15332). This CE document has been prepared to describe the proposed project and assess each of the criteria required to qualify for the exemption.

The applicable criteria for exemption are identified as follows.

CEQA Guidelines $15332. IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Class 32 consists of projects characterized as in-fill development meeting the conditions described in this section.
(a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with the 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.

Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 21084, Public Resources Code

5.0 Categorical Exemption - Analysis and Findings

1. Is the project consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with the applicable zoning designation and regulations?
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 commercial vehicle storage businesses with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Therefore, the proposed Project is determined to be consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and applicable General Plan policies, and with the City's zoning designation and regulations.

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Requiring a CUP allows the City to consider special uses which may be essential or desirable to a community, but which are not allowed as a matter of right within a zoning district and can provide flexibility within the zoning ordinance. Approval of a CUP is a discretionary action and CUPs are therefore subject to CEQA review. Prior to approval the City must evaluate the proposal to determine whether it may have any significant adverse effects on the environment. A CUP application by a project proponent is required to be considered at a public hearing and, if approved, may be subject to applicable conditions of approval. This CEQA evaluation does satisfy requirements for consideration of a CUP, and the City will hold a publicly notice City Council meeting for its consideration of approval of the CUP.

2. Does the proposed development occur within City limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses? The Proposed Project is located entirely within the City of Blythe on a 0.44-acre project site on the north side of Hobsonway north of Interstate 10, and west of Intake Boulevard. Surrounding land uses include various commercial and light industrial uses extending up and down Hobsonway to the east and west, and the Interstate-10 corridor to the south, (see figure 1 and 2 above.) The River Posse site lies within City core lands that have been developed in urban uses for decades.

The City of Blythe is an economically disadvantaged community and is actively pursuing economic development to benefit the community and provide employment opportunities to its residents.

The City considers all lands within its boundaries that are designated for urban uses (residential, commercial, industrial, manufacturing or municipal uses) in its General Plan and zoning code to be urban use lands. All surrounding areas of the City are substantially developed in urban uses.

On that basis, the City has determined that this project site does meet the criteria of being within City limits, no more than five acres and substantially surrounded by urban uses.

3. Does the project site have value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species? The project site is not located in proximity to any wetlands, wildlife refuge, or lands protected under a special habitat conservation or management plan. With Hobsonway and Interstate 10 to the south of the project site and long-established commercial and industrial uses on surrounding properties, there is no potential for any wildlife use of the property as a migration corridor. It is determined therefore that the site has no value as habitat for any special-status plant or animal species.

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4. Would approval of the project result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality?
The proposed project is a commercial vehicle storage operation, with no retail operations. It is expected to generate a very low traffic volume on Hobsonway and other nearby roadway segments within the City of Blythe for delivery and pickup up of vehicles in and out of storage.

All local roadways operate well below capacity and do not experience any congestion under existing conditions. An employee will be hired from the local population as a caretaker for maintenance of the site and will not generate an unusual number of vehicle miles for travel to and from work.

The vehicle storage operations do not require the use of any high-level noise generating equipment and is an inherently quiet activity. City water will be used for high efficiency landscaping irrigation systems along the Honsonway frontage, but no potable water is required for staff, and there will be no facilities requiring sanitary disposal to the City's sewer system.

Therefore, it is determined that the project has no potential to cause significant effects or impacts related to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality.

5. Can the site be adequately served by all required utilities and public services? The City's water system does extend to the property at present, and the project will connect with existing City lines for landscaping watering supplies. Southern California Edison provides electricity throughout the City and to this property at present and will continue to do so. No cable, satellite, and internet services are needed to serve this project. The site lies entirely within the City of Blythe and is therefore provided City police and fire services. Waste disposal service is provided throughout the City under contract with CR&R Inc., including for this project site as needed. The site is also served by the City's school system, which is not applicable to this commercial vehicle storage project. For these reasons, it is determined that the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.

6.0 Consideration of CEQA Exceptions to Exemptions
The criteria discussed above are listed in the State CEQA Guidelines for determining the proposed Project's eligibility for a Categorical Exemption. Based upon review of the CEQA Guidelines, the City has determined that the proposed project has no conditions as defined in CEQA Guidelines $15300.2 that would make it ineligible for the applicable categorical exemption. Exceptions for use of an exemption may occur when a project has any of the following conditions:

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• A significant cumulative impact as one of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time.
• If there is a reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.
• A project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway.
• A project located on a property identified on any hazardous materials list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
• A project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

Assessment and Conclusions
The proposed vehicle storage project is not directly related to any successive projects of the same type in the City of Blythe that could result in an adverse cumulative effect. As described in each of the analyses above, no unusual circumstances exist on or around this designated commercial property that could result in a reasonable possibility of having significant adverse effects on the environment.

Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. The proposed project includes the development of a small vehicle storage project located within a designated commercial zone in the City of Blythe. Traffic, noise and air quality effects will be minimal. The project site will be connected to the City's water system for its landscape water irrigation needs, and no expansion of any utility system is required or proposed.

The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. The site and surrounding lands have been in urban use for decades, including commercial and residential development, major transportation corridors, and previously as a service and fueling station. The project site is entirely within the City of Blythe adjacent to and in proximity to urban land uses and is not located in proximity to any wetlands, wildlife refuge, or lands protected under a special habitat conservation or management plan.

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No designated scenic highway is in proximity to the proposed project site. As shown in figures 1 and 2 above, State Route 95 lies to the east and Interstate 10 is located approximately 0.2-mile south of the site, but neither is an officially designated State Scenic Highway, and there are no State Scenic Highways from which the property is visible.

The site is not on any EnviroStor list maintained by the Department of Toxic Substances Control'.

There are 10 sites listed in Riverside County, none of which are in or near the City of Blythe. On the hazardous materials Cortese list? there are four sites listed within approximately 10,000 feet of the project site which are listed as "Closed" and "No further action". None of the sites is near the project site.

There are no historic resources located on or in the vicinity of the property, and there is no potential for such resources to be impacted by construction or operation of the project. Therefore, based upon this review, it is concluded that there are no conditions applicable to the project site that would qualify as exceptions to use of an exemption for the vehicle storage project. 1 (www.calepa.ca.gov/sitecleanup/corteselist/; last accessed March 27, 2025) 2 (www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/map/?myaddress=Blythe; last accessed March 27, 2025) River Posse Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe
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7.0 Eligibility Conclusion
Based upon information contained in the administrative record, as reflected in the answers provided to evaluation of exemption criteria and consideration of possible exceptions to use of an exemption above, the City hereby determines that the proposed River Posse Vehicle Storage Project qualifies for a Class 32 categorical exemption. The project fits within the parameters included in CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 as an in-fill development project, and none of the exceptions to this exemption defined in Section 15300.2 apply. Should the City Council approve the proposed CUP for the project, a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse as described in the CEQA Guidelines §15062 (c)(2).

Signed: Date: June 16, 2025
Name: Mallory Crecelius
Title: Interim City Manager & City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-021

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN

SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
2502-001 TO ALLOW THE USE OF A COMMERCIAL STORAGE

FACILITY ON A PARCEL DESIGNATED AS C-G (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL).

WHEREAS: The City Council of the City of Blythe at its regularly scheduled meeting July 8, 2025, conducted a public hearing to consider approval of Conditional Use Permit 2502-001, being a request to allow the use of a storage facility on a parcel designated as C-G (General Commercial). The subject project site is 18,750+ s.1.. The site is addressed as 9162 E. Hobsonway and is more specifically described as Assessor's parcel Number 851-120-007.

WHEREAS: The City Council received testimony from all interested parties relative to said Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS: The City Council made the following findings relative to this project:

The proposed use is one conditionally permitted within the subject zone and complies with all the applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.

That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of the zone in which the site is located.

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

4. A conditional use permit issued under the terms of the Blythe Municipal Code Title 17.68 shall lapse if no improvements to the real estate concerned have been made, and the holder of the permit shall not have utilized it within one year from the date upon which such permit shall have been granted.

The proposed project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15332.

6. The environmental analysis for this project reflects the independent judgment of the City of Blythe.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Blythe City Council does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2502-001, subject to conditions as attached and modified PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of July 2025, by the following called vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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CITY OF BLYTHE

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Conditional Use Permit 2502-001
Project Applicant: River Posse Storage
The permittee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Blythe, its' agents, officers not litigation is commenced or arbitration requested.

Development of the site shall comply with the mandatory requirements of all City of Blythe Ordinances and Resolutions, all applicable State and Federal Codes and Laws and shall substantially comply with these conditions of approval.

For all private improvements, a completed building permit application (with valuation of work) and three (3) complete sets of construction/installation plans shall be submitted to the City Building Department. Where applicable, plans shall include Title 24 energy calculations and engineering.

For all public improvements, a completed building permit application (with valuation of work) and four (4) complete sets of construction/installations plans shall be submitted to the City Building Department. Please allow 20-30 working days for processing of application and plans.

4. The developer/applicant shall supply the City Building Department with a list of all contractors and/or sub-contractors for the project, when information becomes available.

5. All contractors and/or sub-contractors for the project must hold a current and active California State Contractors License and provide verification of workers compensation prior to start of trade.

6. All contractors and/or sub-contractors for the project must obtain a City Business License before commencing work within the City limits.

Lot fencing shall be required as per BMC Section 17.14.040. All screening in commercial zones shall be composed of:

A. Masonry walls;
B. Wooden fencing, IF of adequate aesthetic and structural quality and durability; C. Other materials approved by the Planning Director after giving consideration to appearance, structural quality and durability.

Exterior lighting - The developer shall install on-site parking lot and security lighting. pertains to off-site lighting and glare. The placement, size and type of lighting shall be shown in improvement plans and shall be approved by the Development Services Department. Lighting shall be so arranged as to reflect away from adjoining property or any public way and to be arranged so as not to cause a nuisance, inconvenience, or -160-
hazardous interference of any kind either to highway traffic, adjoining streets or property, or the living environment; and must cause the lease disturbance to the surrounding views.

Landscaping shall be required as per BMC Section 17.22.010. A detailed landscape plan shall be filed with the Development Services Department showing areas to be landscaped, with a listing of all trees and shrubs to be used, along with an appropriate automatic controlled irrigation system. The required landscaping shall be maintained by the developer/applicant in a neat, clean and healthy condition. The developer/applicant is encouraged to use native type vegetation.

10. All parking areas shall be surfaced or paved with asphalt or concrete of at least two and one-half (2.5) inch thickness over suitable base materials. and shall thereafter be maintained in good condition.

11. The street address must be posted at the top of the fence, in between the two entrance gates, clearly visible from East Hobsonway. The numbers must be a minimum of 12" high and in a contracting color to the background.

12. No hazardous materials shall be stored at the site.

13. Before any sign(s) may be erected, a sign plan shall be submitted to the Development Services Department for approval and the appropriate sign permits obtained.

14. In addition to any landscape and access easement maintenance, weed and graffiti abatement shall be the responsibility of the applicant/developer. The applicant, permittee, assignee, or any successor-in-interest shall maintain the property and landscape area in a clean, neat, and healthful condition.

15. The developer/applicant shall equip the access easement gate and the facility entrance gate with KNOX Locks.

16. The developer/applicant shall implement a plan of dust control during construction. The plan shall be in effect during the time of initial construction to final build-out of the facility.

The developer shall maintain dust and erosion control of the project and shall submit a watering schedule to the City for review and approval prior to construction.

17. All proposed utilities shall be underground. Confirmation shall be provided to the City from the involved company(ies) that all the required deposits) to underground the facility(ies) have been paid prior to the issuance of a grading permit.

18. A final grading, drainage and soil report shall be provided to the City prior to issuance of building permits.

19. Pad certification for the site shall be submitted to the Building Department and shall include soil compaction, elevations, drainage, and property corners (plans shall be prepared by a California Registered Civil Engineer).

20. Adequate/suitable containers for the storage and disposal of trash must be installed per City of Blythe standards. A trash enclosure/bin shall be installed. The location of the trash enclosure shall be approved by the City of Blythe and CR&R, Inc. The trash enclosure shall be built to City Standard. Trash Enclosures shall meet requirements of SB 1383, green waste collection which is a 3-cart collection system.
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21. The perimeter fence shall be no taller than 8 feet (BMC Section 17.14.050).

22. The applicant/developer shall remit to the City of Blythe development fees as authorized by City Ordinances and Resolutions. Fees to be assessed may include but are not Water Connection $ 500.00
Capital Improvement = 500.00 for the first 5,000 s.f. + 10¢ per s.f.

These fees may be deferred until final inspection and shall be paid in full prior to Hang pereicates of occupancy for any residential unit. (Due upon issuance of

23. The Public Works Conditions of Approval are attached hereto as Exhibit A and should be considered part of the Conditions of Approval for this project.

Should building plans or permits be submitted for construction of any facilities on site ›lease refer to Exhibit B for Building Department Requirements I have read and understand the Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit 2502- 001; and by my signature hereon agree to comply with the same.

Joe Jimenez jr. Date
Owner/Applicant
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Exhibit A
Blythe
CUP 2502-001
САДІННЯ PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
Location: Cor. Green Valley Rd. & E. Hobson Way
Blythe, CA 92225
Applicant: River Posse Storage

ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
This project is required to manage storm water runoff acceptable to the City of Blythe Codes & Ordinances. Retention basins or underground infiltrations systems shall be sized that no storm water runoff shall exit the property.

PRELIMINARY AND PRECISE GRADING
Preliminary grading permits allow for earthwork and storm drain construction only.

Precise grading permits are for building pad certification and any on-grade construction (paving, hardscape, etc.).

ENG 1. GRADING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
For a preliminary grading permit, the application shall consist of the following items and forms completed and signed by the applicant or his representative during the first grading submittal.
a. Completed Application/Grading Permit form.
b. Six sets of grading plans including Site Plan, Utility Plan (s), and Erosion Control Plan
c. Two copies of current Title Report
d. Two copies of hydrology and hydraulic calculations.
e. Two copies of a preliminary soil and/or geology report f. Notice of Intent
g. Three copies of Fugitive Dust Control complying with Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District Fugitive Dust Control Measures. h. Three copies of storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). i. Three copies of the Engineering Cost Estimate
i. Three copies of the conditions of approval
k. Payment of grading plan check fee and pre-inspection fee I. Engineering Plan Check Fee.

In addition to the previous items, the following are required for precise grading permit applications, unless otherwise waived by the City Engineer.
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ENG 2. The City shall collect plan check fees for initial and subsequent plans checks upon submission and resubmission of the preliminary and precise grading plans. The fee schedule is available at the Public Works Department.

PRELIMINARY GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLANS
ENG 3. Submit a Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plans prepared by a California Registered Civil Engineer to the Public Works Department Engineerin ivision for review and approval. The Preliminary Grading Plan shall b approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permit.

ENG 4. Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plans need to comply with the City of Blythe plan check requirements for Street, Sewer, Water and Grading Improvement Plans.

ENG 5. Grading plans shall be prepared in accordance with the City of Blythe standard grading sheets and current design criteria. The grading sheet size shall be 30" × 42".

ENG 6. The first sheet of each set of plans shall be a City of Blythe title sheet showing the location of the work and the name, address, and telephone number of the owner, the person by whom the plans were prepared, the project geotechnical engineer and engineering geologist, final map and site plan numbers, benchmark, legal description, WDID number (if applicable), general notes, earthwork quantities, and site area in acres, including net acreage/area of disturbance.

ENG 7. The plans shall be prepared to a minimum scale of 1" = 20' and shall include the following in addition to the items listed in Preliminary Grading Plan:

1. Site and grading limits clearly labeled or otherwise identified. Accurate contours of existing ground, details of terrain, and area of drainage a minimum of fifteen (15) feet beyond property limits (spot elevations may be used on flatland sites).

2. Location of any existing buildings, structures, or utilities on the property where the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings or structures on land of adjacent owners which are within fifteen (15) feet of the property, or which may be adversely affected by the proposed grading operations.

3. Adjacent streets with pertinent horizontal control and utility information.

4. An erosion control plan.

5. Prominent existing or natural terrain features.

6. Limiting dimensions including property lines, existing and proposed easements, top and toe of slopes, and elevations of finish contours to be achieved by the grading.

7. Details (plan and cross-section) of all surface and subsurface

7. goal dev a swales, walls, related construction, and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work.

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8. If the grading project includes the movement of earth material to or from the site in an amount equal to or greater than 5,000 cubic yards, the permittee shall submit the haul route for review and approval by the Director of Public Works prior to the issuance of a grading permit.

The Director of Public Works may suggest alternate routes or special requirements in consideration of the possible impact on the adjacent community environment or effect on the public right-of-way itself.

9. Additional plans, drawings, calculations, or other reports required by the Director of Public Works.

PRECISE GRADING PLANS
ENG 8. The plans shall be prepared to a minimum scale of 1" = 20' and shall include the following in addition to the items listed in Preliminary Grading Plan:

1. The footprint or allowable building area of all proposed structures, including appurtenances (e.g., generators, air conditioners).

2. Limiting dimensions including setback distances from property lines, between structures, and from top and toe of slopes.

3. Detailed finish grade and finish floor elevations.

4. Proposed onsite and offsite utility lines (e.g., water, sewer, and gas, electric) for reference only.

5. Flow lines for lot drainage.

6. Details for building footing and side-yard swale relationship (including extra-depth of footing).

7. All proposed paving including, but not limited to, sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots, along with appropriate dimensions, striping, and signage.

8. All exterior elements of accessibility per Chapter 5, Article 3 of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 1.

9. Existing and proposed storm drainage, including all curb and gutter, inlets, catch basins, and pipes.

ENG 10. GRADING CLEARANCES
followinge Genciemis may be required from, but not limited to, the a. California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin Regional Board

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HYDROLOGY AND HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS
ENG 11. All storm water runoff passing through the site shall be accepted and conveyed across the property in a manner acceptable to the Cit Engineer. For all storm water runoff falling on the site, a hydrology an report, prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to determine the flows exiting the site under current conditions compared to the incrementally larger flows due to the development of the site.

ENG 12.
-24-hour storm event shall be retained on site. These facilities shall be Less than the post-development 100 year peak low from the shal be 20% ENG 13. The volume of increased storm water runoff due to development of the site, and the required storm water runoff mitigation measures for the proposed development shall be determined upon review and approval of the hydrology study by the City Engineer and may require redesign or changes to site configuration or layout consistent with the findings of the final hydrology study.

ENG 14. The proposed storm drain system, including detention basin and on-site street catch basins shall be dry 72-hours after any storm event to provide adequate vector control.

ENG 15. The hydrology report shall contain the existing building pad elevation to ensure there shall be no flooding of the structures during a 100-year storm event and percolation test to ensure there shall be no storm water remaining in the system after 72 hours.

ENG 16. A base flood elevation may be obtained using the methods described in the City of Blythe Municipal Code Chapter 17.29 Flood Plain Management. Finish floor elevation shall be a minimum of 2.0 feet above the base flood elevation.

ENG 17. The applicant shall install drain inlets structures and storm drain system as necessary to convey runoff flows into the proposed detention/retention basin.

ENG 18. There shall be a 5-foot separation between the invert elevation of the bottom of the infiltration system and the groundwater table.

ENG 19. The design of all on-site storm drain systems, including but not limited to retention/detention basins; underground retention systems, storm drainpipes; catch basins, storm drain manholes and storm drain lift stations, shall be included in the hydrology and Hydraulic calculations.

ENG 20. All on-site storm drain systems shall be privately maintained by the owner/developer of the site. Provisions for maintenance of the on-site

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storm drain systems acceptable to the City Engineer and submitted with the WQMP.

SOIL AND GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
ENG 21. A Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared by a California Registered Geotechnical Engineer shall be required for and incorporated as an integral part of the grading plan for the proposed development. Two copies of the Geotechnical/Soils Report shall be submitted to the Engineering Division with the first submittal of the grading and paving ENG 22. Recommendations contained in the approved Geotechnical/Soils Report shall be incorporated into the grading plans and specifications and shall become a part of the grading permit.

ENG 23. The geotechnical/soil engineering report shall include information and data regarding the nature, distribution, and the physical and chemical properties of existing soils; conclusions as to adequacy of the site for the proposed grading and development; recommendations for general and corrective grading procedures; foundation and pavement design criteria; tests, and shall provide other recommendations, as
necessary, commensurate with the project grading and development.

ENG 24. The applicant shall provide all necessary geotechnical/soils inspections and testing in accordance with the Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared tor the project. All backfill, compaction, and other earthwork shown on the approved grading plan shall be certified by a California registered geotechnical or civil engineer, certifying that all grading was performed in accordance with the Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared for the project.

No certificate of occupancy will be issued until the required certification is provided to the City Engineer.

FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL
ENG 25. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the applicant and ubmitted to the Engineering Division tor review and approval. oblicant and/or its grading contractor shall be required to comply wi Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District Fugitive Dust Control Engineering Division prior to approval of the Grading plan.

ENG 26. In accordance with an approved PM-10 Dust Control Plan, temporary dust control perimeter fencing shall be installed. Fencing shall have operations.

ENG 27.