Blythe City Council
August 26, 2025

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL
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AGENDA
August 26, 2025
Closed Session: 5:40 P.M.

Regular Meeting: 6:00 P.M.

MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 26, 2025
Closed Session: 5:40pm
Regular Session: 6:00pm
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
Johnny Rodriguez, Vice Mayor
Jospeh Halby, III, Council Member
Samuel Burton, Council Member
Summer Spraggins, Council Member

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address the City Council only on those items listed on the Closed Session agenda. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.

CLOSED SESSION:

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Designated Representative: Mallory Crecelius. Employee Organization:

Laborers' Union.

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.

Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 26, 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 City Treasurer/Finance Director Elms Public Works Director Elegores Council Member Burton Chief Building Official Brown
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.

CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 1-12)
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.

1. Posting of the Agenda.

The agenda was posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber and on the City's website on Friday, August 22, 2025.

2. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 8/26/25, warrants numbered 11154 through 11169 and 79839 through 79896 in the amount of $459,053.92; 8/26/25, warrants numbered 11170 through 11182 and 79897 through 79932 in the amount of $2,829,696.30; 8/26/25, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 79933 through 79944 in the amount of $1,613.28; 8/26/25, warrants numbered 11190 through 11199 and 79445 through 79953 and 79970 through 80024 in the amount of $612,746.39, 8/26/25, warrants numbered 11183 through 11189 and 79954 through 79969 in the amount of $193,114.23; 8/26/25 warrants numbered 80025 through 80033 in the amount of $23,608.13; 8/26/25 warrants numbered 11200 through 11215 and 80034 through 80078 in the amount of $1,176,719.02, and 8/26/25 Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 80079 through 80087 in the amount of $566.45.

3. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 8/26/25, warrants numbered 55251 through 55262 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 62426 through 62525 in the amount of $91,419.22; 8/26/25, warrant numbered 55263 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 62526 in the amount of $3,289.30; 8/26/25, warrants numbered 55264 through 55265 in the amount of $923.11; 8/26/25, warrants numbered 55266 through 55284 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 62527 through 62604 in the amount of $302,855.98; 8/26/25, warrant numbered 55285, and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 62605 through 62612 in the amount of $6,587.22; 8/26/25, warrants numbered 55286 through 55302 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 62613 through 62690 in the amount of $323,019.58; 8/26/25, warrants numbered 55303 through 55314 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 62691 through 62791 in the amount of $98,163.70; 8/26/25, warrants numbered 55315 through 55332 and Direct Deposits 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. warrants numbered 62792 through 62869 in the amount of $302,055.53, and 8/26/25, warrants numbered 55333 through 55334 in the amount of $1,403.60.

Minutes of the July 8, 2025, City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the July 8, 2025 Meeting.

Minutes of the August 5, 2025, Special City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve Minutes of the August 5, 2025 Special Meeting.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

10. Agreement between City and Tripepi Smith & Associates for Communications and Marketing Services.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2025-049 A with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc. for continued communication support services in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.

11. Ratification of Agreement for Abatement Services with R&L Watkins, Inc. for the Emergency Abatement at 316 W. Hobsonway.

Recommendation: Ratify the Agreement for Abatement Services with R&L Watkins, Inc. for the emergency abatement at 316 W. Hobsonway.

12. Authorization to Apply for Multiple Grants, Seeking Grant Funding Totaling $780,000, From the Palo Verde Irrigation District/Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Community Enhancement Collabor 202-023:

Recommendation: Council adopt Resolution No
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-023. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE PALO VERDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT AND THE

METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COLLABORATIVE

AND AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.

CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Item 13)

13. Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update.

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

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.) 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.

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.

CONSENT

CALENDAR
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07/22/2025 8:37:27AM City of Blythe
Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11154 7/18/2025 007828 BECK OIL, INC 169045 023919 FUEL 807.78 170829 023921 FUEL 1,192.75
172676 023920 FUEL 968.97
Total : 2,969.50
11155 7/18/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 590348018 023925 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 6/1 342.92 Total : 342.92
11156 7/18/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 590348188 023927 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 6/1 607.20 Total : 607.20
7/18/2025 000115 FEDEX 8-892-89945 023916 EXPRESS SHIPPING + FINANCE CHARI 46.42 11157
Total: 46.42
11158 7/18/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC G05801 023785 PARTS/SUPPLIES 60.97 G32159 023876 PARTS/SUPPLIES_ 21.75
G32244 023875 PARTS/SUPPLIES 139.04
G32359 023885 PARTS/SUPPLIES_ 45.77
V90984 023876 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -16.92
Total: 250.61
11159 7/18/2025 003439 SHELL 105344712 023813 FUEL 6/3-6/6/2025 (REBATES) 4.36- 105940419 023944 FUEL 6/6-7/6/2025 632.28
Total : 627.92
11160 7/18/2025 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510004201 021578 SUPPLIES 461.54 Total : 461.54
11161 7/18/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 11185732804 023948 NATURAL GAS 5/6-6/5/2025 14.79 Total : 14.79
11162 7/18/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 023946 NATURAL GAS 5/22-6/23/2025 92.94 Total : 92.94
11163 7/18/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 023947 NATURAL GAS 5/6-6/5/2025 189.20 Total : 189.20
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07/22/2025 8:37:27AM City of Blythe
Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11164 7/18/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 023933 ELECTRICITY 5122-6122/2025 254.23 Total: 254.23
7/18/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 023932 ELECTRICITY 5/28-6/25/2025 8,736.61 11165 Total: 8,736.61
7/18/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 023931 ELECTRICITY 5/28-6/25/2025 8,744.95 11166
Total : 8,744.95
11167 7/18/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 023949 ELECTRICITY 5/1-5/31/2025 41,092.59 Total: 41,092.59
11168 7/18/2025 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 024059 USE TAX 6/2025 1,086.00 Total: 1,086.00
11169 7/18/2025 006873 VESTIS 5880922594 023959 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 537.12 5880928526 023959 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 542.34
5880934569 023959 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 537.12
5880940497 023959 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 539.98
5880946442 023959 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 555.78
5880952400 023959 357.10
5880958405 023959 384.27
5880964398 023959 UNIFORM SERVICEMATS & TOWELS: 384.27
3,837.98
16 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total: 69,355.40 Page:

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Bank code : union
Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
Voucher Date Vendor
7/22/2025 003334 AIRWAVE COMMUNICATIONS 450859 023987 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 225.00 79839 Total: 225.00
7/22/2025 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 11WHPGRMCY4D 023991 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT MEMO] -22.72 79840 023787 PARTS/SUPPLIES 54.13
1CG1KN6Q7G1P
1CT16DT1X7PL 023627 PARTS/SUPPLIES 140.28
1MHTDYR9PCMT 023991 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT MEMO] -31.53 1NFM717MPDNX 023764 PARTS/SUPPLIES 268.18
1PGXCWPTGGGC 023892 PARTS/SUPPLIES 64.71
1R7WNNKYF6HK 023527 PARTS/SUPPLIES 422.53
1T6WDPVLMX4D 023901 PARTS/SUPPLIES 68.64
1T7M339JXWXP 023846 PARTS/SUPPLIES 16.26
1Y1JQQGFJR3M 023787 PARTS/SUPPLIES 31.53
1Y6FT4GK4HDF 023873 PARTS/SUPPLIES 264.42
Total : 1,276.43
7/22/2025 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CD50314-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 53.07 79841 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CF50380-0040 024034
CF50381-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 91.51
CF50805-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CF50807-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 17.69
CF50808-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 248.35
CF50809-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 67.38
CF50810-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 210.50
CF50811-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 75.24
CF50812-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 25.08
CF50816-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 50.16
CF50817-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CF50818-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 84.20
CF51147-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 70.76
CF51152-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CF51246-0040 024034 TESTING SERVICES 91.51
Total : 1,278.35
79842 712212025 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 47554 023981 LAB SERVICES 727.00 47555 023981 LAB SERVICES 126.00
47661| 023981 LAB SERVICES (CHP) 358.00
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Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
Voucher Date Vendor
7122/2025 000385 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES (Continued) Total : 1,211.00 79842
7122/2025 008525 BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSON LLP 344661 023922 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,944.00 79843 1,944.00
Total:
7/22/2025 006595 BUSH'S BACKFLOW INVO034 024023 BACKFLOW TESTING & REPAIR SERVII 4,672.75 79844
Total: 4,672.75
7/22/2025 007832 CHURCHWELL, TERRY 062925 024014 REIMBURSEMENT 195.13 79845 Total : 195.13
7/22/2025 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE: WATER UTILITIES JUNE 2025 023923 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIES 6/2 8,615.72 79846 Total : 8,615.72
7/22/2025 007935 CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO EM004435 023977 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 120.00 79847 Total: 120.00
7122/2025 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER JUNE 2025 024043 PARKING CITATIONS 6/2025 492.50 79848 Total : 492.50
SH0000048622 023985 RMS/CLETS 7/1/2024-6/30/2025 2,627.00 79849 7/22/2025 002723 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE Total: 2,627.00 PU0000006147 023986 FUEL - FLEET VEHICLES 6/2025 14,842.44 79850 7122/2025 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 14,842.44
Total:
7/22/2025 002331 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PE0000002671 023924 PSEC AGREEMENT 5/1-5/31/2025 11,556.09 79851 PSEC AGREEMENT 6/1-6/30/2025 12,825.99
PE0000002740 023924
Total: 24,382.08
79852 7122/2025 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED JUNE 2025 023940 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 6/2025 118,018.04 Total: 118,018.04
79853 7122/2025 000083 CRAWFORD ASSOCIATES 21480 024016 BASE MATERIAL 4,248.26 Total: 4,248.26
79854 7/22/2025 003909 CS-AMSCO 031125 024017 PARTS/SUPPLIES 29,212.43 Total: 29,212.43
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Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
Voucher Date Vendor
7122/2025 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 56258 024018 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 500.00 79855
Total : 500.00
7/22/2025 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 219818 023720 PARTS/SUPPLIES 397.07 79856
220395 023874 PARTS/SUPPLIES 160.93
Total : 558.00
79857 7/22/2025 001757 DATA TICKET INC 181097 024007 CITATION PROCESSING 6/2025 654.74 181687 024044 CITATION PROCESSING 6/2025 184.40
Total : 839.14
7/22/2025 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2506283 024045 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,333.85 79858 Total : 1,333.85
7122/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 590460909 023926 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 6/1 215.81 79859 215.81
Total :
79860 7/22/2025 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 826708 023983 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 5/2025 210.00 Total : 210.00
79861 7/22/2025 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 828371 024035 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 6/2025 1,364.00 828558 024035 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 6/2025 228.00
Total: 1,592.00
79862 7/22/2025 006133 DIV OF THE STATE ARCHITECT SB1186 024041 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUCATION FEI 90.40 SB1186 024042 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUCATION FEI 18.80
024042
Total : 109.20
79863 7/22/2025 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EMPC0989196 023824 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -4.45 EMPS6812172 023904 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 585.19
EMPS6885894 023904 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4.45
EMWK3985781 023823 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,751.19 EMWK4003141 023823 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 4,715.97 EMWK4003152 023823 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,087.06 EMWK4005144 023824 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,116.64 EMWK4005146 023824 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,094.63 EMWK4005181 023824 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,513.17 Page:

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Bank code : union
Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Voucher Date Vendor
79863 7/22/2025 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST (Continued)
EMWK4005209 023824 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,482.02 EMWK4005220 023824 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,809.08 EMWK4005221 023824 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 3,650.16 EMWK4008891 023824 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,132.71 EMWK4008902 023824 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,397.05 EPPS0847896 023579 PARTS/SUPPLIES 93.98
Total: 22,428.85
003447 EXTREME AUTO BODY & CUSTOMS 9272 023628 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 379.06 79864 7122/2025
023628
Total: 379.06
7/22/2025 001036 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES LLC #3325 0289857 023773 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,697.50 79865
Total : 3,697.50
7/22/2025 001686 FINN AUTO GROUP 6054641 024024 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 838.57 79866
6054676 024024 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 717.52
Total : 1,556.09
7/22/2025 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 235713 023961 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 85.00 79867 85.00
Total:
712212025 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 672755 023917 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 409.77 79868 Total : 409.77
7/22/2025 001169 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL 123283332 023718 SUPPLIES 3,559.20 79869
Total : 3,559.20
79870 7122/2025 000869 GRAINGER 9469958111 023433 PARTS/SUPPLIES 604.49 9471534496 023449 PARTS/SUPPLIES 253.84
9501290523 023605 PARTS/SUPPLIES 410.38
Total: 1,268.71
79871 7122/2025 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, INC HB WATER-7 023444 HIDDEN BEACHES WATER SYSTEM IM 3,542.50 Total: 3,542.50
79872 7122/2025 002150 JONES MAYER JUNE 2025 024058 LEGAL SERVICES 6/2025 18,938.33 Page:
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Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/AccountR Amount
Voucher
79872 7/22/2025 002150 002150 JONES MAYER (Continued) Total : 18,938.33 7/22/2025 000158 JORDAN IMPLEMENT CO S08976 023726 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 323.30 79873 323.30
Total:
7122/2025 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9010499532 023943 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 6/1-6/30/2 410.20 79874 Total : 410.20
7/22/2025 008526 ME ENGINEERING INC 712 023918 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 18,210.45 79875 18,210.45
Total:
7/22/2025 003181 NORTHERN SAFETY CO INC 906674963 024072 PARTS/SUPPLIES 64.03 79876 64.03
Total :
7/22/2025 008201 OPTIMUM 0771510132602 023928 INTERNET SERVICE 6/4-7/3/2025 141.32 79877
Total: 141.32
79878 7122/2025 008326 PACIFIC PIPELINE SUPPLY S100476628.001 023678 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,424.39 Total : 2,424.39
7122/2025 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 042538816 023929 PUBLICATIONS 4/1-4/30/2025 1,917.66 79879 PUBLICATIONS 5/1-5/31/2025 576.00
052538816 023929
062538816 023929 PUBLICATIONS 6/1-6/30/2025 4,108.50
Total: 6,602.16
7122/2025 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 023930 POSTAGE 6/1-6/30/2025 4,314.44 79880 Total : 4,314.44
7122/2025 000213 QUILL LLC 44634908 023852 SUPPLIES 108.71 79881
Total: 108.71
79882 7/22/2025 000216 RAMSEY TOWING 20184 023984 TOW SERVICES 62.50 20185 023984 TOW SERVICES 125.00
20187 023984 TOW SERVICES 125.00
Total: 312.50
79883 7122/2025 000315 RDO EQUIPMENT CO P2773742 023834 PARTS/SUPPLIES 16.97 Page:
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Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
Voucher
7/22/2025 000315 000315 RDO EQUIPMENT CO (Continued) Total: 16.97 79883
7/22/2025 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 169261 023583 SUPPLIES 41.54 79884
170279 023839 SUPPLIES 343.82
Total : 385.36
7/22/2025 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 137 021824 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 6/2025 2,000.00 79885
Total : 2,000.00
7122/2025 008068 RODRIGUEZ, III, GUSTAVO 062725 024019 REIMBURSEMENT 15.00 79886 15.00
Total:
79887 7122/2025 007755 ROVE ENGINEERING, INC RETENTION 023577 CHANSLOR PLACE SEWER REPAIR PR 4,616.95 Total : 4,616.95
7/22/2025 003080 SOUTHBAY FOUNDRY INC 0246485 022993 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4,567.50 79888
Total: 4,567.50
7/22/2025 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 25-6061 023971 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 6/1-6/30/2 166.25 79889 166.25
Total:
7/22/2025 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-27813 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 75.00 79890 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 150.00
1-27843 023964
1-27851 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 963.13
1-27942 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 296.02
1-27979 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 20.00
1-28013 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 484.89
1-28098 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 545.76
1-28154 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 121.60
1-28174 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 309.51
1-28201 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 277.72
1-28245 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 277.31
1-28257 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 117.17
1-28300 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 1,399.26 1-28341 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 299.45
1-28351 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 20.00
1-28427 023964 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 272.26
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Bank code : union
Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
Voucher Date Vendor
79890 7122/2025 001136 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE (Continued) Total: 5,629.08 79891 7/22/2025 002783 THATCHER COMPANY 2025400102863 023957 CHEMICALS 21,192.02 2025400103039 024004 CHEMICALS 16,663.13
Total: 37,855.15
7122/2025 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 530229 021737 PARTS/SUPPLIES 209.06 79892 608.57
530230 021737 PARTS/SUPPLIES
531602 023850 PARTS/SUPPLIES_ 188.08
Total : 1,005.71
79893 7/22/2025 008204 VERONICA TAM & ASSOCIATES INC 3649 023980 HOUSING ELEMENT SERVICES 200.00 Total: 200.00
7/22/2025 000278 WEEKS PRINTING 5379 023536 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 930.63 79894 930.63
Total:
79895 7/22/2025 007073 WEST & ASSOCIATES 1025.06.14 024020 TECHNICAL SERVICES 12,400.00 1025.06.26 023960 TECHNICAL SERVICES 1,780.00
Total: 14,180.00
79896 7122/2025 003279 YUMA WINNELSON CO. 409119-01 024021 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,178.43 414065-01 023222 PARTS/SUPPLIES 181.67
414065-02 023222 PARTS/SUPPLIES 5,599.43
414065-03 023222 PARTS/SUPPLIES_ 1,674.75
Total: 10,634.28
58 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 389,698.52 74 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 459,053.92
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Bank code : union
Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Voucher Date Vendor

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11154-11169 and 79839-79896 in the amount of $459,053.92 have been
reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26, 2025.

Cheist Ches
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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07/23/2025 8:17:14AM City of Blythe
Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 11170 7/22/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017970158 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY/PEPR 5,319.00 Total : 5,319.00
7/22/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017970152 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY/PEPR 10,679.00 11171
Total: 10,679.00
11172 7122/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017970142 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY/SAFE 1,066,196.00 Total : 1,066,196.00
7/22/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017970130 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY/MISC 1,336,500.00 11173 Total : 1,336,500.00
11174 7/22/2025 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE JUNE 2025 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 6/20 33,471.00 Total : 33,471.00
11175 7/22/2025 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE IN1053272 024071 ACCOUNT #AR0024182 RECORD #FAO 681.00 Total : 681.00
11176 7/22/2025 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE IN1053619 024071 ACCOUNT #AR0023918 RECORD #FAO( 1,040.00 Total: 1,040.00
7/22/2025 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE IN1052701 024071 ACCOUNT#AR0024183 RECORD #FAO 1,936.00 11177
Total: 1,936.00
000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC G81558 023902 PARTS/SUPPLIES 99.20 11178 7/22/2025
023902
G82280 023909 PARTS/SUPPLIES_ 573.06
G83162 023911 PARTS/SUPPLIES_ 49.55
G85083 023937 PART/SUPPLIES 390.85
G85849 023955 PARTS/SUPPLIES 108.64
G85854 023955 PARTS/SUPPLIES 258.83
G86540 023968 PARTS/SUPPLIES 16.85
G87295 023993 PARTS/SUPPLIES 87.03
G87346 023995 PARTS/SUPPLIES_ 63.66
V91864 023909 PARTS/SUPPLIES_ 1,067.26
V92129 023914 PARTS/SUPPLIES_ 13.58
V92906 023939 PARTS/SUPPLIES 165.48
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Bank code: ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11178 7122/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC (Continued) V93111 023934 PARTS/SUPPLIES 9,760.31
Total : 12,654.30
11179 7122/2025 003439 SHELL 105943594 023945 FUEL 6/6-7/6/2025 332.29 Total: 332.29
11180 8/1/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 000017992811 HEALTH PREMIUMS 8/1-8/30/2025 3,784.28 Total: 3,784.28
11181 8/1/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000017992810 HEALTH PREMIUMS 8/1-8/30/2025 109,743.95 Total: 109,743.95
11182 8/1/2025 006924 SUN LIFE 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 8/1-8/30/2025 5,792.14 Total: 5,792.14
13 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total : 2,588,128.96 Page:
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79897 7122/2025 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 11MGLTPTRODK 023851 PARTS/SUPPLIES 39.99 1HV4NG43QHFG 024025 PARTS/SUPPLIES 23.48
1MPHKW99DJX7 023910 PARTS/SUPPLIES 107.49
023910
1NXKQTXRDNJ1 023915 PARTS/SUPPLIES 340.70
1YDJQ7RJQJVR 023988 PARTS/SUPPLIES 27.18
Total: 538.84
79898 7/22/2025 007873 ARMS UNLIMITED AU29110 023997 TACTICAL EQUIPMENT 180.00 Total: 180.00
79899 7/22/2025 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CG50054-0040 024038 TESTING SERVICES 53.07 CG50057-0040 024038 TESTING SERVICES 141.51
CG50061-0040 024038 TESTING SERVICES 17.69
CG50080-0040 024038 TESTING SERVICES 88.45
CG50414-0040 024038 TESTING SERVICES 141.51
CG50415-0040 024038 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CG50619-0040 024038 TESTING SERVICES 202.69
Total: 697.99
79900 7/22/2025 008531 BECERRA, ADRIANA 070125 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total: 150.00
79901 7122/2025 007828 BECK OIL, INC 174532 024075 FUEL 1,852.93 Total : 1,852.93
79902 7122/2025 006547 BLYTHE EXPRESS LUBE 1620053 024013 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 322.54 Total : 322.54
79903 7122/2025 005399 BNB GOLF MANAGEMENT INC 20240519 024057 REIMBURSEMENT 9,099.75 Total : 9,099.75
79904 7122/2025 005399 BNB GOLF MANAGEMENT INC GOLFCOURSE2026 024000 MANAGEMENT SERVICES 60,000.00 Total : 60,000.00
79905 7122/2025 004498 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC 85836048 023913 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 430.57 Total: 430.57
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79906 7/22/2025 003841 CIVICPLUS LLC 338405 024073 WEBSITE HOSTING & SUPPORT 2,941.11 Total : 2,941.11
79907 7/22/2025 003481 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AC0000002152 023963 LAFCO FEES 2025/2026 2,427.60 Total: 2,427.60
7/22/2025 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000158905 024002 DISPOSAL SERVICES 7/1-7/31/2025 307.76 79908
Total : 307.76
79909 7122/2025 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 646372,646408 023896 WATER SERVICE 7/11-8/7/2025 76.67 Total : 76.67
79910 7/22/2025 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 220564 023938 PARTS/SUPPLIES 618.90 023938
220603 023967 PARTS/SUPPLIES 32.60
220618 023996 PARTS/SUPPLIES 141.18
Total: 792.68
79911 7122/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 590735083 023965 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 7/1 342.92 590735675 023966 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 7/1 607.20 Total : 950.12
7122/2025 007951 DSLRPROS IT8FJWXWQ7HA 023906 DRONES/DRONE SUPPLIES 19,999.13 79912
023906
Total : 19,999.13
79913 7/22/2025 007801 ESTACIO, MARIE 081725 024008 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/17-8/22/2025 245.00 081725 024008 TRAVEL - PARKING 8/17-8/22/2025 50.00
024008
45768225 024008 TRAVEL - LODING 8/17-8/22/2025 749.49
Total : 1,044.49
79914 7/22/2025 003447 EXTREME AUTO BODY & CUSTOMS 9318 023970 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,099.66 Total: 1,099.66
79915 7/22/2025 005213 FRONTIER 9091590013 024036 COMMUNICATIONS 717-8/6/2025 6,475.46 9091590039 024037 COMMUNICATIONS 717-8/6/2025 581.93
9091590042 024005 COMMUNICATIONS 7/1-7/31/2025 3,236.31 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79915 7122/2025 005213 005213 FRONTIER (Continued) Total: 10,293.70 79916 7/22/2025 000869 GRAINGER 9564069707 023952 PARTS/SUPPLIES 65.42 9564161025 023950 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,125.21
9564360775 023950 PARTS/SUPPLIES 84.17
9564360783 023950 PARTS/SUPPLIES 971.95
9565642478 023952 PARTS/SUPPLIES 569.50
9569444384 024006 PARTS/SUPPLIES 727.29
Total: 3,543.54
79917 7/22/2025 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, INC GREENLANEEV-2 GREENLANE TRUCK CHARGING STATI 17,791.00 RPS-1 RIVER POSSE RV STORAGE PROJECT 2,000.00
Total: 19,791.00
79918 7/22/2025 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 162560 023978 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,160.00 Total : 4,160.00
79919 7122/2025 008533 JONES, YOLANDA 070525 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00 Total : 150.00
79920 7122/2025 008528 LAACTION POLICE SUPPLY LTD 56655 023998 TACTICAL EQUIPMENT 1,333.45 Total: 1,333.45
79921 7122/2025 008527 MANNING, TERESITA 072725 023990 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 7/27-7131/2025 200.00 Total: 200.00
79922 7/22/2025 008469 MOUA, SEBASTIAN 072725 023989 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 7/27-7/31/2025 200.00 Total : 200.00
79923 7/22/2025 008469 MOUA, SEBASTIAN 081725 024011 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/17-8/22/2025 225.00 081725 024011 TRAVEL - PARKING 8/17-8/22/2025 50.00
024011
61951090 024011 TRAVEL - LODGING 8/17-8/22/2025 749.49
Total: 1,024.49
79924 7122/2025 008201 OPTIMUM 0771510132602 023973 INTERNET SERVICE 7/4-8/3/2025 141.32 0771549180002 023972 COMMUNICATIONS 7/2-8/1/2025 266.77 101517170 024050 INTERNET SERVICE 7/1-7/31/2025 650.00
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79924 7/22/2025 008201 008201 OPTIMUM (Continued) Total: 1,058.09 79925 7/22/2025 003150 PITNEY BOWES 3107303174 023974 TERM RENTAL 5/2-8/1/2025 1,760.71 Total: 1,760.71
79926 7/22/2025 000315 RDO EQUIPMENT CO P2852842 023992 PARTS/SUPPLIES 23.33 Total : 23.33
79927 7122/2025 005307 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 2026-06 024001 ICSC @ WESTERN PALM SPRINGS - BI 300.00 Total: 300.00
79928 7/22/2025 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510001301 023975 SUPPLIES 286.09 430510001301 023975 SUPPLIES 191.25
023975
430510017201 023975 SUPPLIES 503.13
Total : 980.47
79929 7/22/2025 004289 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCAGFY260019 023962 DUES ASSESSMENT - FY 2025/2026 2,605.00 Total : 2,605.00
79930 7/22/2025 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 25-6007 023976 SERVICE CONTRACT 7/1/2025-6/30/202 80,532.00 25-6008 023976 SERVICE CONTRACT 7/1/2025-6/30/202 5,400.00 25-6009 023976 SERVICE CONTRACT 7/1/2025-6/30/202 4,500.00 Total: 90,432.00
79931 7122/2025 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 531749 023935 PARTS/SUPPLIES 139.05 531781 023954 PARTS/SUPPLIES 160.67
Total : 299.72
79932 7122/2025 008500 WESTERN AZ LAW ENF ASSOCIATION 25-26 023644 AGENCY ASSOCIATE DUES FY2026 500.00 Total : 500.00
36 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total: 241,567.34 49 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 2,829,696.30 Page:

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Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Voucher Date

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11170-11182 and 79897-79932 in the amount of $2,829,696.30 have been
reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26, 2025.

Chist Clea
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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07/23/2025 9:02:51AM City of Blythe
Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79933 7/22/2025 008316 BROWN, EMORY Ref000223292 UB Refund Cst #027324 91.85 Total: 91.85
79934 7/22/2025 008536 CALABRESE, TAYLOR Ref000223290 UB Refund Cst #026031 72.22 Total : 72.22
79935 7/22/2025 008538 CAMACHO, ROBERT Ref000223293 UB Refund Cst #027747 57.15 Total: 57.15
79936 7122/2025 008540 CRAIN, KEVIN Ref000223295 UB Refund Cst #027963 238.23 Total : 238.23
7122/2025 008534 FINLEY, YOUNGEA Ref000223286 UB Refund Cst #003257 0.26 79937
Total: 0.26
79938 7122/2025 008535 LISK, ANDREA Ref000223289 UB Refund Cst #024793 83.92 Total: 83.92
7/22/2025 008539 NAVA'S SERVICES Ref000223294 UB Refund Cst #027941 218.85 79939
Total: 218.85
7122/2025 008290 PADILLA, CHYLEA Ref000223287 UB Refund Cst #023860 194.85 79940 194.85
Total:
7/22/2025 008542 POWER GRADE INC Ref000223297 UB Refund Cst #028043 422.06 79941 Total : 422.06
79942 7122/2025 008541 SHEILDS, BRYAN Ref000223296 UB Refund Cst #028009 72.31 Total: 72.31
79943 7/22/2025 008044 TEMPLE, BETH Ref000223288 UB Refund Cst #024387 69.39 Total: 69.39
79944 7122/2025 008537 URIAS JR, RICARDO Ref000223291 UB Refund Cst #026525 92.19 Total: 92.19
12 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 1,613.28
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Bank code : union
Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
Voucher
12 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 1,613.28

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 79933-79944 in the amount of $1,613.28 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that the Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26, 2025.

Chish Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code: ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 11190 8/7/2025 008201 OPTIMUM 0771510132602 023973 INTERNET SERVICE 7/4-8/3/2025 141.32 0771510132602 024198 INTERNET SERVICE 8/4-9/3/2025 141.32 024198
Total : 282.64
11191 8/7/2025 008201 OPTIMUM 0771549180002 023972 COMMUNICATIONS 7/2-8/1/2025 266.77 0771549180002 024197 COMMUNICATIONS 8/2-9/1/2025 266.97 024197
Total: 533.74
11192 8/7/2025 008201 OPTIMUM 101517170 024050 INTERNET SERVICE 7/1-7/31/2025 650.00 Total: 650.00
11193 8/12/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC 699415 024131 PARTS/SUPPLIES 221.63 699442 024132 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,619.74
G90604 024040 PARTS/SUPPLIES 293.57
G90608 024040 PARTS/SUPPLIES 40.88
G91899 024064 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 30.40
G92101 024068 PARTS/SUPPLIES 52.04
G92634 024068- PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -47.12
G92837 024077 PARTS/SUPPLIES 29.34
G93528 024070 PARTS/SUPPLIES 269.83
G95108 024088 PARTS/SUPPLIES 205.22
G95189 024084 PARTS/SUPPLIES 111.10
G95287 024091 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 90.25
G95941 024142 PARTS/SUPPLIES 61.97
G96647 024109 PARTS/SUPPLIES 29.32
G99641 024125 PARTS/SUPPLIES 114.00
H00556 024129 PARTS/SUPPLIES 43.45
V94288 024029 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 75.70
V94677 024052 PARTS/SUPPLIES 175.34
V94932 024065 PARTS/SUPPLIES 22.05
V95106 024068 PARTS/SUPPLIES 136.06
V95594 024090 PARTS/SUPPLIES 43.45
V96091 024102 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 41.26
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11193 8/12/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC (Continued) V97275 024127 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 15.17
Total : 5,674.65
11194 8/12/2025 003439 SHELL 106606857 024202 FUEL 7/6-8/6/2025 185.44 Total: 185.44
11195 8/12/2025 003439 SHELL 106594422 024201 FUEL 7/6-8/6/2025 717.51 Total : 717.51
11196 8/12/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 11185732804 024209 NATURAL GAS 7/7-8/5/2025 14.41 Total: 14.41
11197 8/12/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 024204 NATURAL GAS 6/23-7/23/2025 83.21 Total : 83.21
11198 8/12/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 024207 NATURAL GAS 717-8/5/2025 606.00 Total : 606.00
11199 8/12/2025 004501 US BANK CORP JULY 2025 024216 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 7/2025 21,466.37 Total : 21,466.37
10 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total : 30,213.97 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 79945 7128/2025 007993 MT CONSTRUCTION 2024-075 A 023905 COMMUNITY CENTER FLOOR REPAIR 39,864.60 Total: 39,864.60
79946 7/28/2025 008248 RAMIREZ, ADRIAN 073125 024104 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 7/31-8/3/2025 155.00 Total: 155.00
79947 7128/2025 005451 RAY, LAUREN 073125 024103 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 7/31-8/3/2025 155.00 Total: 155.00
79948 8/1/2025 008491 ESTIPONA, JOSHUA 080325 024115 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/3-8/7/2025 195.00 080325 024115 TRAVEL - CHECK BAGGAGE (X2) 70.00
024115
Total: 265.00
79949 8/1/2025 004239 FABANICH, TROY 080325 024116 TRAVEL - CHECK BAGGAGE (X2) 70.00 080325 024116 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/3-8/7/2025 195.00
024116
Total : 265.00
79950 8/1/2025 008469 MOUA, SEBASTIAN 080325 024117 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/3-8/7/2025 195.00 080325 024117 TRAVEL - CHECK BAGGAGE (X2) 70.00
024117
Total: 265.00
79951 8/1/2025 008203 VALDIVIA, BOBBY 080325 024118 TRAVEL - CHECK BAGGAGE (X2) 70.00 080325 024118 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/3-8/7/2025 195.00
024118
Total : 265.00
79952 8/1/2025 008051 ERDELYI, BRIAN 080425 024121 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/4-8/6/2025 125.00 Total: 125.00
79953 8/1/2025 007904 MCCORMICK, KEVIN 080425 024122 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/4-8/6/2025 125.00 Total: 125.00
79970 8/12/2025 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 13DMPYRJTPY9 023958 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,847.76 13LMKC44CQKJ 024098 PARTS/SUPPLIES 643.72
16TVY4DRH71 024056 PARTS/SUPPLIES 84.18
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79970 8/12/2025 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC (Continued) 17F9414XYHFP 024027 PARTS/SUPPLIES 227.88
17J7G9CTMWRW 024048 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 332.15
1D9DHL49NVCN 024049 PARTS/SUPPLIES 56.52
1FYYFHJN4N9X 023999 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 69.00
1J9WDD1NMP4Q 024039 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 194.07
1RNYHGKP6T3Y 024164 PARTS/SUPPLIES 300.73
1XTTR6F6N7V3 024056 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,029.47
Total: 4,785.48
79971 8/12/2025 002453 AMCS GROUP INC 180765 024161 FLEET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 712S 881.87 Total: 881.87
79972 8/12/2025 007873 ARMS UNLIMITED AU29156 024031 TACTICAL EQUIPMENT 400.00 Total: 400.00
79973 8/12/2025 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 17793 024135 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 7,106.75 Total: 7,106.75
79974 8/12/2025 008529 BARTH, MARK 071125 024136 REIMBURSEMENT 114.55 Total : 114.55
79975 8/12/2025 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 47685 024145 LAB SERVICES 126.00 Total: 126.00
79976 8/12/2025 000564 BLYTHE VOLUNTEER 27903 GENESIS SOLAR LLC - 4TH OF JULY FI 5,000.00 Total : 5,000.00
79977 8/12/2025 004498 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC 85864820 024130 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 4,358.84 Total: 4,358.84
79978 8/12/2025 006243 BRUCE BOWER INVESTIGATIONS 25-020 024183 PERSONNEL INVESTIGATION SERVICE 3,170.90 Total: 3,170.90
79979 8/12/2025 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR122602 024137 CONTRACT CN10665-01 7/6-8/5/2025 60.38 Total : 60.38
79980 8/12/2025 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE: WATER UTILITIES JULY 2025 024181 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIES 7/: 8,442.13 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 79980 8/12/2025 000667 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE: WATER UTILITIES (Continued) Total : 8,442.13 79981 8/12/2025 003841 CIVICPLUS LLC 344237 024185 FULL SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION 10/26/2: 1,838.55 Total : 1,838.55
79982 8/12/2025 002723 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE SH0000048679 024100 CAL-ID MEMBER ASSESSMENT 7/1/202 17,378.00 Total : 17,378.00
79983 8/12/2025 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000159725 024002 DISPOSAL SERVICES 8/1-8/31/2025 307.76 Total : 307.76
79984 8/12/2025 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0646374 024138 WATER SERVICE 7/11-8/7/2025 104.78 Total : 104.78
79985 8/12/2025 007659 CUMMINGS, ROBERT 071225 024139 REIMBURSEMENT 216.74 Total : 216.74
79986 8/12/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 591178347 024186 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 8/1 342.92 591178690 024187 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 8/1 607.20 591187535 024186 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 17.15
591187806 024187 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 30.36
Total : 997.63
79987 8/12/2025 001036 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES LLC #3326 WP072415 023969 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,051.90 Total : 2,051.90
79988 8/12/2025 002791 FISHER WIRELESS SERVICES INC 235772 024188 SERVICE/EQUIPMENT 211.78 235773 024188 SERVICE/EQUIPMENT 957.00
Total: 1,168.78
79989 8/12/2025 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 024190 COMMUNICATIONS 7/13-8/12/2025 140.28 7609229375 024189 COMMUNICATIONS 7/13-8/12/2025 157.77
9091590042 024193 COMMUNICATIONS 8/1-8/31/2025 3,232.76 Total : 3,530.81
79990 8/12/2025 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 674847 024140 SUPPLIES 685.05 675353 024140 SUPPLIES 495.31
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 79990 8/12/2025 005978 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL (Continued) Total : 1,180.36 79991 8/12/2025 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 038615 024141 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 799.18 Total: 799.18
79992 8/12/2025 000869 GRAINGER 9593580799 024154 PARTS/SUPPLIES 389.04 9593791735 024154 PARTS/SUPPLIES 379.70
Total: 768.74
79993 8/12/2025 007601 HDL COREN & CONE SIN052578 024191 CONTRACT SERVICES PROPERTY TAX 3.572.42 Total: 3,572.42
79994 8/12/2025 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 162631 024096 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,160.00 Total : 4,160.00
79995 8/12/2025 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9010539328 024195 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 7/1-7/31/2 504.84 Total: 504.84
79996 8/12/2025 008152 LANDEROS, LUIS 082025 024009 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/20/2025 15.00 Total: 15.00
79997 8/12/2025 008152 LANDEROS, LUIS 070825 024078 REIMBURSEMENT 156.48 070825 024078 REIMBURSEMENT 156.48
024078
Total : 312.96
79998 8/12/2025 008527 MANNING, TERESITA 082025 024010 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/20/2025 15.00 Total : 15.00
79999 8/12/2025 007106 MOGG, WAYNE 082025 024051 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/20/2025 15.00 Total: 15.00
80000 8/12/2025 003093 NCL OF WISCONSIN, INC 522760 024066 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,690.02 Total: 1,690.02
80001 8/12/2025 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN JULY 2025 024196 INSPECTION SERVICES 7/2025 6,800.00 Total: 6,800.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80002 8/12/2025 008201 OPTIMUM 101536516 024199 INTERNET SERVICE 8/1-8/31/2025 650.00 Total : 650.00
80003 8/12/2025 008545 PERMIT PLACE INC B2505-003 PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT REFUND 425.00 Total : 425.00
80004 8/12/2025 000039 PETTY CASH 072325 QUALITY OF LIFE OUTREACH PROGRA 370.90 Total: 370.90
80005 8/12/2025 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 024200 POSTAGE 7/1-7/31/2025 4,438.43 Total: 4,438.43
80006 8/12/2025 007830 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT 724074 024099 TACTICAL EQUIPMENT 12,648.85 727199 024083 BODY ARMOR 5,968.96
Total: 18,617.81
80007 8/12/2025 000213 QUILL LLC 44738595 023903 SUPPLIES 32.61 44791534 023941 SUPPLIES 258.35
44945894 024061 SUPPLIES 39.14
Total: 330.10
80008 8/12/2025 005014 R & L WATKINS, INC 5595 024173 ABATEMENT SERVICES - 316 W HOBS 90,000.00 Total : 90,000.00
80009 8/12/2025 008248 RAMIREZ, ADRIAN 091125 024113 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 9/11-9/14/2025 155.00 Total : 155.00
80010 8/12/2025 008248 RAMIREZ, ADRIAN 092525 024113 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 9/25-9/28/2025 155.00 Total: 155.00
80011 8/12/2025 000216 RAMSEY TOWING 25-0719-1629 024184 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 175.00 Total : 175.00
80012 8/12/2025 005451 RAY, LAUREN 091125 024112 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 9/11-9/14/2025 155.00 Total: 155.00
80013 8/12/2025 005451 RAY, LAUREN 092525 024112 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 9/25-9/28/2025 155.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 80013 8/12/2025 005451 005451 RAY, LAUREN (Continued) Total : 155.00 80014 8/12/2025 001790 SIGNS UNLIMITED 4444 024168 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 120.00 Total: 120.00
80015 8/12/2025 008543 SMITH, REBEKAH 090225 024080 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 9/2-9/5/2025 180.00 Total: 180.00
80016 8/12/2025 008546 SPECIAL OPERATIONS 100647 024158 TACTICAL EQUIPMENT 475.74 Total: 475.74
80017 8/12/2025 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 15152 024097 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,505.00 Total: 3,505.00
80018 8/12/2025 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 531966 024030 PARTS/SUPPLIES 119.37 532016 024053 PARTS/SUPPLIES 324.91
532103 024074 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 407.82
532209 024094 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 43.48
532272 024110 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 132.98
Total: 1,028.56
80019 8/12/2025 003324 ULINE 194987240 023942 PARTS/SUPPLIES 603.97 194995148 023953 PARTS/SUPPLIES 691.77
Total: 1,295.74
80020 8/12/2025 002392 US BANK 95441480 024214 CITY HALL/COUNTY COURTHOUSE PR 325,987.50 Total : 325,987.50
80021 8/12/2025 008203 VALDIVIA, BOBBY 082025 024012 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/20/2025 15.00 Total: 15.00
80022 8/12/2025 008203 VALDIVIA, BOBBY 082625 024032 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/26/2025 15.00 Total : 15.00
80023 8/12/2025 007485 VARGAS-RAMIREZ, ARTURO 082625 024033 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/26/2025 15.00 Total: 15.00
80024 8/12/2025 005011 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 010-62949 024215 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - ANNUAL I 10,907.67 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 80024 8/12/2025 005011 005011 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES (Continued) Total : 10,907.67 64 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 582,532.42 74 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 612,746.39

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11190-11199 and 78445-79953 and 79970-80024 in the amount of $612,746.39 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance.

I further certiy Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26, 2025.

Christa Ems oaFinanca Diractor.

Date: 202508.140951:50-070, G=US
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11183 8/12/2025 000064 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT L1343902672 EMPLOYMENT TAX 7,357.00 Total: 7,357.00
11184 8/12/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 11185732804 024208 NATURAL GAS 6/5-7/7/2025 15.88 Total : 15.88
11185 8/12/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 024206 NATURAL GAS 6/5-7/7/2025 213.37 Total : 213.37
11186 8/12/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 024211 ELECTRICITY 6/1-6/30/2025 57.70 Total: 57.70
11187 8/12/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 024212 ELECTRICITY 6/1-6/30/2025 15,599.06 Total : 15,599.06
11188 8/12/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 024213 ELECTRICITY 6/1-6/30/2025 50,727.96 Total: 50,727.96
11189 8/12/2025 005176 SPARKLETTS 05G8730026432 024144 DRINKING WATER 252.52 Total : 252.52
7 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total: 74,223.49
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 79954 8/12/2025 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 17756 024134 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 10,894.15 Total: 10,894.15
79955 8/12/2025 000525 BARBARA SINATRA 25-0723 024105 TECHNICAL SERVICES 231.00 Total: 231.00
79956 8/12/2025 008525 BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSON LLP 346696 024217 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19,936.98 Total : 19,936.98
79957 8/12/2025 006251 CLA-VAL COMPANY 921916 024015 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 16,280.00 Total: 16,280.00
79958 8/12/2025 007935 CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO EM004550 024095 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 120.00 Total: 120.00
79959 8/12/2025 000227 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AN0000003173 024151 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 6/2025 15,330.20 Total: 15,330.20
79960 8/12/2025 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 833804 024106 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 6/2025 140.00 833861 024106 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 9/2024 (RE 70.00
Total : 210.00
79961 8/12/2025 008120 ELK GROVE AUTO 500800 022959 DODGE DURANGO AWD 56,857.31 500801 022959 DODGE DURANGO AWD 58,700.63
Total: 115,557.94
79962 8/12/2025 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, INC GREENLANEEV-3 GREENLANE TRUCK CHARGING STATI 3,996.14 HB WATER-6 023444 BILLING ADJUSTMENT - HIDDEN BEAC -3,996.14 HB WATER-8 023444 HIDDEN BEACHES WATER SYSTEM IM 837.50 Total : 837.50
79963 8/12/2025 003088 HUNTINGTON COURT REPORTERS 35864 024162 TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES 290.29 Total: 290.29
79964 8/12/2025 003510 MCCALL'S METER SALES & SERVICE 37596 023606 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,565.64 Total : 3,565.64
79965 8/12/2025 005983 NICHOLS CONSULTING 2025-9833092-01 024192 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,500.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 79965 8/12/2025 005983 005983 NICHOLS CONSULTING (Continued) Total: 2,500.00 79966 8/12/2025 008348 OWENS, RICKY 061925 024143 REIMBURSEMENT 99.00 Total : 99.00
79967 8/12/2025 000039 PETTY CASH 063025 QUALITY OF LIFE OUTREACH PROGRA 411.87 Total: 411.87
79968 8/12/2025 007830 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT 578408 023865 TACTICAL EQUIPMENT 3,527.97 579721 023865 TACTICAL EQUIPMENT 3,121.69
Total: 6,649.66
79969 8/12/2025 007203 SANCHEZ, ADRIANA 024107 BLOOD DRAW SERVICES 6/2025 200.00 Total : 200.00
16 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 193,114.23 23 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 267,337.72

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11183-11189 and 79954-79969 in the amount of $193,114.23 have been
reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26, 2025.

Christa Elms our Finance Director,
Dals: 202508, 14 09-62-12 - 0700. C-US
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 80025 8/26/2025 007773 BLYTHE GLASS, DOORS & MORE 2511 024261 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 458.00 Total: 458.00
80026 8/26/2025 007005 BUTLER, CYNTHIA 99017 REFUND (X2) 60.00 Total : 60.00
80027 8/26/2025 003900 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL INC 1002098591 024276 BOOKS/PERIODICALS 1,029.41 1002110411 024276 BOOKS/PERIODICALS 421.95
Total: 1,451.36
80028 8/26/2025 003377 KIMBALL-MIDWEST 103442440 023757 PARTS/SUPPLIES 256.18 103486407 023838 PARTS/SUPPLIES 259.84
Total: 516.02
80029 8/26/2025 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 01-25-020 024165 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - PARCEL MAF 1,125.00 Total : 1,125.00
80030 8/26/2025 005176 PRIMO BRANDS 05F8730279116 024286 DRINKING WATER 61.44 05G8730279116 024286 DRINKING WATER 58.39
Total: 119.83
80031 8/26/2025 007755 ROVE ENGINEERING, INC 023577 CHANSLOR PLACE SEWER REPAIR PR 11,880.00 Total: 11,880.00
80032 8/26/2025 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 24-254167 024279 CALIFORNIA STATE FEE FOR REGULAT 29.93 620250082 024279 DIG ALERT TICKETS 6/2025 85.85
Total: 115.78
80033 8/26/2025 000991 USA BLUEBOOK INV00744277 023831 PARTS/SUPPLIES 513.19 INVO0744516 023831 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,290.56
INV00744535 023831 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4,078.39
Total: 7,882.14
9 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 23,608.13 9 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 23,608.13
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 80025-80033
in the amount of $23,608.13 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certity Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26, 2025.

Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code : ap-dir.

Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 11200 8/20/2025 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 115474 024225 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE 7/1-8/1/20; 121.60 115683 024225 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE 8/1-9/1/20: 121.60 Total : 243.20
11201 8/20/2025 007828 BECK OIL, INC 176610 024241 FUEL 1,364.14 Total: 1,364.14
11202 8/20/2025 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510002601 023975 SUPPLIES 477.30 430510004901 023975 SUPPLIES 133.01
430510008901 023975 SUPPLIES 247.45
Total: 857.76
11203 8/20/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 024254 ELECTRICITY 7/1-7/31/2025 58.04 Total: 58.04
11204 8/20/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 024255 ELECTRICITY 6/23-7/23/2025 321.95 Total: 321.95
11205 8/20/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 024256 ELECTRICITY 6/26-7/28/2025 9,196.30 Total: 9,196.30
11206 8/20/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 024257 ELECTRICITY 6/26-7/28/2025 10,317.26 Total: 10,317.26
8/20/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 024258 ELECTRICITY 7/1-7/31/2025 15,672.89 11207
Total: 15,672.89
11208 8/20/2025 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6118513673 024264 WIRELESS SERVICE 6/14-7/13/2025 76.02 Total : 76.02
11209 8/20/2025 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6118513674 024265 WIRELESS SERVICE 6/14-7/13/2025 258.16 Total: 258.16
11210 8/20/2025 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6118513672 024266 WIRELESS SERVICE 6/14-7/13/2025 803.41 Total: 803.41
11211 8/26/2025 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE JULY 2025 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 7/20 33,453.00 Page:
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Bank code: ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11211 8/26/2025 004804 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE (Continued) Total: 33,453.00 11212 8/26/2025 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 024262 USE TAX 7/1-7/31/2025 1,147.00 Total : 1,147.00
9/1/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018026874 HEALTH PREMIUMS 9/1-9/30/2025 3,784.28 11213 3,784.28
Total:
11214 9/1/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018026871 HEALTH PREMIUMS 9/1-9/30/2025 111,158.00 Total : 111,158.00
11215 9/1/2025 006924 SUN LIFE 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 9/1-9/30/2025 5,896.68 Total: 5,896.68
ap-dir Bank total : 194,608.09
Vouchers for bank code:

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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 80034 8/26/2025 006366 ALARM PROTECTION SERVICES 062959 024226 SECURITY ALARM MONITORING 7/202: 183.85 Total: 183.85
80035 8/26/2025 004315 ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT 266679 024246 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 2,487.11 266680 024246 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 5,012.83
266717 024224 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 6,596.78
Total: 14,096.72
80036 8/26/2025 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 13Y3CVD7HDG1 024133 PARTS/SUPPLIES 280.57 179TCDRPCMR1 024179 PARTS/SUPPLIES 191.82
1M1RJ6DN3QNF 024194 PARTS/SUPPLIES 137.00
1PN6Y7MX7TYM 023951 PARTS/SUPPLIES _ 431.25
023951
023951
1 TKPCPMV7KHN 024205 PARTS/SUPPLIES 23.91
1VP4N9HY6WGL 024157 PARTS/SUPPLIES 71.76
Total: 1,136.31
8/26/2025 001937 AZCA DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 17792 024227 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES - WI 30,897.73 80037
Total: 30,897.73
80038 8/26/2025 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CG50815-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 17.69 CG50816-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 210.50
CG50818-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 84.20
CG50819-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CG50820-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 50.16
CG50821-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CG50822-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CG50823-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 269.12
CG50824-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 75.24
CG50867-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 25.08
CG50868-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 33.69
CG51062-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 116.59
CG51160-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CG51428-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 269.12
CG51439-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
CG51440-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 70.76
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Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
Voucher
80038 8/26/2025 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) CG51442-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 25.08
CG51617-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 1,391.14
CH50028-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 88.45
CH50098-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 35.38
CH50099-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 17.69
CH50405-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 269.12
CH50410-0040 024251 TESTING SERVICES 53.07
Total: 3,328.67
80039 8/26/2025 007773 BLYTHE GLASS, DOORS & MORE 2514 024182 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 735.00 Total : 735.00
80040 8/26/2025 005399 BNB GOLF MANAGEMENT INC E01462 024260 REIMBURSEMENT - EQUIPMENT 651,611.68 Total : 651,611.68
80041 8/26/2025 007971 BOTACH INC INV836580 024146 TACTICAL EQUIPMENT 1,604.00 Total: 1,604.00
8/26/2025 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER JULY 2025 024281 PARKING CITATIONS 7/2025 328.00 80042
Total: 328.00
80043 8/26/2025 002331 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PE0000002811 024247 PSEC AGREEMENT 7/1-7/31/2025 9,810.26 Total: 9,810.26
80044 8/26/2025 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED JULY 2025 024171 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 7/2025 120,432.10 Total: 120,432.10
80045 8/26/2025 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0646474 023896 WATER SERVICE 8/8-9/5/2025 75.63 Total: 75.63
80046 8/26/2025 007659 CUMMINGS, ROBERT 071925 024228 RỄIMBURSEMENT 120.00 Total : 120.00
80047 8/26/2025 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 56265 024229 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,032.22 Total : 1,032.22
80048 8/26/2025 001757 DATA TICKET INC 182287 024282 CITATION PROCESSING 7/2025 512.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 80048 8/26/2025 001757 DATA TICKET INC (Continued)
182877 024282 CITATION PROCESSING 7/2025 134.10
Total : 646.10
80049 8/26/2025 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2507093 024283 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,780.82 Total : 1,780.82
80050 8/26/2025 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EMWK4028096 024067 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 4,069.78 Total : 4,069.78
80051 8/26/2025 007801 ESTACIO, MARIE 090225 024054 TRAVEL -PER DIEM 9/2-9/5/2025 180.00 Total : 180.00
80052 8/26/2025 005213 FRONTIER 9091590013 024267 COMMUNICATIONS 8/7-9/6/2025 6,500.53 9091590039 024248 COMMUNICATIONS 8/7-9/6/2025 581.93
Total : 7,082.46
80053 8/26/2025 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 676410 024230 SUPPLIES 563.85 Total: 563.85
80054 8/26/2025 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 038610 024269 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 156.31 Total: 156.31
80055 8/26/2025 000135 HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES LLC 32162336 024231 CHEMICALS 4,972.32 Total: 4,972.32
80056 8/26/2025 008050 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 45880939 024152 LODGING - A VARGAS 9/7-9/12/2025 622.40 47140833 024152 LODGING - A VARGAS 9/14-9/19/2025 622.40 Total: 1,244.80
80057 8/26/2025 003944 LUSK PLUMBING 11287 024219 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 661.50 11289 024220 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 825.00
Total: 1,486.50
80058 8/26/2025 007904 MCCORMICK, KEVIN 082625 024292 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 8/26-8/27/2025 80.00 Total : 80.00
80059 8/26/2025 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 04-25-011 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - CHAFFIN RE 150.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80059 8/26/2025 001675 NRO ENGINEERING (Continued)
06-35-016 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - PARCEL MEI 250.00
08-25-030 024242 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - OCEAN PAC 6,375.00 Total : 6,775.00
80060 8/26/2025 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 072538816 024249 PUBLICATIONS 7/1-7/31/2025 3,351.00 Total : 3,351.00
80061 8/26/2025 000039 PETTY CASH 081425 024250 PETTY CASH 423.19 Total : 423.19
80062 8/26/2025 003150 PITNEY BOWES 1027861682 024221 SUPPLIES 722.05 Total: 722.05
80063 8/26/2025 005176 PRIMO BRANDS 05H8730279116 024287 DRINKING WATER 55.34 Total: 55.34
80064 8/26/2025 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO INV438 024270 TRUST ACCOUNT DEPOSIT Q1 61,028.00 Total: 61,028.00
80065 8/26/2025 000315 RDO EQUIPMENT CO P2936742 024160 PARTS/SUPPLIES 47.38 Total: 47.38
80066 8/26/2025 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY 171209 024232 SUPPLIES 39.42 Total: 39.42
80067 8/26/2025 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 138 024252 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 7/2025 2,000.00 Total: 2,000.00
80068 8/26/2025 006457 SOTO, MICHELLE 090225 024153 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 9/2-9/5/2025 155.00 Total : 155.00
80069 8/26/2025 003080 SOUTHBAY FOUNDRY ING 0247405 024233 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,634.13 Total: 3,634.13
80070 8/26/2025 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 25-7053 024284 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 7/2025 95.00 Total : 95.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80071 8/26/2025 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-28626 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 93.51 1-28696 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 30.00
1-28729 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 123.71
1-28810 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 301.51
1-28823 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 106.28
1-28862 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 20.00
1-28889 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 452.35
1-28897 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 109.57
1-28961 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 39.00
1-28973 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 544.53
1-29006 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 446.23
1-29034 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 421.92
1-29045 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 103.95
1-29058 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 351.52
1-29071 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 532.69
1-29089 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 263.92
1-29103 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 2,643.14 1-29104 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 301.51
1-29110 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 550.42
1-29118 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 605.95
1-29141 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 20.00
1-29178 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 389.88
1-29202 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 2,643.14 1-29204 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 725.06
1-29232 024253 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 97.32
Total : 11,917.11
80072 8/26/2025 000350 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST 852390523 024167 BOOKS/UPDATES - TITLE 25 SUBSCRIF 393.46 Total: 393.46
80073 8/26/2025 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 531896 024235 PARTS/SUPPLIES 176.70 V97633 024022 PARTS/SUPPLIES 32.79
Total: 209.49
80074 8/26/2025 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 720250082 024244 DIG ALERT TICKETS 7/2025 398.00 Total: 398.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 80075 8/26/2025 007485 VARGAS-RAMIREZ, ARTURO 090725 024081 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 9/7-9/12/2025 245.00 091425 024081 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 9/14-9/19/2025 245.00
Total : 490.00
80076 8/26/2025 007073 WEST & ASSOCIATES 1025.08.06 024245 TECHNICAL SERVICES 16,466.00 Total : 16,466.00
80077 9/1/2025 002392 US BANK 2965546 WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BOND: 4,675.00 Total: 4,675.00
80078 9/1/2025 002392 US BANK 2965545 WASTEWATER REVENUE REFUNDING 11,581.25 Total: 11,581.25
45 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 982,110.93 61 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 1,176,719.02

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11200-11215 and 80034-80078 in the amount of $1,176,719.02 have been
reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further cerlity Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26, 2025.

Christa Elms
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80079 8/26/2025 008552 BORBOA, RICARDO Ref000223530 UB Refund Cst #026666 60.05 Total: 60.05
80080 8/26/2025 008550 BUTTS, TREMAYNE Ref000223528 UB Refund Cst #026156 142.08 Total: 142.08
80081 8/26/2025 008549 FORFA, DIANE Ref000223526 UB Refund Cst #019683 5.06 Total: 5.06
80082 8/26/2025 008554 GARCIA, SANDRA Ref000223532 UB Refund Cst #027217 118.60 Total: 118.60
80083 8/26/2025 008548 HAVERSTICK, ALBERT & SANDRA Ref000223525 UB Refund Cst #002527 100.00 Total : 100.00
80084 8/26/2025 008124 LARIOS, JESUS Ref000223527 UB Refund Cst #025256 55.89 Total : 55.89
80085 8/26/2025 008547 MADARIAGA, TRINIDAD Ref000223524 UB Refund Cst #001479 44.62 Total : 44.62
80086 8/26/2025 008551 PACKARD, BRADEN Ref000223529 UB Refund Cst #026498 2.08 Total : 2.08
80087 8/26/2025 008553 RINALDO, JOHN Ref000223531 UB Refund Cst #027054 38.07 Total : 38.07
9 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total: 566.45
9 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 566.45
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 80079-80087 in the amount of $566.45 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that the Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26, 2025.

Christa Elme
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/01/2025 to 06/30/2025
Payday 07/03/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55251 to 55262, and direct deposits warrants numbered 62426 to 62525 in the amount of $91,419.22 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26th, 2025.

Chist Els
Director of Finance:

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/09/2025 to 07/07/2025
Payday 07/09/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55263, and direct deposits warrants numbered 62526 in the amount of $3,289.30 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26, 2025.

Chish Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/20/2025 to 07/09/2025
Payday 07/09/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55264 to 55265 in the amount of $923.11 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26th, 2025.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/20/2025 to 07/03/2025
Payday 07/11/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55266 to 55284, and direct deposits warrants numbered 62527 to 62604 in the amount of $302,855.98 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26t, 2025.

Chus Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/14/2025 to 07/14/2025
Payday 07/14/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55285, and direct deposits warrants numbered 62605 to 62612 in the amount of $6,587.22 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26"h, 2025.

Clus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/04/2025 to 07/17/2025
Payday 07/25/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55286 to 55302, and direct deposits warrants numbered 62613 to 62690 in the amount of $323,019.58 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 August 26th, 2025.

Chisto • Clas
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/01/2025 to 07/31/2025
Payday 08/05/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55303 to 55314, and direct deposits warrants numbered 62691 to 62791 in the amount of $98,163.70 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26", 2025.

Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/18/2025 to 07/31/2025
Payday 08/08/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55315 to 55332, and direct deposits warrants numbered 62792 to 62869 in the amount of $302,055.53 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 26th, 2025.

Director of Finance
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Director of Finance
Biewed apaymen by harants of of mening of hus Ahguse2i 2at Councilmembers of the Cily of I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55333 to 55334 in the amount of $1,403.60 have been Payday 08/19/2025
Pay period 08/01/2025 to 08/18/2025

PAYROLL LISTING

CITY OF BLYTHE
Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
July 8, 2025
The July 8, 2025, meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers by Vice Mayor Rodriguez. Also in attendance were Council Members Halby, Burton and Spraggins. Mayor DeConinck was excused from the meeting. 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 Vice Mayor Rodriguez.

The Invocation was led by Councilman Burton.

PRESENTATION:

Recognition of Police Department Employee Sergeant Jakobsen. The Council recognized Sergeant Robert Jakobsen for actions taken in the field to apply a tourniquet resulting in a life being saved
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.

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; 7/8/25, 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.

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.
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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 Laytield 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.

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:
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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) No public comment. Council Member Burton moved approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Council Member Spraggins with a unanimous aye vote.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Conditional Use Permit 2502-001 - River Posse Storage. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated J&J Tire Services applied for a Conditional Use Permit to construct the River Posse Storage facility at 9162 E. Hobsonway. The site has a General Commercial zoning designation. Automobile storage facilities are permitted in the General Commercial Zone with a Conditional Use Permit. The site is presently vacant and was once a fuel station. 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 the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, the City has undertaken preliminary review and determined that the proposed development qualifies for a Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption 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. 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. 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 or 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. Before final approval of the Conditional Use Permit, the City Council shall make the following findings: 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; 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 have been made, and the holder of the permit shall not have utilized it within one year from the date upon which such a permit shall have been granted. Therefore, subsequent to the public hearing, it is recommended that Council Adopt Resolution No. 2025-020 approving a Notice of Exemption for Conditional Use Permit 2502-001 for the development of River Posse Storage and Resolution No. 2025-021 -56-
approving the Conditional Use Permit for a commercial storage facility on a parcel designated General Commercial.

No public comment. Council Member Burton moved approval of Staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Spraggins with a unanimous aye vote.

CONTINUED BUSINESS:

Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update. Vice Mayor Rodriguez provided an update.

Public Comment. Katchya Currier said our hospital staff are amazing and show up for our community without open communication, honesty or transparency. She asked about hospital payments for Medical and Medicare. She asked if safety measures were put into place after hospital security was removed. As an ER without a surgical team are we still supporting three layers of executive staff including a CEO, COO, CNO and Medical Director? I challenge you to ask about the SCORE survey.

The item was received and filed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Council Going Dark for the Month of August. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated staff recommends Council go dark for the month of August, resuming the regular City Council meeting schedule on the second Tuesday in September. Staff does not anticipate the need to hold a meeting in August. A special meeting may be called, if necessary. Should Council wish to hold a meeting in August, staff recommends the meeting be held on the fourth Tuesday, August 26th.

Councilman Halby said we have business every month and we need to have our meetings.

No public comment. Council Member Burton moved approval to hold the August meeting on the 26th of the month. The motion was seconded by Council Member Halby with aye votes from Rodriguez, Halby and Burton and a no vote from Spraggins.

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.

Police Chief Dale stated the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program is intended to assist allied agencies in education, prevention and enforcement of laws relating to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs including cannabis and cannabis products.

The goal of the grant is to reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving. The Blythe Police Department submitted a grant for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 to fund DUI saturation patrol and DUI checkpoints. The California Highway Patrol has conditionally approved a grant award of $211,582 to be used toward equipment, salaries and training related to DUI enforcement. Due to deployment needs, a part time employee should be utilized for this program. It is proposed that the City hire a retired Blythe Police Department as an extra help retired annuitant. The retired annuitant has years of experience in traffic and DUI enforcement.

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and Resolution No. 2025-022 approving a 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, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS.

No public comment. Council Member Burton moved approval of Staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Spraggins with a unanimous aye vote.

Committee interviewed applicants and recommends the City Council appoint Beverly Mays as the at-large member of the PVVTA Board of Directors.

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

ORAL REPORTS:

Council Member Halby reminded Council and staff about confidentiality.

Council Member Burton thanked Blythe Fire Department for the 4 of July Fireworks show and their response to the fire.

Fire Chief Hasler asked to recognize Jason Brown who is the shows "shooter".

PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:25pm.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Special Meeting
August 5, 2025
The August 5, 2025, Special Meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 2:30pm 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, Police Chief Dale and Public Works Director Elegores.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.

SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS:

Posting of the Agenda
The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Monday, August 4, 2025.

No public comment. Board Member Burton moved approval of the posting of the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Rodriguez with a unanimous aye vote.

Request by E Clampus Vitus for the Exclusive Use of Quechan Park, Including Overnight Camping, October 9-12, 2025 at No Cost, and to Place a Plaque in Quechan Park to Commemorate the Bradshaw Ferry and Bradshaw Trail. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated staff received a request from Kati Cusick who is working with E Clampus Vitus (ECV) who would like to hold an event in Blythe in October. They would like to place a monument at a historical site. They are a benevolent organization who likes to recognize historically significant sites while having a good time. They proposed several locations for a historical monument. They were told property owner permission would be necessary. They would like to use Quechan Park exclusively from October 9-12t '. This would include camping. My only concern with exclusive use is that the City sells annual passes to Quechan Park for use of the Boat Launch. This year we had a Summer Special, and the pass is valid through October 31, 2025. I would like to keep park access open to those with annual passes. At this time of the season, I don't anticipate a lot of traffic, but don't want any issues from pass holders if they are unable to launch their boat after purchasing a pass. ECV is self-sufficient, providing their own security, power and restroom facilities. They have since provided the City with an MOU for the use, which is under review by the City Attorney. If you wish to allow them free use of the park, with overnight camping, we will bring a Resolution to you in September as overnight camping is not currently allowed. The Resolution would state Council resolves to give them permission for that use. Time is of the essence, as they need to plan this event, so I put this item on today along with the Study Session. They have decided to put the monument at Quechan to memorialize the Bradshaw Trail and Bradshaw Ferry.

They thought Quechan would be a good place as the Ferry passed by Quechan Park. I asked for a rendering and location. Today a photo of a standard monument was received.

I would ask for final approval of plaque wording. I ask for direction to allow ECV to -59-
work with Public Works on the monument's placement in Quechan Park. They may also need to work with Development Services if permits are required. Staff also seeks direction to execute the agreement once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

Discussion was had related to exclusive use vs. allowing those with annual passes to use the park during this event. Council wished to allow access to season pass holders.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated in one email the group stated they would donate up to $1,500 to a charity of our choice. Direction was provided to split any donation between the Rec-N-Crew and PAL.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated they will also be required to submit a Park Use Permit and provide insurance.

No public comment. Council Member Burton moved approval to authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an MOU for use of the park and work with Public Works on placement of a monument. The motion was seconded by Council Member Spraggins with a unanimous aye vote.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 2:48pm.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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1:09:20PM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2507-006 ELEC 974 EAST BARNARD STREET ALLEN & BECKY HIGHTOWER 2,500.00 297.00 297.00 7/10/2025 851062002 SHAWN COPELAND
218/2025 ISSUED, Permit Name: Replace 100 amp w/200 amp Total for: ELEC 2,500.00 297.00 237.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2507-005 ENCROACHMENT VARIOUS (see cut sheet) CITY RIGHT OF WAY 0.00 423.00 423.00 7/29/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS
7/8/2025 ISSUED Permit Name: July BLANKET PERMIT
B2506-021 ENCROACHMENT Hidden Beaches Drive CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WE 0.00 687.00 687.00 717/2025 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
6/23/2025 ISSUED Permit Name: WO #50153-5383823
6/30/2025
Total for: ENCROACHMENT 0.00 1,110.00 1,110.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. • Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2506-004 GARAGE 672 RIVIERA DRIVE JACK W CALABRESE TRUST 67,876.00 2,779.60 2,779.60 7717/2025 869240009 BURROW CONSTRUCTION
81622225 ISSUED Permit Name: Detached Garage w/bathroom Total for: GARAGE 67,876.00 2,779.60 2,779.60
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid 3504 WEST HOBSONWAY THREE BROTHERS MARKET & 25,000.00 1,164.20 1,164.20 7/24/2025 824142024 CIK POWER DISTRIBUTORS L
31282035 Permit Name: Tower Modifications
B2505-003 OTHER 701 EAST HOBSONWAY ROXBURY PROP 50,000.00 591.00 591.00 7/21/2025 845170007 OWNER
5/5172225 FINALED Permit Name: Close off eastern entrance B2506-012 OTHER 975 EAST AVENUE B MANUEL MARTINEZ 9,000.00 1,984.39 1,984.39 7/1/2025 851062007 MT CONSTRUCTION TEAM
6/26/2025 ISSUED Permit Name: INTERIOR REMODEL
Total for: OTHER 84,000.00 3,739.59 3,739.59
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2507-009 PATIO 475 WEST RICE STREET ERIN RENEE BARNES 13,532.16 810.14 810.14 7/28/2025 SOLID 848024031 OWNER
7/18/2025 FINALED Permit Name: On existing slab/footings B2507-018 PATIO 3850 SANDY POINT DRIVE MICHAEL & TAWNI HEFLIN 32,121.60 1,004.51 1,004.51 7/25/2025 833380027 OWNER
/18/202: ISSUED Permit Name: ALUMINUM PATIO
/23/202:

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For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Total for: PATIO 45,653.76 1,814.65 1,814.65
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2506-027 PLUMB 841 CYPRESS LANE HENRIETTA HURTADO 991.00 38.00 38.00 7/17/2025 WATER HEATER 842222016 CRECELIUS INC
6/30/2025 FINALED Permit Name: WATER HEATER
B2506-024 PLUMB 225 SOUTH SPRING STREET PAUL & JOSIE PORTER 500.00 262.00 262.00 7/2/2025 SEWER 848052010 OWNER
77210255 FINALED Permit Name: SEWER LINE REPAIR/REPLACE B2506-028 PLUMB 186 SOUTH WILLOW AVENUE ALEX & RAQUEL MARTIN 900.00 262.00 262.00 7/2/2025 SEWER 848022015 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
56/3022255 FINALED Permit Name: Sewer Line Repair
B2506-019 PLUMB 370 TESORO LANE TROY & SUZETTE GRIFFIN 991.00 38.00 38.00 7/17/2025 WATER HEATER 851152009 CRECELIUS INC
6/9/2025 FINALED Permit Name: WATER HEATER
Total for: PLUMB 3,382.00 600.00 600.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2507-016 REMOVE-C 316 WEST HOBSONWAY NATHAN MUMME, TRUSTEE 100,000.00 0.00 0.00 7/16/2025 848041002 R& I WATKINS INC
7/16/2025 ISSUED Permit Name:

Total for: REMOVE-C 100,000.00 0.00 0.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2507-024 RERF 526 NORTH FOURTH STREET ARAIZA & LULE 8,200.00 208.87 208.87 7/28/2025 TEAR OFF 842122007 COWBOYS ROOFING INC
7128/2025 ISSUED Permit Name: REMOVE EXISTING ROOF
B2507-008 RERF 357 NORTH SECOND STREET FLORENTINO JR & IRENE ZAR. 10,000.00 226.41 226.41 7/14/2025 TEAR OFF 845072019 COWBOYS ROOFING INC
7/14/2025 ISSUED Permit Name: TEAR OFF, 1500 sq ft
Total for: RERF 18,200.00 435.28 435.28
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2506-002 RICOUNTY 11798 WEST FOURTEENTH AVI VIVANA & OMERO GARCIA 3,001.00 180.80 180.80 7/25/2025 836110007 OWNER
7623/2025 ISSUED Permit Name: REROOF - TEAR OFF, 18 squares RC2507-001 RIVCOUNTY 5260 COLORADO RIVER ROAL LARRY KEITH BANDY LIVING 1,800.00 212.90 212.90 7/24/2025 833082010 JONATHAN DINCO ELECTRIC
6R62025 FINALED Permit Name: Electrical Panel Installation RC2406-001 RIVCOUNTY 11536 18TH AVENUE MICHAEL CALABRESE 10,000.00 429.80 429.80 7/17/2025 869270005 VAN MIERLO BUILDERS (VMB
/20/202 ISSUED Permit Name: ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
10/202
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For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 14,801.00 823.50 823.50
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid SAB2507-003 310 NORTH BROADWAY JAMES & PATRICIA GALLO 21,500.00 582.80 582.80 7/11/2025 845071023 LA SOLAR GROUP INC
7711/2025 ISSUED Permit Name: PV + ST
SAB2507-002 SAB 1040 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULE CHARLES & CHRISTI DEFEESE 10,800.00 472.40 472.40 7/11/2025 839031021 LA SOLAR GROUP INC
7113025 ISSUED Permit Name: PV + ST
SAB2507-004 SAB 300 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULET ASHANTI & ANGELITA CROSS 68,880.00 1,025.95 1,025.95 7/15/2025 845022040 LCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
7A3/2025 ISSUED Permit Name: PV + ST & MPU
SAB2507-005 SAB 586 NORTH SIXTH STREET LEALA A EVANS 43,660.00 833.68 833.68 7/18/2025 842126012 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
/18/202 ISSUED Permit Name: PV + ST
/18/202
Total for: SAB 144,840.00 2,914.83 2,914.83
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. _Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2506-018 SIGN 110 NORTH SPRING STREET JAMES & PATRICIA WAGGONE: 2,000.00 534.21 534.21 7/16/2025 845133025 BEST SIGNS INC
6/19/2025 FINALED Permit Name:
7/2/2025
Total for: SIGN 2,000.00 534.21 534.21
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2506-025 SOLAR 526 NORTH FOURTH STREET ARAIZA & LULE 64,009.80 992.52 992.52 7/11/2025 BATTERY 842122007 LGCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
61812255 ISSUED Permit Name: ROOF SOLAR PV + ST & MPU
B2507-012 SOLAR 350 NORTH BROADWAY ELISEO & ANA CERVANTES 17,500.00 629.28 629.28 7/25/2025 SOLAR 845071005 OWNER
7/22/2025 ISSUED Permit Name: ROOF MOUNT PV
B2311-052 SOLAR 191 HEFLIN DRIVE RONNY & ALVERA BROWN 53,000.00 877.89 877.89 7/18/2025 BATTERY 824170036 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC
626/2023 ISSUED Permit Name: ROOF MOUNT PV + ST
B2507-015 SOLAR 375 NORTH SEVENTH STREET RAUL GONZALEZ 67,297.40 1,063.75 1,063.75 7/29/2025 BATTERY 845093025 LGCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
7/25/2025 ISSUED Permit Name: ROOF SOLAR PV + ST & MPU
B2507-011 SOLAR 2661 COLORADO RIVER ROAL CHYLEA CAMARGO 89,478.40 929.63 929.63 7/29/2025 BATTERY 833370030 LCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
7/21/2025 ISSUED Permit Name: ROOF SOLAR PV + ST
B2506-026 SOLAR 390 ALICE LANE HERMAN & MYRTLE BLACK 43,860.00 987.10 987.10 7/11/2025 BATTERY 848161010 LCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
71822035 ISSUED Permit Name: ROOF SOLAR PV + ST & MPU
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1:09:20PM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Total for: SOLAR 335,145.60 5;480.17 5,480.17
30 Permits Issued from 7/1/2025 Thru 7/31/2025 Total Valuation: $818,398.36 Total Fees: $20,528.83
Total Fees Paid: $20,528.83
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Permits Applications Received
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2507-001 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1518 EAST HOBSONWAY ETTIEN MARTINEZ Permit Name: Tumbleweeds & Piled Wood Waste/Brush 854071020 JAIME & MARIA MARTINEZ Description:INCLUDES 854-071-017, 854-071-020 & 854-071-015 PERMIT 2024-001, 4.2 ACRES
BP2507-002 7/15/2025 BURNPERMIT APPLIED 546 SOUTH INTAKE BOULEVARD JOHN PAUL WHRLI Permit Name: Incls 857210018 & 019-Tumbleweeds 869210012 WEV BLYTHE LLC& Description:

BP2507-003 7/24/2025 BURNPERMIT APPLIED 217 WEST CHANSLORWAY VALENTE GUZMAN RANGEL Permit Name: 842070005 DERANGEL & RANGEL
Description:
3 Permit Applications from 7/1/2025 Thru 7/31/2025
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1:12:32PM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L2507-001 718/2025 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 181 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD MI KITCHEN LLC Permit Name: TOM & THE THI NGUYEN
Description:

L2507-002 7/9/2025 BUSINESSLICENS FINALED 188 LEE STREET Permit Name: 842060031 GREGORIO ANTONIO AMAYA
Description:
2 Permit Applications from 7/1/2025 Thru 7/31/2025
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1:32:33PM City of Blythe
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG
DEBRIS
FIRE 1
WEED 6
ZONING 18.

Total Cases Opened: 31
Cases closed in July: 27
312 active cases remain
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
PLANNER NAME: MALLORY CRECELIUS
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
PRC2507-001 PRC CORAL CHARGE STAFF REVIEWING
PETE SALINAS 718/2025
100 BLOCK SOUTH INTAKE BOULEVARD
Comments:

PRC2507-002 PRC THE HUT STAFF REVIEWING
WINSTON & KRISTEN WARDWELL 7/9/2025
332 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025: 2 -65-
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
PLANNER NAME: RICKY AGUILAR
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
G2507-001 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JOYCE A WONG LIVING TRUST DTD 7/1/2025
1588 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2507-002 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/1/2025
1000 block of E CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2507-003 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/1/2025
400 block of SOLA ST
Comments:

G2507-004 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/1/2025
300 block of N 9TH ST
Comments:

G2507-005 GRAFFITI neighborhood watch sign COMPLETED
7/1/2025
400 block of N 9TH ST
Comments:

G2507-006 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/1/2025
600 block of GRANDE VISTA ST
Comments:

G2507-007 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/1/2025
200 block of BASS LN
Comments:

G2507-008 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/1/2025
400 block of S 2ND ST
Comments:

G2507-009 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/1/2025
200 block of N 3RD ST
Comments:

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1:17:37PM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
G2507-010 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
TOROLLC 713/2025
1426 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2507-011 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
713/2025
1500 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2507-012 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
713/2025
100 block of N ACACIA ST
Comments:

G2507-013 GRAFFITI neighborhood watch sign COMPLETED
713/2025
300 block of N 8TH ST
Comments:

G2507-014 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
713/2025
400 block of N 8TH ST
Comments:

G2507-015 GRAFFITI cat walk COMPLETED
713/2025
300 block of E DONLON ST
Comments:

G2507-016 GRAFFITI playground COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 713/2025
375 EAST DONLON STREET
Comments:

G2507-017 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
713/2025
300 block of S 3RD ST
Comments:

G2507-018 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
713/2025
100 block of E RICE ST
Comments:

G2507-019 GRAFFITI picnic table COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 719/2025
Engevik Park
Comments:

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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
G2507-020 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
719/2025
1300 block of W SAN GORGONIO ST
Comments:

G2507-021 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
719/2025
300 block of SAN LUIS WAY
Comments:

G2507-022 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
719/2025
1200 block of W WISCONSIN ST
Comments:

G2507-023 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
719/2025
400 block of N CARLTON AVE
Comments:

G2507-024 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
719/2025
1100 block of W CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2507-025 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
719/2025
600 block of E MICHIGAN ST
Comments:

G2507-026 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
VIRGIL & RASAMEE JAYCOX 7/10/2025
1936 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2507-028 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
TRUST OF WARD DONALD RAY DTD 7/10/2025
1937 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2507-029 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
VALLADOLID ET AL 7/17/2025
1573 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2507-030 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
NEW COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUT 7117/2025
400 EAST RICE STREET
Comments:

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For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
G2507-031 GRAFFITI COMPLETED
7/17/2025
Comments:

G2507-032 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF B 7/17/2025
127 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

G2507-033 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
THOMAS M. FARRAGE 7/17/2025
138 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

G2507-034 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ROXBURY PROP 7/17/2025
701 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2507-035 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
LA CASITA CAFE INC 7/17/2025
830 WEST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2507-036 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GO 7/17/2025
141 SOUTH WILLOW AVENUE
Comments:

G2507-037 GRAFFITI clovered graffiti COMPLETED
RANDALL & JANICE DUPREE 7122/2025
192 SOUTH WILLOW AVENUE
Comments:

G2507-038 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ARTURO SOTO 7/22/2025
648 WEST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2507-039 GRAFFITI sidewalk COMPLETED
7122/2025
600 block of W RICE
Comments:

G2507-040 GRAFFITI COVERED GRAFFITI COMPLETED
200 N PALM DRIVE 7122/2025
200 NORTH PALM DRIVE
Comments:

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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025
G2507-041 GRAFFITI sidewalk COMPLETED
7/22/2025
600 block of W RICE ST
Comments:

G2507-042 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BROTHERS HOTEL INC 7/29/2025
401 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2507-043 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
NEW COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUT 7129/2025
400 EAST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2507-044 GRAFFITI todd park COMPLETED
7/29/2025
Comments:

G2507-045 GRAFFITI playground, trashcans, gazibo COMPLETED CITY OF BLYTHE 7/29/2025
400 BLOCK NORTH BROADWAY
Comments:

G2507-046 GRAFFITI. sidewalk COMPLETED
7129/2025
1300 block of W BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2507-047 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/29/2025
1000 block of W BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2507-048 GRAFFITI traffic light pole COMPLETED
7/29/2025
700 block of W CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2507-049 GRAFFITI TRAFFIC LIGHT POLE COMPLETED
7129/2025
500 block of N LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:

G2507-050 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SD LLC 7/29/2025
945 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

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For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7131/2025
G2507-051 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
RENOVA PROPERTIES 7/29/2025
1020 EAST BARNARD STREET
Comments:

G2507-052 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
LA CASITA CAFE INC 7/29/2025
830 WEST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2507-053 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
4 EIGHTEEN CAPITAL VENTURES 7129/2025
950 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2507-054 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7131/2025
400 block of N SOLANO AVE
Comments:

G2507-055 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
7/31/2025
800 block of W CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2507-056 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/31/2025
400 block of E STEWART ST
Comments:

G2507-057 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/31/2025
300 block of E STEWART ST
Comments:

Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 7/1/2025 thru 7/31/2025: 56 PROJ15 CRWSYSTEMS-71-

CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
July 2025
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 31
Structure 6
Vehicle Fire 1
Brush, Grass, Leaves 11
1 Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster
Other 7
Electrical Equipment 1
Total # of Incidents 58
Activity
Drills 4
Staff Meeting 1
Training 1
Total Activities 6
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
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BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police

LIC POLICE
Monthly Incident and Activity Report
July 2025
Incident Total
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery
Grand Theft
Petty Theft
Shoplifting
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury 10
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run 6
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms
Trespassing
Prowlers 0
Public Intoxication 4
Alarm 17
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 4
AVA Vehicles Tows 0
3 Vehicle Red Tags
Hospital Helicopter Landings 4
Documented Police Reports 148
Total Incidents 1593
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BLITHE

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

Quality of Life Detail: July Year to Date
People contacted. 66 617
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources_ 4 35 elsewhere.

People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security 1 18 Cards to register for housing and assistance.

People transported to or referred to DPSS/Mental Health. 68 284 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions. 3 35 Code and transported for treatment.

People sent to rehab. 2 5
People sent for substance abuse. 3 15
People picked up by a family member and taken home 1
out of town.

Patrol assisted 14 55
Enforcement action taken(Arrests and Warrants). 4
Traffic Detail:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations. 2 24 Traffic enforcement/ vehicle stops resulting in warnings for 9 43 minor violations.

Vehicles stored 0 8
Complaints/Red/Yellow tags 4 23
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 26, 2025
SUBJECT: Agreement between City and Tripepi, Smith & Associates for Communication Support Services
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2025-049 A with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc. for continued communication support services in an amount not to exceed $150,000 in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT: Up to $150,000 over the term of the three-year agreement.

BACKGROUND: In response to the California Department of Corrections announcing the closure of Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in December 2022, the City hired a lobbying firm and Tripepi, Smith & Associates, Inc. ("Tripepi Smith") for communications and marketing services. Tripepi Smith created the Save Chuck campaign and website, hosted media events, prepared and distributed Press Releases and Op Eds related to the prison closure along with videos about the impacts of the closure, shared testimonials from residents and assisted with building a coalition of supporters for the Save Chuck campaign. When it became evident that the City was unsuccessful in its fight to Save Chuck, the services were redirected to inform the community about other important City issues, projects and events. Tripepi Smith has been providing communications and marketing services for the City since January of 2023.

Tripepi Smith electronically distributes a bi-monthly newsletter to over 4,000 residents. The newsletter includes information about City projects, updates on new developments and the promotion of various programs and services offered by the City and partner agencies. This has been an effective way for the City to communicate with the community and a fast and easy way. for residents to stay informed.

Prior to the engagement with Tripepi Smith, the City was not effectively distributing information to the public. These services have been a great tool to share positive information about the City, available to residents as well as those thinking about moving to; or developing a new business in, Blythe.

STAFF REPORT: With the current agreement for services expiring at the end of September, staff requested a multi-year proposal from Tripepi Smith for general communication support services. The proposal reflects a continuation of the previous scope: three weekly social media posts on several platforms, bi-monthly newsletter along with project management and meetings with staff. Optional work includes Press Releases and Op Ed Articles on an as needed basis.

The proposal includes a cost of $3,545 per month or $42,540 per year with an annual adjustment of CPI or 5%, whichever is higher. Staff is requesting for a maximum compensation not to -75-
exceed $150,000 over the term of the three-year agreement. This would provide staff with a small budget to commission optional work was needed. Tripepi Smith will charge the City for optional work on a time and materials basis. Such work will only be performed with prior written authorization from the City.

Under the current agreement, the City has issued Press Releases related to the Chuckwalla monument designation, the Beautify Blythe Project, the removal of the City's Financial High- Risk Designation and the fiscal challenges facing Palo Verde Hospital.

The City has been operating under annual agreements with Tripepi Smith. This year, staff requested a multi-year proposal for services. A three-year agreement will save time and allow the City to lock in current rates, subject to an annual adjustment as outlined above, for an extended period. Although the agreement is for a term of three years, the City can terminate the agreement at any time, with 30 days' written notice.

Therefore, it is recommended the Council authorize the Interm City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2025-049 A with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc. for continued communication support services in an amount not to exceed $150,000, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Proposal for Communications and Marketing Services
Agreement No. 2025-049 A
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TRIPEPI SMITH
marketing • technology • public affairs

SINGLE SOURCE COMMUNICATIONS

WELCOME TO BLYTHE

GENERAL COMMUNICATION

SUPPORT SERVICES
City of Blythe
July 25, 2025
By: Ryder Todd Smith
Co-founder & Principal
TripeDi Smith & Associates
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Table of Contents
COVER LETTER.............. 3
ABOUT TRIPEPI SMITH ...... 4
TRIPEPI SMITH TEAM 11
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING 14
COST PROPOSAL .15
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COVER LETTER
Thank you for the opportunity to continue supporting the City of Blythe with its outreach and communication efforts. It has been a pleasure working with you and your Council, and we're excited about the prospect of continuing our partnership.

This proposal reflects a renewal of our previous scope, maintaining access to the full range of Tripepi Smith's capabilities as needed.

As a team of over 70 communications professionals, Tripepi Smith is large enough to bring depth and expertise to every engagement-yet small enough to remain agile and highly responsive. Our team spans a wide variety of skills and experience levels, enabling us to assign the right person for each task.

Whether it's graphic design, video production, writing, social media or strategy, we are able to tell a complete story across platforms-all from within one team. That means the City of Blythe continues to benefit from a streamlined partnership with a single, integrated communications provider.

We're honored to be considered for another term and look forward to helping the City of Blythe serve its residents, businesses, visitors, and community partners.

Authorization
I affirm that I have the legal authorization to bind Tripepi Smith into agreements with the City of Blythe and to make the statements below on behalf of the firm. This proposal is valid for 60 days from the date of submission.

Regards,
Roder to fath
Ryder Todd Smith
Co-Founder & President, Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc.

[email protected] • (626) 536-2173 • PO Box 52152, Irvine, CA 92619 3 Tripepi Smith & Associates
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ABOUT TRIPEPI SMITH
A Public Affairs Firm that Understands Local Government Tripepi Smith excels in public affairs and marketing. Founded in 2000 and incorporated as a California corporation in 2002, the company is headquartered in Orange County, California, with staff throughout the western United States. We work in a complex environment where successful communications go hand-in-hand with marketing and technical expertise. As a full-service marketing and creative services firm, Tripepi Smith offers the right professionals for the job while being small enough to be nimble and responsive. Our team offers a broad spectrum of experience and skills that allows us to apply the appropriate resource to the appropriate tasks; this allows us to execute work faster and reduce engagement costs.

Tripepi Smith's team comprises over 70 full-time professionals experienced in local government. Our staff includes former municipal employees with backgrounds in creative services, public information and city management, as well as seasoned directors, analysts and practice area specialists. Accredited public relations (APR) professionals guide effective messaging while policy wonks provide counsel on public affairs. TS Creatives fashion compelling branding, websites, print and digital design, social media, photography and videography. We employ multiple FAA-certified drone pilots and operate a full-scale video production studio with extensive event and broadcast experience.

The Result: We can tell a complete story across mediums, all within our one team.

Firm Structure and Financial Matters
Tripepi Smith was founded in 2000 and incorporated in 2002 as a California S Corporation. The firm has two corporate officers, who are also the co-founders with equal ownership of the business:

Co-Founder & President Ryder Todd Smith
Chief Financial Officer Nicole Smith
Ryder and Nicole have signing authority to bind Tripepi Smith into agreements with clients. Tripepi Smith has generated a profit every year it has been in operation. We have never had a legal claim filed against us and have never failed to fulfill a contract commitment.

In addition to the President/CEO and CFO, multiple principals and directors oversee the day-to-day operations of a team of analysts, graphic designers, photographers and videographers. All Tripepi Smith employees report directly to the President. Please refer to our Org Chart for full details. 4 Tripepi Smith & Associates
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Grounded in Civic Affairs
CFO Nicole Tripepi Smith is a second-generation civic-affairs professional (her father was a city manager for 28 years). President Ryder Todd Smith brings over 20 years of public agency marketing and communications experience to the table.

Office Locations
Since early 2017, Tripepi Smith has operated in a completely virtual office environment. Being virtual enhances operational resilience and grants us access to a flexible and diverse workforce. The team — composed of policy wonks, creative message developers, broadcast specialists, videography experts, technology gurus and graphic artists — resides throughout Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, with a majority based in California.

Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (626) 536-2173
Mail: PO Box 52152, Irvine, CA 92619
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'Hiring a firm with expertise was a move that could both save money for the City anc Dr. Daniel Jordan
Former City Manager, City of Duarte
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Our Services
Tripepi Smith operates at the intersection of marketing, technology and public affairs. We excel in each of these areas, but the true power lies in our ability to seamlessly integrate them. This holistic approach allows us to craft impactful solutions for our clients.

Strategy, Marketing, Creative Services
Communications
Strategic Development, Research, Full-Service Graphic Design Surveys, Messaging for Digital, Print and Outdoor
Social Media Management Brand and Logo Development
Web and Social Media Strategy, Content Creation
Optimization (SEO), Metrics (Writing, Editorial, Thought Leadership) Web Hosting and Support Output Services
(Digital Distribution, Print Management, Mail
Email Campaigns Management)
Relations Illustration and Information Graphics
(Media, Stakeholders, Public, Government)
Photography
Support and Training for Events,
Presentations and Virtual Gatherings Videography, Broadcasting, Podcasting, Drone
Digital, Print, Radio,
Out-of-Home Advertising Event Production, Technical and AV Support
Staff Training
(Media, Social Media, Photo, Brand Implementation) Animation and Motion Graphics Association Management Services Web Design and Implementation 6 Tripepi Smith & Associates
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Partial Client Roster
We have a network of 200+ satisfied clients in the local government space. We are happy to connect you with contacts at our client agencies who can share their experience working with Tripepi Smith.

California City Management
Foundation City of La Palma City of Riverbank
City of Aliso Viejo City of La Puente City of Rohnert Park City of American Canyon City of La Verne City of Rolling Hills Estates City of Atascadero City of Laguna Hills City of San Clemente City of Azusa City of Laguna Niguel City of San Leandro City of Baldwin Park City of Lake Forest City of Santa Ana City of Bellflower City of Lakeport City of Santa Clarita City of Benicia City of Lancaster City of Santa Paula
City of Burlingame City of Livermore City of Saratoga
City of Claremont City of Lomita City of Stanton
City of Coronado City of Lynwood City of South Gate
City of Cotati City of Malibu City of South Pasadena
(City of) Culver City City of Manhattan Beach City of Tracy City of Cupertino City of Manteca City of Vallejo
(City of) Daly City City of Martinez Costa Mesa Sanitary District City of Danville City of Menifee Del Paso Manor Water District City of Duarte City of Millbrae West County Wastewater District City of El Cerrito City of Morgan Hill Independent Cities Association City of Encinitas City of Murrieta Independent Cities Finance Authority City of Fountain Valley City of Napa Institute for Local Government City of Foster City City of Orange League of California Cities City of Fullerton City of Orinda Municipal Management Association of Northern California
City of Gilroy City of Pacifica
Municipal Management Association
City of Grover Beach City of Palm Desert of Southern California City of Hawaiian Gardens City of Palmdale Orange County City Manager City of Hayward City of Paramount Association
City of Healdsburg City of Pico Rivera San Gabriel Valley City Managers' Association
City of Hercules City of Pismo Beach
Claremont McKenna College
City of Huntington Beach City of Placentia
City of Indian Wells City of Pomona
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Local Government Affiliation & Support
Tripepi Smith is a longstanding partner to these institutions, the majority of which have entrusted us with supporting their communications.

CCMF California City Municipal Management Association
CALIFGRNIA Management Foundation MMASC of Southern California CAPiO or liublic Atrociation Institute for
of Public Information Officials Local Government
San Gabriel Valley
SAge League of California Cities City Managers' Association California Contract California Special
Cities Association District Association
Orange County City Texas Women's
Manager Association Leadership Institute
Urban Management Assistants
Cal-ICMA of North Texas
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* California Municipal Revenue and Washington City/County CMRTA Tax Association Management Association
mic Munirina cagement Association
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Axioms We Live By
Introduction
In our work with over 200 local government agencies on external communications since our incorporation in 2002, we have identified many patterns, observations and insights. As a result we have developed some axioms (AKA sayings or mottos) when it comes to thinking about external-facing communications. These are just a few that we find universally true.

Content X Distribution = Impact
The audience must see your content to be impacted by it.

HARM IMPACT
WEAK CONTENT x STRONG CONTENT ×

WIDE DISTRIBUTION WIDE DISTRIBUTION

DISTRIBUTION

SILENCE IRRELEVANCE
WEAK CONTENT x STRONG CONTENT x

NARROW DISTRIBUTION NARROW DISTRIBUTION

CONTENT
Tripepi Smith was born in the digital era. We take digital seriously and recognize how critical it is to not only develop great visuals and messaging, but to ensure the audiences we want to reach actually see that content.
"Content x Distribution = IMPACT" is how we illustrate the point: What good is content if you aren't properly promoting, distributing or sharing it? On the other hand, what good is distribution if the content fails to engage your audience positively? We use this principle to guide a comprehensive distribution strategy that ensures we reach our target audiences.

If you don't publish
information first, someone
else will-and they may not
care about the facts.

INFORMATION ABHORS
A VACUUM.

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In this age of smartphones and voice-activated virtual assistants, we are used to being able to access news and information at our fingertips. When your community cannot easily find information - such as a controversial policy decision, a new housing development or a political scandal - they may resort to finding "the facts" on their own. This is especially true for crisis communications: the longer you wait to address the crisis, the more time you are giving to others to fill that void with their own research and/or opinions.

So, we strive to get your information out there first, even if it is a "holding message" such as "we are aware of the situation and will use our official channels to share more info soon." By publishing information on your agency's website or some other centralized location, you, your agency leadership and your supporters will be able to easily debunk misinformation with verifiable facts and talking points. 3%
Only a small percentage of
the population understands
local government the way we do.

WE ARE THE 3%
The 3% includes local government professionals like you and consultants like us-the select few who wake up daily thinking about the complexities facing public policy and municipal management. We have our own language in local government: terms, phrases and especially acronyms. Most of the population may have little exposure to or interest in local government. They just want their utilities to work, no potholes, low crime and other securities provided by their local governments that enable a high quality of life.

So, when we speak with the 97% through public outreach, we ensure our language is accessible and understandable. This mitigates any risk of alienating them; moreover, it enables an ability to build relationships and engender trust.
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TRIPEPI SMITH TEAM
Organization Chart
Ryder Todd Smith Nicole Smith
Co-founder & President Co-founder & CFO
therine Griffiths, Al Jennifer Nentwig, APR Jennifer Vaughn, APR incipal, Editorial Le Principal Principal
Creative Services
Cameron napam, APR Kevin Bostwick Christine Martin Sydni Overly Creative Director Director Director
Melanie James Sara Madeen Kaitlyn Wu Devyn Fisher
Director Sr. Business Analyst Sr. Business Analyst
jerstin Wingerl Sean Talbot Kaetlyn Hemandez Sienna Boyd r. Graphic Designe Sr. Graphic Designer Sr. Business Analyst Sr. Business Analys Jessie Arvizu Nolan Voge Kalee Cummings Melanie Moore
Sr. Graphic Designer Videographer Sr. Business Analyst Sr. Business Analyst Josh Hernandez Jeremy Camp Kylie Sun Peter Johnson
Videographer Videographer Sr. Business Analyst Sr. Business Analyst Michael Garcia Jenni Wechsler Dana Sovinec Brandon Lewis Videographer Graphic Designer Sr. Business Analyst Sr. Business Analyst Daniel Certi Ethan De La Peña Barbara Beran Karla Tovar Jr. Videographer Jr. Videographer Sr. Business Analyst Sr. Business Analyst Audrin Baghaie Jenna Haubruge Valerie Nevarez Cailyn Thompson Jr. Videographer Jr. Graphic Designer Business Analyst Business Analyst Alexis Mendez Christina Haverilla Abigail Romano Madeline Wilson Jr. Graphic Designer Jr. Videographer Business Analyst Business Analyst Jessa Laboissonniere Morgan Teruel Kendall Lower
Jr. Graphic Designer Business Analyst Business Analys
Amy Gallagher Morgan Mock Devin Antonio Maximilian Weirach Business Analyst Business Analyst Business Analyst Jr. Website Developer Mia Valenzuela . Busines Analyst Kara Catt Ma. Bushes Analyst! Ir. Business Analyst r. Business Analys
ominick Beaudir Avi Vemuri ( Claire Blodget Julia Gale
Business Analy Jr. Business Analyst Jr. Business Analys Jr. Business Analyst Emma Totara Sarah Klen Courtney Kos Ted Hwang
r. Business Analys r. Business Analy Jr. Business Analyst Jr. Business Analyst Erin Pinkelman Erica Chandler Ervin Velasquez Nicole Weber Jr. Business Analys r. Business Analys Jr. Business Analyst Jr. Business Analyst Cameron Sullivan Sofia Gonzalez Ava Whitehor Flor Porras Jr. Business Analyst Jr. Business Analys Jr. Business Analyst Jr. Business Analyst 11 Tripepi Smith & Associates
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Project Staff
Depending on the scope of work the City of Blythe selects, the rest of the Tripepi Smith project team may vary. The Account Manager (bio below) will closely monitor the quality of work product before Tripepi Smith delivers it to you for review/approval. Should any key personnel become unavailable during our engagement, Tripepi Smith will quickly substitute with other Tripepi Smith resources who have commensurate experience, knowledge and/or skill sets.

You can learn more about our individual backgrounds and qualifications at www.TripepiSmith.com/Our-Team.

The core project team will have dedicated availability to support the engagement, including capacity to provide support under urgent notice and/or time constraints. Tripepi Smith is a collaborative firm with many skill sets available. Any Tripepi Smith staff member may be brought onto the engagement to help with our efforts.

Jennifer Vaughn, APR
Principal
Location: Keller, TX | Role: Account Manager
Jennifer Vaughn brings over 20 years of experience in the public sector working for local government and public utilities. Jennifer most recently served as Adjunct Faculty at Tarrant County College where she taught public speaking. She also serves on the Board for Keller Education Foundation. Prior to joining Tripepi Smith, Jennifer spent 18 years with Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) as Public Affairs Manager, Public Sector Programs and Partnerships Supervisor and Public Policy Manager.

Jennifer garnered her initial city government experience with both the City of Anaheim as well as the City of Pasadena. She managed public relations efforts for the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau (now Visit Anaheim) during a $4.2 billion renovation of the Anaheim resort. She also served as Marketing and Communications Manager for an international economic development firm that promoted the Alsace region of France.

Jennifer earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Communication from San Diego State University where she also taught public speaking. 12 Tripepi Smith & Associates
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Devin Antonio
Business Analyst
Location: Dana Point, CA | Role: Project Manager
Devin Antonio is a driven and creative individual with a background in photography, social media management, brand partnerships and customer relations. She graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Marketing. Throughout college, she gained experience with content development, market research and writing where she found her passion in storytelling. She enhanced her photography and marketing skills through freelancing and her marketing internship. As a Business Analyst, Devin is inspired to help her clients with marketing to communicate creatively and informationally.

Devin is certified in Hootsuite Social Marketing and Search Engine Optimization through HubSpot Academy.

Courtney Koç
Junior Business Analyst
Location: San Diego, CA | Role: Content Development
Courtney Koç has meticulous attention to detail, a strong work ethic and a natural affinity for interpersonal dynamics. Graduating with top honors in business administration marketing from San Diego State University a year ahead of schedule highlights her academic rigor and commitment. Her internship at Over the Moon Advertising provided a robust skill set in communication, client management and marketing strategy. Courtney engaged in diverse tasks including content creation, account management, social media coordination and copywriting, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in professional settings.

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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Prospect Needs
The City of Blythe is seeking a partner to continue reaching and engaging its community and recognizes the importance of the public's involvement.

Tripepi Smith's Approach
Tripepi Smith has experience in all facets of the City's requests. We will accomplish these goals through:
• Monthly Check-in Calls & Project Management
• Social Media Management
• Bi-Monthly Digital Newsletter Production
• Bi-Annual Strategic Communication Planning Session
Project Management
Tripepi Smith begins all engagements with a kickoff meeting with the client to introduce personnel to one another, define Key Performance Indicators (metrics, goals and timelines), review project management processes and ensure each stakeholder has a full understanding of their responsibilities.

Tripepi Smith primarily uses the following tools to manage projects:
• Google Workspace for email, creating real-time collaborative documents and instant messaging • Zoom or Google Meet for conference calls
• Sprout Social for social media management: posting and monitoring comments/messages • Meltwater for media intelligence and media relations
• Kantata for project/task management, internal project status updates and time entry These tools enable project managers to quickly determine a project's budget status, review the schedule of tasks, send rapid notifications to the whole team if issues arise and, generally, sustain momentum on our efforts.
"Thanks to Tripepi Smith, we've made significant strides in our outreach.

In four years, we've achieved several milestones with the team. Tripepi Smith fully immerses themselves in our situations to get a clear understanding of the developments and challenges that the Paramount community faces.

They then provide input and recommendations, which I have found to be immensely valuable for our City's communication efforts. The team at Tripepi Smith have truly become a valued partner in our City's ongoing success." John Moreno
City Manager, City of Paramount
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COST PROPOSAL
The City of Blythe values community engagement and wishes to expand its impact through consistent, continuous communications. We recommend the following services within a Retainer to sustain outreach momentum through a set of recurring deliverables at a set monthly cost for at least 12 months.

Tripepi Smith recommends an extra layer of budget for unpredictable needs, which we can address on either an incremental Fixed Fee or Time & Materials (T&M) basis. We only begin extraneous work with your written consent.

Monthly Retainer
Service/Deliverable Scope
Monthly Check-in Calls & Project Conduct monthly client check-in calls, provide check-in call recap outlining action Management items and deadlines, advise on media relations and strategy Social Media Management Create and publish social media post content. Up to 3 unique posts per week.

Social media graphic design included
Bi-Monthly Newsletter Production Develop, design and render an Email Format newsletter with distribution through constant contact.

Bi-Annual Strategic Communication # Deliverables, # Drafts, Translations, etc.

Planning Session
Grand Total $3,545
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As-Needed Services
Tripepi Smith will apply the following standard hourly rates and related fees for any authorized as- needed (Time & Materials) work. Such work must be clearly authorized in writing before proceeding. 2025-26 Hourly Rates Standard Reduced Retainer
Principal $380 $315
Director $265 $225
Art/Creative Director $265 $225
Senior Business Analyst $205 $180
Business Analyst $150 $125
Junior Business Analyst $115 $100
Senior Videographer/Animator $205 $175
Senior Photographer $175 $150
Videographer/Photographer $140 $120
Junior Videographer/Photographer $115 $100
Senior Graphic Designer $195 $165
Graphic Designer $140 $120
Junior Graphic Designer $115 $100
Web Developer $210 $185
Junior Web Developer $115 $100
Drone Operator $205 $180
Council Chamber A/ Operator $115 $100
Invoicing & Payment Terms
At Tripepi Smith, we bill on either a Retainer, Fixed Fee or Time & Materials basis, with each billing type following its own payment schedule. Regardless, terms are Net 30 days. • Fixed Fee work is billed upon defined milestones.
• Time & Materials work is billed in 15-minute increments (i.e. 4.0, 1.25, 6.5 or 0.75 hours) at the end of the month in which work is done.
• Retainer work is billed on the 15th of each month.
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Other Cost Information
Tripepi Smith has related service fees that may come up during our engagement that we want to tell you about.

Annual Increase
Tripepi Smith will increase the hourly rates and retainer fees for all resources by 5% or the national CPI index-whichever is higher-each year on the anniversary of the contract, starting on the first anniversary of any contract when the contract duration is longer than one year. Otherwise, new rates will be negotiated with each new contract.

Retainer Discount
When a client's retainer exceeds $7,500 per month, they gain access to our reduced retainer rates.

Travel Costs
Travel costs must be pre-authorized and then will be reimbursed by the client for any requested travel to complete a requested scope of work. Travel costs may include airfare, lodging, car rentals and gas.

Additionally, when client work requires that we be onsite, we will invoice for a resource's travel time at 50% of the resource's hourly rate.

Equipment Costs
Tripepi Smith offers some services that require equipment, such as drone operations and video production. As such, in those cases, the following rates apply:

Half Day (Under 4 Hours) Full Day (4+ Hours)
Video $450 $650
Drone $550 - Flat Fee
Please note that A/ equipment fees are based on the amount and type of equipment required, with pricing tailored to the specifics of each event.

Music and Video Licensing
Sometimes, the client will want Tripepi Smith to apply music or use stock imagery/video while producing video. In these cases, we will need to apply licensing fees of approximately $100 per song and $200 if we use stock video imagery. This will provide a license for the use of the music and video footage to Tripepi Smith and its clients.

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Service Fees
Tripepi Smith prefers that clients pay service providers directly to avoid unnecessary administrative costs. You should also know, however, that we have no economic interest in service providers, unless otherwise specified in this proposal.

If a client asks Tripepi Smith to pay for a service provider bill, we will apply a 10% agency fee to the reimbursement expense. Typical service fees include, but are not limited to: print, mailing, digital advertising, media placements, voiceovers, translations and closed captions.

Partner Access
Tripepi Smith has access to entities that may be relevant to our engagement. These partnerships allow Tripepi Smith to offer clients extra media reach or additional services at partner pricing.

Local Information Network of Knowledge (LINK): www.LocallnfoNetwork.com - A community forum for local OLink government professionals in California to discover and share resources, policies, sample work products, best practices and more.

PublicCEO: www.PublicCEO.com - Digital news about public affairs, reaching over 17,500 California PUBLICCIO government executives through a daily podcast, job board, video podcast and more.

Civic Business Journal: www.CivicBusinessJournal.com - Digital interest stories on the people, companies and solutions that make local government in California more effective.

FlashVote: www.FlashVote.com - Statistically valid surveying that helps leaders make decisions. 2/Flash Vote
• Disclaimer: Tripepi Smith President Ryder Todd Smith is an investor in FlashVote.

Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions: www.TSTalentSolutions.com - A multifaceted recruitment consultancy wearice, combining local govemment access with communications to acance talent quests and build culture <0> Meltwater: www.TripepiSmith.com/Media-Intelligence - An enterprise-class, comprehensive media monitoring solution that is best combined with Tripepi Smith's analytics team. 18 Tripepi Smith & Associates
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Agreement No. 2025-049 A

CITY OF BLYTHE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
TRIPEPI, SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC.

THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (Agreement") is made and entered into as of October 1, 2025 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF BLYTHE, a municipal corporation ("City"), and TRIPEPI, SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC., a California corporatior ("Consultant").

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

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

1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT

1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described in Consultant's Proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein. Consultant shall provide the services and deliverables described within the Monthly Retainer. Consultant shall not provide any work outside of the Monthly Retainer without the City Manager's prior written approval.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personal data of private individuals and employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement: Consultant's covenant under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
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2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
Compensation. City agrees to pay Consultant a monthly fee of Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($3,545.00) ("Retainer Fee") for all services rendered pursuant to the Monthly Retainer, provided that Consultant may increase the Retainer Fee on an annual basis as set forth herein. Consultant's total compensation shall not exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00).

Travel Expense Reimbursement. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that travel expenses require the City Manager's prior written approval. All expenses will be reimbursed at cost with no markup.

2.3. Additional Fees. City agrees to pay Consultant in accordance with the rates set forth in Consultant's Proposal for equipment costs and music and image/video licensing, provided the City Manager has provided prior written approval for the use of any such equipment, music, or stock imagery/video.

2.4. Fee Increases. Commencing on October 1, 2026, Consultant may increase its Retainer Fee and hourly rates once each year in an amount equal to the greater of the 12-month percent change in the Consumer Price Index as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (United States City Average, All Items, Not Seasonally Adjusted, All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), referred to herein as "CPI"), or five percent (5%). The change in the CP! shall be calculated based on the 12-month percent change in the CPI from the previous July. If Consultant desires to increase its Retainer Fee or hourly rates as set forth herein, Consultant shall provide written notice to the City on or before September 1, which notice shall include reference to the CPI index, the percentage CPI increase, and Consultant's revised Retainer Fee and hourly rates based on such CPI increase. If submitted as required herein, any increase to Consultant's hourly rates will go into effect October 1. No increase to the fee will be retroactive.

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

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

Timely Invoicing. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant must submit invoices for services no later than ninety (90) days following services rendered or within ninety (90) days following completion of project milestones. Consultant expressly waives its right to payment if invoices are not submitted within ninety (90) days following services rendered. 3 Tripepi, Smith & Associates, Inc.

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

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

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

4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION

4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of three (3) years, ending on September 30, 2028, unless previously terminated as provided herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties.

4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing at least thirty (30) days' written notice to Consultant.

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

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

5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope of insurance coverages with an insurance company authorized to do business in California, with a current A.M. Best's Insurance Rating of no less than A: VIl, and approved by City:
(a) Commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. (b) Automobile liability coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles using Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 (or equivalent) with a limit of no less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per accident.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury or disease. Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers' compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers' compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers for losses arising trom work pertorme ay Consultant for the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any to do likewise under their workers' compensation insurance policies.

By execution of this Agreement, Consultant certifies as follows:

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

Consultant shall also comply with Section 3800 of the Labor Code by securing, paying for and maintaining in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement, complete Workers' Compensation Insurance, and shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance to the City before execution of this Agreement by the City. The City, its officers and employees shall not be responsible for any claims in law or equity occasioned by failure of Consultant to comply with this section.
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inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the Effective Date of this Agreement, and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period of no less than three (3) years after completion of the services required by this Agreement.

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

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

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

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

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

6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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

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

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

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

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

IF TO CONSULTANT: IF TO CITY:

Tripepi, Smith & Associates, Inc. City of Blythe
P.O. Box 52152 235 N. Broadway
Irvine, CA 92619 Blythe, CA 92225
Tel: (626) 536-2173 Tel: (760) 922-6161
Attn: Ryder Todd Smith Attn: Mallory Crecelius
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6.5. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover trom the opposing party all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms, conditions, or provisions hereof.

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

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

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

6.8. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Consultant agrees to defend, with counsel of City's choosing, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees, at Consultant's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal proceedings brought against the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees arising out of the performance of Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement.

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

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

Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation, 8 Tripepi, Smith & Associates, Inc.

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Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers, agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this paragraph.

6.10. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.

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

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

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

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computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors, pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code Section 7920.000 et seq.).

Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade secrets, as that term is defined in California Government Code Section 7924.510, and of which Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the court

6.14. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political Reform Act (California Government Code section 81000 et seq.) and California Government Code section 1090. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City's representative, perform work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to abstain from a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.

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

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

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

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

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

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beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this Agreement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONSULTANT
Date:

Ryder Todd Smith
President

CITY OF BLYTHE
Date:

Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
[TO BE INSERTED FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL.]
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Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

BLISHED
MEETING DATE: August 26, 2025
SUBJECT: Ratification of Agreement for Abatement Services with R&L Watkins, Inc. for the Emergency Abatement at 316 W. Hobsonway
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council ratify the Agreement for Abatement Services with R&L Watkins, Inc. for the emergency abatement at 316 W. Hobsonway.

FISCAL IMPACT: $90,000 in General Funds allocated to Building Abatement.

BACKGROUND: Chapter 8.28 of the Blythe Municipal Code (BMC) sets forth the guidelines and procedures relating to the abatement of public nuisances. Generally, the procedure consists of providing notice to the property owner of the nuisance conditions and an opportunity to correct the conditions, conducting a hearing if the owner fails to correct the nuisance conditions, providing the owner an opportunity to abate the nuisance conditions following the hearing, and then obtaining a warrant from the Court and performing the abatement work through a contractor if the owner fails to abate the nuisance conditions following the hearing.

Pursuant to Section 8.28.190 of the BMC, whenever the City Manager determines that a public nuisance constitutes an immediate hazard, threat of harm or danger to persons or property, the City Manager may immediately cause the summary abatement of such public nuisance in such manner as the City Manager determines is reasonably required. Pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 8.28.190 of the BMC, any abatement pursuant to Section 8.28.190 shall be limited to the actions necessary to neutralize the immediate hazard, threat or danger only.

Pursuant to Section 2.65.100 of the BMC, the City Manager is authorized to make emergency purchases and execute contracts necessary in connection with emergency purchases. In the event an emergency purchase exceeds the City Manager's contract authority, staff is required to submit the purchase order and/or contract to the City Council for ratification at its next properly noticed meeting.

The building located at 316 W. Hobsonway has been abandoned for several years, creating a public nuisance. On July 14, 2025, a fire occurred at 316 W. Hobsonway, partially destroying the building and leaving unstable walls. Following the fire, on July 14, 2025, the north wall of the building fell onto the sidewalk and partially into the street. It was determined the remaining walls were unstable and were at risk of collapsing. This constituted an immediate threat of harm to persons or property.

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• Haul away hazardous burned debris
• Removal of unstable east and center walls while holding traction to prevent collapse. • Removal and preservation of metal sign
• Breaking of concrete wall and footings, removal of metal piping and small amounts of rebar
• Hauling and disposing of concrete and brick debris
Removal of debris on site
• Water down pad
• Disposal of brick and concrete waste from Public Works yard from initial wall failure.

STAFF REPORT: Staff obtained a quote from R&L Watkins for the emergency abatement work. R&L Watkins commenced the emergency abatement work on July 16, 2025. Pursuant to the authority granted in Section 2.65.100 of the BMC, the Interim City Manager executed the Abatement Services Agreement, which provided for payment of a flat fee of $90,000 for the emergency abatement work.

As outlined above, because the Abatement Services Agreement exceeded the Interim City Manager's contract authority, staff is required to submit the Agreement to the City Council for ratification.

Therefore, it is recommended Council ratify the Agreement for Abatement Services with R&L Watkins, Inc. for the emergency abatement at 316 W. Hobsonway.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Agreement for Abatement Services for Emergency Demolition and Abatement at 316 W. Hobsonway
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CITY OF BLYTHE

AGREEMENT FOR ABATEMENT SERVICES
FOR
EMERGENCY DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT AT 316 W. HOBSONWAY
THIS AGREEMENT FOR ABATEMENT SERVICES ("Agreement), dated July 15, 202 "Effective Date"), is made by the CITY OF BLYTHE, a municipal corporation ("City"), and R&l WATKINS, INC., a California corporation ("Contractor").

WHEREAS, pursuant to subsection (a) of Section 8.28.190 of the Blythe Municipal Code (BMC), whenever the City Manager determines that a public nuisance constitutes an immediate hazard, threat of harm or danger to persons or property, the City Manager may immediately cause the summary abatement of such public nuisance in such manner as the City Manager determines is reasonably required. Pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 8.28.190 of the BMC, any abatement pursuant to Section 8.28.190 shall be limited to the actions necessary to neutralize the immediate hazard, threat or danger only; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.65.070(J) of the BMC, contracts for nuisance abatement services are exempt from the City's competitive procurement requirements; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.65.100 of the BMC, the City Manager is authorized to make emergency purchases and execute contracts necessary in connection with emergency purchases; and
WHEREAS, the building located at 316 W. Hobsonway has been abandoned for several years, which is unlawful and constitutes a public nuisance pursuant to Section 8.28.030(D) of the BMC; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2025, a fire occurred at 316 W. Hobsonway, partially destroying the building and leaving unstable walls; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2025, following the fire, the north wall of the building fell onto the sidewalk and partially into the street; and
WHEREAS, the Interim City Manager determined that the remaining unstable walls, which were at risk of collapsing, constituted an immediate threat of harm to persons or property; and WHEREAS, on July 15, 2025, the Interim City Manager authorized the summary abatement of the conditions constituting an immediate threat of harm to persons and property; WHEREAS, City desires to contract with Contractor for abatement services described below under Paragraph 1, Scope of Work (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, City and Contractor desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with the services to be performed; and
WHEREAS, City and Contractor intend and desire that this Agreement be retroactive to R&L Watkins, Inc.
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the Effective Date to cover all services provided by Contractor in connection with the Project.

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

1. SCOPE OF WORK
Contractor shall provide the services described in Scope of Work, attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Work"). The Work shall be performed at 316 W. Hobsonway.

The Project is known as the Emergency Demolition and Abatement at 316 W. Hobsonway Project.

2. CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE.

The City's Representative is Jason Brown, referred to herein as the "City's Project Manager."

3. CONTRACTOR'S PROJECT MANAGER: PERSONNEL.

Project Manager. Contractor's representative is Leslie Jessop-Watkins, referred to as "Contractor's Project Manager." Contractor's Project Manager shall represent Contractor and be its agent in all consultations with the City during the term of this Agreement.

Contractor or Contractor's Project Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by the City. Any substitution of Contractor's Project Manager must be approved in advance in writing by the City's Project Manager.

Personnel. City has the right to review and approve any personnel who are assigned to perform work under this Agreement. Contractor shall remove personnel from performing work under this Agreement if requested to do so by City.

This Paragraph 3 is a material provision of the Agreement.

4. SCHEDULE.

All Work shall be performed in accordance with the schedule approved on behalf of City by the Project Manager.

5. EQUIPMENT - PERFORMANCE OF WORK.

Contractor shall furnish all tools, equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor and materials necessary to perform and complete the Work in a good and workmanlike manner in strict conformity with this Agreement and all exhibits hereto.

The equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor and material shall be furnished and such Work performed and completed as required in the plans and specifications to the satisfaction of the Project Manager or his or her designee, and subject to his or her approval. 2 R&L Watkins, Inc.
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6. COMPENSATION.

City agrees to pay Contractor at flat fee of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00).

ADDITIONAL SERVICES.

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

It is specifically understood that oral requests or approvals of such additional services, change orders or additional compensation and any approvals from City shall be barred and are unenforceable.

8. PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR.

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

9. PROMPT PAYMENT OF SUBCONTRACTORS.

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

10. TIME OF ESSENCE.

Time is of the essence in Contractor's performance of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement.

11. TERMINATION.

City may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing seven (7) days' written notice to Contractor.

12. DISPUTES PERTAINING TO PAYMENT FOR WORK.

Should any dispute arise respecting whether any delay is excusable, or its duration, or the shall be final and binding upon Contractor.

13. SUPERINTENDENCE BY CONTRACTOR.

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

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

15. •CARE OF THE WORK AND OFF-SITE AUTHORIZATION.

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

16. INDEMNIFICATION.

Contractor agrees to protect, defend, with counsel of City's choosing, indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected and appointed boards, officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, or damages of any nature, including attorneys' fees, for injury to or death of any person, and for injury or damage to any property, including consequential damages of any nature resulting therefrom, arising out of or in any way connected with the performance of this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Contractor, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the Contractor, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees based upon the work performed by the Contractor, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Contractor, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Contractor shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the City's specifications or Contractor's proposal, which shall be of no force or effect.

Contractor shall comply with all of the provisions of the Workers' Compensation insurance laws and Safety in Employment laws of the State of California, including the applicable provisions of Divisions 4 and 5 of the California Labor Code and all amendments thereto and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, and all similar State, Federal or local laws applicable. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City from and against all claims, liabilities, expenses, damages, suits, actions, proceedings and judgments, of every nature and description, including attorneys' fees, that may be presented, brought or recovered against City for or on account of any liability under or failure to comply with any of said laws which may be incurred by reason of any Work performed under this Agreement by Contractor or any subcontractor or others performing on 4 R&L Watkins, Inc.
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behalf of Contractor.

City does not, and shall not, waive any rights against Contractor which it may have by reason of the above hold harmless agreements, because of the acceptance by City or the deposit with City by Contractor of any or all of the insurance policies described in Paragraph 17 (Insurance) of this Agreement.

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

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

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

17. INSURANCE.

Contractor shall not commence Work under this Agreement until it has obtained all insurance required under this Paragraph 17 and City has approved the insurance as to form, amount, and carrier, nor shall Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence any Work until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained and approved.

Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall obtain, maintain, and keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated "A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by City:
(i) Commercial general liability, including premises-operations, products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. If such insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall be twice (ii) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non-owned vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. (iii) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Milion Do liars 51,00,00. 0) per acident tor bodily inhury of diseases Contactor agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers' compensation 5 R&L Watkins, Inc.
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insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers' compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Contractor for the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers' compensation insurance policies. (b) Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(i) Additional insureds: "The City of Blythe and its elected and appointed boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor pursuant to its contract with the City; products and completed operations of the Contractor; premises owned, occupied or used by the Contractor; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the Contractor." (ii) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, nor shall it be canceled nor the coverage reduced, until thirty (30) days after written notice is given to City." (iii) Other Insurance: "Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Blythe, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of Blythe shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance provided by this policy." Reporting Provisions. Any failure of Contractor to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Blythe, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers.

Insurance Applies Separately. Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
(e) Deductible or Self-Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.

Umbrella or Excess Policies. The Contractor may use umbrella or excess policies to provide the liability limits as required in this Agreement. This form of insurance will be acceptable provided that all of the primary and umbrella or excess policies shall provide all of the insurance coverages herein required, including, but not limited to, primary and non-contributory, additional insured, self-insured retentions (sirs), indemnity, and defense requirements. The umbrella or excess policies shall be provided on a true "following form" or broader coverage basis, with coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying commercial general liability insurance.

No insurance policies maintained by the additional insureds, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the Contractor's primary and excess liability policies are exhausted. (g) Proof of Insurance. Contractor shall furnish certificates of insurance and additional 6 R&L Watkins, Inc.
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any subcontractors) shall keep accurate payroll records, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by Contractor or any subcontractor in connection with this Agreement. Each payroll record shall contain or be verified by a written declaration that it is made under penalty of perjury, stating both of the following: (1) The information contained in the payroll record is true and correct; and (2) The employer has complied with the requirements of Sections 1771, 1881, and 1815 of the California Labor Code for any work performed by his or her employees on this Project. The payroll records shall be certified and shall be available for inspection at all reasonable hours in accordance with the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1776. Contractor shall also furnish each week to City's Project Manager a statement with respect to the wages of each of its employees during the preceding weekly payroll period.
(f) Registration with DIR. Contractor and any subcontractors) of Contractor shall comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1771 and 1725.5 requiring registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

19. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS.

Contractor shall, at its own cost and expense, comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and requirements in the performance of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the California Green Code and laws regarding health and safety, labor and employment, and wage and hours.

20. NON-DISCRIMINATION.

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

21. PROVISIONS CUMULATIVE.

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

22. NOTICES.

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

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

R&L Watkins, Inc.

P.O. Box 1756
Blythe, CA 92226
Attn: Leslie Jessop-Watkins

23. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

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

24. PERS ELIGIBILITY INDEMNIFICATION.

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

Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or PERS benefits.

25. VALIDITY.

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

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26. GOVERNING LAW.

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

27. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARY RIGHTS.

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

28. ASSIGNABILITY.

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

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

29. WAIVER.

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

30. HEADINGS.
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accurate description of the content thereof.

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

32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior writings and oral negotiations.

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of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including exhibits to this Agreement.

33. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES.

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

34. CORPORATE AUTHORITY.

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

35. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Agreement shall be effective retroactive to the Effective Date. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.

CITY OF BLYTHE CONTRACTOR
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Mallory Crecelius Leslie Jessop-Watkins
Interim City Manager President
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK
Emergency demolition and site services of burned and abandoned vacant building due to health concerns and safety concerns of unstable walls, including:
• Site administration, safety, permitting, dust control. • Coordination with City Code Enforcement, City Public Works, City Fire and City Police Departments for site safety and security.
• Coordination with The Holt Group engineers on building instability, footings, adjacent property roofline and back wall concerns (322-332 W. Hobsonway). • Liaison with adjacent property owners (both sides), one tenant of 326 W. Hobsonway. • Hauling of hazardous burned debris to LaPaz landfill by City's franchise hauler, CRR. • Removal of unstable east and center walls while holding traction to prevent collapse. • Removal and preservation of metal sign.
• Breaking of concrete wall and footings, removal of metal piping and small amounts of rebar.
• Hauling and disposal of concrete and brick debris.
• Removal and hauling of all debris from site.
• Water down pad.
• Disposal of brick and concrete waste at City Public Works (from initial wall failure).

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

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MEETING DATE: August 26, 2025
SUBJECT: Authorization to Apply for Multiple Grants, Seeking Grant Funding Totaling $780,000, from the Palo Verde Irrigation District/Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Community Enhancement Collaborative
PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-023. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE PALO VERDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT

AND THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT

COLLABORATIVE AND AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL

GRANT APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
FISCAL IMPACT: $780,000.00 in grant funding for law enforcement programs and equipment.

BACKGROUND: The Palo Verde Irrigation District (PVID)/Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Community Enhancement Collaborative is intended to provide funds to generate short- and long-term economic impacts and social benefits within our community. Over $8 million dollars in funding will be available for direct investment in the Palo Verde Valley. The safety and quality of life for our residents is the primary goal of the Blythe Police Department. This funding, if granted, will assist in enhancing the operational capabilities of the Department, ensuring a safer and more secure environment for the residents of and visitors to the City of Blythe and the Palo Verde Valley.

STAFF REPORT: The Blythe Police Department has prepared six grant applications, seeking grant funding totaling $780,000, for programs and equipment which staff have identified as important steps to maintain and improve the level of service provided to our community.

Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-023 authorizing the City to apply for grant funds provided by the PVID/MWD Community Enhancement Collaborative and authorizing the Interim City Manager or her designee to execute all grant application documents.

If grant funds are awarded by the Community Enhancement Collaborative, staff will return to the Council for authorization to accept the grant funds.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Executive Summary of Grant Applications
Resolution No. 2025-023
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BLYTHE BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police
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PALO VERDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT / METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT Community Enhancement Collaborative Grant Program

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Blythe Police Department (BPD) has submitted six grant applications aimed at enhancing public safety and improving the quality of life in the Palo Verde Valley. Each project addresses specific community needs and operational challenges faced by the department. Below is a summary of each project:

1. Narcotics and Violent Crime Suppression Task Force
Amount Requested; $175,000.00
• Purpose: To form a part-time multi-agency task force targeting violent crime and drug trafficking operations.
• Impact: Reduces the presence of dangerous drugs, decreases overdose deaths, and lowers crime rates, thereby improving public safety.
• Fund Allocation; Operational equipment, office equipment. Office space, overtime.

2. Social Media Campaign
Amount Requested; $65,000
• Purpose: To launch a social media campaign through a third-party contractor to enhance public messaging and transparency.
• Impact: Increases public trust, fosters community engagement, and improves communication of important law enforcement information. • Fund Allocation; Contract with a social media consultant who specializes in law enforcement.
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3. 4-Wheel Drive Patrol Vehicles
Amount Requested; $190,000
• Purpose: To acquire two light, 4-wheel drive vehicles for accessing off-road areas within the operational region.
• Impact: Enhances the ability to provide emergency services, pursue suspects, and conduct search and rescue missions in difficult terrains. • Fund Allocation; Purchase vehicles and upfit with emergency equipment.

4. Tactical Response Team (TRT)
Amount Requested; $80,000
• Purpose: To further develop the TRT with specialized equipment. • Impact: Improves response to violent crimes and critical incidents, ensuring faster and more effective management, thereby increasing community safety. • Fund Allocation; Purchase specialized tactical vests and miscellaneous equipment.

5. Quality of Life (QOL) Assistance Program
Amount Requested; $100,000
• Purpose: To continue and expand the QOL program addressing homelessness through comprehensive support services.
• Impact: Reduces homelessness, enhances overall community well-being, and creates a more inclusive and supportive environment.
• Fund Allocation; overtime and supplies.

6. Marine Enforcement Vessel
Amount Requested; $170,000
• Purpose: To acquire a new patrol vessel for the Marine Enforcement Division to ensure reliable and effective law enforcement on the Colorado River. • Impact: Ensures uninterrupted enforcement duties, enhances search and rescue capabilities, and improves safety for residents and visitors.

Fund Allocation; Purchase new patrol vessel.

These projects collectively aim to enhance the operational capabilities of the Blythe Police Department, ensuring a safer and more secure environment for the residents and visitors of the Palo Verde Valley.
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ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2025-023

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 26, 2025
SUBJECT: Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council receive and file a summary report from the Hospital Ad Hoc Committee.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: Earlier this year, the City began receiving information from concerned citizens related to the financial state of the Palo Verde Healthcare District which operates Palo Verde Hospital. In February, the City contacted Riverside County Supervisor V. Manual Perez's Office offering the City's assistance. At the same time, the City requested assistance in identifying the oversight body for the Palo Verde Healthcare District's Board of Directors.

After learning the hospital had shuttered operations except for the Emergency Room, Laboratory and Radiology, City officials contacted our State and Federal partners requesting assistance. In May, the Mayor appointed Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Council Member Burton-to serve on a Hospital Ad Hoc Committee.

In June, the City sent a letter to the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) requesting that LAFCO conduct a Municipal Service Review (MSR) of the Palo Verde Healthcare District. The item was placed on June 26, 2025, Agenda and the Commissioners unanimously voted to direct staff to proceed with the MSR. It is the City's understanding that the MSR report will be presented to the LAFCO Board of Directors at their September meeting.

The MSR will include several options and recommendations for the Palo Verde Healthcare District to undertake to improve their current financial position.

In July, the City released a Press Release providing the Community with information related to the current situation at Palo Verde Hospital. Another Press Release is planned after the MSR is published
The County of Riverside has been instrumental in providing support to the Hospital and community. Several working groups were formed to address care and support displaced staff after hospitals workers were furloughed and laid off. City officials and staff regularly participate in work group meetings.

STAFF REPORT: Although the City has no jurisdiction over Palo Verde Healthcare District, its Board of Directors or its management, it is a critical aspect of our community. The City is committed to working with the Board, either current or re-organized, its management and our elected representatives to ensure the hospital remains open and operational. The future success of the City is dependent upon having a functional hospital and healthcare system for our residents. -128-
The Ad Hoc Committee will provide an update.

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