Agenda — Blythe City Council, December 9, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

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AGENDA
December 9, 2025
6:00 P.M.

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 9, 2025
6:00pm

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor DeConinck Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale City Attorney Roberto Fire Chief Hasler
ty Treasurer/Finance Director EIn Public Works Director Elegores nief Building Official Brov

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, December 5, 2025.

2. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 12/9/25, warrants numbered 11280 through 11314 and 80388 through 80452 in the amount of $1,048,712.28; 12/9/25, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 80453 through 80465 in the amount of $1,113.47, and 12/9/25, warrants numbered 11315 through 11320 and 80466 through 80490 in the amount of $263,536.86.

3. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 12/9/25, warrants numbered 55465 through 55476 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 63541 through 63638 in the amount of $90,701.95; 12/9/25, warrants numbered 55477 through 55492, and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 63639 through 63719 in the amount of $319,570.03; 12/9/25, warrants numbered 55493 through 55494, in the amount of $371.06; 12/9/25, warrants numbered 55495 through 55496, and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 63720 through 63729 in the amount of $27,629.99; 12/9/25, warrants numbered 55497 through 55512 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 63730 through 63809 in the amount of $302,709.17, and 12/9/25, warrants numbered 55513 through 55524 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 63810 through 63905 in the amount of $92,799.99.

Minutes of the November 12, 2025 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the November 12, 2025, Meeting.

5. City of Blythe Permits Issued in the Month of November 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

6. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for November 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report
City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for November 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

8. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for November 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Annual Repor Recommendation: Receive and file the attached Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2004 1 Special Tax Bonds, Series 2005 Annual Report.

Purchase of a New Body Worn Camera System for the Blythe Police Department.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a Master Service Agreement with LensLock, Inc. for the purchase and implementation of a new body worn camera system in an amount not to exceed $134,865.00 for a five-year term, once approved by the City Attorney. It is further recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any other documents necessary to purchase and implement the new body worn camera system.

11. Recreation Center Staffing.

Recommendation: Fund one additional Recreation Coordinator position at Range 34 of the Clerical/Para-Professional/Recreational Unit and adopt Resolution No. 2025-027, approving the revision to the Schedule of Authorized Positions necessary for this action:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-027. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS.

12. Accepting and Approving the Tentative Agreement Regarding the Terms and Conditions of the Successor MOU for the Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 1184 (LIUNA).

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-029, accepting and approving the tentative agreement regarding the Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 1184 (LIUNA) successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-029. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE

SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OR NORTH AMERICA, LOCAL 1184 (LIUNA) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.

PUBLIC HEARING: (Item: 13)

13. 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Allocation.

Recommendation: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, it is recommended that the Council apply the $79,550 2026-2027 CDBG Allocation to the Bommer Park Playground Improvement Project, apply the CDBG Allocation to the Home Enhancement Program should the City be unable to use the funds towards the Bommer Park Playground Improvement Project; authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the supplemental agreement, along with any subsequent agreements with the Riverside County Economic Development Agency for allocation of the 2026-2027 CDBG Funds and authorize the City Manager to reprogram funds as required.

CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Item 14)

14. Pal Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update.

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

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 15-18)

15. Establishing a Triad Advisory Committee to Support the Work of RiCo ONE.

Recommendation: Form an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of two members to represent the City on the Triad Advisory Committee to advance the work being done by RivCo ONE. It is further recommended the Mayor Appoint two Council Members to serve on this committee.

16. Adoption of the 2025 California Codes
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-028 and introduce Ordinance No. 945- 25:

22. RELON TECT COUNTHE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNI
AKING FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR MODIFICATIONS TO PROVISIONS OF THE 2025 CALIFORN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE DUE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS.

ORDINANCE NO. 945-25. AN OR OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2025

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARD CODE, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS, 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)

17. Approval of Agreement for Animal Shelter Services between the City and County of Riverside.

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Animal Shelter Services between the City of Blythe and County of Riverside once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

18. Budget Request Letter for the 2026-27 State Budget Cycle.

Recommendation: Provide direction to staff on funding priorities for the FY 2026/27 State Budget Cycle and authorize the Mayor to execute a Budget Request Letter to Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez for identified priorities.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY: (Item 19)
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. SA 2025-001 and direct staff, on behalf of the Successor Agency, to submit Resolution No. SA 2025-001 to the Countywide Oversight Board of the County of Riverside and the Department of Finance for review and approval pursuant to the Health and Safety Code, as applicable. 'ESOLUTION NO. SA 2025-001. A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE BLYTH

EDEVELOPMENT AGENGY APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AN ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

ORAL REPORT: (Staff members may make a brief announcement or report on department activities.)
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.

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

The City Council cannot take action on items not listed on the Agenda. Council Members will not enter discussion with speakers; but may refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future ADJOURNMENT: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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).

CONSENT

CALENDAR
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11280 11/7/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 592698592 024847 FINANCE CHARGE 21.15 592775905 024847 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 11/ 342.92 Total : 364.07
11281 11/7/2025 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 592706275 024848 FINANCE CHARGE 34.36 592775808 024848 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 11/ 607.20 Total : 641.56
11282 11/7/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 024895 ELECTRICITY 10/1-10/31/2025 59.54 Total : 59.54
11283 11/7/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 024896 ELECTRICITY 9/23-10/21/2025 92.02 Total : 92.02
11284 11/7/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 024897 ELECTRICITY 9/26-10/26/2025 8,510.45 Total : 8,510.45
11285 11/7/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 024898 ELECTRICITY 9/26-10/26/2025 9,538.00 Total : 9,538.00
11286 11/7/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISÓN CO 700466637136 024899 ELECTRICITY 10/1-10/31/2025 15,790.22 Total : 15,790.22
11287 11/7/2025 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 024900 ELECTRICITY 9/1-9/30/2025 51,808.51 Total : 51,808.51
11288 11/18/2025 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 115952 024831 SERVICE FEES 25.00 115953 024831 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE 9/1-10/1/21 121.60 116033 024831 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE 10/1-11/1/2 121.60 116197 024831 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE 11/1-12/1/: 121.60 116377 024831 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE 12/1/2025- 121.60
Total : 511.40
11289 11/18/2025 008201 OPTIMUM 0771510132602 024864 INTERNET SERVICE 10/4-11/3/2025 206.32 0771510132602 024864 INTERNET SERVICE 11/4-12/3/2025 206.32 024864
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11289 11/18/2025 008201 008201 OPTIMUM (Continued) Total: 412.64 11290 11/18/2025 008201 OPTIMUM 0771549180002 024865 COMMUNICATIONS 10/2-11/1/2025 267.58 0771549180002 024865 COMMUNICATIONS 11/2-12/1/2025 267.58 024865
Total : 535.16
11291 11/18/2025 008201 OPTIMUM 101572851 024866 INTERNET SERVICE 10/1-10/31/2025 650.00 101591128 024866 INTERNET SERVICE 11/1-11/30/2025 650.00 Total: 1,300.00
11292 11/18/2025 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 1020250081 024807 DIG ALERT TICKETS 10/2025 116.00 820250082 024807 DIG ALERT TICKETS 8/2025 152.00
920250085 024807 DIG ALERT TICKETS 9/2025 230.00
Total: 498.00
11293 11/19/2025 005213 FRONTIER 9091590013 024855 COMMUNICATIONS 10/7-11/6/2025 6,536.97 9091590039 024850 COMMUNICATIONS 10/7-11/6/2025 585.75
9091590042 024851 COMMUNICATIONS 10/1-10/31/2025 3,250.23 Total : 10,372.95
11294 11/19/2025 004501 US BANK CORP OCT 2025 024910 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 10/2025 12,080.81 Total : 12,080.81
11295 11/20/2025 003150 PITNEY BOWES 3107441204 024869 TERM RENTAL 8/2-11/1/2025 1,760.71 Total: 1,760.71
11296 11/20/2025 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510006201 023975 SUPPLIES 309.17 430510010401 023975 SUPPLIES 169.12
430510034501 023975 SUPPLIES 213.35
430510110402 023975 SUPPLIES 398.41
430510152602 024776 SUPPLIES 108.98
430510232601 024776 SUPPLIES 4.19
Total: 1,203.22
11297 11/20/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 11185732804 024891 NATURAL GAS 9/5-10/6/2025 15.29 Total: 15.29
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11298 11/20/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 024892 ON ACCOUNT -379.04 07632638008 024892 NATURAL GAS 8/5-9/5/2025 216.03
024892
07632638008 024892 NATURAL GAS 9/5-10/6/2025 226.11
024892
Total : 63.10
11299 11/20/2025 000247 SOCALGAS 06622932165 024893 NATURAL GAS 8/22-9/23/2025 87.38 Total : 87.38
11300 11/25/2025 007828 BECK OIL, INC 187973 024792 FUEL 788.31 Total: 788.31
11301 11/25/2025 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE OCT 2025 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS 10/2 33,552.00 Total: 33,552.00
11302 11/25/2025 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000161421 024002 DISPOSAL SERVICES 10/1-10/31/2025 515.21 000162379 024002 DISPOSAL SERVICES 11/1-11/30/2025 385.05 Total : 900.26
11303 11/25/2025 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC EMWK4093655 024513 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 8,189.22 EMWK4136586 024763 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 4,281.72 EMWK4136587 024763 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 520.39
EMWK4141227 024789 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,048.15 Total: 15,039.48
11304 11/25/2025 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 024852 COMMUNICATIONS 10/13-11/12/2025 140.62 Total : 140.62
11305 11/25/2025 005213 FRONTIER 7609229375 024853 COMMUNICATIONS 10/13-11/12/2025 159.79 Total : 159.79
11306 11/25/2025 005213 FRONTIER 7609219791 024854 COMMUNICATIONS 10/7-12/6/2025 120.51 7609219791 024854 COMMUNICATIONS 10/7-12/6/2025 120.51
024854
Total : 241.02
11307 11/25/2025 000869 GRAINGER 9635212674 024400 PARTS/SUPPLIES 262.59 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11307 11/25/2025 000869 000869 GRAINGER (Continued) Total : 262.59 11308 11/25/2025 000869 GRAINGER 9635212658 024400 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4,425.18 Total : 4,425.18
11309 11/25/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC H15679 024316 PARTS/SUPPLIES 126.07 H47539 024525 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 59.74
H61064 024686 PARTS/SUPPLIES 90.81
H61171 024693 PARTS/SUPPLIES 22.53
H61618 024701 PARTS/SUPPLIES 97.23
H65271 024738 PARTS/SUPPLIES 49.55
H65355 024686 PARTS/SUPPLIES 59.82
H66036 024325 PARTS/SUPPLIES 44.14
H66313 024743 PARTS/SUPPLIES 220.04
H66558 024747 PARTS/SUPPLIES 205.88
H66730 024749 PARTS/SUPPLIES 195.74
H68299 024757 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 194.77
H68426 024761 PARTS/SUPPLIES 11.72
H68459 024686 PARTS/SUPPLIES 29.40
H68624 024760 PARTS/SUPPLIES 71.34
H70936 024766 PARTS/SUPPLIES 44.11
H70985 024766 PARTS/SUPPLIES 18.75
H72195 024686 PARTS/SUPPLIES 33.71
VO2054 024296 PARTS/SUPPLIES 112.99
V14484 024675 PARTS/SUPPLIES 383.00
V15592 024706 PARTS/SUPPLIES 73.47
V15630 024708 PARTS/SUPPLIES 99.92
V17023 024686 PARTS/SUPPLIES 13.68
V17750 024760 PARTS/SUPPLIES 16.85
V19373 024686 PARTS/SUPPLIES 12.54
V96921 024123 PARTS/SUPPLIES 63.52
Total : 2,351.32
11310 11/25/2025 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9010616029 024862 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 9/1-9/30/2 219.91 Total : 219.91
11311 11/25/2025 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9010655650 024862 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 10/1-10/3 306.39 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11311 11/25/2025 005295 005295 KONICA MINOLTA (Continued) Total: 306.39 11312 11/25/2025 000213 QUILL LLC 46029252 024546 SUPPLIES 34.78 46481137 024748 SUPPLIES 71.18
024748
46538382 024767 SUPPLIES 124.14
46613884 024791 SUPPLIES 142.84
Total: 372.94
11313 11/25/2025 003439 SHELL 108560388 024889 FUEL 10/6-11/6/2025 188.43 Total: 188.43
11314 11/25/2025 003439 SHELL 108559619 024890 FUEL 10/6-11/6/2025 288.94 Total: 288.94
35 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total : 174,882.21 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80388 11/25/2025 008612 AGUILAR, RICKY 111025 024779 FLAG FOOTBALL OFFICIAL 66.00 Total: 66.00
80389 11/25/2025 002317 ALERT-ALL CORP 225090680 024832 FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION SUPPLIES 1,566.00 Total: 1,566.00
80390 11/25/2025 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 1K63THTXNWP4 024742 PARTS/SUPPLIES 130.49 1RF1NMY3931C 024694 PARTS/SUPPLIES 389.12
1YLH31MQC19M 024790 PARTS/SUPPLIES 129.29
Total: 648.90
80391 11/25/2025 007105 ANDRADE, MAURICIO 112525 024752 REIMBURSEMENT 300.00 Total: 300.00
80392 11/25/2025 008606 BEJARANO, XZAVIER 111025 024780 FLAG FOOTBALL OFFICIAL 52.50 Total: 52.50
80393 11/25/2025 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 48091 024772 LAB SERVICES 136.00 48198 024772 LAB SERVICES (CHP) 251.00
Total: 387.00
80394 11/25/2025 004498 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC 85987110 024833 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 1,775.19 Total : 1,775.19
80395 11/25/2025 006243 BRUCE BOWER INVESTIGATIONS 25-030 024773 PERSONNEL INVESTIGATION SERVICE 1,342.10 Total : 1,342.10
80396 11/25/2025 005256 BUILDERS AUTOMATION & 14333 024834 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 359.00 Total: 359.00
80397 11/25/2025 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR122998 024665 CONTRACT CN10665-01 8/6-9/5/2025 67.63 AR123276 024665 CONTRACT CN10665-01 9/6-10/5/2025 67.63 AR123597 024665 CONTRACT CN10665-01 10/6-11/5/2025 67.63 Total: 202.89
80398 11/25/2025 005584 CALCLEAN INC CP0019-61 024771 HYDROCARBON CLEANUP/PLUME #6 33,778.00 Total: 33,778.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80399 11/25/2025 003295 CALLAN OIL DIST. INC 103125 024835 FUEL 482.60 Total : 482.60
80400 11/25/2025 000051 CB PLUMBING 104625 024839 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 420.00 Total: 420.00
80401 11/25/2025 007935 CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO EM004642 024783 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 150.00 EM004734 024782 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 120.00
Total: 270.00
80402 11/25/2025 002331 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PE0000002969 024837 PSEC AGREEMENT 9/1-9/30/2025 11,080.16 PE0000002969 024837 PSEC AGREEMENT 10/1-10/31/2025 11,080.16 024837
Total: 22,160.32
80403 11/25/2025 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000006190 024838 FLEET SERVICES 9/1-9/30/2025 15,619.00 Total: 15,619.00
80404 11/25/2025 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000006179 024580 FLEET SERVICES 8/1-8/31/2025 18,192.80 Total : 18,192.80
80405 11/25/2025 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED OCT 2025 024756 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 10/2025 120,512.04 Total : 120,512.04
80406 11/25/2025 004884 CRECELIUS, MALLORY FFAS2025-002 024878 FLAG FOOTBALL ALL STARS - C DIV (1: 930.00 Total : 930.00
80407 11/25/2025 004884 CRECELIUS, MALLORY FFAS2025-001 024879 FLAG FOOTBALL ALL STARS - B DIV (1: 800.00 Total : 800.00
80408 11/25/2025 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 000295 024793 SERVICE CHARGE 10.23 0646282 024793 WATER SERVICE 6/13-7/11/2025 104.78
0646677 024793 WATER SERVICE 10/4-10/31/2025 104.78
0646774 023896 WATER SERVICE 11/1-11/28/2025 75.63
0646776 024793 WATER SERVICE 11/1-11/28/2025 104.78
Total: 400.20
80409 11/25/2025 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 56347 024794 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 125.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 80409 11/25/2025 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC (Continued) 56351 024729 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 715.00
Total: 840.00
80410 11/25/2025 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 222282 024843 PARTS/SUPPLIES 49.02 222874 024676 PARTS/SUPPLIES 65.64
223317 024786 PARTS/SUPPLIES 132.85
535053 024813 PARTS/SUPPLIES 141.06
Total: 388.57
80411 11/25/2025 008611 DALE, MONTY 111425 024808 VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL 192.50 112525 024880 VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL 105.00
Total: 297.50
80412 11/25/2025 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2510008 024844 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,400.80 Total: 1,400.80
80413 11/25/2025 000094 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SL260131 024795 SIGNALS & LIGHTING (110) 7/2025-9/20g 7,050.44 Total: 7,050.44
80414 11/25/2025 007951 DSLRPROS 55003021200 024774 DRONES/DRONE SUPPLIES 3,600.00 Total: 3,600.00
80415 11/25/2025 007658 ESI - EMPLOYEE SERVICES LLC 5769-01-01 024849 EAP SERVICES 12/1/2025-11/30/2026 3,660.00 Total : 3,660.00
80416 11/25/2025 003222 EVIDENT, INC 254178B 024775 SUPPLIES 312.00 Total: 312.00
80417 11/25/2025 007985 FIGUEROA, ALICIA 111025 024781 FLAG FOOTBALL OFFICIAL 115.50 111425 024809 VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL 231.00
112525 024881 VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL 99.00
Total: 445.50
80418 11/25/2025 006178 FOLEY, STEVEN 111625 024871 REIMBURSEMENT 300.00 Total: 300.00
80419 11/25/2025 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 683168 024796 SUPPLIES 598.41 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80419 11/25/2025 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL (Continued) 024796
684583 024796 SUPPLIES 475.33
Total: 1,073.74
80420 11/25/2025 008627 GARON WYATT INVESTIGATIVE 25-48/#001 024856 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10,197.10 Total : 10,197.10
80421 11/25/2025 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 039100 024593 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 367.88 Total: 367.88
80422 11/25/2025 008581 GOMEZ CARPET CLEANING 111825 024822 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 325.00 Total: 325.00
80423 11/25/2025 007674 HUNTINGTON PUBLIC CAPITAL CORP 1074921 024859 ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTI 347,102.00 Total : 347,102.00
80424 11/25/2025 004956 JAKOBSEN, ROBERT 120125 024177 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 12/1-12/4/2025 155.00 Total : 155.00
80425 11/25/2025 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 163920 024882 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,160.00 Total: 4, 160.00
80426 11/25/2025 002150 JONES MAYER OCT 2025 024860 LEGAL SERVICES 10/2025 31,593.96 Total: 31,593.96
80427 11/25/2025 003377 KIMBALL-MIDWEST 103703863 024797 PARTS/SUPPLIES 360.53 103704585 024361 PARTS/SUPPLIES 471.82
024361
103721892 024381 PARTS/SUPPLIES 257.72
103722511 024380 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,525.44
103771275 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,930.62
024798
103896254 024799 PARTS/SUPPLIES 921.31
024799
Total : 6,467.44
80428 11/25/2025 001460 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 9312928619 024645 PARTS/SUPPLIES 618.42 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80428 11/25/2025 001460 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC (Continued) 024645
9312933241 PARTS/SUPPLIES 159.92
024645
Total: 778.34
80429 11/25/2025 008630 LAYFIELD USA CORPORATION E11202 024872 EAST BRINE BASIN LINING PROJECT 85,818.25 Total : 85,818.25
80430 11/25/2025 008630 LAYFIELD USA CORPORATION RETENTION 024872 EAST BRINE BASIN LINING PROJECT 4,516.75 Total : 4,516.75
80431 11/25/2025 005107 MAR-CO EQUIPMENT CO 210701 024845 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,169.35 Total: 2,169.35
80432 11/25/2025 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN OCT 2025 024863 INSPECTION SERVICES 10/2025 5,015.00 Total: 5,015.00
80433 11/25/2025 000306 NFPA 3164241 024762 MEMBERSHIP 225.00 Total: 225.00
80434 11/25/2025 008348 OWENS, RICKY 091725 024710 REIMBURSEMENT 100.00 092125 024710 REIMBURSEMENT 29.00
Total: 129.00
80435 11/25/2025 005009 PARKER OIL PRODUCTS, INC 093025 024802 FINANCE CHARGE 42.76 Total: 42.76
80436 11/25/2025 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 024867 POSTAGE 9/1-9/30/2025 4,231.83 18696948 024867 POSTAGE 10/1-10/31/2025 4,968.91
024867
Total: 9,200.74
80437 11/25/2025 007152 PLUMBERS DEPOT INC PD-59503 024803 PARTS/SUPPLIES 645.92 PD-59586 024803 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,000.96
Total: 3,646.88
80438 11/25/2025 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO INV465 024840 TRUST ACCOUNT DEPOSIT Q2 65,232.00 Page: 10
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 80438 11/25/2025 000073 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO (Continued) Total : 65,232.00 80439 11/25/2025 000315 RDO EQUIPMENT CO P3047642 024328 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 3.92 P3103642 024397 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 1.87
P3105342 024397 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 205.40
P3301342 024764 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 452.57
W2563742 024537 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,719.94
W2627642 024537 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,693.84
Total: 4,077.54
80440 11/25/2025 000224 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 202510000385 024671 LANDFILL FEES 10/2025 304.74 Total: 304.74
80441 11/25/2025 005981 ROAD RUNNER SUPPLY, LLC 172137 024464 SUPPLIES 275.94 172619 024601 SUPPLIES 118.26
172919 024670 SUPPLIES 187.32
Total: 581.52
80442 11/25/2025 003567 SCMAF 7794 024841 FLAG FOOTBALL ALL STAR FEES 690.00 Total: 690.00
80443 11/25/2025 008610 SELPH, BRITTANY NICHOLE 111425 024810 VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL 82.50 112525 024883 VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL 99.00
Total: 181.50
80444 11/25/2025 008410 SONNER, EARL 102525 024804 REIMBURSEMENT 180.13 Total: 180.13
80445 11/25/2025 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-30557 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 1,412.36 1-30588 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 718.05
1-30645 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 124.80
1-30655 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 296.02
1-30681 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 363.37
1-30694 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 477.67
1-30725 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 638.41
1-30767 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 755.02
1-30800 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 1,054.75 1-30810 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 25.00
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80445 11/25/2025 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE (Continued) 1-30814 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 389.95
1-30815 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 434.55
1-30870 024805 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 25.00
1-30892 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 414.51
1-30999 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 25.00
1-31030 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 195.64
1-31032 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 39.00
1-31079 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 108.35
1-31083 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 1,294.06 1-31086 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 77.37
1-31135 024805 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES/SUF 913.89
Total: 9,782.77
80446 11/25/2025 008620 SUN CAPITAL ENERGY SAB2511-001 PERMIT REFUND 691.56 Total: 691.56
80447 11/25/2025 002783 THATCHER COMPANY 2025400105582 024806 CHEMICALS 16,160.54 Total: 16,160.54
80448 11/25/2025 007902 THE JADO PRINT COMPANY 588 024884 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 6,098.00 Total: 6,098.00
80449 11/25/2025 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 15934 024842 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,545.00 Total: 3,545.00
80450 11/25/2025 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 534488 024661 PARTS/SUPPLIES 150.86 534583 024707 PARTS/SUPPLIES 43.46
534647 024728 PARTS/SUPPLIES 62.69
534691 024739 PARTS/SUPPLIES 46.73
534697 024741 PARTS/SUPPLIES 434.99
534771 024750 PARTS/SUPPLIES 268.93
534791 024755 PARTS/SUPPLIES 26.09
534879 024765 PARTS/SUPPLIES 130.37
534970 024777 PARTS/SUPPLIES 53.69
535053 024815 PARTS/SUPPLIES 18.66
Total : 1,236.47
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80451 11/25/2025 001258 WPCI - WESTERN PATHOLOGY INC S171378 024784 DOT DRUG SCREEN 39.00 Total : 39.00
80452 11/25/2025 003279 YUMA WINNELSON CO. 419532-01 024873 PARTS/SUPPLIES 13,485.76 Total: 13,485.76
65 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 873,830.07 100 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 1,048,712.28

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11280-11314 and 80388-80452 in the amount of $1,048,712.28 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 December 9, 2025.

Chist Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80453 11/25/2025 008622 DOWNING, TANNER Ref000224483 UB Refund Cst #024585 121.64 Total: 121.64
80454 11/25/2025 008297 ECHEVERRIA, KAITLYNNE Ref000224487 UB Refund Cst #027198 49.19 Total: 49.19
80455 11/25/2025 008625 KHN VENTURES LLC Ref000224488 UB Refund Cst #027853 121.32 Total: 121.32
80456 11/25/2025 008440 LEDESMA, CYNTHIA Ref000224492 UB Refund Cst #028074 76.94 Total: 76.94
80457 11/25/2025 008547 MADARIAGA, TRINIDAD Ref000224481 UB Refund Cst #001479 66.96 Total: 66.96
80458 11/25/2025 008145 MARTINEZ, MICHAEL Ref000224491 UB Refund Cst #028068 23.81 Total: 23.81
80459 11/25/2025 004985 NELSON VENTURES LLC Ref000224489 UB Refund Cst #027899 80.88 Total : 80.88
80460 11/25/2025 008623 PHUNG, NGOC Ref000224484 UB Refund Cst #025006 98.57 Total: 98.57
80461 11/25/2025 008603 PRECISE BUILDER Ref000224493 UB Refund Cst #028093 192.57 Total: 192.57
80462 11/25/2025 007963 RODRIGUEZ, LETICIA Ref000224485 UB Refund Cst #025902 37.86 Total: 37.86
80463 11/25/2025 008626 STRINGER, ASHLEY Ref000224490 UB Refund Cst #027936 127.45 Total: 127.45
80464 11/25/2025 008624 VOTH-CHAMBERS, JULIE Ref000224486 UB Refund Cst #026115 27.37 Total: 27.37
80465 11/25/2025 008621 WHANN, JOE Ref000224482 UB Refund Cst #020126 88.91 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80465 11/25/2025 008621 008621 WHANN, JOE (Continued) Total : 88.91 13 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total : 1,113.47 13 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 1,113.47

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 80453-80465 in the amount of $1,113.47 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 December 9, 2025. hust Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11315 12/1/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018124524 HEALTH PREMIUMS 12/1-12/31/202: 3,784.28 Total : 3,784.28
11316 12/1/2025 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018124522 HEALTH PREMIUMS 12/1-12/31/202: 118,627.66 Total : 118,627.66
11317 12/1/2025 006924 SUN LIFE 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 12/1-12/31/2025 6,101.67 Total : 6,101.67
11318 12/4/2025 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000162488 024933 DISPOSAL SERVICES 10/1-10/30/2C 552.90 Total : 552.90
11319 12/9/2025 000115 FEDEX 9-058-74743 024921 GROUND SHIPPING 56.48 Total : 56.48
11320 12/9/2025 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC H52069 024612 PARTS/SUPPLIES 204.34 H72602 024787 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,113.30
H79206 024885 PARTS/SUPPLIES 69.00
V13526 024612 PARTS/SUPPLIES 151.21
024612
V17704 024758 PARTS/SUPPLIES 294.53
V17706 024758 PARTS/SUPPLIES 86.95
V20786 024325 PARTS/SUPPLIES 9.56
V23809 024325 PARTS/SUPPLIES 318.16
Total: 2,247.05
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80466 11/26/2025 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 141 024252 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 10/ 2,000.00 Total : 2,000.00
80467 12/3/2025 008627 GARON WYATT INVESTIGATIVE 25-48/#001 024856 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10,197.10 Total: 10,197.10
80468 12/9/2025 003334 AIRWAVE COMMUNICATIONS 450715 024770 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 7,833.36 Total: 7,833.36
80469 12/9/2025 003334 AIRWAVE COMMUNICATIONS 451252 024768 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 13,518.79 Total : 13,518.79
80470 12/9/2025 003334 AIRWAVE COMMUNICATIONS 451253 024769 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 16,243.60 Total: 16,243.60
80471 12/9/2025 002453 AMCS GROUP INC 191051 024692 FLEET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 880.88 Total : 880.88
80472 12/9/2025 000525 BARBARA SINATRA 25-0656 024902 TECHNICAL SERVICES 15.50 Total: 15.50
80473 12/9/2025 004498 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC 85998789 024816 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 578.61 85998790 024818 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 3,116.15
Total : 3,694.76
80474 121912025 008525 BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSON LLP 354574 024923 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,276.00 Total: 3,276.00
80475 12/9/2025 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR124094 024928 CONTRACT 24867-02 8/11-11/10/20: 382.35 AR124134 024926 CONTRACT CN10630-01 8/22-11/21, 802.19
Total : 1,184.54
80476 12/9/2025 005421 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PU0000006205 024929 FLEET SERVICES 10/1-10/31/2025 14,233.31 Total : 14,233.31
80477 12/9/2025 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0646857 023896 WATER SERVICE 11/29-12/26/2025 76.67 Total : 76.67
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80478 12/9/2025 008607 ENGINEERING RESOURCES 61889 024660 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 11,037.50 Total: 11,037.50
80479 12/9/2025 000547 ESGIL 2686551 PLAN CHECK SERVICES 10/2025 1,440.00 Total: 1,440.00
80480 12/9/2025 008627 GARON WYATT INVESTIGATIVE 25-48/002 024924 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19,449.49 25-90/#001 024924 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 625.00
25-93/#001 024924 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 812.50
Total : 20,886.99
80481 12/9/2025 008581 GOMEZ CARPET CLEANING 112625 024888 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 495.00 Total : 495.00
80482 1219/2025 003794 HARVEY CONSULTING GROUP, INC GREENLANEEV-7 GREENLANE TRUCK CHARGING S 3,200.00 Total : 3,200.00
80483 12/9/2025 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 11-25-019 024800 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - OCEAN I 3,187.50 Total : 3,187.50
80484 12/9/2025 000201 PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES INC 082538816 024934 PUBLICATIONS 8/1-8/30/2025 529.50 092538816 024934 PUBLICATIONS 9/1-9/30/2025 180.00
102538816 024934 PUBLICATIONS 10/1-10/31/2025 433.50
Total : 1,143.00
80485 12/9/2025 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 142 024252 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 11/ 2,000.00 Total : 2,000.00
80486 12/9/2025 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 25-10074 024925 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 10/20: 47.50 Total: 47.50
80487 12/9/2025 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B25-10-201 024630 WATER VALVE REPLACEMENT PRO 6,137.50 Total: 6,137.50
80488 12/9/2025 007171 T-MAN TRAFFIC SUPPLY 17311 024402 PARTS/SUPPLIES 8,693.06 Total: 8,693.06
80489 12/9/2025 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 532860 024272 PARTS/SUPPLIES 169.06 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 80489 12/9/2025 007841 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, ING (Continued) Total : 169.06 80490 12/9/2025 000991 USA BLUEBOOK INVO0757547 023912 PARTS/SUPPLIES 434.54 INVO0778266 023912 PARTS/SUPPLIES 140.66
Total: 575.20
25 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 132,166.82 31 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 263,536.86

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11315-11320 and 80466-80490 in the amount of $263,536.86 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 December 9, 2025.
hist Clus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 10/01/2025 to 10/31/2025
Payday 11/05/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55465 to 55476, and direct deposits warrants numbered 63541 to 63638 in the amount of $90,701.95 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 December 9*, 2025.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 10/24/2025 to 11/06/2025
Payday 11/14/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55477 to 55492, and direct deposits warrants numbered 63639 to 63719 in the amount of $319,570.03 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 December 9th, 2025.

Quiz Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 11/07/2025 to 11/14/2025
Payday 11/14/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55493 to 55494, in the amount of $371.06 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 December 9t, 2025.

Chist Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 11/25/2025 to 11/25/2025
Payday 11/25/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55495 to 55496, and direct deposits warrants numbered 63720 to 63729 in the amount of $27,624.99 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 December 9t, 2025.

Chis Clus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 11/07/2025 to 11/20/2025
Payday 11/26/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55497 to 55512, and direct deposits warrants numbered 63730 to 63809 in the amount of $302,709.17 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 December 9th, 2025.

Chist - Clus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 11/01/2025 to 11/30/2025
Payday 12/05/2025
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55513 to 55524, and direct deposits warrants numbered 63810 to 63905 in the amount of $92,799.99 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 December 9'h, 2025.

Chest Cle
Director of Finance
Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
November 12, 2025
The November 12, 2025 meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers by Mayor DeConinck. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Council Members Halby, Burton and Spraggins. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto, Chief Building Official Brown, The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.

The Invocation was led by Council Member Burton.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Roberto stated there was no reportable action.

CONSENT CALENDAR: Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted with one motion of the Council. If any item requires individual consideration, it will be removed from the consent calendar and acted upon separately.

1. Posting of the Agenda.

2. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 11/12/25, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 80329 through 80343 in the amount of $2,307.55; 11/12/25, warrants numbered 11250 through 11270 and 80273 through 80328 and 80344 in the amount of $372,030.77, and 11/12/25, warrants numbered 11271 through 11279 and 80345 through 80387 in the amount of $210,530.00.

Approval of the Pavroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 11/12/25, warrants numbered 55429 through 55444 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 63381 through 63461 in the amount of $314,877.20; 11/12/25, warrants numbered 55445 through 55446, in the amount of $475.74, and 11/12/25, warrants numbered 55447 through 55458 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 63462 through 63540 in the amount of $285,484.26.

4. Minutes of the October 14, 2025 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the October 14, 2025, Meeting.

5. City of Blythe Permits Issued in the Month of October 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

6. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for October 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

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

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.
có Quality of Life Program Activity Report for October 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.

9. Investment Report for First Ouarter Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Recommendation: Accept and file the quarterly investment report.

10. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City and PVUSD for the 2025-26 School Year and 2026 Summer School Programs.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the MOU once reviewed and -2
approved by the City Attorney.

Adoption of Ordinance No. 944-25 Amending Title 17 (Zoning) to Establish Regulations Relating to Commercial Solar Energy Facilities.

Recommendation: Council adopt Ordinance No. 944-24:

ORDINANCE NO. 944-25. AN ORDINANCE ÔF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3).

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

CONTINUED BUSINESS:

Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the Healthcare District submitted a letter to our elected representatives at the State and Federal levels asking for emergency funding. It's critical they have roughly $3.8 million by 10 a.m. on November 21s' to participate in the IGT program. It has to do with reimbursement. They pay in the $3.8 million and sometime early next year the State will return to them roughly $9 million. It's unknown if funds will flow unless changes are made at the hospital and its current Board of Directors.

The item was received and filed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity - Proposed Issuance of Type 21.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the owner of 301 S. Seventh Street has applied for an ABC Type 21 (Off-Sale General license which authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises where sold. The proposed convenience store has a the C-N zone for convenience sales and services so the proposed Blythe Liquor would be a use residential uses to the south, vacant land to the east and residential units to the west. The site is located within Census Tract 462 which has a population of 3,084. One off-sale license is authorized for the tract. Currently there are twelve active licenses. The nearest full-service grocery or package store offering comparable products if located several miles away, creating an unmet need for convenient access within the neighborhood. Staff agree that the proposed store would provide nearby residents with a convenient location to purchase items, including distilled spirits in the neighborhood as there are currently no convenience stores south of the I-10.

Therefore, it is recommended Council determine that the public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of a Type 21 (Off-Sale General) Alcoholic Beverage Control license to the proposed Blythe Liquor located at 301 S. Seventh Street in Blythe; authorize the Mayor to execute the attached letter reflecting the City Council's determination; and authorize the City Clerk to execute and submit any documents required by ABC regarding the City Council's determination.

No public comment.
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Vice Mayor Rodriguez will abstain from voting as his family owns a convenience store.

Council Member Halby moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded Council Member Burton with aye votes from DeConinck, Halby, Burton and Spraggins and an abstention from Rodriguez.

ORAL REPORTS:

Council Member Halby stated Facebook is wondering why we have not hired a City Manager.

Two times out of the last three years during Budget Study Sessions, which are open to the public, I have requested we have a line item for a City Manager. It's nothing against Mallory, she just doesn't want the full-time position, so I felt we need to listen to the state on their recommendation to hire a City Manager. I am the only one that has wanted that and that is why it has not happened. For those that blame me for touching the city that is not the truth. I am only one vote, and it takes three. I want to let you know what the truth is.

Mayor DeConinck thanked the Police Department for the National Night out and Cancer Resource Center for the Annual Cancer Walk.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Rudy Armstrong of 574 Bell Ln. stated he is following up on the Recreation Center problem and why he was fired.

Amad Patel discussed the City's water hardness and how it is affecting the pipes of his and other local hotels. We were able to have water softeners and now we are not. We have water data showing our levels are higher.

Councilman Halby asked why they had to decommission their water softeners. If homes can have it, why can't you? I would like to see that in writing.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the City was under an order by the State due to our tds levels. We hired The Holt Group to do a Salinity Study. It took many years and many hundreds of thousands of dollars to get through this. The State said we had a Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) problem at our Wastewater Treatment Plant. The tds levels at the WWTP were too high. Adding salt into the water compounded the issue along with already have salinity levels that are naturally occurring in the water supply. We looked at all high-water consumers. Those included restaurants, hotels and car washes. We had numerous Study Sessions, and it was brought to Council several times and the decision was made to we would enforce it on commercial users vs. residential users to meet our tds levels. So, our residential customers can have salt-based water systems. Our commercial customers cannot. We did offer some alternatives for treatment that did not include the use of salt, but I am not familiar with cost differences. Culligan is one as they collect it and dispose of it at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Brine Basin. The City spent money updating a new bond so that they can dump their discharge there. We can look at it, but at the end of the day we need a reduction in the salinity levels at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Hilda Birdsong of the Hampton Inn stated potassium chloride is an option; but the cost is almost $4,000 a month. We have looked at Culligan as well. It was supposed to be once a week; but our water is so hard it's twice a week which brought my cost to $4,500 a month which is not feasible. -2
We replaced our coffee and ice machines; we are dealing with our lines and shower heads. I have invoices that show all of this was caused by the disconnection of our water softener.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:33pm.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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2:24:09PM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2503-004 1426 EAST HOBSONWAY TORO 20,000.00 1,460.60 1,460.60 11/26/2025 FIRE 854040035 TORO ELECTRIC
3/20/2025 ISSUED Permit Name FIRE ALARM
Total for: ALARM 20,000.00 1,460.60 1,460.60
Permit No./Issued
Annlied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid 168 SOUTH BROADWAY GUERRERO FAMILY REVOCAF 1,500.00 297.00 297.00 848061024 JONATHAN DINCO ELECTRIC
18/102025 Permit Name Includes 170 S Broadway, Panel Upgrade SAB2511-003 ELEC 760 JOSIE STREET FERNANDO & ANGELINA CEJA 22,431.62 582.92 0.00 11/21/2025 SOLAR 842200005 LCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
I122/2025 ISSUED Permit Name PV + ST
Total for: ELEC 23,931.62 879.92 297.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid 450 WEST BARNARD STREET, HARBOUR VIEW LLC 5,800.00 289.00 289.00

JOHNSON REFRIGERATION INI
715/2022 NEED CERTS OR H Permit Name
B2208-004 MECH 830 YUCCA DRIVE PHILLIP & RAMONA RODRIGU 7,550.00 289.00 289.00 11/7/2025 842221004 JOHNSON REFRIGERATION INE
3131/2022 NEED CERTS OR H Permit Name
Total for: MECH 13,350.00 578.00 578.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid 1832 RIVIERA DRIVE LUPER TRUST DTD 01 26 1989 1,000.00 661.50 661.50 18/36/2025 Permit Name DECK
Total for: PATIO 1,000.00 661.50 661.50
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid 269 NORTH EIGHTH STREET AMBER M CAMARGO 7,200.00 192.51 192.51 11/25/2025 TEAR OFF 851055003
11/25/2025 Permit Name TEAR OFF, 1186 sq fl
B2511-014 RERF 457 EARLE STREET DANIEL & SILVIA MEDINA 10,500.00 245.36 245.36 11/24/2025 TEAR OFF 851142030 OWNER
111242025 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF
PERM133
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2:24:09PM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
B2511-018 RERF 373 EARLE STREET ANA GUTIERREZ 13,000.00 278.73 278.73 11/26/2025 TEAR OFF 851142023 OWNER
11262025 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 3000 sq fl
Total for: RERF 30,700.00 716.60 716.60
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. • Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2511-004 RES-STOR 1064 CATALINA DRIVE JULIA NIXON 24,473.60 2,361.38 2,361.38 11/13/2025 839033026 OWNER
117222025 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: RES-STOR 24,473.60 2,361.38 2,361.38
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2510-001 RIVCOUNTY 11431 WEST FOURTEENTH AVI JAMES & JULIA PHELPS 1,000.00 315.20 315.20 11/12/2025 869020013 OWNER
10/12/2025 ISSUED Permit Name Extend front porch to end of roof line RC2406-002 RIVCOUNTY 9826 18TH AVENUE VARP INC 39,600.00 186.45 186.45 11/5/2025 869310007 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
8/27/2024 ISSUED Permit Name Reroof-TO & minor ELEC
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 40,600.00 501.65 501.65
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid SAB2511-002 1241 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AV. TOMMY & DANA CRAWFORD 12,000.00 691.56 691.56 11/17/2025 SUN CAPITAL ENERGY
H1/17/2025 ISSUED Permit Name PV + ST
SAB2511-001 SAB 1393 RIVIERA DRIVE ERICA DAWN VONMOHR 12,000.00 691.56 691.56 11/12/2025 869420004 SUN CAPITAL ENERGY
11/222025 DENIED Permit Name PV + ST - ON MH, PERMIT THRU HCD Total for: SAB 24,000.00 1,383.12 1,383.12
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2506-002 SOLAR 840 EAST HOBSONWAY ALBERTSONS LLC 1,171,716.00 6,177.08 6,177.08 11/5/2025 SOLAR 854020023 SUN SAGE SOLAR LLC
6/4/2023 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR
B2511-002 SOLAR 922 NORTH BROADWAY EFRAIN & ARABELIA CORTEZ 63,857.78 753.30 753.30 11/12/2025 839140008 LGCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
11/3/2025 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR PV + ST
B2511-001 SOLAR 350 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULET GUADALUPE B SANCHEZ 76,463.86 984.94 984.94 11/12/2025 845022035 LGCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
1/32025 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR PV + ST & MPU
PERM173
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2:24:09PM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
B2511-005 SOLAR 565 NORTH BROADWAY HALI ARMSTEAD & LAMBERT 62,976.69 989.19 989.19 11/19/2025 842070020 LCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
HV322023 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR PV + ST & MPU
B2511-006 SOLAR 3970 COVE CIRCLE SILVIA HERRERA 53,799.62 737.99 737.99 11/19/2025 833360026 LCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
/12/20 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR PV + ST
1/17/20
B2511-007 SOLAR 351 ALICE LANE JULIAN COBOS 48,612.58 808.32 808.32 11/19/2025 848162006 LGCY INSTALLATION SERVICE
112272025 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR PV + ST
B2510-006 SOLAR 3961 COVE CIRCLE JEFFREY KNUTSON 30,000.00 388.90 388.90 11/5/2025 BATTERY 833360033 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTI
10/8/2025 ISSUED Permit Name BATTERY Installation onty
Total for: SOLAR 1,507,426.53 10,839.72 10,839.72
21 Permits Issued from 11/1/2025 Thru 11/30/2025 Total Valuation: $1,685,481.75 Total Fees: $19,382.49
Total Fees Paid: $18,799.57
PERM133
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2:34:57PM Page
Permits Applications Received
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2511-001 11/4/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2881 WEST HOBSONWAY DOUG BROWNE Permit Name TUMBLEWEEDS 824160005 COLORADO RIVER HOLDINGS, INC Description:

BP2511-002 11/19/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1302 RIVIERA DRIVE OWNER Permit Name Piled Wood Waste/Brush 869420020 JOSE & CYNTHIA LOGAN Description:
2 Permit Applications from 11/1/2025 Thru 11/30/2025
12/1/2025 City of Blythe
2:35:16PM Page
Permits Applications Received
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L2511-001 11/24/2025 BUSINESSLICENS 900 WEST HOBSONWAY
Permit Name DAYS INN BY WYNDHAM R CORE HOSPITALITY LIC
836123003 BLYOTEL
Description:
1 Permit Applications from 11/1/2025 Thru 11/30/2025
12/1/2025
2:42:11PM City of Blythe
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
Type of Case Number opened
-
BLDG

COMPLAINT
FIRE 1
WITNESS IN FIELD 1
ZONING 1
Total Cases Opened: 5
Cases closed: 9
Remaining active cases: 268
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2:38:07PM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
PLANNER NAME: RICKY AGUILAR
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
G2511-001 GRAFFITI skate park COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 11/4/2025
400 BLOCK NORTH BROADWAY
Comments:

G2511-002 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JOSE RASCON 11/4/2025
408 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2511-003 GRAFFITI front window COMPLETED
HECTOR GOMEZ 11/4/2025
400 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2511-004 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/4/2025
300 block of E STEWART ST
Comments:

G2511-005 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/4/2025
400 block of SAN LUIS WY
Comments:

G2511-006 GRAFFITI children playing sign COMPLETED
11/4/2025
600 block of N EUCULYPTUS AVE
Comments:

G2511-007 GRAFFITI P.V.I.D canal COMPLETED
11/5/2025
1100 block of 10 TH AVE
Comments:

G2511-008 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/5/2025
500 block of W OREGON
Comments:

G2511-009 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
890 HOBSON LLC 11/5/2025
890 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

PROIS

CRU/SYSTEMS,
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2:38:07PM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
G2511-010 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
RENOVA PROPERTIES 11/5/2025
1020 EAST BARNARD STREET
Comments:

G2511-011 GRAFFITI painted wall COMPLETED
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF B 11/5/2025
127 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

G2511-012 GRAFFITI both way sign COMPLETED
11/5/2025
300 block of E DONLON ST
Comments:

G2511-013 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALI 11/5/2025
170 SOUTH SPRING STREET
Comments:

G2511-014 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
NEW COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUT 11/13/2025
400 EAST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2511-015 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
LA CASITA CAFE INC 11/13/2025
830 WEST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2511-016 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/13/2025
300 block of BRISTLECONE AVE
Comments:

G2511-017 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/13/2025
400 block of COTTONWOOD LN
Comments:

G2511-018 GRAFFITI front window COMPLETED
BRAD CHRISTIAN 11/13/2025
228 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2511-019 GRAFFITI speed sign COMPLETED
11/13/2025
200 alley way of W HOBSONWAY
Comments:

PROMIS

CRW/SYSTEMS,
12/1/2025 City of Blythe Page 5
2:38:07PM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
G2511-020 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
11/13/2025
100 block of S WILLOW AVE
Comments:

G2511-021 GRAFFITI front window COMPLETED
MAIN STREET REVOCABLE LIVING T 11/13/2025
190 NORTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

G2511-022 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
MAIN STREET REVOCABLE LIVING T 11/19/2025
190 NORTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

G2511-023 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/19/2025
400 block of S 7TH ST
Comments:

G2511-024 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/19/2025
400 block of S 6TH ST
Comments:

G2511-025 GRAFFITI crossing sign COMPLETED
11/19/2025
400 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2511-026 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/19/2025
700 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2511-027 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
200 N PALM DRIVE 11/20/2025
200 NORTH PALM DRIVE
Comments:

G2511-028 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
TRUST OF WARD DONALD RAY DTD 11/20/2025
1937 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2511-029 GRAFFITI COMPLETED
TRUST OF WARD DONALD RAY DTD 11/20/2025
1937 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

PRO11S

CRW/SYSTEMS,
12/1/2025 City of Blythe Page 6
2:38:07PM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
G2511-030 GRAFFITI back wall COMPLETED
PERKINS BLYTHE LLC 11/20/2025
1101 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2511-031 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/20/2025
700 block of OLEANDER LN
Comments:

G2511-032 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/20/2025
700 block of YUCCA DR
Comments:

G2511-033 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/20/2025
700 block of AURORA WAY
Comments:

G2511-034 GRAFFITI C.B.U box COMPLETED
11/20/2025
100 block of W JUNIPER TRAIL
Comments:

G2511-035 GRAFFITI sidewalk COMPLETED
11/25/2025
1000 block of N LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:

G2511-036 GRAFFITI sidewalk COMPLETED
11/25/2025
1300 block of W BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2511-037 GRAFFITI cat walk COMPLETED
11/25/2025
200 block of E DEKEMA ST
Comments:

G2511-038 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/25/2025
100 block of NASH AVE
Comments:

G2511-039 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/25/2025
300 block of N PALM DR
Comments:

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CRV SYSTEMS,
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2:38:07PM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
G2511-040 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/25/2025
500 block of W NEVADA ST
Comments:

G2511-041 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/25/2025
200 alley way of N 5TH ST
Comments:

G2511-042 GRAFFITI restrooms COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 11/26/2025

TODD PARK
Comments:

G2511-043 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
VIRGIL & RASAMEE JAYCOX 11/26/2025
1936 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2511-044 GRAFFITI bus stop COMPLETED
11/26/2025
1500 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2511-045 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
IN THE LORD WE TRUST 11/26/2025
941 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2511-046 GRAFFITI neighborhood watch sign COMPLETED
11/26/2025
100 block of N 8TH ST
Comments:

G2511-047 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
11/26/2025
300 block of N 5TH ST
Comments:

G2511-048 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
11/26/2025
700 block of E MICHIGAN AVE
Comments:

G2511-049 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
11/26/2025
300 block of N EUCALYPTUS AVE
Comments:

PRO11S

CRW/SYSTEMS,
12/1/2025
2:38:07PM City of Blythe Page
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
G2511-050 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
11/26/2025
500 block of E DEKEMA ST
Comments:

Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025: 50 12/1/2025 City of Blythe
2:38:07PM Page
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
PLANNER NAME: MALLORY CRECELIUS
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
CUP2511-001 CUP STAFF REVIEWING
LUXE AMERICA LLC 11/18/2025
150 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025: 1 12/1/2025 City of Blythe
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Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025
PLANNER NAME: MICHELLE VAN DYKE
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
TUP2511-001 TUP TAMALE FESTIVAL

JOSEPH MICHAEL HALBY III COMPLETED
11/4/2025 11/12/2025
135 NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET 11/12/2025
Comments:

VP2511-001 VACANT PROPERTY

JASON & LINDA SMITH COMPLETED
11/4/2025
810 YUCCA DRIVE
Comments:

VP2511-002 VACANT PROPERTY RECIEVED
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC 11/25/2025
1021 EAST CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 11/1/2025 thru 11/30/2025: 3

CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
November 2025
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 56
Structure 3
Vehicle Fire 3
Brush, Grass, Leaves 3
Arching Electric Equip./Power Line Down 2
Other 5
Total # of Incidents 72
Activity
Drills
Staff Meeting
Races
Total Activities
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
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CHIEF

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
OLIC
POLICE
Monthly Incident and Activity Report
November 2025
Incident
Resident Burglaries
Commercial Burglaries
Vehicle Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Battery
Grand Theft
Petty Theft
Shoplifting
Traffic Collision-Injury
Traffic Collision-Non injury
Traffic Collision-Hit and Run
Driving Under the Influence
Vandalisms
Trespassing
Prowlers
Public Intoxication
Alarm
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
AVA Vehicles Tows 0
Vehicle Red Tags
Hospital Helicopter Landings
Documented Police Reports 98
Total Incidents 1211
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CHIEF

BLYTHEY

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

Quality of Life Detail: November Year to Date
People contacted. 78 890
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources. 1 47 elsewhere.

People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security. 7 37 Cards to register for housing and assistance.

People transported to or referred to DPSS/Mental Health. 57 536 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions_ 8 65 Code and transported for treatment.

People sent to rehab. 3 13
People sent for substance abuse. 3 24
People picked up by a family member and taken home_ 1
out of town.

Patrol assisted 6 87
Enforcement action taken(Arrests and Warrants). 2 11
Traffic Detail:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations._ 0 41 Traffic enforcement/ vehicle stops resulting in warnings for_ 3 66 minor violations.

Vehicles stored 0 11
Complaints/Red/Yellow tags 4
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Annual Report PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the attached Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2004-1 Special Tax Bonds, Series 2005 Annual Report.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: The Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act (the "Act") requires that any local special tax measure subject to voter approval contain a statement indicating the specific purposes of the special tax, require that the proceeds of the special tax be applied to those purposes, require the creation of an account into which the proceeds shall be deposited, and require an annual report containing specified information concerning the use of the proceeds.

STAFF REPORT: The City of Blythe issued $2,000,000 in Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Special Tax Bonds in May 2005 that meet the reporting requirements of the Act. The attached report satisfies the reporting requirements and must be filed annually with the Governing Body.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. City of Blythe CFD No. 2004-1 Special Tax Bonds, Series 2005 Annual Report -4
11/14/2025

CITY OF BLYTHE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1
(HIDDEN BEACHES)
SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2005

ANNUAL REPORT
The purpose of this report is to comply with the provisions of the Local Agency Special Tax least once a year thereafter. The annual report shall contain both of the following:
• The amount of funds collected and expended.
• The status of any project required or authorized to be funded as identified in subdivision (a) of Section 50075.1 and Article 1.5, Section 53410.

The City of Blythe issued $2,000,000 in Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Special Tax Bonds in May 2005. The bonds were issued to finance the acquisition and construction of certain public facilities including a sewer lift station, a sewer force main and related improvements connecting the District to the City's existing sewer facilities, including all clearing and grubbing, grading and appurtenances, and any removal or temporary signage or makings related thereto.

A separate account has been established with a third party trustee to administer the receipt and subsequent disbursement of the bond proceeds as the City accepts completed improvements. A summary sheet showing the receipt of funds as well as all subsequent disbursements made during the reporting period (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025) is attached as a part of this report. All of the facilities to be funded by CFD No. 2004-1 bond proceeds have been completed.
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11/14/2025
CITY OF REDLANDS CFD NO. 2003-1

REDLANDS BUSINESS CENTER
SB165 FUND SUMMARY
Beginning Balance Funds Received Funds Expended Ending Balance Fund as of 10/1/24 (10/1/24 through 9/30/25) (10/1/24 through 9/30/25) as of 9/30/25 $0 $O $O $0
Construction Fund $7,350 ($7,509) $184,873
Reserve Fund $185,032
Interest Account $104 $72,246 ($72,308) $43
Principal Account $127 $80,005 ($80,000) $132
Costs of Issuance Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
Special Tax Fund $0 $199,035 ($152,202) $46,833
Administrative Expense Account $18,322 $21,262 ($15,933) $23,651 Surplus Fund $89,079 $2,130 ($43,936) $47,273
Capitalized Interest Account $0 $0 $0 $0
Grand Total $292,663 $382,028 ($371,887) $302,805
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CONTES TRI UN CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: Purchase of a New Body Worn Camera System for the Blythe Police Department
PRESENTED BY: Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a Master Service Agreement with LensLock, Inc. for the purchase and implementation of a new body worn camera system for the Blythe Police Department to replace the current antiquated system, in an amount not to exceed $134,865.00 for a five-year term, once approved by the City Attorney. It is further recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any other documents necessary to purchase and implement the new body worn camera system.

FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of the body worn camera system is $134,865.00 over a five-year contract period, which was approved in the 25/26 fiscal year budget. This amount includes all hardware, software, maintenance, and technical support.

BACKGROUND: The Blythe Police Department's current body worn camera system (Reveal) was implemented in October 2019 and has reached the end of its useful life. The existing system consists of only 12 stand-alone cameras with on-site hard drive storage at the Police Station. This outdated system presents several operational challenges including limited cameras requiring officers to share equipment, escalating costs as hard drives reach capacity, time-intensive manual DVD burning for every case filed with the District Attorney, duplicate DVD creation for evidence logging and DA case files, and lack of direct digital access for the District Attorney's Office. Modern body worn camera technology addresses these deficiencies by providing cloud- based storage solutions and direct digital evidence access for prosecutors.

STAFF REPORT: In July 2025, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a complete, state-of-the-art body worn camera system. In addition to publishing and posting the RFP in the manner required by the Blythe Municipal Code and the City's Purchasing Manual, staff sent the RFP to six body worn camera vendors. Five responsive proposals were received, all of which fell within the allocated budget parameters.

Staff evaluated proposals based on technical specifications and system capabilities, total cost of ownership, vendor experience and references, integration with existing systems, support and maintenance provisions, and compliance with law enforcement standards. Based on staff's comprehensive evaluation, staff determined that Lenslock, Inc. ("LensLock") provides the best overall value and functionality for the Blythe Police Department's operational needs. Lenslock's proposal demonstrated superior value while meeting all technical requirements and remaining -4
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The proposed LensLock system will deliver individual body worn cameras for every sworn officer, eliminating equipment sharing, charging and docking stations for seamless evidence upload, Microsoft Azure cloud-based storage for all new and legacy digital evidence, and a direct access portal for the Riverside County District Attorney's office to review and download evidence. The system includes all necessary hardware, software, maintenance, and technical support with five-year warranty and support coverage.

Implementation of the LensLock system will eliminate the DVD burning process saving substantial officer time, eliminate recurring hard drive and DVD media costs, provide direct digital evidence access streamlining the discovery process for the District Attorney's Office, accommodate Department growth through cloud-based infrastructure, ensure system uptime and data integrity through professional maintenance, and improve evidence tracking and chain of custody documentation through centralized cloud storage.

The LensLock body worn camera system represents a significant technological advancement that vill improve operational efficiency, reduce long-term costs, and enhance evidence management apabilities. Staff is confident that Lenslock will provide reliable service and support throughout the five-year contract period.

Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Master Service Agreement LensLock for the purchase and implementation of a new body worn camera system for the Blythe Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $134,865.00 for a five-year term, once approved by the City Attorney. It is further recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any other documents necessary to purchase and implement the new body worn camera system.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Proposal Submitted by LensLock

2. Master Service Agreement
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LENSLOCK
City of Blythe, CA
Police Department
Attention: Ms. Mallory Crecelius
Response to Request for Proposals (RFP)
for Body Worn Camera Services
September 15, 2025
Jon D. Handy - EVP
(858) 859-5083
[email protected]
LensLock, Inc.
1651 North Glenville Drive, Suite 201
Richardson, TX 75081

LENSLOCK
Vendor Introduction
Dear City of Blythe Police Department, CA
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your request for mobile video solutions. We are pleased to present LensLock's qualifications and abilities to serve the City of Blythe CA.

Founded in 2014 and operating since 2015, LensLock delivers an integrated Body Worn Camera and In-Car Video solution featuring user-friendly evidence management, secure data storage, redaction services, and industry-leading customer support. Our proprietary platform is hosted in Microsoft Azure Government cloud and is CJIS-compliant, ensuring secure, court-admissible evidence.

LensLock's service includes unlimited data, full hardware warranty, and continuous updates-all at a fair, predictable cost. Our team, based in San Diego and Dallas, provides in-person installation and training, with 24/7/365 ongoing support.

Our executive team brings over 100 years of combined experience in public safety technology. We understand the importance of reliability, responsiveness, and partnership.

We are confident in our ability to deliver a smooth and effective implementation, guided by a clear schedule from vendor selection through training. While timely cooperation from end-users and admins is essential, LensLock is committed to a client-first approach and a seamless rollout.

Mission Statement: "We believe that our clients have a very demanding job, and our mission and focus is to help make their lives easier. We build innovative technology solutions and deliver best-in-class customer service each and every day." We look forward to the opportunity to serve the City of Blythe Police Department.

Jon Handy, Executive Vice Presiden
ensLock, Inc
858-859-5083
[email protected]
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References
Agency Contact Information Number Number of Systems
of BWCs Years in
Service
Sutter CSO - Camale acMaples 104 BWCs 4 years Genesis 12.5 [email protected] BWC
916-747-8659
Azusa PD - CA Chief Rocky Wenrick 73 BWCS 3.5 Years Genesis 12.5 [email protected] BWC
126-812-2200
Palo Alto PD - Brian Furtado 90 BWCs 2 Years Eagle 13 BWC [email protected]
650-329-2413
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Product Pricing
Below is an itemized budget worksheet for review and evaluation for the City of Blythe, CA. Prices are firm for ninety (90) days following submission of this response. The prices listed are in U.S dollars and exclude tax.

RFP Provided Number of Unit Total Annual Total 5-Year
# Equipment Units Annual Price Cost
Price
GEN 12.5 BWC 27 $999.00 $26,973.00 $134,865.00
- N GEN 12.5 BWC 27 INCLUDED $0.00 $0.00
Accessories
3 Mounting Magnet Plate, INCLUDED $0.00 $0.00
Options Molle Mount,
Gator Clip
4 GEN 12.5 1 INCLUDED $0.00 $0.00
Docking
Station
5 BWC 4 INCLUDED $0.00 $0.00
Unlimited
Data Plan -
Admins
Hardware 5 (years) INCLUDED $0.00 $0.00
Maintenance &
Support
7 Software 5 (years) INCLUDED $0.00 $0.00
Maintenance &
Support
8 Data Storage - N/A INCLUDED $0.00 $0.00
Immediate
Data Storage - N/A INCLUDED $0.00 $0.00
Archival
10 Training N/A INCLUDED $0.00 $0.00
Services
MS Azure DB 1 INCLUDED $0.00 $0.00
Annual Fee
12 CAD 1 INCLUDED $0.00 $0.00
Integration
13 Migration and 1 INCLUDED $0.00 $0.00
Hosting of (up to 9 TB)
Data
14 District UNLIMITED INCLUDED $0.00 $0.00
Attorney &
Defense-based
Licenses
$26.973.00 $134,865.00
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Warranty Information
End-to-end hardware guarantee for duration of contract. If a replacement is needed for inoperable equipment, LensLock will provide one within 72 hours in case a spare camera is not available on-site
Articulated Return Material Authorization process
LensLock's RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) process for product replacement covered under warranty involves the following steps:

Contact Client Services: Contact LensLock's Client Service team to initiate the RMA process, ensuring the issue set and details are submitted.

RMA Processing: Once confirmation of the issue is documented, LensLock will prepare configuration and shipment for replacement products, in accordance to our policy.

Replacement Product Shipping: LensLock will ship replacement product to the address on file, with a target ETA of 72 hours upon notification of the issue. eturn Defective Product: Upon the client receiving the replacement product, a MA label for return will be included within the packaging to ship back defective produc to LensLock.

Inspection: LensLock inspects the returned product to verify the issue and repair, if necessary.
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Redaction Information
Redaction - LensLock is pleased to offer CJS-compliant video redaction services to only. Redaction work for commercial purposes (non-LE use) do not apply. Our team will address all cases on an individual basis to ensure prompt and efficient completion.

Any redaction work beyond the ten free cases will be billed at a rate of $195 per hour of labor. Written approval from the client is required before any such work commences.

To Request Redaction Services:
• Please submit a request via email to the LensLock Support Team at [email protected]. Note: Submit a separate email for each individual case. Your request should include the following details:

Case Number
Video Date(s), Time(s), Duration(s), and the names of the Officer(s) or User(s) involved.

A precise description of the redaction required, including specific time frames within the video(s).
• Example: Redact the image of the license plate from 02:15 - 02:45 of the video.
• Example: Mute all audio between 09:00 - 09:30.

Example: Redact the face of the individual in blue from 10:00-10:15 and 12:00-12:45.
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Legacy Data Migration Information
LensLock will accommodate up to 9 TB of legacy evidence data at no cost. number of factors that impact how the migration can be achieved, and thus, also affect the costs associated with this work.

These costs are directly related to the effort and resources needed for a smooth and secure data transfer. We will partner with you to determine the most efficient approach and, prior to any work commencing, provide a clear breakdown of the migration costs for your review and approval. This ensures we work together to make this transition as seamless and cost-effective as possible. Client must approve costs in writing prior to any work being performed.

For legacy data migration over the 9 TB amount, LensLock IT engineering work will be charged at $175 per hour.
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Subscription Services Outline
Proposed Timeline
Description Estimated Timeline in Business
B Days from Signed Contract
Discovery Information Requested
Equipment Customization for Delivery 14 Days from Returned Discovery Equipment Delivery 5 Days from Customization
On-Site Implementation and Training 5 Days from Equipment Delivery Major Deliverables
These deliverables will ensure that LensLock's product offering is comprehensive, meeting both the hardware and software needs of the City, while also providing the necessary support and documentation for successful implementation and use.

Tangible Deliverables

1. Hardware
a. Body Cameras: Configure and deliver the actual camera units. b. Mounting and Accessories: Provide various mounting options for different use cases for Body Worn Cameras (e.g., clip-on mounts, chest mounts). c. Docking Stations: Configure and assemble docking stations for multiple units, as well as charging options for individual users.

2. Software
a. Firmware: Configure the internal software that operates the cameras, ensuring it matches the City's desired settings
b. Management Software: Create desktop and mobile applications for viewing footage and storing data securely.

3. Documentation
a. User Manuals: Comprehensive guides for end-users on how to operate the cameras and use the LensLocker portal.

Intangible Deliverables

1. Service Deliverables
a. Training Programs: Conduct training sessions for users to ensure they are proficient in using the cameras and portal.
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issues and answer questions.

City's Roles and Responsibilities
The following list represents key tasks and responsibilities of the City to effectively install LensLock's body worn cameras at Blythe Police Department:

1. Prior to implementation, customer will complete the LensLock Discovery Excel that will be sent shortly after the contract is executed. The completed document will contain pertinent information that is required for implementation to begin.

2. The City's point of contact will work with LensLock's Project Manager to establish a formal schedule to roll out all hardware in accordance with both the Customer's desires and LensLock's internal capabilities.

3. The City shall make available all previously shipped LensLock provided equipment for both end-user trainings and admin trainings.

4. The end-user body camera and portal training will take place at a specified time and place agreed upon by the City and LensLock Project Manager.

5. The City's designated portal administrators will work with LensLock's Client Service Team after the rollout to schedule an admin portal training.

LensLock's Roles and Responsibilities
The following list represents key tasks and responsibilities of LensLock and its personnel to effectively install Blythe Police Department's Body Worn Cameras:

1. LensLock's Project Manager for the City will be responsible for creating the Discovery Excel document and sending it to the City's designated point of contact.

2. LensLock's Configuration Team will use the information provided on the Discovery Excel to build the City's portal and configure the cameras to end-users.

3. LensLock's Project Manager will work with the City to establish a formal schedule to roll out all hardware in accordance with both the Customer's desires and LensLock's internal capabilities.
equipment on-site prior to the equipment deployment and training.

5. LensLock's Field Tech will be present on-site to lead the equipment training and rollout.

6. LensLock will provide the Customer with documentation to supplement the training.

7. LensLock's Client Service Team will work with the City's designated portal administrators after the rollout to schedule an admin portal training.

8. Once installed, any software-related problems that may arise can be addressed remotely via screen connect and LensLock's Information Technology Team.

Hardware issues will be addressed by LensLock's Client Service Team or direct shipment if deemed necessary. LensLock's Client Service team is available 24/7/365 via live chat on the portal, email, or phone.
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Assumptions and Constraints
Implementing BWCs for City of Blythe Police Department involves several key assumptions and constraints. It is assumed that the end-users will be present and attentive during the on-site training led by LensLock personnel. Sufficient infrastructure must be in place for the docking station to efficiently offload. On the other hand, potential constraints involve defining when cameras should be used (typically through department policy).

Standard Terms & Conditions
The following is a link to LensLock's Terms of Use for review and evaluation by the Department.

Budget Narrative
LensLock's all-inclusive business model is structured on a per user per year cost structure.

The budget detail worksheet in the section prior lists twenty-seven (27) Body Worn Cameras at $999.00 per user per year. The standard contract proposed is for five (5) years, with the warranty extending the entire length of the contract at no additional cost.

LensLock's all-inclusive business model is straight forward and easy to understand, which makes it clear what the City of Blythe will be paying over the length of the contract. The price of the body camera service is built to include all cameras, accessories, charging/docking stations, back up cameras, unlimited data storage, 3rd party data uploads, mobile app, limited outsourced redaction, CAD integration, end-to-end hardware guarantee for 60 months, DA portal account access, 24/7/365 stateside support, and onsite deployment and training.

In total, twenty-seven (27) Body Worn Cameras without sales tax will cost $26,973.00 per year. For a five-year contract, that would total $134,865.00. 11 -5
Docusign Envelope ID: 4880FBDC-9F3A-41FA-9BF3-430054B8613E LENSLOCK, INC. MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT (REV 9)
Effective Date: November 24, 2025
Parties: LensLock, Inc. ("LensLock") and the Client identified in the accompanying Business Quote/Provided Equipment Agreement (PEA).

Scope of Services - LensLock provides body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, cloud storage, sofiware, and related services as specified in the Business Quote/PEA.

Term - The Term is as specified in the Business Quote/PEA. For financed transactions, cancellation or early termination is addressed exclusively in the PEA and not in this Agreement. For cash transactions, this Agreement is non-cancellable except as required by applicable non-appropriation law. No other termination rights apply.

Fees & Payment - Invoices are due net 30. Nonpayment beyond 15 days may result in suspension of services, late fees, and acceleration of all remaining fees due under the Term. No offset or withholding is permitted. charges are at LensLock's then-published prices, updated on 30 days' notice.

Equipment Ownership & Warranty - All equipment remains LensLock property unless expressly purchased.

Client shall safeguard and return equipment at the end of the Term. LensLock guarantees that all rented hardware will remain in good working order during the Term. Any defective units will be repaired or replaced with a comparable model at no cost to Client, subject to normal wear and tear.

Data Ownership & Access - LensLock owns all data collected via its equipment and services. Client has a limited license to access and use data during the Term. Upon expiration or nonpayment, access ceases; data is retained for 90 days unless law requires longer. Client may purchase retained data at the following or then- published rates: $0.15/GB stored, $1/video or image file, plus $250 administrative fee. Data delivered within 30 days of payment. LensLock disclaims liability for loss beyond retention or failure to purchase.

Compliance - Both parties shall comply with applicable laws, including CJS, TABOR, and HIPAA standards, Client remains responsible for internal use, labor relations, and union compliance. Only properly certified personnel may handle evidence or confidential data. LensLock reserves the right to allow third-party CJIS audit validation.

Confidentiality - Each party agrees to protect confidential and proprietary information with the same standard as its own.

Indemnification - Client indemnifies, defends, and holds harmless LensLock from claims, damages, and expenses arising from misuse of equipment, improper data handling, or legal non-compliance. LensLock indemnifies Client solely against third-party claims of intellectual property infringement or product liability.

Remedies are limited to repair/replace, procurement of rights, or refund less reasonable use.

Limitation of Liability - LensLock's liability is limited to fees paid in the prior 12 months. Neither party is liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages.

Dispute Resolution - Vendor disputes shall be resolved by binding AAA arbitration in California. Civil rights and constitutional claims may proceed in court.

Force Majeure - Neither party shall be liable for delay or failure due to events beyond reasonable control, including pandemics, supply chain disruption, or government action.

Severability - If any provision is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force.

Where conflict arises, statutory or regulatory compliance shall override.

Insurance - Client shall name LensLock as Additional Insured on its liability policy for claims arising from use of LensLock equipment/services, with coverage limits consistent with industry standards.

Redaction & Integration - LensLock provides 10 complimentary redaction cases/year (≤10 hrs each).

Additional redaction billed at S195/hr or then published prices. CAD integration and MDT apps included.

CLIENT: Blythe PD - CA: Keith Walnoha - Captain
Signature: Date:

VENDOR: LENSLOCK, INC.: Schuyler G. Floyd - Corporate Financial Controller Signature: Date:
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@ LENSLOCK
AGREEMENT NO.
3254876
Send Account Inquiries to: 1310 Madrid Street • Marshall, MN 56258 Send Payments to: PO Box 790448 • St. Louis MO 63179-0448 The words "User," "Lessee," "you" and "your" refer to Customer. The words "Owner," "Lessor," "we," "us" and "our" refer to LENSLOCK INC.

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

FULL LEGAL NAME STREET ADDRESS

CITY OF BLYTHE
240 N SPRING ST
CITY STATE ZIP (700 922-6161 FAX
BLYTHE, CA 92225

EQUIPMENT LOCATION (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE) E-MAIL
240 N SPRING ST, BLYTHE, CA 92225

BILLING STREET ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM CUSTOMER ADDRESS ABOVE) CITY STATE ZIP 240 N SPRING ST BLYTHE, CA 92225

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
See Schedule A
together with all replacements, parts, repairs, additions, and accessions incorporated therein or attached thereto and any and all proceeds of the foregoing, including, without fimitation, insurance recoveries.

X See attached Schedule A

PAYMENT & TERM INFORMATION
Advance Payment: $0.00 5 Annual Payments of $26,973.00
(plus apolicable taxes) (plus applicable taxes)
If you are exempt from sales tax, attach your certificate. The payment ("Payment") period is monthly unless otherwise indicated.

Upon acceptance of the Equipment, THIS AGREEMENT IS NONCANCELABLE, IRREVOCABLE AND CANNOT BE TERMINATED.

1. AGREEMENT: You agree to rent from us the goods ("Equipment") and, if applicable, finance certain software, software license(s), software components and/ or professional services in connection with software (collectively, the "Financed items," which are included in the word "Equipment" unless separately stated) from software licensor(s) and/or suppliers) (collectively, the "Supplier"), all as described in this Agreement and in any attached schedule, addendum or amendment hereto ("Agreement"). You represent and warrant that you will use the Equipment for business purposes only. You agree to all of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, which, with the acceptance certification, is the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Equipment and which supersedes any purchase order, invoice, request for proposal, response or other related document This Agreement becomes valid upon execution by us. The term shall start on the date we pay Supplier. If no advance payment is required, the first Payment is due _30 days after the start of this Agreement and each Payment thereafte shall be due on the same day of each month (the "Scheduled Due Date") unless a different due date is mutually agreed to by us and you. If the parties agree to adjust the Payment due date (an "Adjusted Due Date"), in addition to all Payments and other amounts due hereunder, you will pay an interim payment in an amount equal to 1/30th of the Payment, multiplied by the number of days between the Scheduled Due Date and the Adjusted Due Date. If any provision of this Agreement is declared unenforceable, the other provisions herein shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

2. OWNERSHIP; PAYMENTS; TAXES AND FEES: We own the Equipment, excluding any Financed Items. Ownership of any Financed Items shall remain with Supplier thereof. You will pay all Payments, as adjusted, when due, without notice or demand and without abatement, set-off, counterclaim or deduction of any amount whatsoever. f any part of a Payment is more than 5 days late, you agree to pay a late charge of 10% of the Payment which is late or, if less, thi The Payment may be adiusted proportionately upward or downward: (i) by up to 10% to accommodate changes in thi Equipment cost; (i) if the shipping charges or taxes differ from the estimate given to you; (ill) to comply with the tax laws of the state in which the Equipment is located; and/or (iv) if a down payment or deposit is deducted. You shall pay all applicable taxes, assessments and penalties related to this Agreement, whether levied or assessed on this Agreement, on us (except on our income) or you, or on the Equipment, its rental, sale, ownership, possession, use or operation. ay any taxes or other expenses that are owed hereunder, you agree to reimburse us when we request. You agree to pay us a yearly processing fee of up to $50 You agree to pay us a fee of up to $50 for filing, searching and/or titlina costs required under the to any amounts due and owed to us under the terms of this Agreement. charge of $30 or, if less, the maximum charge allowed by law. We may make a profit on any fees, estimated tax payments and other charges paid under this Agreement.

CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

BY SIGNING BELOW OR AUTHENTICATING AN ELECTRONIC RECORD HEREOF, YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU HAVE REVIEWED AND DO AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT ON THIS PAGE AND ON PAGE 2 ATTACHED HERETO.

CITY OF BLYTHE X

CUSTOMER (AS REFERENCED ABOVE) SIGNATURE (TITLE
Keith Walnoha
FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PRINT NAME DAtED

OWNER ACCEPTANCE
LENSLOCK INC Authorized Signatory

OWNER SIGNATURE TITLE DATED
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3. EQUIPMENT; SECURITY INTEREST: At your expense, you shall keep the Equipment: (1) in good repair, condition and working order, in compliance with applicable laws ordinances and manufacturers' and regulatory standards; (i) free and clear of all liens and claims; and (ili) at your address shown on page 1, and you agree not to move if unless we agree in writing. You grant us a security interest in the Equipment to secure all amounts you owe us under this Agreement or any other agreement with us ("Other Agreements*), except amounts under Other Agreements which are secured by land and/or buildings You authorize and ratify our filing of any financing statements) and the naming of us You will netic silen 0 days it your state of organization revoke or terminates your see. on any vehicle titles) to snow our interest. state of organization, headquarters or residence without providing prior written notice to us.

4. INSURANCE: COLLATERAL PROTECTION; INDEMNITY; LOSS OR DAMAGE: You agree to keep the Equipment fully insured against all risk, with us named as lender's loss payee, in an amount not less than the full replacement value of the Equipment until this Agreement is terminated. You also agree to maintain commercia general liability insurance with such coverage and from such insurance carrier as shall be satisfactory to us and to include us as an additional insured on the Porcinsuranc You agree to provide us certificates or other evidence the start of this Agreement, we may, at our sole discretion, described on a letter from We may make a profit on this program. any loss, expense, liability or injury caused by or in any way related to delivery, installation, possession, ownership, renting, manufacture, use, condition, inspection, remova return or storage of the Equipment. You are responsible for any loss, theft, destruction or damage to the Equipment ("Loss"
agreed in writing, you will promptly pay to us the unpaid balance of this Agreement, including any future Payments to the end of the term plus the anticipated residual value of the Equipment, both discounted to present value at 2%. Any proceeds of insurance will be paid to us and credited against the Loss. You authorize us to sign on your behalf and appoint us as your attorney-in-fact to endorse in your name any insurance drafts or checks issued due to a Loss.

5. ASSIGNMENT: YOU SHALL NOT SELL, , TRANSFER, ASSIGN, ENCUMBER, PLEDGE OR SUBLEASE THE EQUIPMENT OR THIS AGREEMENT, without our You shall not consolidate or merge with or into any other entity, distribute, sell or dispose of all or any substantial portion of your assets other than in prior winame course of business, without our prior written consent, and the surviving, or successor entity or the transferee of such assets. , as the case may be, shall assume Il of your obligations under this Agreement by a written instrument acceptable to us ownership of you hile any obligations are outstanding hereunder We may sell, assign, or transfer this Agreement without notice to or consent from you. transfer this Agreement, our assignee will have the same rights and benefits that we have now and will not have to perform any of our obligations. our assignee will not be subject to any claims, defenses, or offsets that you may have against us. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. or any guarantor suffers a material adverse change in its financial, business or operating condition; or (v) any guarantor defaults under any guaranty for this Agreement. you are ever in default, at our option, we can cancel this Agreement and require that you pay the unpaid balance of this Agreement, including any future Payments to the eng we may also use any remedies available to us under thee may recover default interest on any unpaid amount at the rate o 12% per year. Concurrently and cumulatively.
stop using any Financed Items. If we take possession of the Equipment, you agree to pay the costs of repossession, moving, storage, repair and sale. The net proceeds of sale of any Equipment will be credited against what you owe us under this Agreement and you will be responsible for any deficiency. In the event of any dispute or Any delay or failure to enforce our rights under thi
Agreement will not prevent us from enforcing any rights at a later time. You agree that this Agreement is a "Finance Lease" as defined by Article 2A of the UCC and you rights and remedies are governed exclusively by this Agreement. You waive all rights under sections 2A-508 through 522 of the UCC. If interest is charged or collected in excess of the maximum lawful rate, we will refund such excess to you, which will be your sole remedy.

7. INSPECTIONS AND REPORTS: We have the right, at any reasonable time, to inspect the Equipment and any documents relating to its installation, use, maintenance and repair. Within 30 days after our request (or such longer period as provided herein), you will deliver all requested information (including tax retums) which we deem reasonably necessary to determine your current financial condition and faithful performance of the terms hereof without limitation, a balance sheet, a statement of income, a statement of cash flow, a statement of changes in equity and notes to financial statements) within 120 days after your fiscal year end; and (ii) management-prepared interim financial statements within 45 days after the requested reporting period(s) Annual statements shall set forth the corresponding figures for the prior fiscal year in comparative form, all in reasonable detail without any qualification or exception deemed material by. Unless otherwise accepted by us, each financial statement shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied and shall fairly and accurately present your financial condition and results of operations for the period to which it pertains. reports for credit and collection purposes and to share them with our affiliates and agents.

8. END OF TERM: At the end of the initial term, this Agreement shall renew for successive 3-month renewal terms) under the same terms hereof unless you send us written notice between 90 and 150 days before the end of the initial term or at least 30 days before the end of any renewal term that you want to return the Equipment, and vou timely retur the Equipment. You shall continue making Payments and paying all other amounts due until the Equipment is returned. As long as you have given us the INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HARD DRIVES, DISK DRIVES OR ANY OTHER FORM OF MEMORY.

USA PATRIOT ACT NOTICE; ANTI-TERRORISM AND ANTI-CORRUPTION COMPLIANCE: To help the goverment fight the funding of terrorism and mone undering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each customer who opens an account When you enter into a transaction with us, we ask for your business name, address and other information that will allow us to identify you. hat substantiate your business identity You and any other person who you control, own a controlling interest in, or who owns a controlling interest in or otherwise controls ou in any manner ("Representatives") are and will remain in full compliance with all laws, regulations and govemment guidance concerning foreign asset control, trad sanctions, corruption, and terrorism, and neither you nor any of your Representatives is or will be listed in any
Department of State.

10. MISCELLANEOUS: Unless otherwise stated in an addendum hereto, the parties agree that: (i) this Agreement and any related documents hereto may be authenticated by electronic means; (ii) the original" of this Agreement shall be the copy that bears your manual, facsimile, scanned or electronic signature and that also bears our manually r electronically signed signature and is held or controlled by us; and (il) to the extent this Agreement constitutes chattel paper (as defined by the UCC), a security interes You agree not to raise as a defense to the enforcement of this Agreement or any related documents that you or we executed o or that vou used facsimile or other electronic means to transmi manually signed, duly executed documents via overnight courier on the same day that you send us the facsimile, scanned or electronic transmission of the documents. near one a ce entane ernie reca is great may not be mailed by ourse of proman in arent mil it winer ined

YOUR OWN JUDGMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR

OF SUPPLIER, AND NOTHING SUPPLIER STATES OR DOES CAN AFFECT YOUR OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER

MAKE ALL PAYMENTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT REGARDLESS OF ANY CLAIM OR COMPLAINT AGAINST ANY SUPPLIER, LICENSOR OR MANUFACTURER

IND ANY FAILURE OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCUSE YOUR OBLIGATIONS TO US UNDER THIS AGREEMENT

NO WARRANTIES, ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR,
CONDITION, TITLE, SYSTEM INTEGRATION. FUNCTION. DEFECTS INFRINGEMENT OR ANY OTHER SOFTWARE AND ANY FINANCED ITEMS. SO LONG AS YOU ARE NOT IN DEFAULT uNDER THIC AGREEMENT. WE ASSIGN TÕ YOU ANY WARRANTIES IN THE EQUIPMENT GIVEN TO US.

12. LAW: JURY WAIVER: This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with Minnesota law. You consent to jurisdiction and venue of any state ederal court in Minnesota and waive the defense of inconvenient forum. For any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Equipment, BOTH PARTIES WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4880FBDC-9F3A-41FA-9BF3-430054B8613E

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

LENSLOCK ADDENDUM
AGREEMENT #
3254876
Addendum to Agreement # 3254876 and any future supplements/schedules thereto, between CITY OF BLYTHE, as Customer and LENSLOCK INC, as Lessor. The words "you" and "your" refer to Customer. The words "we" and "us" refer to Lessor.

1. The parties wish to amend the above-referenced Agreement by adding the as it incorporates the terms and conditions of the Agreement, shall be a separate following language: financing distinct from the Agreement or other Supplements thereto. Without limiting the foregoing, upon the occurrence of an event of default or a non- REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CUSTOMER: You hereby appropriation event with respect to. the Agreement or a Supplement (each, a represent and warrant to us that: (i) you have been duly authorized under the separate "Contract"), as applicable, we shall have the rights and remedies specified Constitution and laws of the applicable jurisdiction and by a resolution or other in the Agreement with respect to the Equipment financed and the Payments payable authority of your govering body to execute and deliver this Agreement and to carry under such Contract, and we shall have no rights or remedies with respect to out your obligations hereunder, (i) all legal requirements have been met, and Equipment financed or Payments payable under any other Contract unless an event procedures have been followed, including public bidding, in order to ensure the of default or non-appropriation event has also occurred under such other Contract. enforceability of this Agreement; (i) this Agreement is in compliance with all laws applicable to you, including any debt limitations or limitations on interest rates or 2. The parties wish to amend the above-referenced Agreement by restating finance charges; (iv) the Equipment will be used by you only for essential certain language as follows:
govemmental or proprietary functions of you consistent with the scope of your Any provision in the Agreement stating that you shall indemnify and hold us authority, will not be used in a trade or business of any person or entity, by the harmless is hereby amended and restated as follows: "You shall not be required to federal government or for any personal, family or household use, and your need for indemnify or hold us harmless against liabilities arising from this Agreement. the Equipment is not expected to diminish during the term of this Agreement; (v) you However, as between you and us, and to the extent permitted by law and legally have funds available to pay Payments until the end of your current appropriation available funds, you are responsible for and shall bear the risk of loss for, shall pay period, and you intend to request funds to make Payments in each appropriation period, from now until the end of the term of this Agreement; and (vi) your exact directly, and shall defend against any and all claims, liabilities, proceedings, actions, expenses, damages or losses arising under or related to the Equipment, including. legal name is as set forth on page one of this Agreement. but not limited to, the possession, ownership, lease, use or operation thereof, except INITIAL TERM AND RENEWAL TERM(S): The term of the Agreement consists of that you shall not bear the risk of loss of, nor pay for, any claims, liabilities, an initial term beginning on the date we pay Supplier and ending at the end of your proceedings, actions, expenses, damages or losses that arise directly from events fiscal year in which we pay Supplier, and a series of renewal terms, each co- occurring after you have surrendered possession of the Equipment in accordance extensive with your fiscal year. Except to the extent required by applicable law, if with the terms of this Agreement to us or that arise directly from our gross you do not exercise your right to terminate the Agreement under the Non- negligence or willful misconduct." Appropriation or Renewal paragraph as of the end of any fiscal year, the Agreement Any provision in the Agreement stating that the Agreement is governed by a will be deemed automatically renewed for the next succeeding renewal term. particular state's laws and you consent to such jurisdiction and venue is hereby An election by you to terminate the Agreement under the Non-Appropriation or amended and restated as follows: "This Agreement will be governed by and Renewal paragraph is not a default. construed in accordance with the laws of the state where you are located. You consent to jurisdiction and venue of any state or federal court in such state and Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Agreement, if we cancel the waive the defense of inconvenient forum." Agreement following a default by you, we may require that you pay the unpaid balance of Payments under the Agreement through the end of your then-current Any provision in the Agreement stating this Agreement supersedes any invoice and/ fiscal year, but we may not require you to pay future Payments due beyond that or purchase order is hereby amended and restated as follows: "You agree that the fiscal year or the anticipated residual value of the Equipment. If we sell the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, which, with the acceptance Equipment following a default by you, you will not be responsible for a deficiency, certification, is the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Equipment except to the extent of our costs of repossession, moving, storage, repair and sale, and which supersedes any purchase order, invoice, request for proposal, response and our attorneys' fees and costs. or other related document." NON-APPROPRIATION OR RENEWAL: If either sufficient funds are not Any provision in the Agreement stating that this Agreement shall automatically appropriated to make Payments or any other amounts due under this Agreement or renew unless the Equipment is purchased, returned or a notice requirement is (to the extent required by applicable law) this Agreement is not renewed either satisfied is hereby amended and restated as follows: "Unless the purchase option is automatically or by mutual ratification, this Agreement shall terminate and you shall $1.00 or $101.00, you agree to send us written notice at least 30 days before the not be obligated to make Payments under this Agreement beyond the then-current end of the final renewal term that you want to purchase or return the Equipment, and fiscal year for which funds have been appropriated. Upon such an event, you shall, you agree to so purchase or retum the Equipment not later than the end of the final no later than the end of the fiscal year for which Payments have been appropriated renewal term. If you fail to so purchase or retum the Equipment at or before the end or the term of this Agreement has been renewed, deliver possession of the of the final renewal term, you shall be a holdover tenant with respect to this Equipment to us. If you fail to deliver possession of the Equipment to us, the Agreement and the Equipment, and this Agreement shall renew on a month-to- termination shall nevertheless be effective but you shall be responsible, to the extent month basis under the same terms hereof until the Equipment has been purchased permitted by law and legally available funds, for the payment of damages in an or returned." amount equal to the portion of Payments thereafter coming due that is attributable to the number of days after the termination during which you fail to deliver possession Any provision in the Agreement stating that we may assign this Agreement is hereby amended and restated as follows: "We may sell, assign, or transfer this Agreement and for any other loss suffered by us as a result of your failure to deliver possession without notice to or consent from you, and you waive any right you may have to such as required. You shall notify us in writing within seven days after (i) your failure to notice or consent." appropriate funds sufficient for the payment of the Payments or iii) to the extent required by applicable law, (a) this Agreement is not renewed or (b) this Agreement Any provision in the Agreement stating that you grant us a security interest in the is renewed by you (in which event this Agreement shall be mutually ratified and Equipment to secure all amounts owed to us under any agreement is hereby renewed), provided that your failure to give any such notice under clause (i) or (ii) of amended and restated as follows: "To the extent permitted by law, you grant us a •this sentence shall not operate to extend this Agreement or result in any liability to security interest in the Equipment to secure all amounts you owe us under this you. Agreement and any supplements hereto. You authorize and ratify our filing of any SUPPLEMENTS; SEPARATE FINANCINGS: To the extent applicable, in the event interesing statements) and the naming of us on any vehicle titles) to show our that the parties hereafter mutually agree to execute and deliver any supplement or schedule ("Supplement") under the above-referenced Agreement, such Supplement, NOTE: CAPITALIZED TERMS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE DEFINED AS IN THE AGREEMENT, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. 11557 REV 10/21
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Docusign Envelope ID: 4880FBDC-9F3A-41FA-9BF3-430054B8613E Any provision in the Agreement stating that a default by you under any agreement Financed Items shall be provided by a Supplier unrelated to us, and your rights with with our affiliates or other lenders shall be an event of default under the Agreement respect to such Financed Items shall be govered by the Product Agreement is hereby amended and restated as follows: "You will be in default if: (i) you do not between you and Supplier, which shall not be affected by this Agreement. IN NO pay any Payment or other sum due to us under this Agreement when due or you fail EVENT SHALL WE HAVE ANY OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE ANY FINANCED to perform in accordance with the covenants, terms and conditions of this ITEMS, AND ANY FAILURE OF SUPPLIER TO PROVIDE ANY FINANCED ITEMS Agreement; i) you make or have made any false statement or misrepresentation to SHALL NOT EXCUSE YOUR OBLIGATIONS TO US IN ANY WAY. YOU HAVE us; or (iii) you dissolve, liquidate, terminate your existence or are in bankruptcy. SELECTED SUPPLIER AND THE FINANCED ITEMS BASED UPON YOUR OWN JUDGMENT. WE DO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INSTALLATION OR Any provision in the Agreement stating that you shall pay our attoreys' fees is PERFORMANCE OF THE FINANCED ITEMS. SUPPLIER IS NOT AN AGENT OF hereby amended and restated as follows: "In the event of any dispute or OURS AND WE ARE NOT AN AGENT OF SUPPLIER, AND NOTHING SUPPLIER enforcement of rights under this Agreement or any related agreement, you agree to STATES OR DOES CAN AFFECT YOUR OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER. YOU pay, to the extent permitted by law and to the extent of legally available funds, our WILL MAKE ALL PAYMENTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT REGARDLESS OF reasonable attorneys' fees (including any incurred before or at trial, on appeal or in ANY CLAIM OR COMPLAINT AGAINST ANY SUPPLIER, LICENSOR OR any other proceeding), actual court costs and any other collection costs, including MANUFACTURER, AND ANY FAILURE OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO any collection agency fee." PROVIDE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCUSE YOUR OBLIGATIONS TO US UNDER Any provision in the Agreement requiring you to pay amounts due under the THIS AGREEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS Agreement upon the occurrence of a default, failure to appropriate funds or failure to TO THE FINANCED ITEMS COVERED BY THE PRODUCT AGREEMENT AND renew the Agreement is hereby amended to limit such requirement to the extent TAKE ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR AS TO ANY PATENT, permitted by law and legally available funds. TRADEMARK OR COPYRIGHT

INFRINGEMENT,

3. If your end-of-term option Is the purchase of all Equipment for $1.00 or ADEQUACY, TITLE, DATA ACCURACY, SYSTEM INTEGRATION, FUNCTION, $101.00, the following applies: Unless otherwise required by law, upon your DEFECTS OR ANY OTHER ISSUE IN REGARD TO THE FINANCED ITEMS. acceptance of the Equipment, title to the Equipment shall be in your name, subject YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY CLAIM (INCLUDING ANY CLAIM BASED ON STRICT to our interest under this Agreement. LIABILITY OR ABSOLUTE LIABILITY IN TORT) THAT YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST

US FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE (INCLUDING, WTHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF

4. With respect to any "Financed Items," the following provisions shall be PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES) OR EXPENSE CAUSED applicable to such Financed Items: BY THE FINANCED ITEMS COVERED BY THE PRODUCT AGREEMENT OR A This Addendum concers the granting to you of certain software and/or software TERMINATION OF THE FINANCED ITEMS PURSUANT TO AN EVENT OF licenses) ("Licensed Software). the purchase by you of certain software DEFAULT, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH components, including but not limited to, software maintenance and/or support DAMAGE, LOSS, EXPENSE OR COST. ("Products") and/or the purchase by you of certain implementation, integration, The following shall be additional events of default under the Agreement: (i) you fail training, technical consulting and/or professional services in connection with software ("Services") (collectively, the "Financed Items") from software licensors) to perform in accordance with the covenants, terms and conditions of the Product Agreement, or (ii) the Product Agreement is terminated, suspended, materially and/or suppliers) (collectively, the "Supplier"), all as further described in the restricted or limited. agreements) between you and Supplier (collectively, the "Product Agreement"). For essential govemmental purposes only, you have requested and we have agreed that The following shall be additional remedies we have for your default under the instead of you paying the fees pursuant to the Product Agreement to Supplier for the Agreement: We shall have the right to: (a) cause the termination of the Financed Financed Items, we will satisfy your obligation to pay such fees to Supplier, and in Items and you irrevocably consent to such termination of the Financed Items by consideration thereof, you shall repay the sums advanced by us to Supplier by Supplier, and (b) require you to immediately stop using the Financed Items promptly making (regardless of whether you are in default under the Product Agreement) and you Payments set forth in the Agreement. shall, at our option, either deliver to us a certification executed by a duly authorized officer certifying that you have ceased use of the Financed Items or deliver the To the extent permitted by law, you grant us a security interest in the licenses), Financed Items to a location designated by us. In the event you are entitled to including without limitation, all of your rights in the Licensed Software granted transfer the right to use the Financed Items to any third party, you hereby agree to thereunder, the Products, all rights to payment under the Product Agreement, the transfer any such right to use the Financed Items to any third party selected by us Financed Items, and all proceeds of the foregoing to secure all amounts you owe us and acknowledge that you shall have no right to fees payable by any third party in under this Agreement. You authorize and ratify our filing of any financing statement However, we shall not be required to mitigate our (s) to show our interest. damages caused by a default by transferring any Financed Items to a third party.

Ownership of any Licensed Software shall remain with Supplier thereof. All By signing this Addendum, Customer acknowledges the applicable changes noted above are incorporated by reference into the Agreement.

In all other respects, the terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect and remain binding on Customer. In the event if any conflict between the terms and conditions of the Agreement and this Addendum, the terms and conditions of this Addendum shal ontrol. Customer has caused this Addendum to be executed by its duly authorized officer as of the date belov

LENSLOCK INC CITY OF BLYTHE
Lessor Customer
X
Signature Signature
Authorized Signatory
Title Date Title Date
NOTE: CAPITALIZED TERMS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE DEFINED AS IN THE AGREEMENT, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. 11557 REV 10/21
Docusign Envelope ID: 4880FBDC-9F3A-41FA-9BF3-430054B8613E

CALIFORNIA JUDICIAL

REFERENCE ADDENDUM
AGREEMENT #
3254876
Addendum to Agreement # 3254876 and any future supplements/schedules thereto, between CITY OF BLYTHE, as Customer and LENSLOCK INC, as Lessor/Secured Party ("Agreement"). The words "you" and "your" refer to Customer. The words "we," "us" and "our" refer to Lessor/Secured Party.

The parties wish to amend the above-referenced Agreement by adding the following language:

1. Any and all disputes, claims and controversies arising out of, connected with or relating to the Agreement or the transactions contemplated thereby (individually, a "Dispute") that are brought before a forum in which pre-dispute waivers of the right to trial by jury are invalid under applicable law shall be subject to the terms contained in this Addendum in lieu of the jury trial waiver otherwise provided in the Agreement. Disputes may include, without limitation, tort claims, counterclaims, claims brought as class actions, claims arising from schedules, supplements, exhibits or other documents to the Agreement executed in the future, disputes as to whether a matter is subject to judicial reference, or claims conceming any aspect of the past, present or future relationships arising out of or connected with the Agreement.

2. Any and all Disputes shall be heard by a referee and resolved by judicial reference pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure ("CCCP") §§ 638 et seq. The referee shall be a retired Califomia state court judge or an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California with at least 10 years' experience practicing commercial law. The parties shall not seek to appoint a referee that may be disqualified pursuant to CCCP §641 or 641.2 without the prior written consent of all parties. If the parties are unable to agree upon a referee within 10 calendar days after one party serves a written notice of intent for judicial reference upon the other parties, then the referee will be selected by the court in accordance with CCCP § 640(b).

3. The referee shall render a written statement of decision and shall conduct the proceedings in accordance with the CCCP, the Rules of Court, and the Califomia Evidence Code, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the parties and approved by the referee. The referee's statement of decision shall set forth findings of fact and conclusions of law. The decision of the referee shall be entered as a judgment in the court in accordance with the provisions of CCCP §§644 and 645.

The decision of the referee shall be appealable to the same extent and in the same manner that such decision would be appealable if rendered by a judge of the superior court.

4. Notwithstanding the preceding agreement to submit Disputes to a judicial referee, the parties preserve, without diminution, certain rights and remedies at law or equity and under the Agreement that such parties may employ or exercise freely, either alone or in conjunction with or during a Dispute. Each party shall have and hereby reserves the right to proceed in any court of proper jurisdiction or by self-help to exercise or prosecute the following remedies, as applicable: (A) all rights to foreclose against any real or personal property or other security by exercising a power of sale granted in the Agreement or under applicable law or by judicial foreclosure and sale, including a proceeding to confirm the sale, (B) ali rights of self-help including peaceful occupation of property and collection of rents, setoff, and peaceful possession of property, (C) obtaining provisional or ancillary remedies including injunctive relief, sequestration, garnishment, attachment, appointment of receiver and in filing an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding, and (D) when applicable, a judgment by confession of judgment. Preservation of these remedies does not limit the power of a judicial referee to grant similar remedies that may be requested by a party in a Dispute. No provision in the Agreement regarding submission to jurisdiction and/or venue in any court is intended or shall be construed to be in derogation of the provisions in this Addendum for judicial reference of any Dispute. The parties do not waive any applicable federal or state substantive law except as provided herein.

5. If a Dispute includes multiple claims, some of which are found not subject to this Addendum, the parties shall stay the proceedings of the claims not subject to this Addendum until all other claims are resolved in accordance with this Addendum. If there are Disputes by or against multiple parties, some of which are not subject to this Addendum, the parties shall sever the Disputes subject to this Addendum and resolve them in accordance with this Addendum.

6. During the pendency of any Dispute that is submitted to judicial reference in accordance with this Addendum, each of the parties to such Dispute shall bear equal shares of the fees charged and costs incurred by the referee in performing the services described in this Addendum. The compensation of the referee shall not exceed the prevailing rate for like services. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable court costs and legal fees, including customary attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, paralegal fees, the fees of the referee and other reasonable costs and disbursements charged to the party by its counsel, in such amount as is determined by the referee.

7. In the event of any challenge to the legality or enforceability of this Addendum, the prevailing party shail be entitled to recover the costs and expenses from the non-prevailing party, including reasonable attomeys' fees, incurred by it in connection therewith.

8. THIS ADDENDUM CONSTITUTES A "REFERENCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF AND FOR PURPOSES OF CCCP § 638.

By signing this Addendum, Customer acknowledges the above changes to the Agreement and authorizes Lessor/Secured Party to make such changes. In the event of any conflict between this Addendum and the Agreement, this Addendum shall prevail. In all other respects, the terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect and remain binding on Customer. This Addendum may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.

LENSLOCK INC CITY OF BLYTHE
Lessor/Secured Party Customer
Signature Signature
Authorized Signatory
Title Date Date
NOTE: CAPITALIZED TERMS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE DEFINED AS IN THE AGREEMENT, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4880FBDC-9F3A-41FA-9BF3-430054B8613E

SCHEDULE A

LENSLOCK
AGREEMENT #
3254876
This Schedule A is to be attached to and become part of Agreement # 3254876, by and between the undersigned as Customer and LENSLOCK INC as Lessor/Secured Party.

CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
This Schedule A is hereby verified as correct by the undersigned Customer, who agrees to the terms hereof.

CITY OF BLYTHE

CUSTOMER SIGNATURE (TITLE DATED

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
SUPPLIER: LENSLOCK INC
10089 WILLOW CREEK RD STE 200
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92131
27- GENESIS 12.5 BODY WORN CAMERA EQUIPMENT
27- GENESIS 12.5 BODY WORN CAMERA ACCESSORIES
1 - GENESIS 12.5 COMPATIBLE DOCKING STATION
1- CAD INTEGRATION
1 - LENSLOCK SOFTWARE MOBILE APP & MDT APP
1- LENSLOCK OUTSOURCED REDACTION SERVICE 25 CASES
1 - DISTRICT ATTORNEY & DEFENSE ACCESS TO LENSLOCK
1 - MICROSOFT AZURE DATABASE ANNUAL SECURITY FEE
together with all replacements, parts, repairs, additions, and accessions incorporated therein or attached thereto and any and all proceeds of the foregoing, including, without limitation, insurance recoveries.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4880FBDC-9F3A-41FA-9BF3-430054B8613E

DELIVERY & ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE

LENSLOCK
AGREEMENT #
3254876
This Certificate is delivered to and for the benefit of Lessor/Secured Party and pertains to the below-described Equipment and/or Financed Items which are the subject of the above-referenced Agreement between LENSLOCK INC as Lessor/ Secured Party and the undersigned as Customer. The words you and your refer to Customer. The words we, us and our refer to Lessor/Secured Party.

You certify and acknowledge that all of the Equipment and Financed Items (as applicable): 1) have been received, installed and inspected, and 2) are fully operational and unconditionally accepted. Further, all terms and conditions of the above-referenced Agreement have been reviewed and acknowledged. Upon you signing below, your promises in the Agreement will be irrevocable and unconditional in all respects. You understand and agree that we have paid for the purchase of the Equipment and/or Financed Items from the below-referenced Supplier and you may contact the Supplier for any warranty rights, which, if the Agreement is a lease, we transfer to you for the term of the Agreement (or until you default).

Supplier: Equipment and/or Financed Items Description
LENSLOCK INC See Schedule A
together with all replacements, parts, repairs, additions, and accessions incorporated therein or attached thereto and any and all proceeds of the foregoing, including, without limitation, insurance recoveries.

CITY OF BLYTHE
Customer
X
Signature
Title Acceptance Date
NOTE: A FACSIMILE OF THIS DOCUMENT WITH SIGNATURE SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE AN ORIGINAL. CAPITALIZED TERMS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE DEFINED AS IN THE AGREEMENT, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. 10000 REV 11/15
Docusign Envelope ID: 4880FBDC-9F3A-41FA-9BF3-430054B8613E

BILLING REQUEST(S) FORM
@. LENSLOCK
AGREEMENT #
3254876
1 order to provide you with a better billing experience, please complete this Billing Requests) Form for th bove-referenced Agreement No. (the "Agreement") and return it with the completed documents We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your billing requests) herein; however, we are under no obligation to bill you in the manner requested.

If you would like to manage your Agreement online, including electing to receive invoice email notifications from us, you - Please have the following information
malages er freement No. Current in a huge and our or a number available: Agreement No
Name of the person or department that should receive the invoice along with your complete billing address:

Attention:

Billing Address:
_ Same as address listed in the Agreement.

OR
Street:

City, State, Zip:

A/P Contact Name:

AIP Contact Phone # and Ext:

AJP Contact Email:

Purchase Order # Requested on Invoice: Yes _ No
If Yes, Purchase Order #:

Number of days requested for invoice processing:

Our standard billing cycle is 30 days. If the requested invoice lead time is more than 30 days, additional approvals) will be necessary and are in no way guaranteed.

Tax Exempt: Yes_ No
If Yes, please provide copy of exemption with document package.

Do you require a W-9 to set us up in your payable system? Yes. No Our Tax ID number is 31-0841368
In the area below, please note any other special billing requests) you have that will make the payment process more effective.

Thank you for selecting LENSLOCK INC for your financing needs. If you have any billing questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-828-8246.

NOTE: CAPITALIZED TERMS IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE DEFINED AS IN THE AGREEMENT, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED OTHERWISE. 11540 REV 01/22
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Docusign Envelope ID: 4880FBDC-9F3A-41FA-9BF3-430054B8613E City of Blythe PURCHASE ORDER
Captain Keith Walnoha
240 N Spring St DATE 11/24/2025
Blythe, CA 92225 PO # 3254876
Phone: (760) 922-6161

VENDOR SHIP TO
LensLock Inc. Captain Keith Walnoha
11089 Willow Creek Suite 200 City of Blythe
San Diego, CA 92131 240 N Spring St
Phone: (858) 524-3486 Blythe, CA 92225
www.Lenslock.com Phone: (760) 922-6161

DESCRIPTION PRICE PER TOTAL
[LensLock Equipment & Service Program
(Per the Provided Equipment Agreement) :

Annual Payments $26,973 $26,973

SUBTOTAL
Special Instructions TAX

SHIPPING
Authorized Signature: OTHER
TOTAL $26,973
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TRUTE TIRE BEE CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

CABLISHED
MEETING DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: Recreation Center Staffing
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council fund one (1) additional Recreation Coordinator position at Range 34 of the Clerical/Para-Professional/Recreation Unit and adopt Resolution No. 2025-027, approving the revision to the Schedule of Authorized Positions necessary for this action.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-027. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS.

FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for a full-time permanent employee at Range 34 of the Clerical MOU can be covered by funds appropriated for the Recreation Center and with an increase in Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) revenues.

BACKGROUND: Staffing at the Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center consists of a Recreation Supervisor/Sports Coordinator and Recreation Coordinator, which are full-time permanent positions, as well as fifteen (15) budgeted part-time positions. Currently there are eleven (11) part-time employees on staff with recruitment efforts underway.

The Recreation Center offers a number of programs including the ELOP after school program, basketball court, work out room, various youth sports programs that are held inside the Recreation Center and at the City's Miller Park, community events and activities. The Center recently held a Halloween Party, including a costume contest, and is gearing up for its 2nd annual Christmas event. These events take place amid patrons visiting the Center daily for service.

STAFF REPORT: An assessment of the staffing levels at the Joe Wine Recreation Center identified a need for an additional Recreation Coordinator position. The current Coordinator has a focus on in-Center programs such as ELOP and after school activities. An additional Coordinator could focus on the Center's sports programs, freeing up the Recreation Supervisor to address staffing needs/issues, parental concerns, and working with the community on new program offerings and activities.

Therefore, it is recommended the City Council fund one (1) additional Recreation Coordinator position at Range 34 of the Clerical/Para-Professional/Recreation Unit and adopt Resolution No. 2025-027, approving the revision to the Schedule of Authorized Positions necessary for this action.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2025-027
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-027

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REVISED

SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-010, adopting the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, including the Schedule of Authorized Positions; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-022, approving a revised Schedule of Authorized Positions; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to revise the Schedule of Authorized Positions as set forth in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein.

CAUFONIA DOES HERE HE ONE AUDIO DE THE CITY OF BLYTHE,
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the revised Schedule of Authorized Positions as set forth in Exhibit A.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the file of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Blythe at a regular meeting thereof held on the 9th day of December, 2025, by the following vote, AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2025-027

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EXHIBIT A

SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
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Exhibit A
City of Blythe
Authorized Positions by
Department and Classification
Department Adopter Amended
Classification Y 2025-2021 FY 2025-2026
Elected
City Council Members
City Clerk
City Treasurer 1 1
Subtotal 7 7
Administration
Assistant City Manager 1
Department Assistant III
Custodian (Part-Time)
Subtotal
Finance
Director of Finance
Department Assistant I
Department Assistant III
Subtotal
Community Development
Chief Building Inspector
Permit Technician
Graffiti Control Technician (Part-Time) - = - N
Code Compliance Officer
Subtotal
Police
Chief
Captain
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Sergeant-Retired Annuitant
Corporal
Officer
Community Service Officer 2 2
Forensic Technician 1
Department Assistant I (Part-Time) 2 2
Public Safety Dispatcher - Records Supervisor 2
Public Safety Dispatcher - Records Technician 4 4
Animal Control Officer 1 1
Police Reserves 3 3
Subtotal 41
Adopted by Resolution 2025-010, June 10, 2025
Amended by Resolution 2025-020, July 8, 2025
Amended by Resolution 2025-027, December 9, 2025

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Exhibit A
City of Blythe
Authorized Positions by
Department and Classification
Department Adopted Amended
Classification FY 2025-2026 FY 2025-2026
Fire
Chief 1
Assistant Chief 1
Captain 5 5
Engineer 10 10
Fireman 18
Subtotal 35 35
Public Works
Public Works Director
Department Assistant IIl
Vector Control Technician
Gardner
Street Maintenance Supervisor
Street Maintenance Worker
Equipment Operator
Lead Equipment Operator
Water-Wastewater Supervisor
Water Service Worker
Water Treatment Operator
Waste Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
Chief WWTP Operator
WWTP Operator n -
WWTP Operator (Part-Time)
Equipment Shop Manager
Equipment Mechanic
Subtotal
Recreation
Recreation Supervisor/Sports Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Aide (Part-Time)
Subtotal
Total Elected Positions 7 7
Total FTE Positions 70
Total PTE Positions
Total Retired Annuitant Positions 1
Total Authorized 134
Adopted by Resolution 2025-010, June 10, 2025
Amended by Resolution 2025-020, July B, 2025

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CHARTSHED STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: Accepting and Approving the Tentative Agreement Regarding the Terms and Conditions of the Successor MOU for the Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 1184 (LIUNA)
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-029, accepting and approving the tentative agreement regarding the Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 1184 (LIUNA) successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-029. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, LOCAL 1184 (LIUNA) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.

FISCAL IMPACT: Terms of the two-year agreement include a $1,500 signing bonus for every full-time member of the unit in each year of the agreement; a 5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in both years of the and an increase in boot allowance.

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

STAFF REPORT: The City and Unit have reached a tentative agreement. The terms of the tentative agreement are outlined in the Deal Points Memo (Exhibit A to the proposed Resolution). It is recommended the Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-029, adopting the tentative agreement regarding the successor Memorandum of Understanding for the Laborers' Unit for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

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

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2025-0029

2. Exhibit A - Deal Points for the Two-Year Agreement
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RESOLUTION 2025-029

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING

THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS

AND CONDITIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM

OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE

AND THE LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF
NORTH AMERICA, LOCAL 1184 (LIUNA) FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE

SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, on February 13, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024- 006, adopting the tentative agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Blythe ('City") and the Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 1184 (LIUNA) (the "Union") for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding expired on June 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City and representatives for the Union have met and conferred regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for a successor Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") in accordance with the provisions of the Meyers- Milias-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.); and WHEREAS, the City and the Union have reached a tentative agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the successor MOU, which will cover the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the tentative agreement is reflected in the Deal Points Memo, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code section 3505. 1, if a tentative agreement is reached by the authorized representatives of the City and a recognized employee organization, the City Council is required to vote to accept or reject the tentative agreement within 30 days of the date it is first considered at a duly noticed public meeting; and
WHEREAS, once the City Council adopts the tentative agreement, the parties are required to jointly prepare a written Memorandum of Understanding; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the tentative agreement and to authorize the City Manager to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding.

Resolution No. 2025-029

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

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby accepts and approves the tentative agreement as set forth in Exhibit A and directs City staff to work with the Union to prepare the successor Memorandum of Understanding in accordance with the requirements of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City and to enter into any cost neutral amendments ("side letters") to the Memorandum of Understanding.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the file of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Blythe at a regular meeting thereof held on the 9th day of December, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2025-029

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EXHIBIT A

TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
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Blythe
MEMO
To: Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 1184 (LIUNA) From: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
Date: December 1, 2025
Re: Deal Points for Two Year Agreement- July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 Pursuant to the meet and confer process which concluded on November 17, 2025, the Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 1184 (LIUNA) and the City's negotiator agreed to the following deal points which will amend the Unit's Memorandum of Understanding as follows:

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

2. A 5% COLA for every member of this unit effective July 1, 2025. An additional 5% COLA will be effective for every member of this unit on July 1, 2026.

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

4. Effective upon ratification of the MOU, the following changes will be made to Article 5- Uniform Allowance:

A work uniform shall be provided for each member of this Unit. The allowance will be $10 per pay period. This benefit is non-cash benefit for all employees, but reportable as income to PERS for Classic PERS members only. The color and style shall be selected by the City. Employees shall be required to wear the uniform provided during all working hours. Employees shall not be permitted to utilize uniforms for personal wear during off-duty hours. Employees shall be responsible for replacement cost if uniform is lost. The City will provide a maximum of 1 jacket and hat per employee per year at no cost to the employee to be provided in October of each year. City will provide $400.00 per employee per calendar year towards the purchase of two pairs of work boots. Receipts must be provided for reimbursement, or City may set up an account with a distributor or allow employees to purchase workbooks included in the $400.00 credit.
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5. Effective upon ratification of this MOU, Article 5, Section 1- Employee and Dependent Insurance, Subsection F- Health Insurance Research Committee will be removed from the MOU.

6. Upon ratification of this MOU, Article 6- Working Conditions, Section 10- Disciplinary Action will be deleted in its entirety and replaced with:

A. Disciplinary Authority
The City shall have the right to demote, discharge, reduce in pay, or suspend any employee vie employ for just cause. The provisions of this Section shall only apply to permanent, ful- Just cause includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Violation of any Federal, State, or local law directly impacting the employee's employment.

Using, possessing, dealing, distributing, or being under the influence of intoxicating beverages/substances, unprescribed narcotics or unlawful drugs while on duty or at work locations, or reporting to work or operating City vehicles or equipment under the influence of alcohol/substance or any unlawful or unprescribed drug.

Insubordination, including, but not limited to, failure or refusal to comply with a lawful order or to accept a reasonable and proper assignment from an authorized supervisor or City management official.

4. Inefficiency, incompetence, carelessness, or negligence in the performance of duties.

5. Inattention to duty, carelessness or negligence in the course and scope of employment or in the care and handling of City property.

6. Sexual harassment or other unlawful harassment, discrimination or retaliation of another employee.

7. Chronic or excessive absenteeism or tardiness or inconsistent attendance.

8. Rude or discourteous treatment of other employees or the public.

Loss or misuse of City funds, including, but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, misappropriation of City funds, including via a City credit card, or use of City funds for personal purposes. Personal purposes are those activities which are for personal enjoyment, private gain or advantage, or an outside endeavor not related to City business.

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11. Misuse of sick leave.

12. Furnishing false or misleading information to secure appointment, promotion, or maintaining employment, or falsification of timecards or other records or reports.

13. Working overtime without authorization, failing to accurately report overtime worked, or refusing to work assigned overtime.

14. Absence from duty without authorized leave, failure to report after leave of absence has expired or after such leave of absence has been disapproved, revoked, or canceled.

15. Violation of Departmental rules and policies, or any written policies that may be prescribed by the City.

16. Acceptance of any bribe, gratuity, kickback, or other item of value when such is given in the hope or expectation of receiving preferential treatment.

17. Unapproved outside employment activity, or enterprise that presents a conflict of interest.

18. Failure to obtain or maintain any necessary qualification, certificate, or license which is required as a condition of employment.

19. Possession of an unsafe driving record for those employees required to operate City vehicles.

20. An unsatisfactory performance rating in one or more performance competencies.

21. Violation of federal, state, local or administrative laws, rules or regulations.

Any on- or off-duty conduct which the employee knows or reasonably should know is unbecoming an employee of the City, is contrary to good order, efficiency or morale, or tends to reflect unfavorably upon the City.

B. Types of Discipline

1. Oral Warning or Admonishment. An oral warning or admonishment will be memorialized in writing and retained in the employee's personnel file. An employee may respond orally or in writing. An oral warning or admonishment is not subject to the pre-disciplinary procedures set forth herein or appeal.

2. Written Reprimand. In situations where oral warnings have not resulted in expected improvement, or where more severe initial action is warranted, as determined by the employee's Department Head, the Department Head, with the City Manager's approval, may send a written reprimand to the employee. A copy of the written reprimand shall be placed in -8
the employee's personnel file. A written reprimand is not subject to the pre-disciplinary procedures set forth herein. An employee may appeal a written reprimand within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the written reprimand by responding in writing to the City Manager and requesting that the City Manager review the written reprimand and response.

The City Manager will review the written reprimand and the employee's response and render a written decision within fourteen (14) calendar days. The City Manager's decision shall be final.

3. Suspension. The City Manager, Assistant City Manager or the Department Head, with the approval of the City Manager, may suspend an employee without pay for just cause.

4. Demotion. The City Manager, Assistant City Manager or the Department Head, with the approval of the City Manager, may demote an employee for just cause.

5. Reduction in Pay. The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or the Department Head, with the approval of the City Manager, may reduce an employee's pay by five percent (5%) for just cause.

6. Discharge. The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or the Department Head, with the approval of the City Manager, may discharge an employee for cause.

C. Pre-Disciplinary Procedures for Suspension. Demotion, Reduction in Pay or Discharge

1. Prior to suspending, demoting, reducing pay or discharging an employee, a written notice of such proposed disciplinary action shall be served on the employee personally, or by certified mail, prior to the effective date of the proposed action.

2. Prior to the effective date of such suspension, demotion, reduction in pay or discharge, the employee will be given an opportunity to respond either orally or in writing, or by both such means, at the employee's option, to his or her Department Head.

3. An employee shall receive written notice either sustaining, modifying or cancelling the proposed disciplinary action prior to the effective date of such action.

4. Should a proposed suspension, demotion, reduction in pay or discharge become final, an employee shall have the right to appeal such action pursuant to subsection D. of this Section.

5. An employee may represent himself or herself or may be represented by a representative of his/her choice in a pre-disciplinary meeting with his or her Department Head and any disciplinary appeal hearing pursuant to this Section.

D. Disciplinary Appeals

1. An employee may appeal a suspension without pay, demotion, reduction in pay or discharge to the City Manager. The appeal shall be presented to the City Manager within ten (10) calendar days following the employee's receipt of written notice of discipline pursuant to -8
subsection C.3 of this Section. All disciplinary appeals shall be in writing, and shall be signed by the employee.

2. The City Manager may hear the appeal personally, or may refer the appeal to a hearing officer for hearing and an advisory recommendation; provided, however, that all discharge appeals shall be referred to a hearing officer for an advisory recommendation. In the case of a discharge appeal, the employee may request a hearing officer be selected from the State Mediation and Conciliation Service or the American Arbitration Association. If the parties are unable to mutually agree upon a hearing officer, they shall request the selected organization to supply a panel of seven (7) names of persons experienced in hearing disciplinary cases for cities. Each party shall alternately strike a name until only one name remains. The remaining panel member shall be the hearing officer. The order of striking shall be determined by flipping a coin. The hearing will be conducted as soon as practical following the City Manager's receipt of the appeal. If an appeal hearing is conducted by a hearing officer, the cost of the hearing officer shall be shared equally by the City and the Unit.

3. The issue in all disciplinary appeals shall be: Was (employee's name) (suspended without pay, demoted, reduced in pay, discharged) for just cause and was the penalty imposed appropriate?

4. Disciplinary appeal hearings shall be private, except the employee may elect to make it a public hearing.

5. At the hearing, both the appealing employee and the City shall have the right to be heard and to present evidence. The following rules shall apply:
a. Oral evidence shall be taken only on oath or affirmation.

Each party shall have these rights: to call and examine witnesses, to introduce exhibits, to cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues even if that matter was not covered in the direct examination, to impeach any witness regardless of which party first called the witness to testify and to rebut the evidence against the witness.

6. The hearing need not be conducted according to technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses. Any relevant evidence shall be admitted if it is the sort of evidence on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs, regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might have made improper the admission of such evidence over objection in civil actions. Hearsay evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing or explaining any direct evidence, but shall not be sufficient in itself to support a finding unless it would be admissible over objection in civil actions. The rules of privilege shall be effective to the same extent that they are now or hereafter may be recognized in civil actions and irrelevant and unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded.
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7. The City Manager, the hearing officer or the parties may request the submission of written briefs. The City Manager or the hearing officer will determine whether to allow written briefs, the deadline for submitting briefs, and the page limit for briefs.

8. If the hearing is conducted by a hearing officer, the hearing officer shall render a written statement of advisory findings and recommendations to the parties and the City Manager within thirty (30) calendar days after the hearing has been completed and the briefs, if any, have been submitted. The hearing officer may request an extension of time to render such statement, but he/she must obtain the written consent of the City Manager for any such extension.

9. If the hearing is conducted by the City Manager, the City Manager shall render a statement of written findings and decision within thirty (30) calendar days after the hearing has been completed and the briefs, if any, have been submitted. If the hearing is conducted by a hearing officer, the City Manager shall render a statement of written findings and decision within thirty (30) calendars days from receipt of the hearing officer's written statement of advisory findings and recommendations. The City Manager may sustain, reduce or rescind an appealed disciplinary action. If an action to suspend, demote or reduce in pay is reduced or rescinded, the appellant shall be entitled to restoration of pay and/or fringe benefits in a manner consistent with the City Manager's decision. If an action to discharge is reduced, the appellant shall be restored to a position in his or her former class subject to forfeiture of pay and fringe benefits for all or a portion of the period of time the appellant was removed from duty as determined by the City Manager. If an action to discharge is rescinded, the appellant shall be reinstated in a position in his or her former class and shall receive pay and fringe benefits for all of the period of time he or she was removed from duty.

10. The City Manager shall provide his or her final statement of written findings and decision to the appealing employee and the employee's representatives).

11. The City Manager's written findings and decision is final. There is no process for reconsideration. Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, the parties have ninety (90) days from the date of the written findings and decision to appeal the decision to the Riverside County Superior Court.

Upon ratification of this MOU, Article 6- Working Conditions, Section 11 - Separation Subsection (G) Discharge will be deleted in its entirety and replaced with:

G. Discharge - An employee may be discharged in accordance with the provisions of Article 6, Section 10, above.

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PUBLIC

HEARING
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: 2026-2027 Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Allocation
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, it is recommended that the Council:

1. Apply the $79,550 2026-2027 CDBG Allocation to the Bommer Park Playground Improvement Project;

2. Apply the 2026-2027 CDBG Allocation to the Home Enhancement Program should the City be unable to use the funds towards the Bommer Park Playground Improvement Project;

3. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the supplemental agreement, along with any subsequent agreements with the Riverside County Economic Development Agency for allocation of the 2026-2027 CDBG Funds; and

4. Authorize the City Manager to reprogram funds as required.

FISCAL IMPACT: The 2026/27 funding allocation is $79,552.

BACKGROUND: The City of Blythe, as a member of the Riverside County Urban County designation, receives a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation each year. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds are received, distributed, and monitored by the Riverside County department of Housing and Workplace Solutions (HWS).

The funds are distributed between the five supervisorial districts and those cooperating cities on the HUD "fair-share" formula which is based on population, extent of poverty and sub-standard housing.

CDBG funding can be used for a wide variety of community, economic and social development activities. Projects or activities eligible for funding include public facilities, parks, community street and sidewalk improvements. CDBG also provides public service activities such as childcare, health care, after-school programs, food and clothing distribution, job training, recreation, etc. Cooperating cities such as Blythe are eligible to fund public service projects with up to 15% of the City's allocation. All activities funded by CDBG must serve persons or communities within the County's Urban County area, be an eligible activity under CDBG regulations and meet a national objective of the CDBG Program.

The County's Five-Year Consolidated Plan is designed to assist the County and its cooperating cities in assessing community needs. The City is required to provide a summary of the City's 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan community needs assessment and outreach efforts such as public notices, social media, community meetings, surveys and provide the City's five-year funding priorities. Based on survey results, residents were most concerned with the condition of City streets and sidewalks, community cleanliness, safety and security, water and sewer infrastructure -8
and parks and landscaped areas. Based on the results of this survey, Council set the City's five- year HUD-CPD funding priorities as follows:

Housing Rehabilitation through the Home Enhancement Program Park Improvements
Street and Sidewalk Improvements
Water and Sewer System Improvements
STAFF REPORT: The CDBG allocation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 is estimated to be $79,552+. Of the allocation, up to 15% of this funding, which totals $11,932.80+, may be made available to fund public service projects submitted by non-profit organizations.

Pursuant to CDBG program guidelines, staff has: 1) advertised in a newspaper of general circulation for interested applicants; 2) posted the notice and CDBG application on the City's website, newsletter and social media, and 3) noticed this public hearing for allocation of CDBG Past CDBG projects include restroom improvements in Miller, Appleby and Todd Parks, playground equipment in Miller Park and Appleby Parks, the Splash Pad in Todd Park, Community Center upgrades and improvements and installation of shade structures at Quechan Park and Engvik Park.

For the last few years, the City has allocated its CDBG allocation to the Home Enhancement program. This program provides exterior home improvements such as roofs, doors, windows, and fencing. The funds are allocated once per property. After the work is complete, the owner must remain in the home for 5 years, or the cost of the home enhancements would be repaid by the homeowner. A covenant is placed on the property to memorialize this agreement. The improvements will be made to homes that are owned by low-income persons. With current funding, the City anticipates completing 13-17 Home Enhancement projects.

Although the Home Enhancement program has been a success, this year staff recommends using the full CDBG allocation towards the installation of playground equipment at the City's Bommer Park. This would include the installation of a play structure for children aged 2 to 12 years with capacity for 25+ children, fall protection and other amenities such as swings. Should funding permit, a shade structure could be added as an additional phase of the project. Staff is proposing this project for funding as residents have expressed the need for amenities at this park. As the park is in a dense residential neighborhood, many families would benefit from this project.

The Bommer Park project is under review by CDBG staff to ensure it meets a national goal and objectives for CDBG funding. They recommended providing a backup project for the FY 2026/27 allocation should the City be unable to move forward with the Bommer Park project.

Although unlikely, should the City be unable to use this funding towards the Bommer Park Playground Improvement project it is recommended Council allocate these funds to the Home Enhancement Program.

This year the City received three applications from sub-recipients asking for CDBG funds toward their public service project. Of the City's allocation, $11,392.80 may be granted to sub- recipients). Applications received included:

Peace from Chaos applied for $10,000 to be used towards salaries, space costs and supplies to assist with their community support for those dealing with mental health, substance abuse, suicide and social acceptance. Activities include providing one on one assessments, Narcan distribution, senior engagement, support groups and assisting families. Working with seniors and - 8
moderate to low-income persons meet a national objective. As this is a public service project, if awarded, the City would be responsible for providing the requested funding to Peace from Chaos. Peace from Chaos would be responsible for providing the required information related to how the funds were used to meet the national objectives of the CDBG program. Once all documentation was in place and the funds expended, the City could request reimbursement from the County for the grant funds distributed to Peace from Chaos. This would be a new undertaking for city statt.

Tiny Treasures applied for $43,000 towards salaries, equipment and building expenses to operate a child daycare center at 13341 Mesa Dr. This site is in the unincorporated area of Riverside County, outside of the City's service area. Staff had a discussion with CDBG staff and asked if the County would accept the application. The County also has a CDBG allocation and funds public service projects. The application was tendered to the County of Riverside for possible funding through the County's CDBG allocation.

KERU applied for $313,500 for salaries, space costs, building expenses and equipment to purchase and distribute home water-filtration pitchers to low- and moderate-income households.

Due to the size of the grant request and the grant funds available, City and CDBG staff do not believe the project would be viable with a small allocation of CDBG funding available.

Therefore, subsequent to the Public Hearing, it is recommended that the Council apply the $79,550 2026-2027 CDBG Allocation to the Bommer Park Playground Improvement Project; apply the 2026-2027 CDBG Allocation to the Home Enhancement Program should the City be unable to use the funds towards the Bommer Park Playground Improvement Project; authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the supplemental agreement, along with any subsequent agreements with the Riverside County Economic Development Agency for allocation of the 2026-2027 CDBG Funds; and authorize the City Manager to reprogram funds as required.

ATTACHMENTS:

CDBG Subrecipient Applications
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COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

APPLICATION FOR CITY OF BLYTHE
2026-2027 COOPERATING CITY ALLOCATION
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant Name: Peace from Chaos 91
Type of Organization: Non-Profit Organization Faith Based Organization Institution of Higher Education Other:

Cooperating City O
Address: 260 N. Broadway
City: Blythe, CA Zip Code: 92225
Mailing Address: PO Box 121
City: Blythe Zip Code: 92226
Telephone Number: 760-296-0279 Fax Number: N/A
Executive Director/City Staff: Angela Colangeli
Telephone Number: E-mail: [email protected]
Program Manager: Angela Colangeli
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone Number:

Grant Writer: George Colangeli
Addres if ferent from bove): Same as Above
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone Number:

II. ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY (This is applicable only if you are a non-profit organization) Date Organization founded:

Date Organization incorporated as a non-profit organization (Attach Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws): _ Federal identification number:

VEl Number: Pending
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Organization Web Address: peacefromchaos.org
Does your Organization expend $750,000 or more a year in federal funds? Y L or NO Number of paid staff: 1
Number of volunteers: 9
Members/Board of Directors (Atach): Attached
IlI. PROJECT ACTIVITY
A. Name of Project: PfC Support Services
B. Specific Location of Project
(Attach Project Map - Include street address; if a street address has not been assigned provide APN) Street or Assesor Parcel Number:

City: Blythe Zip Code: 92225
C. CDBG Funds Requested: $10,000 (total amount for the project only) D. Where will the proposed activity occur: (be specific as to the geographic boundaries)? If the project involves a new or existing facility, what is the proposed service/benefit area for the facility? E. In which City (ies)/Communities does the activity occur? City (ies): Blythe
Community (ies): Palo Verde Valley
NOTE: HWS will make the final determination of the appropriate service area of all proposals. 1 -9
F. If this project benefits residents of more than one community or jurisdiction, have requests been submitted to those other entitlement jurisdictions? (i.e., County districts) 1", 2nd, 3r', 4**, and/or 5*, City of Palm Springs, City of Moreno Valley, City of Riverside, etc.) City of Blythe, Unincorporated areas of the 4th District Riverside County including Mesa Verde, Ripley and the Colorado River Communities.

G. Check ONLY the applicable category your application represents. • Public Service
• Homeless Activities
• Real Property Acquisition (Must consult with HWS prior to submitting application) • Housing
• Rehabilitation/Preservation (please provide picture of structure) • Public Facilities (construction)
• Infrastructure (i.e. Streets, Sewer, Sidewalk, etc.)
• Other: (provide description)
H. Respond to A & B only if this application is for a public service project. (a) Is this a NEW service provided by your agency? Yes D No D (b) If service is not new, will the existing public service activity level be substantially increased or improved? Yes. improved
2 IV. PROJECT NARRATIVE
A. Provide a detailed Project Description. The description should only address or discuss the specific activities, services, or project that is to be assisted with CDBG funds. If CDBG funds will assist the entire program or activity, then provide a description of the entire program or activity.

Peace from Chaos 91 is requesting capacity support for our new 'Restoring Wellness Through Community Driven Whole Person Care. This service delivery model provides our community 24/7 support for those dealing with or affective by Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Suicide and Social Acceptance. Activites include providing one on one in person assessments, Narcan Distribution, Senior engagement, support groups, assisting families with related support for love ones and community events.

B. Provide a detailed description of the proposed use of the CDBG funds only (e.g. construction design, purchase of specific equipment, rent, supplies, utilities, salaries, etc.):

The lunds gained from this opportunity would go specifically towards offsetting the costs of utilities for the PIC office including supplies for support groups, the Senior Center engagement and community events.
c. What are the goals and objectives of the project, service, or activity? How will you measure and evaluate the success of the project to meet these goals and objectives (measures should be qualitative)?
PIC has incorporated an intake process which counts the number of contact and provides the organization with assessment data to better service clients. PfC is estimating a 2,000 person contact goal in the first 90-days and increasing 30% per quarter for the one year term. This would be tracked by the intake form and follow up surveys.
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D. Please identify the project milestones using an Estimated Timeline for Project Implementation:

January 1, 2026 start of project
March 30, 2026 yearly community event
September 30, 2026 yearly Suicide event
December 31, 2026 completion of CDBG funded activities
v. PROJECT BENEFIT
A. Indicate the number of people or households that will directly benefit from your proposal using CDBG funds: Note: This is based on the expected number of clients to be served if the County funds your project for the requested amount.

Based on demographic information there is an estimated 4000 local households that would directly benefit from PfC services.

B. Indicate the number of unduplicated clients that will be served (An unduplicated client is counted only once, no matter how many direct services the client receives during a funding year):

The current program identified for funding is estimated to yield a total of 10,500 local residents touched by the program. This includes direct services and group engagements. 4 - 9
C. Length of proposed CDBG-funded activities or service (weeks, months, year):

If funds are awarded PIG would look to use this allocation within 12-months of award.

D. Service will be provided to (check one or more):

Men • Seniors
Women • Severely Disabled Adults
• Children (Range of children's ages : 5-18 _) • Migrant Farm Workers Homeless (Number of beds at facility:_ • Families
E. What methods will be used for community involvement to assure that all who might benefit from the project are provided an opportunity to participate?
Peace from Chaos 91 uses social media, partnerships and direct marketing. All services and events are open to everyone with no restriction. Currently, PfC yields approximately 5,000 to 12,000 engagements on social media a week. PIC also collaborates with local radio station to inform the community of services and upcoming events.

F. What evidence is there of a long-term commitment to the proposal? Describe how you plan to continue the work (project) after the CDBG funds are expended?
PIC is aggressively looking for funding opportunities including grants, partnership and collaborations, fundraisers and contributions of private donors. The RAP Foundation has committed to a second year funding cycle as well as other grant opportunities. PfC has applied fto the CEC MWD-PVID funds and local business grants.
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VI. National Objective
All CDG-funded activities must meet at least one of the following National Objectives of the CDBG program. Indicate the category of National Objective to be met by your activity.

CATEGORY A: Benefit to low-moderate income persons (must be documented). Please choose either subcategory 1 or 2:

1. Limited Clientele:

The project serves clientele that will provide documentation of their family size, income, and ethnicity.

Identify the procedure you currently have in place to document that at least 51% of the clientele you serve are low-moderate income persons.

During the intake assessment PfC asks for information self reported by clients which includes income related questions that follow the Federal thresholds for poverty. e.g. under $16k, $16,001 to $25k, to $50k. 1o $75k, to $100k and above. Specific questions include use of assistance or benefits.

2. Clientele presumed to be principally low- and moderate-income persons:

The following groups are presumed by HUD to meet this criterion. You will be required to submit a certification from the client (s) that they fall into one of the following presumed categories.

The activity will benefit (check one or more)
Abused children • Homeless persons
Battered spouses literate adults
Elderly persons Persons living with AIDS
Severely disabled adults • Migrant Farm workers
a. Describe the clientele above to be served by this activity:

A typical client would be a person or family who is supporting a love one with Mental Health, Suicide, Substance Abuse and/or Social Acceptance issues that have not been able to navigate or find local services. These individuals often have compounding issues with finances, health related problems or have existing diagnosed issues that cause stigma in find and keep on track with services. b. Discuss how this project directly benefits low- and moderate- income residents:

Peace from Chaos provides all services including community events for free. The direct benefit for these target population is the use of such services that they would either not use do to financial constrains or pass on due to economic status. As the PIC services are free low and moderate income residents count on these type of offering to address personal and social issues in a manner preserving dignity and inclusion as money is not a barrier.
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CATEGORY B: Area Benefit - The project or facility serves, or is available to, ALL persons located within n area where at least 51% of the residents are low/moderate-income. Applicant is welcome to contact bunty of Riverside, HWS CDBG Program Manager for Census Informatio 2020 Census Tract and Block Group numbers:
(must use 2016-2020 ACS data pursuant to HUD Notice -CPD-24-04) https://hud.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ffd0597e8af24t88b501b7e71326bedd Blythe CCD
Chuckwalla Valley CCD
Total population in Census Tracts) / block group(s): 16,405 Total percentage of low-moderate population in Census Tracts) / block groups): 51.75% CATEGORY C: Activities undertaken to create or retain permanent jobs, at least 51% of which will be made available to or held by low/moderate-income persons.

Proposed Job Creation/Retention
Total Jobs Expected to Create: O
Total Jobs Expected to Retain: 1
CATEGORY D: Activities that provide assistance to micro-enterprise owners/developers who are low/moderate-income.

Proposed Assistance to Businesses
New Businesses expected to assist: O
Existing Businesses expected to assist: 0
Enter Total Businesses expected to assist: O
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VIl. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. Proposed Project Budget
Complete the following annual program budget to begin July 1, 2026. If your proposed CDBG-funded activity will start on a date other than July 1, 2026, please indicate starting date. Provide total Budget information and distribution of CDBG funds in the proposed budget.

The budgeted items are for the specific activity for which you are requesting CDBG funding - NOT for the budget of the "entire" organization or agency. (Note: CDBG funds requested must match amount requested in Project Activity, C above.)
(EXAMPLE: The Valley Senior Center is requesting funding for a new Senior Nutritional Program. The total cost of he program is $15,000 and $10,000 in CDBG funds is being requested for operating expenses associated with th roposed activity. The total Activity/Project Budget will include $5,000 of other non-CDBG funding and $10,000 i.

CDBG funds for a Grand Total of $15,000).

TOTAL ACTIVITY/

PROJECT BUDGET CDBG FUNDS
nclude non-COBG Fun REQUESTED-Only
d CDBG Fund

1. Personnel
A. Salaries & Wages $54,000 $5,000
B. Fringe Benefits $9,750
C. Consultants & Contract Services $9,000 $5,000
PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL $72,750
II. Non-Personnel
A. Space Costs $5,000 $4,000
B. Rental, Lease or Purchase of
Equipment $ $.

C. Consumable Supplies $ 10,000 $ 1,000
D. Travel $2,250
E. Telephone
F. Utilities $-
G. Other Costs $-
NON-PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: $17,250 $5,000
Ill. Other
A. Architectural/Engineering Design $-
B. Acquisition of Real Property $_
C. Construction/Rehabilitation $_ $_
D. Indirect Costs $_ $_
E. Other $. $.

OTHER SUB-TOTAL: $
GRAND TOTAL: $90,000 $ 10,000
8 B. Leveraging
List other funding sources and amounts (commitments or applications) which will assist in the implementation of this activity. Current and pending evidence of leveraging commitments/applications must be submitted with application. (Attach)

TYPE SOURCE AMOUNT SOURCE AMOUNT SOURCE AMOUNT TOTAL

FEDERAL

STATE/LOCAL
PRIVATE RAP Fd. $90,000 $90,000
OTHER
TOTAL: $90,000
C. What type of long-term financial commitment is there to the proposal? Describe how you plan to continue the work (project) after the CDBG funds are expended? PIC is aggressively looking for funding opportunities including grants, partnership and collaborations. fundraisers and contributions of private donors. The RAP Foundation has committed to a second year funding cycle as well as other grant opportunities. PIC has applied fto the CEC MWD-PVID funds and local business grants.

D. Provide a summary by line item of your organization's previous year's income and expense statement. (Attach)
The 2024 990ez filing is attached.

E. Does this project benefit residents of more than one community or jurisdiction, have requests been submitted to those other jurisdictions? Yes D No D
If yes, identify sources and indicate outcome.

If no, please explain. Unaware of different funding opportunities with CDBG F. Was this project or activity previously funded with CDBG? Yes • No D If yes, when?
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Is this activity a continuation of a previously funded (CDBG) project? Yes No • If yes, explain:

VIlI. MANAGEMENT CAPACITY
A. Describe your organization's experience in managing and operating project or activities funded with CDBG or other Federal funds.

The Executive Director has managed several local businesses including port accounting for the Arizona DOT. The President has 22-years of grant experience in the government sector including Federal, State and local grants. Currently manages 52M+ annual budget in current employment role. The Treasurer has a progressive 8-year experience with Federal, State and Local grants including a 30+ years local career in bookkeeping at a local business.

B. Management Systems
Does your organization have written and adopted management systems (i.e., policies and procedures) including personnel, procurement, property management, record keeping, financial management, etc.?
Yes, Peace from Chaos has implemented and used since inception common GAAP and IFRS standards.

Accounts are managed by the Treasurer directly who processes expenses, reconciles the books, accounts and reports on a monthly basis to the Pt Board. All expenses must be pre-approved by the Board.

C. Capacity
Please provide the names and qualifications of the person(s) that will be primarily responsible for the implementation and completion of the proposed project.

Angela Colangeli, Certified Peer Support Specialist, CA pending George Colangeli, Certified Public Transit Manager, Pepperdine University 10 -9
IX. APPLICATION CERTIFICATION
Undersigned hereby certifies that (check box after reading each statement and digitally sign the document):

1. The information contained in the project application is complete and accurate.

2. The applicant agrees to comply with all Federal and County policies and requirements imposed upon the project or activity funded by the CDBG program._ X
The applicant acknowledges that the Federal assistance made available through the CDBG program funding will not be used to substantially reduce prior levels of local, (NON-CDBG) financial support for community development activities. X
The applicant fully understands that any facility built or equipment purchased with CDBG funds shall be regulated andior operated for the approved use throughout its economic life, pursuant to COBG If CDBG funds are approved, the applicant acknowledges that sufficient non-CDBG funds are available or will be available to complete the project as described within a reasonable timeframe. X On behalf of the applying organization, I have obtained authorization to submit this application for CDBG funding. (DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED Minute Action and/or written Board Approval signed by the Board President) -
. 11/19/2025
DATE:
some Angela Colangali
Print Name/Title Angela Colangeli, Executive Director
Authorized Representative:
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CHECK-LIST:

The following required documents listed below have been attached. Any missing documentation to the application will be cause for the application to be reviewed as INELIGIBLE.

Yes No ATTACHMENT

1. Members/Board of Directors

2. Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws

3. Project Activity Map

4. Project Benefit, Category B, Low Mod Area Maps (Attach if applicable) • 5. Leveraging (Current evidence of commitment)

6. Income and Expense Statement

7. Management Capacity (Detailed organizational chart)

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COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR CITY Of Blythe, CA
2026-2027 COOPERATING CITY ALLOCATION

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant Name: Tiny Treasures
Type of Organization: Non-Profit Organization V Faith Based Organization Institution of Higher Education Other:

Cooperating City O
14465 W. 14th Ave
Address:

City: Blythe Zip Code: 92225
Mailing Address: Same
City: Zip Code:

Telephone Number: _Fax Number:

Dana Rethwisch
Executive Director/City Staff:

Telephone Number: E-mail:

Dana Rethwisch
Program Manager:

Telephone Number: E-mail:

Grant Writer. Dana Rethwisch
Address (f different from above): Same
Telephone Number: E-mail:

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY (This is applicable only if you are a non-profit organization) Date Organization founded: June 25, 2025
6-25-25
Date Organization incorporated as a non-profit organization (Attach Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws):

Federal identification number.

UEl Number:
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Organization Web Address:

Does your Organization expend $750,000 or more a year in federal funds? Y or N D Number of paid staff: projected 10
Number of volunteers: Projected 10-15
Dana Rethwisch, Macrina Gusman, Ida Naranjo Hamblen, Ailyn Iliana Reyna Mendez Members/Board of Directors (Attach):

III. PROJECT ACTIVITY
A. Name of Project: Tiny Treasures
B. Specific Location of Project
(Attach Project Map - include street address; if a street address has not been assigned provide APN) Street or Assesor Parcel Number:

City: 13341 Mesa Dr. Blythe, CA Zip Code: 92225
C. CDBG Funds Requested: $43,000 (total amount for the project only) D. Where will the proposed activity occur (be specific as to the geographic boundaries)? If the project involves a new or existing facility, what is the proposed service/benefit area for the facility? E. In which City (ies)/Communities does the activity occur? City (ies): Blythe, CA
located on "the Mesa" but serving all of Blythe and sorrounding areas Community (ies):

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F. If this project benefits residents of more than one community or jurisdiction, have requests been submitted to those other entitlement jurisdictions? (i.e., County district(s) 1s, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and/or 5th, City of Palm Springs, City of Moreno Valley, City of Riverside, etc.) This project will be located in Mesa Verde (a part of Blythe), and will serve the entire Blythe community and sorrounding areas. The Blythe area involves only one County district.

G. Check ONLY the applicable category your application represents.

Public Service
Homeless Activities
• Real Property Acquisition (Must consult with HWS prior to submitting application) L Housing
• Rehabilitation/Preservation (please provide picture of structure) L Public Facilities (construction)
• Infrastructure (i.e. Streets, Sewer, Sidewalk, etc.)
• Other: (provide description)
H. Respond to A & B only if this application is for a public service project. (a) Is this a NEW service provided by your agency? Yes No D (b) If service is not new, will the existing public service activity level be substantially increased or improved? N/A this is a new service
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IV. PROJECT NARRATIVE
A. Provide a detailed Project Description. The description should only address or discuss the specific activities, services, or project that is to be assisted with CDBG funds. If CDBG funds will assist the entire program or activity, then provide a description of the entire program or activity.

Tiny Treasures will establish an Early Childhood Education and Care Center, operating as a non-profit organization, for service to the larger Blythe community. This program will be housed in the Riverside County Roy Wilson Community and Child Care Center, located at Mesa Verde.

Tiny Treasures will provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate child care and education for children ages 0-3. This will enable families to pursue education or job training and employment, as a means of advancing their families' socio-economic status and stability. Families will also be served through parenting education concerning how to help in their child's development. This program will coordinate with other agencies to ensure that families are receiving appropriate services and support. The program is developed to be ongoing, year-round. The program will provide services at least Monday-Friday, and will be open to all age-eligible children and their families.

B. Provide a detailed description of the proposed use of the CDBG funds only (e.g. construction design, purchase of specific equipment, rent, supplies, utilities, salaries, etc.):

The first year of establishing a community service program such as this is the most difficult, financially.

As a newly formed organization, this non-profit group has no funds to date. This grant will help tremendously as we acquire equipment, cover the required insurance and licensing fees, and pay for utilities.

Specifically, Tiny Treasures is requesting $25,000 to assist in the aquisition of computers and tablets needed to run the program, other equipment required (cots, high chairs, crib mattresses, play areas, manipulatives, security cameras, etc.), utilities (telephone, intemet, electricity, water, trash, etc.), required licensing fees and required insurance. An additional $18,000 is requested to assist with paying staff the first month, while waiting for participation fees to be paid (in arrears) by cooperating agencies.

A total of $43,000 is requested from CDBG funds.

C. What are the goals and objectives of the project, service, or activity? How will you measure and evaluate the success of the project to meet these goals and objectives (measures should be qualitative)?
The goal of this program is to provide high-quality child care and education in a developmentally- appropriate manner for children ages 0-3, while enabling their families to pursue education and/or employment.

Providing high quality child care and education in a developmentally-appropriate manner will be measured through participation in the Riverside County Quality Starts program, and through participation numbers. Goals include a Quality Starts rating of 4 or greater, and at least 30 full-time children within the first year.

Enabling families to pursue education and/or employment will be evaluated based on the number of families who do so while their children are enrolled in this program, and in how it impacts family income. 3 -10
D. Please identify the project milestones using an Estimated Timeline for Project Implementation:

The center will be opened upon licensing approval by Riverside County Department of Social Services. (Goal = March, 2026)
Equipment will be purchased and utilities and insurance begun prior to licensure or opening.

Licensure fee must be paid upon licensing application / renewal. (January, 2026) Upon opening, data will be tracked continually re: demographics and numbers of clients/families, quality rating scores, percentage of capacity enrolled, etc.

V. PROJECT BENEFIT
A. Indicate the number of people or households that will directly benefit from your proposal using CDBG funds: Note: This is based on the expected number of clients to be served if the County funds your project for the requested amount.

The capacity of this program will accommodate up to 40 children, full-time. Taking into account that some children will participate full-time and others will participate part-time, the impact on individuals will be wider. It is projected that this program will directly benefit (each year):
60 children and their families
10 staff members and their families
15 volunteers and their families
This totals to 85 individuals, AND each of their families, directly benefitting from this program each year.

B. Indicate the number of unduplicated clients that will be served (An unduplicated client is counted only once, no matter how many direct services the client receives during a funding year):

The number of unduplicated clients that will be served each year = 60 children AND their families. (If each family averages 5 people, this program will directly serve 300 people.) 4 -10
C. Length of proposed CDBG-funded activities or service (weeks, months, year):

This will be an on-going, year-round program. This is it's innaugural year; it is designed to operate indefinately.

D. Service will be provided to (check one or more):

Men L Seniors
Women L Severely Disabled Adults
Children (Range of children's ages: 0-3 years • Migrant Farm Workers • Homeless (Number of beds at facility :_ ) Families
E. What methods will be used for community involvement to assure that all who might benefit from the project are provided an opportunity to participate?
Blythe is a small community; word-of-mouth is often the best form of advertising. Formal public awareness campaigns will be launched prior to and following the grand opening. This will include:
social media posts, paper fliers distributed, listing with resource and referral agencies, community open houses, public media (radio, newspaper), etc. We will work directly through social service agencies to market to their clientele (Cal WORKS, migrant services, employers, Riverside County Department of Education, Riverside County Department of Social Services, etc.).

F. What evidence is there of a long-term commitment to the proposal? Describe how you plan to continue the work (project) after the CDBG funds are expended?
The initial year or so of any community program are the toughest, until the program starts paying for itself.

This is designed as an on-going, year-round community service program which will provide an essential need to families and their children. It will enable parents to be employed outside of the home, while entrusting the care and education of their young children to qualified professionals.

The children will benefit from a developmentally appropriate, positive environment which challenges them and contributes to their development so that they are better-prepared for life and future education. This program fills an urgent need in the Blythe community, which lacks adequate child care and education for these ages of children. The continuation of this program will be financially provided for through a combination of participant fees, community and indiviual donations, continued county facility useage and future grants. 5 -10
Vl. National Objective
All CDBG-funded activities must meet at least one of the following National Objectives of the CDBG program. Indicate the category of National Objective to be met by your activity.

CATEGORY A: Benefit to low-moderate income persons (must be documented). Please choose either subcategory 1 or 2:

1. Limited Clientele:

The project serves clientele that will provide documentation of their family size, income, and ethnicity.

Identify the procedure you currently have in place to document that at least 51% of the clientele you serve are low-moderate income persons.

Families will provide documentation of their family size, income, and ethnicity as part of our normal application and intake process. This information will be used to assess whether any cooperating programs will be utilized to help pay the participation fees for each child; it will also be utilized for documentation required by other partnering programs and services. This program exists in a community that is largely composed of low-moderate income persons; targeted marketing will ensure that they are aware of the services offered. This program is designed to serve all chidiren who are age-eligible, including those in foster care, those who are homeless and those whose parents are misplaced or have been domestically abused.

2. Clientele presumed to be principally low-and moderate-income persons:

The following groups are presumed by HUD to meet this criterion. You will be required to submit a certification from the client (s) that they fall into one of the following presumed categories.

The activity will benefit (check one or more)
Abused children Homeless persons
Battered spouses Illiterate adults
Elderly persons • Persons living with AIDS
Severely disabled adults Migrant Farm workers
a. Describe the clientele above to be served by this activity:

As stated above, this program is designed to serve children of all backgrounds and current situations. This includes those who have been abused, are homeless, are here temporarily because of migrant farm work, or who have encountered domestic violence directly and/or through their parent. b. Discuss how this project directly benefits low- and moderate- income residents:

This program will directly benefit low- and moderate-income residents by providing a safe, caring child care and education program to serve children ages 0-3 years. This will enable the children to be challenged and to develop in an appropriate way, preparing them for life and future education. This service also enables their families to pursue job training and/or employment, to increase their families' income potential and socio-economic status.
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CATEGORY B: Area Benefit - The project or facility serves, or is available to, ALL persons located within an area where at least 51% of the residents are low/moderate-income. (Applicant is welcome to contact a County of Riverside, HWS CDBG Program Manager for Census Information) 2020 Census Tract and Block Group numbers:
(must use 2016-2020 ACS data pursuant to HUD Notice -CPD-24-04) https://hud.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ffd0597e8af24f88b501b7e7f326bedd Block Group 1, Census Tract 469 Riverside County, CA
Total population in Census Tracts) / block group(s):

Total percentage of low-moderate population in Census Tracts) / block group(s):

CATEGORY C: Activities undertaken to create or retain permanent jobs, at least 51% of which will be made available to or held by low/moderate-income persons.

Proposed Job Creation/Retention
Total Jobs Expected to Create: 10
Total Jobs Expected to Retain: 10
CATEGORY D: Activities that provide assistance to micro-enterprise owners/developers who are low/moderate-income.

Proposed Assistance to Businesses
New Businesses expected to assist:

Existing Businesses expected to assist:

Enter Total Businesses expected to assist:
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VIl. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. Proposed Project Budget
Complete the following annual program budget to begin July 1, 2026. If your proposed CDBG-funded activity will start on a date other than July 1, 2026, please indicate starting date. Provide total Budget information and distribution of CDBG funds in the proposed budget.

The budgeted items are for the specific activity for which you are requesting CDBG funding - NOT for the budget of the "entire" organization or agency. (Note: CDBG funds requested must match amount requested in Project Activity, C above.)
(EXAMPLE: The Valley Senior Center is requesting funding for a new Senior Nutritional Program. The total cost of the program is $15,000 and $10,000 in CDBG funds is being requested for operating expenses associated with the proposed activity. The total Activity/Project Budget will include $5,000 of other non-CDBG funding and $10,000 in CDBG funds for a Grand Total of $15,000).

TOTAL ACTIVITY/

PROJECT BUDGET CDBG FUNDS
(Include non-CDBG Funds REQUESTED-Only
and CDBG Funds)
I. Personnel
A. Salaries & Wages $425,000 $15,000
B. Fringe Benefits $ 106,250 $3,000
C. Consultants & Contract Services $3,000 payroll, billing, etc. $ PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL $534,250 $ 18,000
II. Non-Personnel
A. Space Costs $.

B. Rental, Lease or Purchase of
Equipment $25,000 $5,000
C. Consumable Supplies $1,000 $
D. Travel $1,000 $
E. Telephone $1,000 $1,000
F. Utilities $12,000 $ 12,000
G. Other Costs $7,000 licensing and insurance $7,000
NON-PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: $47,001 $25,000
lI. Other
A. Architectural/Engineering Design
B. Acquisition of Real Property $. $_
C. Construction/Rehabilitation
D. Indirect Costs $ $.

E. Other $.

OTHER SUB-TOTAL: $ $
GRAND TOTAL: $581,251 $43,000
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B. Leveraging
List other funding sources and amounts (commitments or applications) which will assist in the implementation of this activity. Current and pending evidence of leveraging commitments/applications must be submitted with application. (Attach) TYPE. SOURCE AMOUNT SOURCE AMOUNT SOURCE AMOUNT TOTAL

FEDERAL
STATE/LOCAL participati determined
PRIVATE participati determined
OTHER
TOTAL: dependant upon participation
C. What type of long-term financial commitment is there to the proposal? Describe how you plan to continue the work (project) after the CDBG funds are expended? The first year of any program is the hardest, financially. Going forward, we expect to be filled with program participants. Participation fees will be utilized to continue the project after the CDBG funds are expended. Additionally, community and personal donations or future grants may contribute to any unmet expenses.

D. Provide a summary by line item of your organization's previous year's income and expense statement. (Attach)
This is our organization's inaugural year. We did not exist prior, and had neither income nor expenses.

E. Does this project benefit residents of more than one community or jurisdiction, have requests been submitted to those other jurisdictions? Yes • No •
If yes, identify sources and indicate outcome.

If no, please explain. This project benefits the residents of the Blythe community.

F. Was this project or activity previously funded with CDBG? Yes • No [ If yes, when?
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Is this activity a continuation of a previously funded (CDBG) project? Yes LI No L If yes, explain:

VIlI. MANAGEMENT CAPACITY
A. Describe your organization's experience in managing and operating project or activities funded with CDBG or other Federal funds.

Our organization's President and other board members have extensive experience operating and managing programs funded with public funds. Although we have not previously worked with CDBG funds, we are willing and able to seek assistance if needed. Our President has directed similar child care programs which received state and federal funding.

C. Capacity
Please provide the names and qualifications of the person(s) that will be primarily responsible for the implementation and completion of the proposed project.

Dana Rethwisch, MEd - State Certificated as a Director for Early Childhood Education centers.

Has led and managed publicly-funded community service programs for the U of AZ, U of Nebraska, Rutgers University, Palo Verde College and several other community-based organizations.

Macrina Gusman - Completed degree in Early Childhood Education. State Certification (pending).

Has led and managed community service and care facilities/programs in Riverside, CA. 10 -11
IX. APPLICATION CERTIFICATION
Undersigned hereby certifies that (check box after reading each statement and digitally sign the document):

1. The information contained in the project application is complete and accurate._ The applicant agrees to comply with all Federal and County policies and requirements imposed upon the project or activity funded by the CDBG program. _K

3. The applicant acknowledges that the Federal assistance made available through the CDBG program funding will not be used to substantially reduce prior levels of local, (NON-CDBG) financial support for community development activities. V

4. The applicant fully understands that any facility built or equipment purchased with CDBG funds shall be maintained and/or operated for the approved use throughout its economic life, pursuant to CDBG regulation.

If CDBG funds are approved, the applicant acknowledges that sufficient non-CDBG funds are available or will be available to complete the project as described within a reasonable timeframe.V

6. On behalf of the applying organization, I have obtained authorization to submit this application for CDBG funding. (DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED Minute Action and/or written Board Approval signed by the Board President) /
November 16, 2025
DATE:

Signature: ( Goma
Print Name/Title Dana Rethwisch / President, Tiny Treasures Authorized Representative:
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COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR CITY OF 2026-27
2026-2027 COOPERATING CITY ALLOCATION

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant Name: KERU FM
Type of Organization: Non-Profit Organization V Faith Based Organization Institution of Higher Education Other: L
Cooperating City O
Address: 137 N. Broadway
City: Blythe, Zip Code: 92225
Maling Adies. P.O. BOX 1084
City: Blythe Zip Code: 92225
Telephone Number: Fax Number:

Executive Director/City Staff, Maria Rivera
Telephone Number: Same E-mail: [email protected]
Program Manager: Angelica Rodriguez
E-mail: same
Telephone Number:

Grant Writer; Maria Rivera
Address (If different from above):_
Telephone Number: Same E-mail: Same
ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY (This is applicable only if you are a non-profit organization) Date Organization founded: 1982
Date Organization incorporated as a non-profit organization (Attach Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws):

Federal identification number:

UEl Number:
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Organization Web Address: www.radiobilingue.org
Does your Organization expend $750,000 or more a year in federal funds? Y DorN D Number of paid staff: O
Number of volunters: 6
Members/Board of Directors (Attach): Maria Rivera, George Collengetie, Lisa Ramirez, Sandra Duenaz, Juan Gonzalez IlI. PROJECT ACTIVITY
A. Name of Project Blythe Clean Water Project
B. Specific Location of Project
(Attach Project Map - include street address; if a street address has not been assigned provide APN) Street or Assesor Parcel Number:

City: Blythe Zip Code: 92225
C. CDBG Funds Requested: $313,500 (total amount for the project only) D. Where will the proposed activity occur (be specific as to the geographic boundaries)? If the project involves a new or existing facility, what is the proposed service/benefit area for the facility? E. In which City (ies)/Communities does the activity occur? City (ies): City of Blythe, Riverside County, California Community (ies):

NOTE: HWS will make the final determination of the appropriate service area of all proposals. 1 -11
F. If this project benefits residents of more than one community or jurisdiction, have requests been submitted to those other entitlement jurisdictions? (i.e., County districts) 1"', 2nd, 3rd, 4th ', and/or 5th, City of Palm Springs, City of Moreno Valley, City of Riverside, etc.) NO
G. Check ONLY the applicable category your application represents. • Public Service
Homeless Activities
Real Property Acquisition (Must consult with HWS prior to submitting application) • Housing
• Rehabilitation/Preservation (please provide picture of structure) • Public Facilities (construction)
L Infrastructure (i.e. Streets, Sewer, Sidewalk, etc.)
L Other: (provide description)
H. Respond to A & B only if this application is for a public service project. (a) Is this a NEW service provided by your agency? Yes I NO D (b) If service is not new, will the existing public service activity level be substantially increased or improved?
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IV. PROJECT NARRATIVE
A. Provide a detailed Project Description. The description should only address or discuss the specific activities, services, or project that is to be assisted with CDBG funds. If CDBG funds will assist the entire program or activity, then provide a description of the entire program or activity.

The proposed project will use CDBG funds to purchase and distibute certified home water-filtration pitchures to iow and moderate income households in Blythe whose tap water contains elevated levels of contaminants that pose health risks. The activity inludes community outreach, eligibility screenng, distrubution events, and public education provided through KERU 88.5FM on safe drinking water practicies. CDBG funds will support the direct costs of filtration equipment, outreach materials, and staffing required to deliver the service. Because CDBG assistance will support the entire activity, this project will provide comprehensive access to clean, fitered drinking water to eligible residents, improve healthhold health and safety, and increase community awarenss of water-quality issues through coordinated public-service delivery.

B. Provide a detailed description of the proposed use of the CDBG funds only (e.g. construction design, purchase of specific equipment, rent, supplies, utilities, salaries, etc.):

CDBG funds will be used to support the distribution of water-filtration pitchers to low-and moderate income households in Blythe. Funds willl cover the purchase of filtration equipment, rental of facility for workshops and community distribution events, rental of a storages pace for the pitchers, and payment of associated utilities. CDBG funds will also support staffing, consullantant including four assistance to distribute the pitchers, one program coordinator to oversee the project, a bookkeeper, a data entry/outreach worker, and the purchase of software needed to track client eligibility and and distribution records.

C. What are the goals and objectives of the project, service, or activity? How will you measure and evaluate the success of the project to meet these goals and objectives (measures should be qualitative)?
The goal is to improve access to safe drinking water for low-and moderate-income households in Blythe- The objective is to distribute water filtration pitchers to eligible households. Provide education on proper use of filters.

Maintain accurate records of all clients served.

Measurement & Evaluation: Number of unduplicated households receiving pitchers. Number of residents attending workshops. Monthly reports from staff using tracking software to verify eligible to verify eligibility and document services.
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D. Please identify the project milestones using an Estimated Timeline for Project Implementation:

Month 1-2: Hire staff, set up tracking software, secure workshop and storage locations, and purchase filtration pitchers.

Month 3-4: Begin community outreach, announce distribution events, and start eligibility sceening.

Month 5-11: Conduct monthly workshops, distribute pitchers, provide education on filter use, and complete ongoing reporting.

Month 12: Complete final distribution, close out reporting, evaluate project outcoms, and prepare for next-year funding.

PROJECT BENEFIT
A. Indicate the number of people or households that will directly benefit from your proposal using CDBG funds: Note: This is based on the expected number of clients to be served if the County funds your project for the requested amount.

Each household will be counted only once, regardless of how many workshops or services may receive.

This ensures that all 500 households are unduplicated beneficiaries of the project. Staff will report each household using client-tracking software to verify eligibility and prevent duplicate counts.

B. Indicate the number of unduplicated clients that will be served (An unduplicated client is counted only once, no matter how many direct services the client receives during a funding year):

Each household will be counted only once, regardless of the number services received during the project period.

Duplicated Clients: If a household recieves multiple services (e.g, attending workshops and receiving a pitcher), these instances will be tracked, but the household will still be counted as a single unduplicated client. 4 -11
C. Length of proposed CDBG-funded activities or service (weeks, months, year):
12months
Approximately 52 weeks
D. Service will be provided to (check one or more):

Men Seniors
Women Severely Disabled Adults
• Children (Range of children's ages :_ Migrant Farm Workers • Homeless (Number of beds at facility :_ Families
E. What methods will be used for community involvement to assure that all who might benefit from the project are provided an opportunity to participate?
The project will use outreach methods to ensure that all eligible residents have the opportunity to participate. Radio announcements on KERU 88.5 FM will broadcast bilingual announcements about the distribution events and workshops. Flyers and posters will be distributed at local community centers, schools, churches and public locations throughout Blythe. Direct outreach which will include staff and volunteers will conduct phone calls, door-to-door visits, and coordinate with local nonprofits to reach low-income households.

Community Woekshops residents will be invited to attend educational workshops on safe drinking water and filter use.

Tracking Systems: Client-tracking software will ensure that all interested households are recorded and scheduled to receive pitchers. These methods ensure equitable access and maximize participation for all residents who may benefit from the project.

F. What evidence is there of a long-term commitment to the proposal? Describe how you plan to continue the work (project) after the CDBG funds are expended?
KERU 88.5 FM has a long standing commitment to improving community health and safety, having operated as a nonprofit educational radio station since 1982. Beyond the CDBG funded project, KERU will continue to maintain community health and safety, having operated as a nonprofit educational radio station since 1982. Beyond the CDBG-funded project.

KERU will continue to maintain community outreach, partner wih local non-profits, schools, and community centers and seek additional funding sources.
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Vi. National Objective
All CDBG-funded activities must meet at least one of the following National Objectives of the CDBG program. Indicate the category of National Objective to be met by your activity.

CATEGORY A: Benefit to low-moderate income persons (must be documented). Please choose either subcategory 1 or 2:

1. Limited Clientele:

The project serves clientele that will provide documentation of their family size, income, and ethnicity.

Identify the procedure you currently have in place to document that at least 51% of the clientele you serve are low-moderate income persons.

The program serves low-and moderate income households in Blythe by providing water-filtration pitchers and educational workshops. Eligibility will be verified using a client intake form documenting family family size, income, and ethnicity, with supporting documentation (paystubs) benefits statements, or self certification).

Data will be tracked in software to ensure at least 51% of clients meet LMI criteria.

2. Clientele presumed to be principally low- and moderate-income persons:

The following groups are presumed by HUD to meet this criterion. You will be required to submit a certification from the client (s) that they fall into one of the following presumed categories.

The activity will benefit (check one or more)
Abused children Homeless persons
Battered spouses Illiterate adults
Elderly persons Persons living with AIDS
• Severely disabled adults Migrant Farm workers
a. Describe the clientele above to be served by this activity:

The project will serve low and moderate income households in the City of Blythe, including families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Clients may also include residents in public housing or other households presumed by HUD to be LMI. All clients will receive one water filtration pitcher per household.
b. Discuss how this project directly benefits low-and moderate- income residents:

The project directly benefits low-and moderate - income residents by providing water-filtration pitchers and education, reducing health risks from contaminated tap water for households that may not otherwise afford safe drinking water
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CATEGORY B: Area Benefit - The project or facility serves, or is available to, ALL persons located within an area where at least 51% of the residents are low/moderate-income. (Applicant is welcome to contact a County of Riverside, HWS CDBG Program Manager for Census Information) 2020 Census Tract and Block Group numbers:
(must use 2016-2020 ACS data pursuant to HUD Notice -CPD-24-04) https://hud.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ffd0597e8at24188b501b7e7f326bedd Total population in Census Tract(s) / block group(s): 17,824 Total percentage of low-moderate population in Census Tract(s) / block group(s): 35-40% CATEGORY C: Activities undertaken to create or retain permanent jobs, at least 51% of which will be made available to or held by low/moderate-income persons.

Proposed Job Creation/Retention
Total Jobs Expected to Create: 0 The project will provide temporary employment Total Jobs Expected to Retain: 0
CATEGORY D: Activities that provide assistance to micro-enterprise owners/developers who are low/moderate-income.

Proposed Assistance to Businesses
New Businesses expected to assist: O
Existing Businesses expected to assist: O
Enter Total Businesses expected to assist: O
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VIl. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. Proposed Project Budget
Complete the following annual program budget to begin July 1, 2026. If your proposed CDBG-funded activity will start on a date other than July 1, 2026, please indicate starting date. Provide total Budget information and distribution of CDBG funds in the proposed budget.

The budgeted items are for the specific activity for which you are requesting CDBG funding - NOT for the budget of the "entire" organization or agency. (Note: CDBG funds requested must match amount requested in Project Activity, C above.)|
(EXAMPLE: The Valley Senior Center is requesting funding for a new Senior Nutritional Program. The total cost of the program is $15,000 and $10,000 in CDBG funds is being requested for operating expenses associated with the proposed activity. The total Activity/Project Budget will include $5,000 of other non-CDBG funding and $10,000 in CDBG funds for a Grand Total of $15,000).

TOTAL ACTIVITY/

PROJECT BUDGET CDBG FUNDS
(Include non-CDBG Funds REQUESTED-Only
and CDBG Funds)
I. Personnel
$240,000 $240,000
A. Salaries & Wages
B. Fringe Benefits
C. Consultants & Contract Services
$240.00 $240.00

PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL
II. Non-Personnel
$12,400 $12,400
A. Space Costs
B. Rental, Lease or Purchase of
$38,500 $38,500
Equipment
$6,000 $6,000
C. Consumable Supplies
$2,000 $2,000
D. Travel
E. Telephone $
$2,600 $2,600
F. Utilities
$ 12,000 $ 12,000
G. Other Costs
NON-PERSONNEL SUB-TOTAL: $73,500 $73,500
III. Other
A. Architectural/Engineering Design $ $_
B. Acquisition of Real Property $.

C. Construction/Rehabilitation $.

D. Indirect Costs $_
E. Other $. $_
OTHER SUB-TOTAL: $. $.

GRAND TOTAL: $313,500 $313,500
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List other funding sources and amounts (commitments or applications) which will assist in the implementation of this activity. Current and pending evidence of leveraging commitments/applications must be submitted with application. (Attach)

TYPE SOURCE AMOUNT, SOURCE AMOUNT SOURCE AMOUNT TOTAL
10P

FEDERAL

STATE/LOCAL

PRIVATE
OTHER
TOTAL:

C. What type of long-term financial commitment is there to the proposal? Describe how you plan to continue the work (project) after the CDBG funds are expended? KERU 88.5 FM is fully committed to sustaining this project beyond the initial acdbg funding period.

After the grant funds are expended, the project will continue through a combination of community parnerships, additional grant applications and local fundraing events.

D. Provide a summary by line item of your organization's previous year's income and expense statement. (Attach)
E. Does this project benefit residents of more than one community or jurisdiction, have requests been submitted to those other jurisdictions? Yes L No D
If yes, identify sources and indicate outcome.

If no, please explain.

F. Was this project or activity previously funded with CDBG? Yes • No • If yes, when?
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Is this activity a continuation of a previously funded (CDBG) project? Yes [ No If yes, explain:

VIII. MANAGEMENT CAPACITY
A. Describe your organization's experience in managing and operating project or activities funded with CDBG or other Federal funds.

KERU 88.5 FM will be led by an experienced project manager with a proven background in successfully administering federally funded programs. The project lead previously managed multimillion dollar federally supported programs at Palo Verde Colleg, overseeing budgets, compliance, reporting, and program outcomes for several years. In addition the program lead holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and a Master's Degree in Psychology, providing a strong foundation in organizational management.

B. Management Systems
Does your organization have written and adopted management systems (i.e., policies and procedures) including personnel, procurement, property management, record keeping, financial management, etc.?
KERU has written and adopted management policies and procedures that guide all aspects of organizational operations. These include policies for persnnel management, procurement, property management, recordkeeping and financial management.

C. Capacity
Please provide the names and qualifications of the person(s) that will be primarily responsible for the implementation and completion of the proposed project.

Maria Rivera will be responsible for overseeing the full imlementation and completion of the proposed project.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and a Mastor's Degree in Psycholgy, providing strong expertise experience managing multimilliondollar federally funded programs at Palo Verde College.

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IX. APPLICATION CERTIFICATION
Undersigned hereby certifies that (check box after reading each statement and digitally sign the document):

1. The information contained in the project application is complete and accurate.

The applicant agrees to comply with all Federal and County policies and requirements imposed upon the project or activity funded by the CDBG program.

5. If CDBG funds are approved, the applicant acknowledges that sufficient non-CDBG funds are available or will be available to complete the project as described within a reasonable timeframe. _ On behalf of the applying organization, I have obtained authorization to submit this application for CDBG funding. (DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED Minute Action and/or written Board Approval signed by the Board President)
DATE:

Signature:

Print Name/Title
Authorized Representative:
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CHECK-LIST:

The following required documents listed below have been attached. Any missing documentation to the application will be cause for the application to be reviewed as INELIGIBLE.

Yes No ATTACHMENT

1. Members/Board of Directors

2. Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws

3. Project Activity Map
• 4. Project Benefit, Category B, Low Mod Area Maps (Attach if applicable) • • 5. Leveraging (Current evidence of commitment)
D 6. Income and Expense Statement
• 7. Management Capacity (Detailed organizational chart)

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CONTINUED

BUSINESS
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DASHED TE STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 9, 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 report from the Hospital Ad Hoc Committee.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: After receiving information from concerned citizens related to the financial state of the Palo Verde Healthcare District earlier this year, the City contacted Riverside County Supervisor V. Manual Perez's Office to offer assistance. 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.

On September 25, 2025 the MR report was presented to the LAFCO Board of Directors. The LAFCO Commissioners requested a dissolution plan that includes establishing a successor agency. Once a plan is in place, LAFCO will move to dissolve the Palo Verde Healthcare District. The County of Riverside, in partnership with the City of Blythe, formed a joint working group to develop the succession plan.

Since LAFCO moved to dissolve the Palo Verde Health Care District, the Palo Verde Health Care District Board of Directors field Chapter 9 Bankruptcy further complicating matters and the fiscal situation of the District.

STAFF REPORT: The Ad Hoc Committee will provide an update.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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NEW BUSINESS
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

LETSED TE
MEETING DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: Establishing a Triad Advisory Committee to Support the work done in Blythe by RivCo ONE
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended The Council form an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of two members to represent the City on the Triad Advisory Committee to advance the work being done in Blythe by RivCo ONE. It is further recommended the Mayor Appoint two Council Members to serve on this committee.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Riv Co ONE is a County initiative that connects residents to various social services by streamlining referrals between county agencies. It uses a whole person health score assessment to identify a person's needs in areas such as housing, food, employment, and healthcare and then uses the START database to make quick, coordinated referrals.

The RiCo ONE Team presented this model to the City Council during the December 2024 Council meeting and during the 2025 Community Outlook Conference in April.

STAFF REPORT: Last week, City representatives met with the Riv Co One team to discuss the creation of a Triad Advisory Committee. RiCo ONE doesn't want to lose the momentum created by this initiative to serve Blythe residents. They believe a coordinated approach with systems in place are necessary to sustain the program long term. Their goal is to create this Triad Advisory Committee consisting of City Elected Official(s), a Riverside County Employee who works and resides in the Community and a representative of a community-based organization.

Peace from Chaos has been tapped to be the community-based representative.

It is anticipated the Committee will meet once a month with meetings are anticipated to start at the beginning of the year. Meeting would be in person in Blythe, via videoconference or a hybrid of both. Once the committee is formed, the first task will be discussing committee roles and meeting schedules.

As personnel changes, the County believes the best approach in continuing the forward momentum of this initiative is to create this Triad Advisory Committee to oversee the outcomes of the RivCO One initiative. For continuity, it is recommended that a Council Member from each term be selected to serve on this Committee.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of the 2025 California Codes
PRESENTED BY: Jason Brown, Chief Building Official
PREPARED BY: Michelle Van Dyke, Permit Technician
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-028

CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS

TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS

2. Introduce Ordinance No. 945-25:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 202

CALIFORNIA BUILDING

ANIMONITA EVEN NOR THE CONTROL ON CA

QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEOA GUIDELINES SECTION
FISCAL IMPACT: No direct fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND: The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) is required to adopt and publish the California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations) ("California Building Codes") every three years. On July 1, 2025, the CBSC published the 2025 Edition of Title 24, Parts 1-6 and 8-12. Pursuant to requirements of the California Health md Safety Code, jurisdictions have 180 days after publication to adopt the 2025 California Building Codes by reference. The 2025 California Building Codes take effect January I, 2026. To comply with State requirements, Development Services staff is requesting amendments of the Blythe Municipal Code, Title 15 and Title 17.

STAFF REPORT: The City is permitted to amend the 2025 California Building Codes, provided that the City makes express findings that the modifications are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, or for administrative reasons. -13
Since Blythe has special local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions, this adoption cycle involves sımılar amendments to those adopted in prior adoption cycles. The proposed resolution sets forth express findings relating to the local climatic, geological and topographic conditions in Blythe that make the amendments reasonably necessary.

The City of Blythe enforces the California Bulding Codes under Title 15, Buldings and Construction, and Title 17, Zoning, of the Blythe Municipal Code. The proposed ordinance includes amendments to Titles 15 and 17 to adopt the 2022 California Bulding Codes, with minor amendments due to the City's climatic, geological and topographic conditions, and revisions to clarify various provisions of Title 15.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2025-028

2. Ordinance No. 945-25
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-028

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING

THE NEED FOR MODIFICATIONS TO PROVISIONS OF
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

DUE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR

TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 18938 makes certain provisions published in the California Building Standards Code pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17922 applicable to all occupancies throughout the State and effective 180 days after publication by the California Building Standards Commission ('Commission"), or at a later date established by the Commission; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958 permits cities to amend the requirements of the California Building Standards Code in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 permits cities in adopting provisions of the California Building Standards Code to make such modifications in such provisions as a city determines, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that a city, before making modifications pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, make an express finding that such modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, under California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, nodifications pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 may no ecome effective until the required findings and the modifications have been filed with the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe ("City Council") intends to adopt an ordinance adopting by reference certain provisions of the California Building Standards Code and making modifications to certain of those provisions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 ("Building Regulations Adoption Ordinance"); -13
VHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the attached Exhibit A, which sets fort he reasons for the proposed modifications to the California Building Standards Cod contained in the Building Regulations Adoption Ordinance.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE.

CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS
SECTION 1. The changes to the provisions of the California Building Standards Code set forth in the Building Regulations Adoption Ordinance are reasonably necessary because of the local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions set forth in Exhibit A in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.
including ExiliA, The the california Baling sland saint on or there California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 9th day of December, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
•Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A

FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE DUE TO DUE TO LOCAL

CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS
Finding No. 1. The Palo Verde Valley experiences summer temperatures exceeding 110° Fahrenheit. Adverse climatic conditions increase the likelihood that children will attempt to gain entry into a pool area. The higher fence height, gate-opening hardware height and requirement for permits for pools of a specific size are necessary to safeguard the public from unnecessary drownings.

Finding No. 2. The Palo Verde Valley experiences severe Santa Ana winds and storms creating wind gusts of 80 miles per hour. These conditions are particularly conducive to the ignition and spread of grass, brush, and structure fires. Those conditions can also topple an unsafely constructed fence and injure the public.

The tables below set forth the City of Blythe's amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code and state which of the findings above make each amendment reasonably necessary.

Sections of the 2025 Building Code Added, Findings
Amended or
Deleted?
105.2 (Work Exempt from Permit) Amended 1,2
105.8 (Recommencement of Work After Added Administrative Expiration, Suspension or Revocation)
109.7 (Refunds) Added Administrative
Sections of the 2025 Residential Code Added, Findings
Amended or
Deleted?
R105.2 (Work Exempt from Permit) Amended 1,2
Sections of the 2025 Fire Code Added, Findings
Amended or
Deleted?
101.1 (Title) Amended Administrative
103.1 (Creation of Agency) Amended Administrative
112.1 (General) Amended Administrative
113.4 (Violation Penalties) Amended Administrative
903.2.8 (Group R) Amended
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ORDINANCE NO. 945-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS

AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2025

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, WITH

LOCAL AMENDMENTS, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE

IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER

THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION)
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) published the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), effectively adopting new building codes ("2025 California Codes"); and
WHEREAS, the 2025 California Codes will be effective on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, Section 17958 of the California Health and Safety Code permits the City to make changes or modifications to the 2025 California Codes upon express findings pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code. If the City does not make changes or modifications upon express findings, the provisions published in the 2025 California Codes apply; and
WHEREAS, Section 17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code permits the City to make changes or modifications to the 2025 California Codes as such changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographical or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, prior to making any modifications or changes pursuant to Section 17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code requires the City to make express findings that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the findings and local amendments apply to all occupancy classifications, unless specified otherwise; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe has determined that modifications to the 2025 California Codes are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, as detailed in Resolution No. 2025-028; and Ordinance No. 945-25

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WHEREAS, pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 17958 of the California Health and Safety Code, commencing October 1, 2025 and ending June 1, 2031, the City is prohibited from making changes to the 2025 California Codes that are applicable to residential units unless one of the specified conditions is met, including the changes or modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed by the City Council and were in effect as of September 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, the local amendments applicable to residential units are substantially equivalent to changes that were previously filed by the City with the CBSC and were in effect as of September 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, all legal requirements prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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

SECTION 1. Amendment to Section 15.04.010 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15.

Section 15.04.010 of Chapter 15.04 (California Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.04.010 - Adoption of 2025 California Building Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, Title 24, Part 2, of the California Code of Regulations, Volumes 1 and 2. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Building Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 2. Amendment to Section 15.04.020 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15.

Section 15.04.020 of Chapter 15.04 (California Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.04.020 - Amendments to the 2025 California Building Code.

The California Building Code, 2025 Edition, adopted under section 15.04.010 of this chapter, is hereby amended as follows:

A. Subsection (2) of Section 105.2 (Work Exempt from Permit) is amended to read as follows:

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2. Any wood or chain link fence not over four feet in height in the front yard setback or six feet in height in the rear yard setback, when measured from grade to top of fence, provided there is no surcharge and the fence is not being installed as a swimming pool barrier.

B. Section 105 (Permits) is amended to add a new Section 105.8 to read as follows:
105.8 Recommencement of Work After Expiration, Suspension, Abandonment or Revocation.

After expiration, suspension, abandonment or revocation of a permit, any owner or owner's authorized agent shall file a new application with the building official and obtain the required permit prior to recommencing work. If no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for the proposed work, and the period of suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year, the owner or owner's authorized agent shall pay fifty percent of the required permit fees. If the original permit has expired, and it has been longer than one year, the owner or owner's authorized agent shall pay full permit fees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the approved plans have not changed or expired, the owner or owner's authorized agent shall not be required to pay plan review fees.

C. Section 109 (Fees) is amended to add a new Section 109.7 to read as follows:
109.7 Refunds.
109.7.1 The building official may authorize refunding of a fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected, provided that a written application for a refund is submitted to the building official within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date the permit fee was paid.
109.7.2 The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the permit fee paid when:
a. No work authorized by the building permit has been done under the permit issued in accordance with this code; and
b. A written application for a refund is submitted to the building official within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date the permit fee was paid. 109.7.3 The building official shall not refund any portion of the plan review fee, unless no review has been performed on a set of plans, in which case the building official may authorize a refund of no more than eighty percent (80%) of the plan review fee.

SECTION 3. Amendment to Chapter 15.06 of Title 15. Section 15.06.010 of Chapter 15.06 (California Administrative Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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15.06.010 - Adoption of 2025 California Administrative Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Administrative Code, 2025 Edition, Title 24, Part 1, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Administrative Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Administrative Code, 2025 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 4. Amendment to Section 15.08.010 of Chapter 15.08 of Title 15.

Section 15.08.010 of Chapter 15.08 (California Residential Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.08.010 - Adoption of 2025 Califomia Residential Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, Title 24, Part 2.5, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Residential Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 5. Amendment to Section 15.08.020 of Chapter 15.08 of Title 15.

Section 15.08.020 of Chapter 15.08 (California Residential Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.08.020 - Amendments to 2025 California Residential Code.

The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, adopted under section 15.08.010 of this chapter, is hereby amended as follows:

Subsection (2) of Section R105.2 (Work exempt from permit) is amended to read as follows:

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SECTION 6. Amendment to Section 15.10.010 of Chapter 15.10 of Title 15.

Section 15.10.010 of Chapter 15.10 (California Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.10.010 - Adoption of 2025 California Electrical Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, Title 24, Part 3, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Electrical Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 7. Amendment to Section 15.12.010 of Chapter 15.12 of Title 15.

Section 15.12.010 of Chapter 15.12 (California Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.12.010 - Adoption of 2025 California Mechanical Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, Title 24, Part 4, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Mechanical Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 8. Amendment to Section 15.14.010 of Chapter 15.14 to Title 15.

Section 15.14.010 of Chapter 15.14 (California Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.14.010 - Adoption of 2025 California Plumbing Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, Title 24, Part 5, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Plumbing Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

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SECTION 9. Amendment to Section 15.16.010 of Chapter 15.16 of Title 15.

Section 15.16.010 of Chapter 15.16 (California Green Building Standards Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.16.010 - Adoption of 2025 California Green Building Standards Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Green Building Standards Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 10. Amendment to Section 15.18.010 of Chapter 15.18 of Title 15.

Section 15.18.010 of Chapter 15.18 (Uniform Housing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.18.010 - Adoption of Uniform Housing Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the Uniform Housing Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 11. Amendment to Section 15.20.010 of Chapter 15.20 of Title 15.

Section 15.20.010 of Chapter 15.20 (California Fire Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.20.010 - Adoption of 2025 California Fire Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, Title 24, Part 9, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Fire Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

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One complete copy of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 12. Amendment to Section 15.20.030 of Chapter 15.20 of Title 15.

Subsection C of Section 15.20.030 of Chapter 15.20 (California Fire Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

C. As used in this chapter, "Fire Code" refers to the current edition of the California Fire Code.

SECTION 13. Amendment to Section 15.20.060 of Chapter 15.20 of Title 15.

Section 15.20.060 of Chapter 15.20 (California Fire Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.20.060 - Amendments to 2025 California Fire Code.

The California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, adopted under section 15.20.010 of this chapter, is hereby amended as follows:

A. Section 101.1 (Title) is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title.

These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Blythe, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
B. Section 103.1 (Creation of agency) is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency
The City of Blythe Code Compliance Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

C. Section 112.1 (General) is amended to read as follows:
112.1 General
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the city manager and shall hold office and his/her pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedures for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire Ordinance No. 945-25

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code official.

D. Section 113.4 (Violation penalties) is amended to read as follows:
113.4 Violation penalties.

Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, installs, alters, repairs or does work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor as provided in Chapter 1.24 of Title 1 of the Blythe Municipal Code.

Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate violation.

E. The first paragraph of Section 903.2.8 (Group R) shall be amended to read as follows:

An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area, including mobile homes, modular homes and manufactured homes.

SECTION 14. Amendment to Section 15.20.080 of Chapter 15.20 of Title 15.

Section 15.20.080 of Chapter 15.20 (California Fire Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.20.080 - Administrative penalties.

Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or the Fire Code adopted by reference herein may be punished as a criminal offense or by the issuance of an administrative citation in accordance with Chapter 1.26 of Title 1 of this code. The administrative fines shall be in the amounts set forth in Chapter 1.26 of Title 1 of this code, or such greater fine amounts as authorized by California law. In the event of an inconsistency between the authorized amount of such fines pursuant to Chapter 1.26 of Title 1 and of those authorized by California law, the greater fine amount may be imposed.

SECTION 15. Amendment to Section 15.22.010 of Chapter 15.22 of Title 15.

Section 15.22.010 of Chapter 15.22 (California Referenced Standards Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.22.010 - Adoption of 2025 California Referenced Standards Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition, Title 24, Part 12, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Referenced Standards Code adopted by reference Ordinance No. 945-25

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herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 16. Amendment to Section 15.24.010 of Chapter 15.24 of Title 15.

Section 15.24.010 of Chapter 15.24 (California Historical Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.24.010 - Adoption of 2025 California Historical Building Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, Title 24, Part 8, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Historical Building Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 17. Amendment to Section 15.26.010 of Chapter 15.26 of Title 15.

Section 15.26.010 of Chapter 15.26 (California Existing Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.26.010 - Adoption of 2025 California Existing Building Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, Title 24, Part 10, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision ontained in the California Existing Building Code adopted by reference herein, and an! mendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 18. Amendment to Section 15.28.010 of Chapter 15.28 of Title 15.

Section 15.28.010 of Chapter 15.28 (Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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15.28.010 - Adoption of Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, including its indices and appendices. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 19. Amendment to Section 15.30.010 of Chapter 15.30 of Title 15.

Section 15.30.010 of Chapter 15.30 (California Energy Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.30.010 - Adoption of 2025 California Energy Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city council hereby adopts by reference the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Energy Code adopted by reference herein, and any amendment thereto contained in this chapter or other provision of this code, the amendment shall control.

One complete copy of the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 20. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 21. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

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SECTION 22. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Blythe Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 23. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.

SECTION 24. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of , 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CRALLISTED STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 9, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Animal Shelter Services between the City of Blythe and the County of Riverside
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Animal Shelter Services between the City of Blythe and County of Riverside once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT: General Fund. This item is budget neutral as an increase in shelter services fees was programed into the adopted FY 2025/26 Budget.

As discussed during the FY 2025/26 Budget Study Session in May, the County of Riverside recently pertormed a full cost recovery analysis on Shelter Services. This resulted in a significant increase in contract rates for all cities. Due to the steep increase, the County adopted a 3-year phase in of the new rates beginning January 1, 2026.

BACKGROUND: The Blythe Animal Shelter is owned and operated by the County of Riverside. The City contracts with the County for shelter services. The City provides its own filed services through the Animal Control Division of the Blythe Police Department. Any stray or animal found at large within City limits by Animal Control that cannot be returned to its owner is taken to the Blythe Animal Shelter. The City is currently billed based on animal type per kenneling day along with a separate charge for operations, maintenance and utilities.

Since 2020, the Blythe Animal Shelter has been under the threat of closure. In 2021 it was made clear that the City would need a long-term plan for shelter services as it was not anticipated that the County would fund operations of the Blythe Shelter past June 30, 2022. After discussions with the County, the City was given up to three years to work out a viable long-term solution for Animal Shelter Services. The City contemplated several options, but keeping the Blythe Shelter open is the best outcome for animals, residents and the City.

Since then, there have been significant changes within the County Department of Animal Services. Shelters across Riverside County are at or near capacity. The County is also increasing staff with a focus on adoption and lifesaving programs which increases the length of stay for animals in shelters, and therefore the cost of proving service. As such, the Blythe Animal Shelter is no longer under threat of closure.

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Blythe Animal Shelter that Agreement was never executed. The County has continued to provide shelter services to the City based on the Agreement expiring in 2020. The County has billed for the Blythe Animal Shelter services based upon their adopted fee schedule which charged based on per kenneling day and animal type with a separate charge for operation, maintenance and utilities.

Earlier this year the County began contacting contract cities advising them of changes to the billing rates and methods for shelter services. They stated current sheltering contract allocations were unpredictable and varied, causing an administrative burden on City and County staff and did not allow for appropriate cost recovery. The analysis determined that Contract Cites were paying for 28% of the average funding but made up 70.5% of the annual impounds with the County's share at 72% and 29.5% respectively. After reviewing two options for full cost recovery and how it would impact contract cities, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Baseline Model. The Baseline Model concludes that there is a direct cost to the County to operate its Shelters even if cities choose not to contract, that lifesaving programs would still be needed and animal kenneling days could increase due to a reduced adoption pool. The County then removed costs they would have to pay to meet its obligation to provide service to the unincorporated areas.

At the same time, the Department wished to hire additional staff to improve enhanced lifesaving programs which included animal care, adoption and fostering, placement and marketing. Under the Baseline allocation adopted by the Board of Supervisors, Contract Cites would pay 44.82% of costs and make up 69.54% of total impounds with the County paying 55.18% of shelter costs and make up 30.46% of total impounds. The Baseline funding model resulted in a 94% increase in the City of Blythe's Contract Rates for Shelter Services. 24/25 were $135,182.41). A 94% increase equates to an additional $138,402 per year in shelter fees. This would bring the estimated total for annual shelter service fees to $285,983 at the end of the three-year phase in. As stated above, an increase in shelter fees beginning January 1, 2026, Therefore, it is recommended the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement for Animal Shelter Services between the City of Blythe and County of Riverside once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

ATTACHMENTS:

Draft Agreement for Field and Shelter Services Between the City of Blythe and the County of Riverside
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AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL FIELD AND SHELTER SERVICES BETWEEN THE

CITY OF XXXXX AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL FIELD AND SHELTER SERVICES ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of July 1, 2025, by and between the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, political subdivision of the State of California ("COUNTY"), and the CITY OF XXXXXX, XXXX Law City ("CITY"), together known as the "parties", and individually as a "party".

RECITALS
WHEREAS, CITY desires to contract with COUNTY to provide animal field and shelter services or the purpose of safeguarding the health and safety of the CITY'S population and the health an afety of its domestic animals pursuant to the provision of field and animal sheltering services, an WHEREAS, CITY desires to promote the humane treatment of animals and remains a committed partner with the COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY has the personnel and experience to provide such services and is willing to enter this Agreement with CITY for the provision of such services, subject to the terms and conditions for compensation as set forth herein
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, and for good and valuable consideration, the parties mutually agree as follows:

SECTION I. OBLIGATION OF PARTIES
A. RECITALS:
1, The aforementioned Recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

1. COUNTY shall provide field and shelter services within the corporate limits of Can curince and more specim any as stacted by clay in trace neit and inched hated erine tis rete ein by this reference. and attached hereto CITY Obligations:

1. CITY shall reimburse COUNTY for the services performed and the expenses incurred as set forth in ATTACHMENTS A and B, using the Rates Methodology as set forth in ATTACHMENT C of this Agreement.

2. In order to harmonize the terms of this Agreement with the provisions of the CITY's municipal code and for COUNTY to provide the full scope of services to

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CITY under this Agreement, within six months following the Effective Date of this Agreement, CITY shall adopt the current verbatim language of the regulations, provisions, and rates found in Riverside County Ordinance Nos. 534, 560, 630, 716, 771, and 878 ("Animal Control Ordinances"), and shall amend its CITY municipal code when COUNTY amends its Animal Control Ordinances, from time to time.

COUNTY shall provide the verbatim language to the CITY that shall be adopted into CITY's municipal codes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CITY retains all legislative authority pertaining to the regulation of animals within its jurisdiction.

3. CITY shall agree to providing contract required clinics with COUNTY pursuant to ATTACHMENT A.

SECTION I. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The Effective Date of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2025, and shall terminate on June 30, 202X, unless terminated earlier as provided herein under SECTION IX of this agreement.

SECTION III. PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACT
A. In performing services under the Agreement, COUNTY will provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, communication facilities, and supplies necessary to maintain the agreed upon level of service.

B. Nothing in thể Agreement prohibits CITY from providing, at CITY's expense, additional resources for the COUNTY to utilize in its performance of the services.

C. Any use of special supplies, stationery, notices, or forms, other than standard COUNTY format, must be approved by the Dirèctor of the Department, or their designee, and supplied by CITY at its own cost.

D. If requested, the COUNTY will make its best efforts to attend one in-person meeting with CITY, up to three-hour duration per quarter at no charge to the CITY. Additional meetings may be scheduled under unusual orurgent circumstances as agreed upon by the COUNTY CITY will pay the hourly rate listed in ATTACHMENT B for any additional hours of the COUNTY's contract management staff's time at meetings requested by CITY. Due to the lack of availability of meeting space in COUNTY facilities, the CITY will provide a mutually agreed upon meeting space and location, or virtual meeting link, for virtual E. If requested, the COUNTY will make its best efforts to coordinate a virtual meeting once per month at no charge to CITY. Additional meetings may be scheduled under unusual or rgent circumstances as agreed upon by the COUNTY. The CITY will pay the hourly rat isted in ATTACHMENT B for any additional hours of COUNTY representatives' tim at meetings requested by the CITY.

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F. If requested, COUNTY will make its best efforts to send representatives to the CITY's Council meetings for proposed ordinance changes, contract revisions, or any related animal issues where input from the COUNTY is needed. The COUNTY will only attend these meetings to the extent that resources and capacity will allow.

G. The COUNTY will make available upon request, at no charge to the CITY, the reports pursuant to EXHIBIT B, at the intervals indicated in that attachment. For any additional reports that are not included in EXHIBIT B, or those requested at more frequent intervals, the COUNTY will account for the hours of staff time required to produce the reports. The 'OUNTY will provide, at no charge, to the CITY, up to- 2 hours of statt time annual!! or any additional requested reports. The CITY will be responsible for any excess hour at the current billing rate for staff time as listed in ATTACHMENT B.

SECTION IV. ADMINISTRATION OF PERSONNEL
A. The COUNTY will control all aspects of the services provided by the COUNTY including, but not limited to, standards of performance, discipline of officers and staff, and all employment-related matters.

B. In the event of a dispute between the parties regarding the duties and services to be provided, or the minimum level or manner of performance of such services, the CITY will be consulted and an agreement between the parties attempted. Each party must employ good-faith and best efforts to reach an agreement. If an agreement cannot be reached, the COUNTY will make the final and conclusive determination of the dispute.

C. All CITY employees who, work with the COUNTY under the Agreement will remain employees of the CITY and will not have any claim or right to employment, civil service protection, salary, benefits, or claims of any kind from the COUNTY. No CITY employee will become an employce of the COUNTY unless by specific additional agreement which "must be concurrently adopted by the CITY and COUNTY. Except as otherwise specifically set forth in the Agreement or in the attached Service Request in ATTACHMENT A, to the extent the COUNTY provides the CITY with animal licensing services, neither the CITY employees nor their agents will perform any function related to the licensing of animals, including the collection of license fees, penalties, or field enforcement fees. Field enforcement fees will only be collected by the COUNTY for services performed by employees of the COUNTY. The CITY shall distribute educational and outreach materials, reviewed and agreed úpon by both the COUNTY and the CITY, as requested by the COUNTY.

D. For the purposes of performing services under the Agreement, and only for the purpose of giving authority for COUNTY staff to provide these services, every COUNTY officer and/or employee engaged in performing any service will be deemed to be a contracted officer while performing service for the CITY, provided the service is within the scope of the Agreement.

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compensation to COUNTY personnel performing services under the Agreement. Except as described under SECTION VI, the CITY will not be liable for compensation os indemnity to any COUNTY employee or agent of the COUNTY for injury or sickness rising out of his/her employment while providing services under the Agreemen SECTION V. DEPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
A. The COUNTY will determine the minimum required field personnel required to provide the services requested by the CITY.

B. The CITY agrees to complete ATTACHMENT A, specifying the service to be provided, which will be signed and authorized by the CITY and the COUNTY representative and attached to the Agreement. In the event of a dispute between the Parties about the desirec or approved content of the SLR will be handled in accordance with SECTION IV(B) 01 this Agreement.

C. The COUNTY will issue annual notifications of any change to the billing rate as stated in SECTION XVIII. Unless the CITY changes other provisions within the most recently executed SLR, it is not necessary to execute a revised service request to reflect a billing rate change.

D. The CITY may at any time request a change in the level of service by completing a revised service request and submitting the form to the COUNTY. The revised level of service to be provided and the current fiscal year billing rate will be signed and authorized by the CITY and the COUNTY representative and attached to the Agreement as an amendment. Changes requested at times other than the beginning of the fiscal year will be implemented as soon as practical, as determined in the sole discretion of the COUNTY. The CITY is only required to submit a new service request if it wishes to revise its current services or update information listed on its existing service request. The COUNTY reserves the right to approve or disapprove requests on the service request in accordance with SECTION IV of this Agreement.

E. Regarding updates to contact information, the CITY is not required to submit a new service request. Email confirmation from the CITY will suffice, and the COUNTY will update the CITY's existing service request and share the revised copy with the CITY.

F. The CITY is not limited to the services indicated but may also request any other services in the field of public safety, animal welfare, or related fields within the legal power of the Ris sole discretion, whether the COUNTh can provide requested services not otherwise

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SECTION VI. HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNIFICATION
A. CITY shall indemnify and hold harmless the County of Riverside, its Agencies, Districts, Special Districts and Departments, their respective directors, officers, Board of Supervisors, elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and representatives from any liability, claim, damage or action whatsoever, based or asserted upon any actions of CITY. its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives arısing out of or ir any way relating to this Agreement, including but not limited to property damage, bodily injury, or death or any other element of any kind or nature whatsoever and resulting from any reason whatsoever arising from the negligent or willful actions by CITY, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, agents or representátives of this Agreement. CITY shall defend, at its sole expense, all costs and fees including but not limited to attorney fees, cost of investigation, defense and settlements or awards of all Agencies, Districts, Special Districts and Departments of the County of Riverside, their respective directors, officers, Board of Supervisors, elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and representatives in any such action or claim or action based upon such alleged acts or omissions.

B. With respect to any action or claim subject to indemnification herein by CITY, CITY shall, at its sole cost, have the right to use counsel of its own choice and shall have the right to adjust, settle, or compromise any such action or claim without the prior consent of COUNTY; provided, however, that any such adjustment, settlement or compromise in no manner whatsoever limits or circumscribes CITY's indemnification to COUNTY as set forth herein. The CITY's obligation to defend, indemnify and hold COUNTY shall be subject to COUNTY having given CITY written notice within a reasonable period of the claim or of the commencement of the related action and information and reasonable assistance, at CITY's expense, for the defense or settlement thereof. CITY's obligation hereunder shall bè satisfied when CITY has provided to COUNTY with the appropriate form of dismissal relieving COUNTY from any liability for the action or claim involved.

C. COUNTY shall indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its Agencies, Districts, Special Districts and Departments, their respective directors, officers, CITY Council, elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and representatives from any liability, claim, damage or action whatsoever, based or asserted upon any actions of COUNTY, its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives arising out of or in any way relating to this Agreemènt, including but not limited to property damage, bodily injury, or death or any other element of any kind or nature whatsoever and resulting from any reason whatsoever arising from the negligent or willful actions by COUNTY, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives of this Agreement. COUNTY shall defend, at its sole expense, all costs and fees including but not limited to attorney fees, cost of investigation, defense and settlements or awards of all Agencies, Districts, Special Districts and Departments of the CITY, their respective directors, officers, CITY Council, elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and representatives in any such action or claim or action based upon such alleged acts or omissions.

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D. With respect to any action or claim subject to indemnification herein by COUNTY, COUNTY shall, at its sole cost, have the right to use counsel of its own choice and shall have the right to adjust, settle, or compromise any such action or claim without the prior consent of CITY; provided, however, that any such adjustment, settlement or compromise in no manner whatsoever limits or circumscribes COUNTY's indemnification to CITY as set forth herein. COUNTY'S obligation to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY shall be subject to CITY having given COUNTY written notice within a reasonable period of the claim or of the commencement of the related action and information and reasonable assistance, at COUNTY's expense, for the defense or settlement thereof. COUNTY's obligation hereunder shall be satisfied when COUNTY has provided to CITY the appropriate form of dismissal relieving CITY from any liability for the action or claim involved.

E. The specified insurance limits required in this Agreement shall in no way limit the COUNTY's obligations to indemnify and hold harmless CITY herein from third party claims.

F. This SECTION VI shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

SECTION VII. INSURANCE
COUNTY agrees to maintain the following insurance coverage during the term of this Agreement:

A. Workers' Compensation:

COUNTY shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance (Coverage A) as prescribed by the laws of the State of California. The policy shall include Employer Liability (Coverage B) including Occupational Disease with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per person per accident.

B. Commercial General Liability:

COUNTY shall maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage for claims which may arise from or out of COUNTY's performance of its obligations hereunder. This coverage shall have a limit of liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit.

Vehicle Liability:

If vehicles or mobile equipment is used in the performance of the obligations under thi Agreement, then COUNTY agrees to maintain automobile liability insurance for vehicles provided by the COUNTY for use under this Agreement. This coverage shall have a limi of liability of not less than S1,000,000 combined single limit SECTION VIII. RESERVED
RESERVED.

SECTION IX. TERMINATION

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A. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon no earlier than six (6) months advance written notice served on the other party stating the extent and effective date of termination.

If a six (6) month notice of termination is served on the other party, after receiving said In the event of termination, both parties shall fulfill all obligations owed to each other that have accrued before the date of termination. Additionally, except for SECTION VI, each party will be released from any obligations that would have accrued after the termination gymad to the COUNTY for any Sies presided under this Agemens prior to fo termination date.

SECTION X. FORCE MAJEURE
If either Party is unable to comply with any provision of this Agreement due to causes beyond its reasonable control, and which could not have been reasonably anticipated, such as acts of God, acts of war, civil disorders, pandemics, or other similar acts, such party shall not be held liable for such failure to comply.

SECTION XI. AMENDMENTS
Any amendments, including but not limited to alterations, variations, or supplements, to the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and shall have the approval of the Board of Supervisors of COUNTY and CITY Council. Any amendments will be presented to CITY's CITY Manager, or designee, prior to CITY's CITY Council approval.

This Agreement, including any attachments, constitutes the entire Agreement of the Parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous representations, proposals, discussions and communications, whether oral or in writing.

Except for changes to a CITY's contact information, any changes, modifications, or amendments to the Agreement must be in writing and duly executed by the Director of the Department, or their designee, and an authorized representative of the CITY. The only exception to this requirement applies to updates to the CITY's contact information, which may be made through simple email SECTION XII. SEVERABIITY
any parison or par there of is delored ilia, the remale from each other prover had it remain in full force and effect.

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Blythe City CouncilDecember 9, 2025

Blythe City Council
December 9, 2025