Blythe City Council
August 11, 2026

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AGENDA
August 11, 2026
Closed Session: 4:45 P.M.

Regular Meeting: 6:00 P.M.

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

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Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 11, 202€
Closed Session: 4:45pm
Regular Meeting: 6:00pm
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
Johnny Rodriguez, Vice Mayor
Joseph Halby, III, Council Member
Samuel Burton, Council Member
Summer Spraggins, Council Member

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments will be allowed only on matters appearing on this Closed Session agenda. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.

CLOSED SESSION:

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

Non-Sworn Unit.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). Number of potential cases: two.

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk Mallory Crecelius at (760) 922-6161 ext. 1237. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.104 ADA Title II).

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

Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 11, 2026
6:00pm
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PUBLIC COMMENT:

In-Person Comments. Members of the public can provide public comment in-person at the podium in the Council Chambers. Those wanting to address the City Council can do so during the designated public comment period.

Remote Comments via Webinar. Members of the public can provide public comment via the Zoom Webinar. To be recognized to speak during the designated public comment period, the speaker must email the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] and provide their name and telephone number and indicate (1) whether the speaker wishes to address the City Council on a specific agenda item or during general public comment and, if wishing to address the Council on a specific item or items, which items). The speaker must send such email by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. This allows City staff to locate and prompt the speaker during the applicable public comment period.

Participation in the meeting may be recorded as part of the City Council meeting. By making public comment during the City Council meeting, you agree to have your voice recorded.

Written Public Comment. Members of the public can submit comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to [email protected]. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, the City encourages the public to submit comments by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Otherwise, they will be included as late correspondence on the following day. Comments will be distributed to the City Council and made part of the official public record of the meeting.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Mayor DeConinck Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Acting Police Chief Walnoha Vice Mayor Rodriguez City Attorney Roberto Fire Chief Hasler Council Member Halby City Treasurer/Finance Director Elms Public Works Director Elegores Council Member Burton Chief Building Official Brown
Council Member Spraggins

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

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 noral business hours. In addition such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

CONSENT CALENDAR: (Items 1 - 11)
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.

1. Posting of the Agenda.

The agenda was posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber and on the City's website on Friday, August 7, 2026.

2. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 8/11/26, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 81228 through 81241; in the amount of $2,310.99; 8/11/26, warrants numbered 11586 through 11600 in the amount of $6,654,018.32; 8/11/26, warrants numbered 11601 through 11614 and 81285 through 81307 in the amount of $389,525.26; 8/11/26, warrants numbered 11615 through 11618 and 81308 through 81332 in the amount of $108,943.91 and 8/11/26, warrants numbered 11619 through 11623 and 81333 through 81344 in the amount of $166,025.18.

Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 8/14/26, warrants numbered 55867 through 55881 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 65873 through 65949 in the amount of $292,500.24; 8/11/26, warrant numbered 55882 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 65950 through 65951 in the amount ot $3,249.84; 8/11/26, warrant numbered 55883 and Direct Deposit warrant 65952 in the amount of $13,301.38; 8/11/2026, warrants numbered 55884 through 55897 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 65953 through 66027 in the amount of $291,350.70 and 8/11/26, warrants numbered 55898 through 55909 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 66028 through 66118 in the amount of $96,789.13.

4. Minutes of the July 14, 2026 Special City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the July 14, 2026 Councill Meeting.

City of Blythe Permits Issued in the Month of July 2026.

Recommendation: Receive the monthly report.

6. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for July 2026.

Recommendation: Receive the monthly report.

7. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Incident and Activity Report for July 2026.

Recommendation: Receive the monthly report.

Acceptance of Community Enhancement Collaborative Grant Award for a Blythe Christmas.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all grant related documents, including an agreement between the City and the Community Enhancement Collaborative once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, for the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $110,000 for the purchase of Christmas decorations.

Acceptance of Work - Barnard/Lovekin Storm Lift #11 Rehabilitation Project.

Recommendation: Accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the Barnard/Lovekin Strom Lift #11 Rehabilitation Project and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project and authorize the Interim City Manager to release project bonds once applicable.

Public inspection in the ily Clerk 10 a Cry Hat 23G. Groat ay, Bryine, Calformian thing Aged wilbe aura nade for such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

10. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant.

Recommendation: Adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-027. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT F CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY

PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS.

11. Adoption of Ordinance No. 946-26 Prohibiting the Sale and Distribution of Kratom Products in the City of Blythe.

Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 946-26:

ORDINANCE NO. 946-26. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.96 PROHIBITION ON SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS) TO ARTICLE IX (MISCELLANEOUS) OF TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE

AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION).

PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 12)

12. Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2607-001) to Operate a Sales Office for new Utility Sheds With On-Site Storage for Display Purposes at 1354 E Hobsonway (Sunset Sheds of California).

Recommendation: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-026. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

CLASSIFYING THE SALES AND STORAGE OF PREFABRICATED SHEDS USE AS A USE SIMILAR TO CONSTRUCTION SALES AND SERVICES, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2607-001 TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF SUCH USE AT 1354 E. HOBSONWAY (APNS: 854-040-016, 854-040-018, 854-040-019 AND 854-040- 020), AND MAKING THE DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15302 (REPLACEMENT OR RECONSTRUCTION), 15303 (NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES) AND 15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES.

CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Item 13)

13. Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update.

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

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 14)

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

Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 947-26:

ORDINANCE NO. 947-26. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION) ORAL REPORTS: (Staff members may make a brief announcement or report on department activities.)
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.) Pubie inspection in the City Clerk to ce at Cry Hai: 2G , Broadway. Brihe, Calmi during normal business hours. In ableton such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments will be allowed on matters not appearing on the agenda, but within Council/Blythe Successor Agency jurisdiction. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.

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

ADJOURNMENT: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 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).

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

CONSENT

CALENDAR
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07/15/2026 9:04:10AM City of Blythe
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81228 7/14/2026 008758 ALVARADO KING, DARIUS Ref000227007 UB Refund Cst #028516 114.92 Total: 114.92
81229 7/14/2026 008755 BUSH, LEAH Ref000227003 UB Refund Cst #027694 176.02 Total : 176.02
81230 7/14/2026 007847 CURIEL, FELIPE Ref000227008 UB Refund Cst #028554 82.57 Total : 82.57
81231 7/14/2026 008754 CURRIER, KATCHYA Ref000227002 UB Refund Cst #027441 52.04 Total : 52.04
81232 7/14/2026 006501 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION Ref000227005 UB Refund Cst #028464 288.28 Total : 288.28
81233 7/14/2026 007125 INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL Ref000227010 UB Refund Cst #028682 433.64 Total : 433.64
81234 7/14/2026 008760 MERCY AIR SERVICES Ref000227011 UB Refund Cst #028743 69.89 Total : 69.89
81235 7/14/2026 008756 OSBORNE, BRANDY Ref000227004 UB Refund Cst #027970 107.39 Total: 107.39
81236 7/14/2026 008757 ROBERTSON, VIRGINIA Ref000227006 UB Refund Cst #028482 319.46 Total : 319.46
81237 7/14/2026 008686 ROBINS, KRISTINA Ref000227001 UB Refund Cst #026897 100.00 Total : 100.00
81238 7/14/2026 008761 SANCHEZ, CATHIA Ref000227012 UB Refund Cst #023599 413.11 Total: 413.11
81239 7/14/2026 008753 SEVILLA, GABRIEL Ref000227000 UB Refund Cst #026859 59.48 Total : 59.48
81240 7/14/2026 008667 WEBER, WILLIAM Ref000226999 UB Refund Cst #026737 79.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81240 7/14/2026 008667 008667 WEBER, WILLIAM (Continued) Total : 79.00 81241 7/14/2026 008759 YOON, CHARLES Ref000227009 UB Refund Cst #028581 15.19 Total: 15.19
14 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 2,310.99
14 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 2,310.99

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 81228-81241 in the amount of $2,310.99 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that the Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 11, 2026.

Chist Eles
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11586 7/1/2026 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018330996 HEALTH PREMIUMS 7/1-7131/2026 4,298.87 Total : 4,298.87
11587 7/1/2026 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018330995 HEALTH PREMIUMS 7/1-7/31/2026 119,086.29 Total : 119,086.29
11588 7/1/2026 006924 SUN LIFE 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 7/1-7/31/2026 5,327.87 Total : 5,327.87
11589 7117/2026 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018344478 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY/S, 1,000,000.00 Total : 1,000,000.00
11590 7/17/2026 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018344477 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY/M 1,000,000.00 Total : 1,000,000.00
11591 7/22/2026 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018342323 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY/PI 1,157,427.00 Total : 1,157,427.00
11592 7/22/2026 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018342334 UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY/PI 1,444,255.00 Total : 1,444,255.00
11593 7/28/2026 005998 CA BLDG STANDARDS COMMISSION 063026 SB1473 GREEN FEES (COUNTY) 2.00 Total : 2.00
11594 7/28/2026 005998 CA BLDG STANDARDS COMMISSION 063026 SB1473 GREEN FEES 96.30 Total : 96.30
11595 7/28/2026 004804 CITY OF BLYTHE JUNE 2026 AMOUNT BILLED TO CUSTOMERS: 33,624.00 33,624.00
11596 7/28/2026 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE IN1086661 026195 ACCOUNT #AR0024182 RECORD #I 693.00 Total: 693.00
11597 7/28/2026 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE IN1087002 026195 ACCOUNT #AR0023918 RECORD #I 1,052.00 Total: 1,052.00
11598 7/28/2026 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE IN1086083 026195 ACCOUNT #AR0024183 RECORD #I 1,948.00 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 11598 7/28/2026 000646 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE (Continued) Total: 1,948.00 11599 7/28/2026 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC J35844 026099 PARTS/SUPPLIES 363.23 J43680 026026 PARTS/SUPPLIES 15.16
J43726 026026 PARTS/SUPPLIES 15.20
J48137 026142 UNITED PARCEL CHARGES 22.06
149229 026102 PARTS/SUPPLIES 273.46
J49439 026102 PARTS/SUPPLIES 15.76
J49499 026104 PARTS/SUPPLIES 15.31
026104
J51798 026106 PARTS/SUPPLIES 119.61
J53210 026112 PARTS/SUPPLIES 239.10
J53313 026113 PARTS/SUPPLIES 108.37
W86871 026027 PARTS/SUPPLIES 220.66
W86944 026026 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4.33
W87068 026029 PARTS/SUPPLIES 809.25
W87678 026094 PARTS/SUPPLIES 27.36
W88389 026102 PARTS/SUPPLIES 38.01
W88844 026102 PARTS/SUPPLIES 99.72
W89030 026202 PARTS/SUPPLIES 64.26
W89316 028200 PARTS/SUPPLIES 64.98
W89358 PARTS/SUPPLIES 14.22
Total: 2,530.05
11600 7128/2026 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510019301 026198 SUPPLIES 404.37 430510019501 026197 SUPPLIES 18.57
430510084601 026198 SUPPLIES 222.96
430510086601 026197 SUPPLIES 33.53
430510112601 026217 SUPPLIES 27.16
430510114601 026198 SUPPLIES 76.33
430510118302 026197 SUPPLIES 155.06
430510124601 026197 SUPPLIES 156.36
430510125601 026198 SUPPLIES 26.16
430510144502 026218 SUPPLIES 158.29
430510191602 026197 SUPPLIES 44.76
430511113602 026197 SUPPLIES 36.24
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 11600 7/28/2026 000241 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP (Continued) Total: 1,359.79 15 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total : 4,771,700.17 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 81242 7/15/2026 001634 CA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 5700038337 026185 CERTIFICATION RENEWAL FEES 200.00 Total : 200.00
81243 7/15/2026 000199 PALO VERDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT 611535 026213 WATER TOLL-QUECHAN PARK APN 522.00 Total : 522.00
81244 7/28/2026 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 117443 026186 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE 7/1-8/ 121.60 117567 026186 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE 8/1-9/- 126.60
Total : 248.20
81245 7/28/2026 006366 ALARM PROTECTION SERVICES 065388 026187 SECURITY ALARM MONITORING 71: 173.85 Total : 173.85
81246 7/28/2026 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 17FCRWD7MRG3 026123 PARTS/SUPPLIES 496.85 Total : 496.85
81247 7/28/2026 005289 AYRES SUITES 337339038 026190 LODGING - SMITH 8/2-8/7/2026 512.70 337339048 026190 LODGING - SMITH 8/9-8/14/2026 512.70
337339053 026190 LODGING - SMITH 8/16-8/21/2026 512.70
337339062 026190 LODGING - SMITH 8/23-8/28/2026 512.70
Total: 2,050.80
337339122 026253 LODGING - CURL 9/20-9/25/2026 537.70
81248 7/28/2026 005289 AYRES SUITES
337339133 026253 LODGING - CURL 9/27-10/2/2026 537.70
337339285 026253 LODGING - CURL 9/13-9/18/2026 537.70
337339305 026253 LODGING - CURL 10/4-10/9/2026 537.70
Total : 2,150.80
81249 7/28/2026 008762 BLYTHE POLICE 026216 POOL DAY EVENT 300.00 Total: 300.00
81250 7/28/2026 005399 BNB GOLF MANAGEMENT INC GOLFCOURSE2027 026273 MANAGEMENT SERVICES 60,000.00 Total : 60,000.00
81251 7/28/2026 006243 BRUCE BOWER INVESTIGATIONS 26-013 026206 PERSONNEL SERVICES 1,524.70 Total : 1,524.70
81252 7/28/2026 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR126565 026040 EQUIPMENT 11,960.86 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 81252 7/28/2026 000048 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS (Continued) Total : 11,960.86 81253 7/28/2026 000048 BURTRONICS BUSINESS SYSTEMS AR126566 026039 EQUIPMENT 11,960.86 Total: 11,960.86
81254 7/28/2026 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE 063026 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - STRON 9.46 063026 GOVERNMENT RETAINER - SB1472 10.70
B2509-022 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 216.00
B2509-022 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 24.00
Total : 260.16
81255 7/28/2026 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE 072826 DELINQUENT UTILITY - COUNTY AS 2,989.86 Total: 2,989.86
81256 7/28/2026 003841 CIVICPLUS LLC 371674 026192 WEBSITE HOSTING & SUPPORT 3,088.16 Total : 3,088.16
81257 7/28/2026 003481 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AC0000002235 026188 LAFCO FEES 2026/2027 2,811.93 Total : 2,811.93
81258 7/28/2026 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000169343 026200 DISPOSAL SERVICES 7/1-7/31/202€ 397.03 Total: 397.03
7/28/2026 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 0647520 026193 WATER SERVICE 6/13-7/10/2026 75.63 81259
647557,647522 026194 WATER SERVICE 6/13-7/10/2026 106.23 647606,647642 026193 WATER SERVICE 7/11-8/7/2026 76.67
647608,647643 026194 WATER SERVICE 7/11-8/7/2026 106.23 Total: 364.76
81260 7/28/2026 007631 CURL, TIA LISA 091326 026254 PER DIEM 9/13-9/18/2026 245.00 092026 026254 PER DIEM 9/20-9/25/2026 245.00
092726 026254 PER DIEM 9/27-10/2/2026 245.00
100426 026254 PER DIEM 10/4-10/9/2026 980.00
Total : 1,715.00
81261 7/28/2026 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 56534 026268 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 261.42 Total : 261.42
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81262 7/28/2026 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 228437 026095 PARTS/SUPPLIES 73.88 Total : 73.88
81263 7/28/2026 005997 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 063026 STRONG MOTION FEES (COUNTY) 1.76 063026 STRONG MOTION FEES 179.81
Total : 181.57
81264 7/28/2026 005645 EVERON 161082283 026196 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORII 226.45 161082284 026196 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORII 241.74
161082285 026196 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORI 226.36
161082286 026196 FIRE/SECURITY ALARM MONITORII 300.07
Total : 994.62
81265 7/28/2026 002396 FERNANDO'S AFFORDABLE FURNITUR B2607-006 REFUND PERMIT FEES 191.50 Total: 191.50
81266 7/28/2026 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 39248 026184 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 210.00 Total : 210.00
81267 7/28/2026 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 164451 026054 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,160.00 Total: 4,160.00
81268 7/28/2026 008284 JUST 4 FUN POWERSPORTS, LLC 31149 026208 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 525.96 Total : 525.96
81269 7/28/2026 008733 LENSLOCK INC 583963269 026048 BWC EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE 29,096.96 Total : 29,096.96
81270 7/28/2026 008201 OPTIMUM 0771510132602 026222 INTERNET SERVICE 7/4-8/3/2026 236.32 0771549180002 026223 COMMUNICATIONS 7/2-8/1/2026 268.31 Total : 504.63
81271 7/28/2026 008201 OPTIMUM 101636081 026221 INTERNET SERVICE 7/1-7/31/2026 650.00 Total : 650.00
81272 7128/2026 003498 PORTER LEE CORPORATION 33486 026033 ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT 1,085.00 Total : 1,085.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 81273 7/28/2026 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO INV548 026127 PREMIUMS 2026/2027 1,372,500.00 Total : 1,372,500.00
81274 7/28/2026 000429 QUADRANT SYSTEMS INC 26011604 026224 SOFTWARE SUPPORT 7/1/2026-6/3 2,470.00 Total : 2,470.00
81275 7/28/2026 000213 QUILL LLC 49493225 026269 SUPPLIES 89.45 Total : 89.45
81276 7/28/2026 003567 SCMAF 26-MEM-BLYTHE 026128 MEMBERSHIP 100.00 Total : 100.00
81277 7/28/2026 008543 SMITH, REBEKAH 080226 026191 PER DIEM 8/2-8/7/2026 245.00 080926 026191 PER DIEM 8/9-8/14/2026 245.00
081626 026191 PER DIEM 8/16-8/21/2026 245.00
082326 026191 PER DIEM 8/23-8/28/2026 245.00
Total : 980.00
81278 7/28/2026 004289 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCAGFY270019 026225 DUES ASSESSMENT FY2026/2027 2,386.00 Total : 2,386.00
81279 7128/2026 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 26-6009SC 026226 SERVICE CONTRACT 7/1/2026-6/30 5,400.00 26-6010SC 026226 SERVICE CONTRACT 7/1/2026-6/30 4,500.00 Total : 9,900.00
81280 7/28/2026 008763 SUBS N SIPS B2509-022 PLAN CHECK DEPOSIT REFUND 100.05 Total : 100.05
81281 7/28/2026 002783 THATCHER COMPANY 2026400102851 026227 CHEMICALS 15,720.77 Total : 15,720.77
81282 7/28/2026 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 541129 026097 PARTS/SUPPLIES 198.59 541199 026100 PARTS/SUPPLIES 230.19
541347 026270 PARTS/SUPPLIES 48.96
541372 026115 PARTS/SUPPLIES 99.65
541378 026115 PARTS/SUPPLIES 127.51
541401 026115 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,597.01
541420 026116 PARTS/SUPPLIES 329.07
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Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81282 7/28/2026 007841 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC (Continued) Total : 2,630.98 81283 8/1/2026 002392 US BANK 3298264 CITY HALL/COUNTY COURTHOUSE 332,737.50 Total : 332,737.50
81284 7/28/2026 006873 VESTIS 5881273752 026255 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEl 492.41 5881279353 026255 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 514.24
5881284477 026255 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWEI 545.39
Total : 1,552.04
43 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 1,882,318.15 58 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 6,654,018.32

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certifty that warrants numbered 11586-11600 and 81242-81284 in the amount of $6,654,018.32 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 August 11, 2026.

Chist - Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code: ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 11601 7/28/2026 000247 SOCALGAS 13422599004 026305 NATURAL GAS 5/26-6/24/2026 14.30 Total: 14.30
11602 7/28/2026 000247 SOCALGAS 16017775541 026305 NATURAL GAS 5/26-6/24/2026 14.30 Total : 14.30
11603 7/28/2026 000247 SOCALGAS 06912600076 026305 NATURAL GAS 5/26-6/24/2026 22.55 Total : 22.55
11604 7/28/2026 000247 SOCALGAS 16242635007 026305 NATURAL GAS 5/26-6/24/2026 26.66 Total : 26.66
11605 7/28/2026 000247 SOCALGAS 11185732804 026305 NATURAL GAS 5/6-6/8/2026 20.26 11185732804 026305 NATURAL GAS 6/8-7/8/2026 17.02
026305
Total : 37.28
11606 7/28/2026 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 026305 NATURAL GAS 5/6-6/8/2026 170.06 07632638008 026305 NATURAL GAS 6/8-7/8/2026 181.45
026305
Total: 351.51
11607 7/28/2026 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 026308 ELECTRICITY 6/1-6/30/2026 59.71 Total : 59.71
11608 7/28/2026 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 026311 ELECTRICITY 5/26-6/23/2026 169.78 Total : 169.78
11609 7/28/2026 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 026309 ELECTRICITY 5/29-6/28/2026 11,219.06 Total : 11,219.06
11610 7/28/2026 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 026310 ELECTRICITY 5/29-6/28/2026 13,686.78 Total : 13,686.78
11611 7/28/2026 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 026306 ELECTRICITY 6/1-6/30/2026 16,169.48 Total : 16,169.48
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 11612 7/28/2026 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 026307 ELECTRICITY 6/1-6/30/2026 59.437.53 Total : 59.437.53
11613 7/28/2026 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 026312 USE TAX 6/2026 427.28 Total : 427.28
11614 7/28/2026 004501 US BANK CORP JUNE 2026 026313 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 6/2026 4,857.75 Total : 4,857.75
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 81285 7/28/2026 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 13KX69D4YJDW 026050 PARTS/SUPPLIES 188.84 16LPG9QRTJ3R 026003 PARTS/SUPPLIES 6,783.23
16MY9GYM1MW1 026003 PARTS/SUPPLIES 102.04
026003
1967LYRWXR7X 026274 PARTS/SUPPLIES 9.04
1KDGQQFJ6FF1 026003 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4,560.96
1PV9VFWDCN7V 026088 PARTS/SUPPLIES 561.09
Total : 12,205.20
81286 7/28/2026 004729 ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT/SVCS INC 140959 025606 SUPPLIES 743.85 141039 025606 SUPPLIES 324.94
141130 025606 SUPPLIES 585.00
Total : 1,653.79
81287 7/28/2026 000385 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES 49225 026204 LAB SERVICES 496.00 Total: 496.00
81288 7/28/2026 000035 BLYTHE POLICE RESERVE 530385 026205 REIMBURSEMENT - PORAC 12.00 Total: 12.00
81289 7/28/2026 003295 CALLAN OIL DIST. INC 063026 026276 FUEL 6/1-6/30/2026 3,624.73 Total : 3,624.73
81290 7/28/2026 007935 CLINICAS DE SALUD DEL PUEBLO EM006060 026124 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 90.00 Total : 90.00
81291 7/28/2026 000227 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AN0000003352 026214 ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 4/202 48,429.00 Total : 48,429.00
81292 7/28/2026 002723 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE SH0000050833 026210 RMS/CLETS 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 3,439.18 Total : 3,439.18
81293 7/28/2026 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED JUNE 2026 026120 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 6/2026 120,490.72 Total : 120,490.72
81294 7/28/2026 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 055672 026207 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 5/2021 70.00 055722 026207 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 2/2021 35.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81294 7/28/2026 002173 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Continued) Total : 105.00 81295 7/28/2026 000094 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SL261063 026277 SIGNALS & LIGHTING (I10) 4/2026- 5,242.58 Total : 5,242.58
81296 7/28/2026 006133 DIV OF THE STATE ARCHITECT SB1186 026125 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUCATION 22.00 Total: 22.00
81297 7/28/2026 000770 ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO 0187404-IN 026189 BADGES 329.22 Total : 329.22
81298 7/28/2026 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 39173 026052 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 140.00 Total : 140.00
81299 7/28/2026 002150 JONES MAYER 026203 026203 LEGAL SERVICES 6/2026 20,697.45 Total : 20,697.45
81300 7/28/2026 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN MAY 2026 026212 INSPECTION SERVICES 5/2026 10,880.00 Total : 10,880.00
81301 7/28/2026 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE 1-35640 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 450.00 1-35663 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES: 392.66
1-35748 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 136.66
1-35843 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 195.67
1-35941 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 169.87
1-35965 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 124.80
1-35971 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 25.00
1-35972 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 113.38
1-35988 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 2,067.79
1-36004 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 278.29
1-36110 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1,143.36
1-36111 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 932.88
1-36112 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 661.82
026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1,286.24
1-36146 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 124.80
026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 1,455.84
1-36156 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 882.88
026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 199.80
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81301 7/28/2026 001136 STANDAGE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE (Continued) 1-36230 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 25.00
1-36232 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 229.35
1-36238 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 64.00
1-36247 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 25.00
1-36252 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 492.57
1-36271 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 225.00
1-36300 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 50.00
1-36301 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 553.90
1-36308 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 25.00
1-36322 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 25.00
1-36333 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 1,487.68
1-36351 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 49.24
1-36352 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 25.00
1-36355 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 25.00
1-36357 026278 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES. 25.00
Total : 13,968.48
81302 7/28/2026 000141 THE HOLT GROUP INC B26-06-200 026283 ENGINEERING SERVICES 18,000.00 Total : 18,000.00
81303 7/28/2026 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC MAY 2026 025957 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,545.00 Total: 3,545.00
7/28/2026 000266 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/SC 320260090 026258 DIG ALERT TICKETS 3/2026 147.60 81304 156.20
520260088 026258 DIG ALERT TICKETS 5/2026
620260087 026258 DIG ALERT TICKETS 6/2026 147.60
Total : 451.40
81305 7/28/2026 006873 VESTIS 5881251212 026279 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWE 483.71 5881256859 026279 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWE 483.71
5881262487 026279 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWE 503.92
5881268105 026279 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWE 491.20
Total : 1,962.54
81306 7/28/2026 008310 VIA ACTUARIAL SOLUTIONS BLY-2026-06 026280 GASB 75 ACTUARIAL VALUATION F 6,800.00 Total : 6,800.00
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 81307 7/28/2026 005011 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 010-66299 025420 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,500.00 010-66764 025420 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,950.00
010-66774 025845 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,997.00
Total : 10,447.00
23 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 283,031.29 37 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 389,525.26

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11601-11614 and 81285-81307 in the amount of $389,525.26 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 August 11, 2026.
(elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code : ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 11615 8/3/2026 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6146077600 026354 WIRELESS SERVICE 5/14-6/13/2026 196.14 Total: 196.14
11616 8/3/2026 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6146077601 026355 WIRELESS SERVICE 5/14-6/13/2026 230.16 Total: 230.16
11617 8/3/2026 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6146077599 026356 WIRELESS SERVICE 5/14-6/13/2026 802.71 Total : 802.71
11618 8/11/2026 000064 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT L1933130032 EMPLOYMENT TAX 7,249.00 Total : 7,249.00
4 Vouchers for bank code: ap-dir Bank total : 8,478.01
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81308 8/11/2026 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CE61062-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 57.00 CE61063-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 76.00
CE61104-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 57.00
CE61105-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 57.00
CE61327-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 245.85
CF60026-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 252.25
CF60027-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 72.12
CF60030-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 95.00
CF60078-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 76.00
CF60497-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 317.31
CF60897-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 55.00
CF60899-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 27.50
CF60901-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 82.50
CF60905-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 223.10
CF60907-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 19.00
CF60908-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 89.24
CF60917-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 35.70
CF60918-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 35.70
CF60919-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 35.70
CF61051-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 98.75
CF61053-0040 026324 27.50
CF61293-0040 026324 57.00
CF61371-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 317.31
CF61653-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 2,233.75
CF61654-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 57.00
CF61655-0040 026324 TESTING SERVICES 95.00
SINV115634 026324 FINANCE CHARGE 13.45
Total: 4,808.73
81309 8/11/2026 008764 BERRY DUNN MCNEIL & PARKER LLC 488951 026325 ERP SYSTEM CONSULTING SERVICES 5,673.41 Total: 5,673.41
81310 8/11/2026 006547 BLYTHE EXPRESS LUBE 1508469 026326 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 101.93 Total: 101.93
81311 8/11/2026 008658 BLYTHE FORD 6101340 026005 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 938.18 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81311 8/11/2026 008658 008658 BLYTHE FORD (Continued) Total : 938.18 81312 8/11/2026 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER JUNE 2026 026327 PARKING CITATIONS 6/2026 101.00 Total : 101.00
81313 8/11/2026 002331 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PE0000003501R 026323 PSEC AGREEMENT 4/1-4/30/2026 11,080.16 Total : 11,080.16
81314 8/11/2026 001757 DATA TICKET INC 196067 026328 CITATION PROCESSING 6/2026 428.00 196783 026328 CITATION PROCESSING 6/2026 169.05
Total : 597.05
81315 8/11/2026 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2606159 026329 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,398.23 Total: 1,398.23
81316 8/11/2026 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 062953 026338 BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS 6/2026 70.00 Total : 70.00
81317 8/11/2026 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC EMPC1067504 025153 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES [RE - 156.60 EMPS7481659 025965 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 1,546.67 EMPS7517636 026018 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 107.07
EMWK4319316 025965 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,732.69 EMWK4332841 025971 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,312.74 EMWK4332842 025971 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,019.42 EMWK4332843 025971 REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,126.04 EMWK4337709 025971 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,113.56 EMWK4337710 025971 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 3,755.13 EMWK4337711 025971 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,097.16 EMWK4337712 025971 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,879.98 EMWK4338738 025971 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 3,701.70 EPPS0894951 026008 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 51.94
Total: 19,287.50
81318 8/11/2026 000869 GRAINGER 865850804 024297 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,658.39 9930698270 024297 PARTS/SUPPLIES 308.34
9970416542 025869 PARTS/SUPPLIES 314.78
9970771144 026025 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,666.23
9970815123 025869 PARTS/SUPPLIES 93.41
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81318 8/11/2026 000869 GRAINGER (Continued)
9971004057 026092 PARTS/SUPPLIES 11,458.48
Total : 16,499.63
81319 8/11/2026 008592 GS MARINE INC 8198 026085 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,126.95 Total: 1,126.95
81320 8/11/2026 000132 HACH COMPANY 15049422 026010 SUPPLIES 1,381.24 Total: 1,381.24
81321 8/11/2026 000135 HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES LLC 32166062 026333 CHEMICALS 2,658.94 32166063 026333 CHEMICALS 2,572.90
Total: 5,231.84
81322 8/11/2026 003377 KIMBALL-MIDWEST 104600519 026334 PARTS/SUPPLIES 677.49 Total: 677.49
81323 8/11/2026 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 9010930946 026341 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 6/1-6/30/2 477.12 Total: 477.12
81324 8/11/2026 001460 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 9313502787 026342 PARTS/SUPPLIES 780.10 9313587591 026342 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,451.69
Total: 2,231.79
81325 8/11/2026 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN JUNE 2026 026343 INSPECTION SERVICES 6/2026 10,880.00 Total: 10,880.00
81326 8/11/2026 008635 PC LAW GROUP 12653 026344 LEGAL SERVICES 6/2026 405.00 Total: 405.00
81327 8/11/2026 007152 PLUMBERS DEPOT INC PD-61494 026345 PARTS/SUPPLIES 883.86 PD-61635 026345 PARTS/SUPPLIES 402.06
Total: 1,285.92
81328 8/11/2026 000315 RDO EQUIPMENT CO P4032542 026016 PARTS/SUPPLIES 280.39 Total: 280.39
81329 8/11/2026 006511 SHAWN COPELAND ELECTRIC 2998 026351 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,156.19 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 81329 8/11/2026 006511 SHAWN COPELAND ELECTRIC (Continued) 3039 026351 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,135.94
Total: 2,292.13
81330 8/11/2026 006110 SOUTHWEST NETWORKS, INC 26-4089 026352 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 4/2026 3,705.00 26-4507 026352 REIMBURSEMENT - TRAVEL 964.85
26-5088 026352 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 5/2026 237.50
26-6065 026352 IT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 6/2026 855.00
Total: 5,762.35
81331 8/11/2026 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 540408 025875 PARTS/SUPPLIES 511.02 540446 025877 PARTS/SUPPLIES 30.99
540613 026012 PARTS/SUPPLIES 328.02
026012
540710 026017 PARTS/SUPPLIES 20.75
540775 026021 PARTS/SUPPLIES 168.87
Total: 1,059.65
81332 8/11/2026 000991 USA BLUEBOOK INVO1033944 025693 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,407.23 INVO1034214 025693 PARTS/SUPPLIES 321.69
INVO1053052 025859 PARTS/SUPPLIES 100.99
INVO1059626 025863 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,123.65
025863
INVO1074463 025859 PARTS/SUPPLIES 322.93
INVO1077746 025870 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,838.46
INVO1077762 025870 PARTS/SUPPLIES 530.59
INVO1085903 025870 PARTS/SUPPLIES 133.60
SC49717 025693 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 39.07
Total : 6,818.21
25 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total: 100,465.90 29 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 108,943.91
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11615-11618 and 81308-81332 in the amount of $108,943.91 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 August 11, 2026.

Lelus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code: ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 11619 8/3/2026 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018361787 HEALTH PREMIUMS 8/1-8/31/2026 4,298.87 Total: 4,298.87
11620 8/3/2026 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018361785 HEALTH PREMIUMS 8/1-8/31/2026 118,370.81 Total : 118,370.81
11621 8/3/2026 000115 FEDEX 9-375-32450 026357 SERVICE CHARGE 9.00 9-384-77045 026357 GROUND SHIPPING 222.53
Total : 231.53
11622 8/3/2026 006924 SUN LIFE 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 8/1-8/31/2026 5,294.99 Total : 5,294.99
11623 8/11/2026 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC J55620 026228 PARTS/SUPPLIES 64.05 J55635 026229 51.26
J56599 026229 78.55
W89749 026117 PARTS/SUPPLIES 48.88
W90258 026233 PARTS/SUPPLIES 61.37
Total : 304.11
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81333 8/11/2026 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 1CDV3TQ1LNWJ 026271 SUPPLIES 98.85 026267 PARTS/SUPPLIES 228.38
1HWFV4DTJGNQ 026220 SUPPLIES 504.11
Total: 831.34
81334 8/11/2026 008765 CARDENAS, JOSIE 072526 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT RE 150.00 Total : 150.00
81335 8/11/2026 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 56537 026298 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 250.00 56542 026299 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 125.00
Total : 375.00
81336 8/11/2026 003447 EXTREME AUTO BODY & CUSTOMS 9673 026215 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 5,159.78 9680 026263 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 12,367.08
Total : 17,526.86
81337 8/11/2026 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 00580 026293 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 898.79 Total : 898.79
81338 8/11/2026 000869 GRAINGER 9008726995 026114 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,903.34 Total : 1,903.34
81339 8/11/2026 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 164529 026294 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,160.00 Total: 4, 160.00
81340 8/11/2026 004417 PACIFIC COAST ENVELOPE, INC 262302 026172 SUPPLIES/STOCK 5,755.30 Total: 5,755.30
81341 8/11/2026 000213 QUILL LLC 49723252 026272 SUPPLIES 83.57 Total : 83.57
81342 8/11/2026 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 149 026288 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 7/2 2,000.00 Total : 2,000.00
81343 8/11/2026 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510077601 026197 SUPPLIES 42.84 430510078601 026198 SUPPLIES 109.76
430510085601 026296 SUPPLIES 27.16
430510160602 026287 SUPPLIES 53.35
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vchlist Voucher List Page:
08/07/2026 7:45:14AM City of Blythe
Bank code: union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 81343 8/11/2026 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP (Continued) 430511177102 026295 SUPPLIES 62.56
Total : 295.67
81344 8/11/2026 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 17624 026297 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,545.00 Total : 3,545.00
12 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total : 37,524.87 17 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 166,025.18

CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11619-11623 and 81333-81344 in the amount of $166,025.18 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 August 11, 2026.
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Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 06/19/2026 to 07/02/2026
Payday 07/10/2026
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55867 to 55881, and direct deposits warrants numbered 65873 to 65949 in the amount of $292,500.24 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 11", 2026.

Chist Clus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/10/2026
Payday 07/10/2026
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55882, and direct deposits warrants numbered 65950 to 65951 in the amount of $3,249.84 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CÁ approved said warrants at the meeting of August 11ü, 2026.

Chist Clus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/03/2026 to 07/11/2026
Payday 07/15/2026
I hereby certify that payroll warrant numbered 55883, and direct deposit warrant numbered 65952 in the amount of $13,301.38 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 11th, 2026.

Chaist Elus
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/03/2026 to 07/16/2026
Payday 07/24/2026
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55884 to 55897, and direct deposits warrants numbered 65953 to 66027 in the amount of $291,350.70 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 11, 2026.

Chest Els
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 07/01/2026 to 07/31/2026
Payday 08/05/2026
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55898 to 55909, and direct deposits warrants numbered 66028 to 66118 in the amount of $96,789.13 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of August 11, 2026.

Chiest Elus
Director of Finance
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Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
July 14, 2026
The July 14, 2026, 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, Public Works Director Elegores, Chief Building Official Brown, Acting Police Chief Walnoha and Fire Chief Hasler.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.

The Invocation was led by Council Member Burton.

Councilman Burton asked for a moment of silence for City employee Jando Navarro who passed away recently.

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.

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, July 10, 2026.

2. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 7/14/26, warrants numbered 11567 through 11572 and 81127 through 81170 in the amount of $317,407.36; 7/14/26, warrants numbered 11573 through 11585 in the amount of $94,724.52; 7/14/26, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 81171 through 81175 in the amount of $5,318.93 and 7/14/26, warrants numbered 81176 through 81227 in the amount of $216,882.34.

3. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 7/14/26, warrants numbered 55815 through 55830 and Direct 65695 in the amount of $300,115.55; 7/14/26, warrants numbered 55845 through 55847 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 65696 through 65732 in the amount of $122,487.53; numbered 65734 through 65779 in the amount of $120,016.65; 7/14/26, warrants numbered 55854 through 55865 and direct deposit warrants numbered 65780 through 65871 in the amount of $91,820.02 and 7/14/26, warrant numbered 55866 and direct deposit warrant 65872 in the amount of $43,585.71.

4. Minutes of the June 16. 2026 Special City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the June 16, 2026 Special Meeting.

5. City of Blythe Permits Issued in the Month of June 2026.

Recommendation: Receive the monthly report.

6. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for June 2026.

Recommendation: Receive the monthly report.

City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Incident and Activity Report for June 2026.

Recommendation: Receive the monthly report.
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8. Investment Report for Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Recommendation: Accept the Quarterly Investment Report.

9. Acceptance of Community Enhancement Collaborative Grant Award for a Marine Enforcement Vessel.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all grant related documents, including any agreements between the City and MWD/PVID for the acceptance of a grant in an amount not to exceed $185,000 and authorize the Interim City Manager to accept the grant funds and approve the purchase of a new marine enforcement vessel in an amount not to exceed $185,000, including executing any agreements required in connection with such purchase.

10. Annual Management Fee for BNB Golf Management, Inc.'s Management and Operation of the Blythe Municipal Golf Course.

Recommendation: Authorize staff to issue payment to BNB in the amount of $60,000 for the annual Management Fee for the period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 in accordance with the Lease Agreement.

11. Amendment No. 1 to the Third Amendment and Restatement of the Joint Powers Agreement of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG).

Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Third Amendment and Restatement of the CVAG Joint Powers Authority and direct the Mayor to execute the Amendment.

12. First Amendment to License Agreement for Riverside County Office on Aging's Use of the Doris Morgan Blythe Community Center for its Senior Nutrition Program.

Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the License Agreement for use of a City Building located at 445 N. Broadway.

13. Levy of Special Taxes Within Community Facilities District No. 2004-1.

Recommendation: Council, in their capacity as acting legislative body for Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches), adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-021. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE AUTHORING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.

14. Special Assessment for Prior Year Delinquent Utility Charges.

Recommendation: Council adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-024. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE ADOPTING THE

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

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

15. Cooperation Agreement with the County of Riverside for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program and Emergency Solutions Grant for Cooperation Agreement and any future amendments to the Cooperation Agreement once approved by the City Attorney.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-025. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE'S URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2027, 2028, AND 2029 AND AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE

COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY AND ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE COOPERATION

AGREEMENT
No public comment.
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City Clerk Crecelius stated per the webinar instructions for those wishing to participate in the meeting virtually via the zoom webinar platform, were asked to email public comments to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. I received no requests to make Public Comment.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Assessments for Lighting District's No. 1 and 2.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated City of Blythe Lighting and Landscape District's No. 1 and 2 were established pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. To fund the maintenance and servicing of the District's, the City annually levy's an assessment against real property. The City conducts proceedings to levy these assessments within the Districts. On May 12th the City Council directed Willdan, by Resolution, to prepare and file the 2026-2027 Engineer's Annual Levy Reports. After filing the reports, Council Adopted Resolutions declaring its intent to levy and collect assessments within the Districts and set a public hearing regarding the assessments for today, July 14, 2026, as the date and time to take public testimony on whether or not the assessments should be approved. At today's hearing Council must hear and consider all oral and written statements, protests, objections or other communications made or filed with respect to the levy and collection of the annual assessments for FY 2026/27. After the public hearing us closed, it is recommended Council adopt Resolution NO. 2026-022 and 2026- 023, approving the Engineer's report and confirming the assessments for Lighting Districts No.1 and No. 2. We are asking you to adopt the Resolutions. The reports are attached to the Agenda however they are not part of the Resolutions.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-022. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FOR THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. I.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-023. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FOR THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2.

CONTINUED BUSINESS:

Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update. Interim City Manager Crecelius reported on the 180-day Scoop event being hosted by PVH on July 30th. The City will have a booth at the event. About one month is left on the initial 180-day MSA between the Healthcare Vice Mayor Rodriguez reported that the Committee has a meeting with County representatives scheduled for later this week.

No public comment The item was received.

NEW BUSINESS:
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Issuance of a Commercial Cannabis Business Cultivation Permit to Edelweiss Expansion, LLC at 1455 W. Hobsonway. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated on September 12, 2023, Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC was awarded a Commercial Cannabis Business Permit for 1455 W. Hobsonway. On March 24, 2025, Edelweiss was issued a business license for a cultivation operation at that site. Earlier this year, representatives of Edelweiss contacted the City about expanding their operation at their current location. They are currently operating under a State License which allows for a cultivation site with up to 22,000 square feet of canopy.

Edelweiss wished to add an additional 13,000 square feet of canopy to their existing operation.

To expand, the State is requiring Edelweiss to establish a separate "premises" at their location and apply for an additional cannabis license. Edelweiss provided information necessary to complete the Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Application process and staff recommends Council approve the issuance of an additional commercial cannabis cultivation permit to Edelweiss for the expansion of their operation at 1455 W. Hobsonway.

No Public comment.

Councilman Halby appreciates them moving forward and sorry you had to go through another licensing process due to State requirements.

Introduction of Ordinance No. 946-26 Prohibiting the Sale and Distribution of Kratom Products in the City of Blythe. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia with opioid effects due to active compounds of mitrahynine and 7-OH. Kratom is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration; but is often found in found in energy drinks and pills at gas stations, smoke shops and other retail venues. Several counties and cities in California have adopted ordinances to regulate or ban kratom products, recognizing the need to protect public health and safety, especially among vulnerable populations. Earlier this year, Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance regulating the sale of kratom products modeled after the Riverside County Ordinance. The attached proposed Ordinance largely mirrors the Riverside County Ordinance related to the prohibition on the sale and distribution of kratom and 7-OH products. The main substantive difference between the proposed City Ordinance and the Riverside County Ordinance is that the County Ordinance prohibits the sale of products with a level of 7-OH greater than 2%. After further discussion with the Blythe Police Department, staff believes enforcement of a 2% 7-OH level in kratom products would not be practical, in that vendors would intentionally misrepresent the true concentration of 7-OH in their products and laboratory testing of suspect products would be time consuming and expensive. Other local law enforcement agencies in the County of Riverside, including the City of Riverside, have taken a similar position. Instead, the City's Ordinance, as presented, limits the sale of kratom and 7-OH products to those 21 years of age or older. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 946-26.

No public comment.

Council Member Halby stated we are not banning anything; you just have to be 21 to purchase.

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Interim City Manager Crecelius stated yes, the Riverside County Ordinance allows products with 2% or less of 7-OH products to be sold. But because that is difficult to enforce, we restricted sales to those 21 years of age or older like alcohol, cannabis, etc. There are also provisions related to marketing of these products to keep them out of the hands of minors.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved to introduce the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

ORDINANCE NO. 946-26, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.96 PROHIBITION ON SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS) TO ARTICLE IX (MISCELLANEOUS) OF TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE) OF THE BLYTHE

MUNICIPAL CODE 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)
ORAL REPORTS: None
MEMBER COMMENT:

Councilmember Spraggins made a motion to direct the Interim City Manager to schedule a Closed Session as soon as possible but no later than 7 days from today. The Agenda item for this Closed Session will be Public Employee Contract Performance Evaluation City Attorney and RFP request for bids for legal services for the City.

The motion died for lack of a second.

Council Member Spraggins stated recently I asked for a Closed Session and ran into a problem.

There is no clear path for a City Council person to schedule a meeting or have an agenda item added unless we wait for the regular Council Meeting. I suggest we fix this issue. The policy should explicitly outline three pathways for regular agenda placement, administrative initiative by the City Manager and a written request by two Council Members or a seconded floor motion of a future agenda item in an open session. To ensure legislative efficiency and strict Brown Act compliance the policy will explicitly direct the City Clerk to schedule a Closed Session or Special meeting under Government Code Section 54956 eliminating the requirement of a prior majority vote in open session just to schedule a meeting. This is just common-sense Mayor.

Mayor DeConinck asked the City Attorney for the policy. City Attorney Roberto reported its consistent with the prior motion that was made. You would need a majority. Similar to the last request that Council Member Spraggins made she is requesting staff to bring back a policy. She is making that motion. You will need a second; and if a majority votes in favor of the motion staff can bring a policy back to Council for Council's consideration. It's my understanding the City's policy and historical practice has been to require three Council members to agendize something. It varies city to city, so staff could, at Council's direction bring back an item to present along with what other cities do.

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated it's defined by the Municipal Code under Chapter Two City Manager. In the City Manager Council form of Government, the City Manager is directed by the Council at a duly noticed Public Meeting. You would need to amend the Municipal Code -36-
or adopt a policy if you would like to change that. In similar items when Council asks for something, I bring a staff report to the Council and ask for direction.

The motion died for lack of second.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Shelly Soto of 251 Mariposa Trail stated I am speaking as a citizen of Blythe. At a recent meeting Council Member Spraggins stated violent crime is rising in Blythe. She asked for crime statistics to support that statement. Councilman Spraggins asked others to provide statistics and factual information, and the public deserves the same standard from its elected officials.

Statements should be made on facts as that is what shapes how residents view our community. If the statement was based on official crime statistics, I ask that it be shared with the public. On May 12*h Council Member Spraggins made statements about staffing, morale, leadership and retaliation. What were those statements based upon? As an employee I have never been asked my opinion. Had I been asked, my answer would have been different. From my perspective morale has improved. Leadership is fair and employees are supported. Favoritism is no longer an issue and there is no longer a fear of retaliation for doing what is right. We are no longer asked to do things we believe are unethical. Acting Chief Walnoha has created an environment where employes are expected to act professionally, follow policy and do what is right. That is not a leadership problem. That is leadership working as it should. These statements appear to be personal attacks rather than fact-based concerns. Reports that have been accepted for years suddenly, after November 2025, were labeled as inaccurate or unacceptable. After months of criticism a Study Session was held yet the only recommendation came from Vice Mayor Rodriguez. Council Member Spraggins identified no inaccurate information, no missing data and offered no recommendation for improvement. The criticism was less about improving the reports and more about creating another personal attack against Acting Chief Walnoha. The employees who remain are not responsible for the actions of former employees. Current employees deserve to be judged on their actions, not on the actions of former employees or unsupported accusations. Public Officials should make statements based on facts. When they are not, they become personal attacks that undermine confidence in local government and damage the reputation of employees who continue to serve this community. How long are we going to let these personal attacks continue? We deserve fairness and the residents of Blythe deserve facts.

The Council deserves public trust built on honesty, accountability and evidence, not on assumption and speculation.

Pam Bush of 724 Olice Lake Blvd. stated I reviewed Meeting minutes from December 2024 when Council Member Spraggins was sworn in until now. Council Member Spraggins never questioned the Police Department stats from December 2024 to February 2026 during which time there were shootings and other violent crimes. Spraggins started questioning these stats claiming they were inaccurate or incomplete despite the same data being provided. This behavior started after an individual chose to retire due to issues he created. Because this started after his retirement, I question Council Member Spraggins' motives behind her attacks during City Council meetings using a written script. Attacks she can't back up when questioned because she is unknowledgeable about what she is disputing. During the May 2026 meeting, Council Member Spraggins made a blanket statement "we are losing officers faster than we can hire. Any that get hired elsewhere are applying out. Some are considering retiring early. This is a morale -37-
issue caused by lack of leadership. Officers say they no longer feel supported by administration due to fear of retaliation". Officers of Blythe PD are the lowest paid across the state. That is the main reason they apply out. Some officers do not live locally and apply to other agencies to be closer to home. This is not unique to Blythe. In almost every training session I have attended they discuss the lack of staffing and retention at all agencies. The Officer that did retire is of age and has been considering retiring for years. The Blythe Police department does not lack leadership. Instead, we continue to move forward in positive directions and heal from the traumatic past we were forced to endure by admin. Unless Council Member Spraggins has facts that back up these statements it's extremely inappropriate that she made a false statement such as this. It is not a true representation of all department employes. Retaliation was a big concern with the previous administration. This was a concern that was voiced to the City investigator as we were questioned. I was told we would be protected but we had to speak up when there was a problem I am speaking up. Council Woman Spraggins is actively participating in retaliation against City Employees and other individuals on behalf of her friend and former employee. She is creating a hostile work environment for me as well as many other people with her continued attacks, false statements and behind the scenes retaliation. Council Members who sit back and do nothing or are actively participate behind the scenes with her are part of the problem. Each employee plays a vital role. We all have skills, experience and knowledge that benefit our department and City. We swore an oath to the City and community. If we are not doing things with integrity or ethically correct, we are responsible for our actions. The retaliation on social media, in these City Council meetings, in the form of anonymous written complaints, actively seeking people to file complaints behind the scenes by Council Members will not be tolerated any longer.

Rick Daniels stated he most recently lived in Needles. I have lived and worked in the eastern parts of Riverside and San Bernardino Countes for 35-40 years. I was first introduced to Blythe when working on the Eagle Mountain Landfill project. I was the Executive Director of the Salton Sea Authority; I have been City Manager in Desert Hot Springs and Needles. I have watched the painful wrong done to the community with the closure of Chuckawalla prison. I was motivated to help. It's obvious the solution is to replace those jobs which were year-round and well-paid jobs.

It's had a ripple effect across the community. We have seen a loss of sales tax dollars and students. You now have an existential healthcare issue. I took this to County Supervisor Manuel Perez. There are six public agencies in Blythe. There needs to be a concentrated effort on what do we do. I am not looking for a job; I am doing this as a volunteer. There is no action plan on how to address this problem. The future of Blythe needs to be proactively managed. I told the Supervisor that I would spend time in the community to possibly create a common song sheet, so you are all saying the same thing. Its urgent agenda and action oriented creating consensus among the community and its elected leadership.

Jerome Williams stated he has been in the community for over 30 years. I am president of the Food Pantry and own properties. At one of my properties I fell because the City was working on a fire hydrant. In my absent mind while picking up branches fell, because I forgot. They flew me out by helicopter. I am less than 20% of the man I used to be. I brought this to the attention of a Council person recently, and he said he knew nothing about it. Now they are building a property next to my house, and they are not requiring handicapped development, but my house next door has been required for handicapped development and I can't afford to upgrade. I want you to -38-
know that I fell and I am hurt. There is a report. I love Blythe, I don't want to bring Shipiro and Shipiro here. I don't want that for our city. Nobody has acknowledged my injury and that I was almost crippled. Please look into this.

Chris Peters of 371 Tesoro Ln thanked Chief Walnoha for his help with an officer who was working on my mother's home invasion. After speaking with Mr. Walnoha, she has gotten calls. I see more officers roving around on duty vs. sitting at Starbucks or the Shell. I am here for the bathrooms at the parks. I understand why the Appleby restroom is shut down, but we have kids in the community going to the parks and the bathrooms close after 3pm. Back in the day, officers locked the bathrooms at 10pm. The park restrooms in Parker have an electronic lock. We need to get back to having the restrooms open.

Mayor DeConinck thanked the Blythe Volunteer Fire Department and Jason Brown for the 4* of July Fireworks Show.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:52pm.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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8:57:22AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. • Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2606-033 DEMO-INT 1130 WEST HOBSONWAY ALONSO & GARCIA 4,200.00 181.00 181.00 7/1/2026 836122001 OWNER
6/307026 ISSUED Permit Name Interior Demolition
Total for: DEMO-INT 4,200.00 181.00 181.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid SAB2607-002 ELEC 3600 QUAIL RUN ROAD NASCA FAMILY TRUST & DAN 30,000.00 831.90 831.90 7/16/2026 821170083 OPTION ONE CORPORATION
7/16/2026 FINALED Permit Name PV + ST
B2606-029 ELEC 453 & 463 NORTH THIRD STRE ELAMET AL 5,400.00 434.00 434.00 717/2026 845063013 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC
29/202 ISSUED Permit Name Install separate elec meter
1/202
SAB2607-001 ELEC 1231 NORTH EUCALYPTUS AVI MOUSSA & JOAN SABBARA 65,000.00 591.45 591.45 7/10/2026 839010012 GREEN CHOICE ENERGY INC
7/102026 ISSUED Permit Name PV + ST
B2607-020 ELEC 481 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEY BLYTHE CHURCH OF CHRIST 10,000.00 326.00 326.00 7/31/2026 836071002 SHAWN COPELAND
71312026 ISSUED Permit Name Replace old meter w/New
SAB2607-003 ELEC 851 AURORA WAY KARLA PEREZ 12,000.00 690.56 690.56 7/22/2026 SOLAR 842221015 SUN CAPITAL ENERGY
112202026 ISSUED Permit Name PV+ST
SAB2607-005 ELEC 470 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEY AMY PALMA 10,000.00 691.30 0.00 7/24/2026 845022023 PACIFIC COAST GENERATION
7/24/2026 ISSUED Permit Name PV + ST
7/24/2026
Total for: ELEC 132,400.00 3,565.21 2,873.91
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2512-023 ENCROACHMENT 657 BELL LANE CITY OF BLYTHE 1,000.00 687.00 687.00 7/6/2026 THE GAS COMPANY
12/3/2025 ISSUED Permit Name. Leak #2503479, Repair Gas Leak B2601-014 ENCROACHMENT 309 SOUTH BROADWAY CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 687.00 687.00 7/6/2026 GUZMAN GRADING AND PAVI
12312026 ISSUED Permit Name Leak #2501010, Repair Gas Leak Total for: ENCROACHMENT 1,000.00 1,374.00 1,374.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2607-005 EVC 1297 WEST HOBSONWAY ROBERT & LUCIA RAMOS 15,000.00 922.79 922.79 7/22/2026 836180045 STAN DUNCAN
/10/202: APPROVED Permit Name
/22/202
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8:57:22AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026
Total for: EVC 15,000.00 922.79 922.79
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2603-008 EXCAV RIGHT OF WAYS (SEE CUT SHI I CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 423.00 423.00 7/6/2026 THE GAS COMPANY
3/4/3026 ISSUED Permit Name MARCH 2026 BLANKET
B2606-003 EXCAV RIGHT OF WAYS (SEE CUT SHI CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 423.00 423.00 7/6/2026 THE GAS COMPANY
6/82026 ISSUED Permit Name June 2026 BLANKET
Total for: EXCAV 0.00 846.00 846.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2606-032 GARAGE 967 EAST MURPHY STREET YESENIA DORAME 28,680.00 917.42 917.42 7/10/2026 851063008 OWNER
7/30/2026 ISSUED Permit Name
Total for: GARAGE 28,680.00 917.42 917.42
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2606-006 OTHER 180 WEST FOURTEENTH AVEN PVID 30,000.00 1,238.70 1,238.70 7/24/2026 869060013 ALAMON TELCO INC
8/15/2026 ISSUED Permit Name Tower Modifications
B2607-014 OTHER 498 NORTH CARLTON AVENUE ALEX CORDOVA 20,000.00 659.00 659.00 7/31/2026 836062001 MS CONSTRUCTION
71242026 ISSUED Permit Name Repair vehicle damage
B2606-028 OTHER 590 SEVILLE LANE ARTHUR B WILSON III 5,000.00 306.00 306.00 7/2/2026 842021010 JOHN HARRISON CONTRACTI
6/25/2026 ISSUED Permit Name WH & Replace 3.5 ton gas package unit B2606-011 OTHER 591 PARKER PLACE RUBEN & NORMA CASTILLO 1,000.00 213.64 213.64 7/1/2026 842025016 LUSK PLUMBING
6/23/2026 FINALED Permit Name DRYWALL REPAIRS & PAINT
B2607-006 OTHER 141 WEST CHAPARRAL DRIVE CYNTHIA SILVAS 7,800.00 191.50 191.50 7/13/2026 842144013 FERNANDOS AFFORDABLE FL
71323026 CANCELLED Permit Name Reroof & drywall repair
Total for: OTHER 63,800.00 2,608.84 2,608.84
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. • Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2607-003 PLUMB 120 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEV CORTNEY A BUCKS, TRUSTEE 5,000.00 262.00 262.00 7/9/2026 SEWER 848021066 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
7/9/2026 ISSUED Permit Name REPLACE 20 FEET OF SEWER LINE 7/9/2026
PFRM133 LOCIAT
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8:57:22AM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026
B2607-002 PLUMB 939 EAST HOBSONWAY US REAL ESTATE HOLDING LL 500.00 147.00 147.00 7127/2026 BACKFLOW 851054020 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM
7/9/2026 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW
B2606-026 PLUMB 700 NORTH BROADWAY CORP OF PRES BISHOP CH JESI 7,700.00 234.00 234.00 7/30/2026 WATER 842090009 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
6/36/2026 ISSUED Permit Name Replacing (2) 6" shut off valves B2606-027 PLUMB 321 WEST HOBSONWAY STE C BLYTHE 321 LLC 900.00 38.00 38.00 7/9/2026 WATER HEATER 845131015 BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING
623/2026 FINALED Permit Name WATER HEATER
Total for: PLUMB 14,100.00 681.00 681.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2607-003 RIVCOUNTY 6496 4TH AVENUE B & DEXCELLENT RIVER BAR 0.00 326.00 326.00 7/30/2026 833030019 RECEIPT FOR PAYMENT ONLY
7/30/2026 ISSUED Permit Name Grading verification inspection RC2607-002 RIVCOUNTY 6508 4th AVENUE B & D EXCELLENT RIVER BAR 0.00 326.00 326.00 7/30/2026 833030018 RECEIPT FOR PAYMENT ONLY
7/30/2026 ISSUED Permit Name Grading verification inspection Total for: RIVCOUNTY 0.00 652.00 652.00
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid SAB2607-004 SAB 1085 LA PALMA STREET SHAD WHEATLAND 40,000.00 912.20 912.20 7/23/2026 839033004 AXIA SOLAR CORP
723/2026 ISSUED Permit Name PV + ST & MPU
Total for: SAB 40,000.00 912.20 912.20
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2607-011 TANKS 761 EAST HOBSONWAY N 7TH STREET PLAZA LLC 600,000.00 8,657.11 8,657.11 7/29/2026 845170005 RICK'S STATION MAINTENANC
712/2026 ISSUED Permit Name New U Tanks & Fuel Dispensers Total for: TANKS 600,000.00 8,657.11 8,657.11
26 Permits Issued from 7/1/2026 Thru 7/31/2026 Total Valuation: $899,180.00 Total Fees: $21,317.57
Total Fees Paid: $20,626.27
CRW
PFRM133
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9:01:22AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor F2607-001 7/1/2026 ANNLFIRE APPLIED 1426 EAST HOBSONWAY TORO LLC Permit Name 854040035 TORO .

Description:

F2607-002 7/6/2026 ANNLFIRE APPLIED 250 NORTH FIRST STREET Permit Name 845142021 PALO VERDE HEALTHCARE DIST
Description:
2 Permit Applications from 7/1/2026 Thru 7/31/2026
8/3/2026 City of Blythe Page 1
9:01:41AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2607-001 7/2/2026 BURNPERMIT FINALED 425 WEST CHANSLORWAY Permit Name TUMBLEWERDS 842133009 VERONICA GUTIERREZ
Description:

BP2607-002 7124/2026 BURNPERMIT FINALED 910 WEST FOURTEENTH AVENUE TIMOTHY GOSE Permit Name Tumbleweeds 869032001 GOSE & WOLFSWINKEL
Description:

BP2607-003 7/31/2026 BURNPERMIT APPLIED 217 WEST CHANSLORWAY NOLAN SMITH Permit Name Tumbleweeds & Piled Wood Waste/Brush 842070005 DERANGEL, ANGELES, GUZMAN Description:
3 Permit Applications from 7/1/2026 Thru 7/31/2026
8/3/2026 City of Blythe Page 1
9:01:58AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L2607-001 719/2026 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 127 WEST HOBSONWAY ALVAREZ BEAUTY & GIFTS Permit Name 845133022 GRANT & CHERRY MAYFIELD
Description:

L2607-002 7/10/2026 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 616 EAST HOBSONWAY WALGREEN CO Permit Name 848083002 THRIFY PAYLESS INC & CHURCHILL
Description:

L2607-003 7/17/2026 BUSINESSLICENS FINALED 220 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD E & R UNIQUE ENTERPRISES INC Permit Name 848031033 HWY 10 FUEL
Description:

L2607-004 7/29/2026 BUSINESSLICENS APPLIED 1251 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE I-LARRY'S LANDSCAPING Permit Name 854060021 VILLA MONTEREY LP
Description:
4 Permit Applications from 7/1/2026 Thru 7/31/2026
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9:18:47AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026
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
G2607-001 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
JOSEPH MICHAEL HALBY 7/1/2026
202 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2607-002 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
FERNANDO GUERRA 7/1/2026
230 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2607-003 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/1/2026
100 block of S IST ST
Comments:

G2607-004 GRAFFITI bathroom stalls COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 7/1/2026
500 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2607-005 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/1/2026
300 block of TESORO LN
Comments:

G2607-006 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/1/2026
400 block of EL DORADO
Comments:

G2607-007 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JERRY & IMAN GRAIR 7/1/2026
300 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2607-008 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
711/2026
100 block of S 3RD ST
Comments:

G2607-009 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLYTHE LAUNDRY AND CLEANERS IN 7/1/2026
170 SOUTH THIRD STREET
Comments:

PRO115 CRSYSTEMS
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9:18:47AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026
G2607-010 GRAFFITI bus stop bench COMPLETED
718/2026
200 block of N CARLTON AVE
Comments:

G2607-011 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
NEW COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUT 718/2026
400 EAST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2607-012 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
718/2026
1700 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2607-013 GRAFFITI old well COMPLETED
718/2026
700 block of N 10TH ST
Comments:

G2607-014 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
NATHAN MUMME, TRUSTEE 718/2026
316 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2607-015 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED
718/2026
300 block of N 8TH ST
Comments:

G2607-016 GRAFFITI freeway entrance sign COMPLETED
718/2026
200 block of S INTAKE BLVD
Comments:

G2607-017 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
718/2026
2100 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2607-018 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ROBERT W STANDAGE 718/2026
420 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2607-019 GRAFFITI cat walk COMPLETED
7/14/2026
300 block of E DEKEMA ST
Comments:

PRO.115 CRV/SYSTEMS
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9:18:47AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026
G2607-020 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
7/14/2026
300 block of E DEKEMA ST
Comments:

G2607-021 GRAFFITI street sign COMPLETED
7/14/2026
800 block of W BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2607-022 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/14/2026
1000 alley way of W BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2607-023 GRAFFITI street sign pole COMPLETED
7/14/2026
1300 block of W BARNARD ST
Comments:

G2607-024 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ABDULLAH & NAYER HASHEMI LIVIN 7121/2026
691 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2607-025 GRAFFITI restrooms COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 7/21/2026
500 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2607-026 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/21/2026
1300 block of BRUCE CT
Comments:

G2607-027 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/21/2026
400 block of SAN LUIS WAY
Comments:

G2607-028 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
NATHAN MUMME, TRUSTEE 7121/2026
316 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2607-029 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
TINA M BLACK 7121/2026
455 NORTH SECOND STREET
Comments:

PRO115 CIRWSYSTEMS
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9:18:47AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026
G2607-030 GRAFFITI FIRE HYDREANT COMPLETED
7/21/2026
100 block of N SOLANO ST
Comments:

G2607-031 GRAFFITI playground COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 7121/2026
375 EAST DONLON STREET
Comments:

G2607-032 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SD LLC 7122/2026
945 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2607-033 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ROGER SLATER 7122/2026
941 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2607-034 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
US REAL ESTATE HOLDING LLC 7122/2026
939 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2607-035 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
RENOVA PROPERTIES 7/22/2026
1020 EAST BARNARD STREET
Comments:

G2607-036 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7122/2026
100 block of S PALM DR
Comments:

G2607-037 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
SYLVIA MARCOTTE CLOUTIER 7122/2026
129 SOUTH PALM DRIVE
Comments:

G2607-038 GRAFFITI fire hydrant COMPLETED
7122/2026
100 block of S PALM DR
Comments:

G2607-039 GRAFFITI P.V.I.D CANAL COMPLETED
7128/2026
3400 block of E DONLON ST
Comments:

PRO115 CRM/SYSTEMS
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9:18:47AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026
G2607-040 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
7/28/2026
100 block of W CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2607-041 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
JOYCE A WONG LIVING TRUST DTD 7/28/2026
1588 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2607-042 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
NEW COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUT 7128/2026
400 EAST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2607-043 GRAFFITI street sign COMPLETED
7128/2026
800 block of W RICE ST
Comments:

G2607-044 GRAFFITI fire hydrant COMPLETED
7128/2026
700 block of N LOVEKIN BLVD
Comments:

G2607-045 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
7/28/2026
600 block of W PARKER PL
Comments:

G2607-046 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
7/28/2026
800 block of N BROADWAY
Comments:

Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026: 46 PRO115

CRW SYSTEMS
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9:18:47AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7131/2026
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
CUP2607-001 CUP RECIEVED
NOVATT FAMILY TRUST 7123/2026
1354 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026: 1 8/3/2026 City of Blythe
9:23:09AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 7/1/2026 thru 7/31/2026
Type of Case Number opened
BLDG

COMPLAINT
NO BUSINESS LICENSE 1
WEED 11
Total Cases Opened: 23
Cases closed in July: 21
Remaining active cases: 285
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CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
July 2026
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 49
Structure 3
Vehicle Fire 2
Brush, Grass, Leaves 8
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 5
Other 3
Total # of Incidents 70
Activity
Drills
Staff Meeting 1
Total Activities 5
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Blythe Police Department Monthly Incident and Activity Report for the Month of July
PRESENTED BY: Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Pamela Bush, Dispatch Records Supervisor
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Blythe Police Department's Monthly Incident and Activity Report for the month of July.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: The Blythe Police Department provides statistics to the public and City Council upon request.

STAFF REPORT: This information provides a clear and transparent overview of Blythe PD Activities, as well as crime within the City of Blythe. This data is documented locally in the Blythe PD Records Management System, as well as crime data that is reported to the California Department of Justice California Incident Based Reporting System (CIBRS) and FBl's National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS).

Statistics are collected and organized to provide an overall analysis about crime and social issues requiring Police assistance. This overall presentation provides information about increases and decreases in specific categories. This report could reveal a need for additional resources for public safety purposes.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. BPD Monthly Incident and Activity Report for July 2026

2. BPD Quality of Life Program Report for July 2026

3. NIBRS Group A Offense Report from June 2026 - California DOJ CIBRS Report -51-

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street - Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
Monthly Incident and Activity Report POTOB
JULY 2026
Total YTD
Total Incidents for Month 1520 10,973
Total Documented Police Reports for Month 122 899
Total Felony Arrests 15 109
Total Misdemeanor Arrests 13 163
Incidents
Homicide
Attempt Homicide
Shoot at inhabited dwelling/vehicle/etc - Penal Code 246 Willful discharge of a firearm in a grossly negligent manner - Penal Code 246.3 Willful discharge of a firearm from vehicle - Penal Code 26100(C) Domestic Violence
15 Battery
7 Residential Burglary
Occupied Residence: 0
Unoccupied Residence: 2
Commercial Burglary
Vehicle Burglary
Petty Theft
Grand Theft
Shoplifting
Vandalism
Driving Under the Influence
Prowlers
Public Intoxication
Trespassing
Traffic Collision - Injury
Traffic Collision - Non Injury
Traffic Collision - Hit and Run
Alarm
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
AVA Vehicle Tows
Vehicle Red Tags
Hospital Helicopter Landing Zones 108
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BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF 240 North Spring Street - Blythe, CA 92225 - (760) 922-6111 CTOP BIPHO, Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
Monthly Incident and Activity Report POLICE
JUNE 2026
Location information for the below charges as noted on page 1 of the Monthly Incident and Activity Report Shoot at inhabited dwelling/vehicle/etc - Penal Code 246 None for July
Willful discharge of a firearm in a grossly negligent manner - Penal Code 246.3 None for July
Willful discharge of a firearm from vehicle - Penal Code 26100G None for July
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BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225 • (760) 922-6111 Keith Walnoha, Interim Chief of Police

OHC POLICE
Quality of Life Program
The statistics listed below reflect total numbers of the Quality-of-Life Program for July 2026.

Quality of Life Detail: July Year to Date
People contacted. 120 828
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources. 2 14 elsewhere.

People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security. 4 24 Cards to register for housing and assistance.

People transported to or referred to DPSS/Mental Health. 54 512 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions 20 68 Code and transported for treatment.

People sent to rehab. 1 6
People sent for substance abuse. 15 31
People assisted with means to get out of town 1
Patrol assisted 5
Enforcement action taken(Arrests and Warrants). 0 1
Traffic Detail:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations.

Traffic enforcement/ vehicle stops resulting in warnings for 0 4 minor violations.

Vehicles stored 0 0
Complaints/Red/Yellow tags 0 7
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Group A Offense Report Printed On: 08/06/2026

Beginning Date: 06/01/2026 Ending Date: 06/30/2026
Agency: All
Reported in Reported in Percent Offenses Percent Percent Of Rate Per Offense 2026 2025 Change Cleared Cleared 100,000*
NA 0.00% Categor 0% 0.00
Murder
NA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Negligent Manslaughter
NA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Justifiable Homicide
Non-consensual Sex Offenses:

Rape NA 0.00% 5.00% 5.39
Sodomy ro o NA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Sexual Assault with Object NA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
-50.00% 0.00% 5.00% 5.39
Fondling
Aggravated Assault 10 60.00% 50.00% 20.00% 21.54

0.00% 55.56% 45.00% 48.48
Simple Assault
Intimidation NA 66.67% 15.00% 16.16
Kidnapping/Abduction NA 100.00% 5.00% 5.39
Consensual Sex Offenses:

Incest NA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Statutory Rape NA 100.00% 5.00%| 5.39
Human Trafficking, Commercial Sex NA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Human Trafficking, Involuntary NA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Crimes Against Persons Total 20% 21| -4,76% 11 55% 26.32%) 107.72 NA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Robbery
Burglary/Breaking & Entering NA 0 0.00% 16.67% 37.7
Larceny/Theft Offenses 14 10 40.00% 0.00% 33.33% 75.41
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 50.00% 0.00% 7.14% 16.16
NA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Arson
Destruction Of Property 15 6 150.00% 1 6.67% 35.71% 80.79 Counterfeiting/Forgery 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Fraud Offense 1 2l -50.00% 0.00% 2.38% 5.39
Embezzlement 2 -50.00% 0.00% 2.38% 5.39
Extortion/Blackmail NA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
-oo- NA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Bribery
Stolen Property Offenses 0.00% 0.00% 2.38% 5.39
Crimes Against Property Total 23 82.61% 2.38% 55.26% 226.22 Drug/Narcotic Violations 6 -16.67% 100.00% 35.71% 26.93 Drug Equipment Violations 6 -33.33% 4 100.00% 28.57% 21.54 Gambling Offenses NA 0.00% 0.00% 0000
Pornography/Obscene Material NA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
° ° 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Prostitution NA
Weapons Law Violation 3 66.67% 40.00% 35.71% 26.93
Animal Cruelty NA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00
Crimes Against Society Total 14 -6.67% 11 78.57% 18.42% 75.41 Total Group "A" Offenses 76 591 28.81% 23 30.26% 100%1 409.35 Note: The Rate per 100,000 will be 'NA' when the Adjusted Population Base is Zero.

Statewide Crime Profile * Adjusted population base: 18,566 2026 Crime in California -55-

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Community Enhancement Collaborative Grant Award for a Blythe Christmas
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all grant related documents, including an agreement between the City of Blythe and the Community Enhancement Collaborative once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, for the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $110,000 for the purchase of Christmas decorations.

FISCAL IMPACT: Grant award of $110,000.

BACKGROUND: The Palo Verde Irrigation District (PVID)/Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Community Enhancement Collaborative (CEC) is intended to provide funds to generate short- and long-term economic impacts and social benefits within our community. Over $8 million dollars in funding is available for direct investment in the Palo Verde Valley.

In October 2025, staff submitted a grant for the purchase of new Christmas decorations for the downtown including a 30-foot Christmas tree with 4-foot topper, light pole decorations in 6 different festive designs and two over the street skyline decorations.

The effort was spearheaded by local residents Dan and Betty Lazenby who partnered with City staff and the Art in Public Places Committee to submit a grant application to the CEC. Dan and Betty were instrumental in researching vendors, gathering community input and preparing documentation for project implementation.

STAFF REPORT: In July, the City was notified that the CEC had awarded the City's grant application for A Blythe Christmas which includes the purchase of festive Christmas decorations for the downtown area in an amount not to exceed $110,000.

The award letter states the City's proposal strongly aligns with the mission of the CEC as established by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) and the Palo Verde Irrigation District (PVID): "Accelerating the future of the Palo Verde Vally, now; building a collaborative and sustainable community with targeted investments".

Staff is hopefully that the decorations will arrive in time for this holiday season. When not in use, the decorations will be stored in a cool, dry place at Public Works. The vendors have promised that the decorations can withstand Blythe's heat and come in -56-
durable, LED based or solar compatible offerings which align with sustainability and reduce long-term maintenance and costs.

Staff is hopeful that we can build on these decorations and community events such as the Christmas Parade and Winterfest to foster community connection, enhance family traditions and make Blythe a destination during the holiday season.

This grant award will cover the purchase of a Christmas Tree with topper, eighty-two (82) pole decorations in various festive decorations and two skyline decorations Staff envisions using future art in public places funds add to the decorations with amenities at City Hall and other public places in conjunction with community-based holiday events.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Work - Barnard/Lovekin Storm Lift #11 Rehabilitation Project
PRESENTED BY: Mirasol Elegores, Public Works Director
PREPARED BY: Mirasol Elegores, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION: Council accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the Barnard/Lovekin Storm Lift #11 Rehabilitation Project and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project. It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to release project bonds once the Notice of Completion is recorded.

FISCAL IMPACT: Total project cost $201,750.00.

BACKGROUND: The City entered into an agreement with AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. on May 22, 2026 for the rehabilitation of the Storm Lift #11. The two (2) existing submersible pumps were replaced with brand new pumps of the same capacity and new control panel board. All electrical wirings, pipes inside the wet wells and the access doors were also replaced. The affected sidewalk, curb and gutter were restored back to their original condition.

STAFF REPORT: The Barnard/Lovekin Storm Lift #11 Rehabilitation Project was completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department on August 6, 2026. The project was inspected by the Public Works Staff and found it to be satisfactory.

The project was completed with a total project cost of $201,750. This is within the established project budget of $235,000. One change order in the amount of $5,000 was issued during construction for the installation of emergency bypass access which was not included in the original scope. The emergency bypass will be utilized for easy access to dump storm water when there is power outage, or the pumps shut down during storm or flash floods.

ATTACHMENTS:

Notice of Completion
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City Clerk
City of Blythe
235 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225

SPACE ABOVE LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY
EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES - GOVERNMENT CODE §§ 6103, 27383

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
(California Civil Code § 9204)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 11, 2026, the City Council of the City of Blythe accepted the public work of improvement (Project") described herein and the Project was deemed completed on such date.

1. Name and Address of Owner: The City of Blythe, 235 North Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225.

2. Description of Project: The Project is known as: Barnard/Lovekin Storm Lift Rehabilitation Project. The Project generally consisted of supplying and replacing two (2) pumps and existing pipes and installing a new control panel at the City's Storm Lift #11.

3. Location of Project: 303 N. Lovekin, Blythe, CA 92225.

4. Name and Address of Contractor: AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc., P.O. Box 570, Ehrenberg, AZ 85334.

5. Date of Agreement: May 22, 2026.

6. Name of Surety: SureTec Insurance Company.

Dated:

Joseph DeConinck
Mayor, City of Blythe
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VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the City Clerk of the City of Blythe, the declarant of the foregoing Notice of Completion; I have read said Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on _, at Blythe, California.

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk, City of Blythe
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant
PRESENTED BY: Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-027 authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all grant documents and accept and administer the grant.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-027. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE

INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS
FISCAL IMPACT: $183,497.00 in grant funding from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. The grant fully funds eligible equipment, officer training, and personnel costs associated with impaired driving education and enforcement activities. Acceptance of this grant will not require any General Fund contribution.

BACKGROUND: The California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program provides financial assistance to local law enforcement agencies to improve traffic safety through education, prevention, and enforcement efforts targeting impaired driving involving alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs. The program is designed to reduce traffic collisions, injuries, and fatalities by supporting specialized enforcement, officer training, public education, and innovative policing strategies.

In FY25/26, the Blythe Police Department was awarded funding through the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. The grant funded personnel costs and specialized equipment that enhanced the Department's DUI enforcement efforts.

Based on the success of that program and the ongoing need to combat impaired driving, the Department reapplied in 2026 and was again awarded grant funding. The FY26/27 award will be used to purchase additional specialized equipment, personnel cost, and provide advanced officer training, further enhancing the Department's ability to identify, investigate, and deter impaired driving.

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used in impaired driving investigations, provide advanced officer training, and fund personnel costs directly related to grant activities.

Impaired driving continues to pose a significant threat to public safety throughout California and within our community. This grant provides the Blythe Police Department with additional resources to proactively address that threat through increased enforcement, enhanced investigative capabilities, and public education efforts designed to discourage impaired driving before it results in injury or loss of life.

Acceptance of this funding represents a significant investment in the safety of our community. By leveraging state grant funds, the City can enhance public safety services without placing additional demands on the General Fund. The grant will strengthen the Department's ability to identify and remove impaired drivers from our roadways, reduce alcohol- and drug-related traffic collisions, and continue providing a safer environment for residents and visitors alike.

ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution No. 2026-027
California Highway Patrol Grant Intent to Award Letter
Detailed Budget Estimate
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-027

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE

DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM AND

AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program ("Grant Program") is made available and administered through the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) to support local efforts for education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant funding is to help agencies reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving within their communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe Police Department submitted an application for grant funds through the Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the CHP has awarded the City $183,497.00 in grant funds for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to submit a City Council resolution providing approval to receive grant funding from the Grant Program.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council authorizes the City of Blythe's acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $183,497.00 from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the Interim City Manager or her designee to execute all grant documents, including, but not limited to, the grant agreement, including any extensions or amendments thereof, to accept and administer the grant, and to take all steps necessary to implement this authorization and the Grant Program requirements and objectives.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of August, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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State of Califomia-Transportation Agency GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 843-4360
(800) 735-2929 (TT/TDD)
(800) 735-2922 (Voice)
June 30, 2026
File No.: 060.17344.19741
Shelly Soto
City of Blythe Police Department
240 North Spring Street
Blythe, CA 92225
Dear Ms. Soto:

On behalf of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), it is my pleasure to inform you, the City of Blythe Police Department, is conditionally approved for Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFP) funding in the amount of $183,497.00. The purpose of this grant funding is to help your agency reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in your community.

All grant awards, including any adjustments to requested funding, were made by the Department based on the merits of the Grant Application, scale of operation, and in accordance with the Request for Application (RFA) requirements and associated regulations.

The official Grant Agreement for signature is forthcoming. In order to execute your Grant Agreement, please provide documentation from a local governing body, authorizing your organization to receive this grant funding, to the Cannabis Grants Unit, by email at [email protected]. as soon as possible.

Refer to California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13, Section 1890.13(g) for additional information.

The CHP looks forward to partnering with you and your agency on this project in an effort to make California's roadways a safer place to travel. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Cannabis Grants Unit at (916) 843-4360.

Sincerely,
For/
M. W. HEADRICK, Chief
Enforcement and Planning Division
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Schedule B
Detailed Budget Estimate
Award Number Organization/Agency Total Amount
30896 City of Blythe $183,497.00
Cost Category Line Item Name Total Cost to Grant
Other Direct Costs
DUl Checkpoint Materials & Supplies $1,973.00
Category Sub-Total $1,973.00
Personnel
DUI Saturation Patrols $152,676.00
DUl Checkpoints $12,623.00
Category Sub-Total $165,299.00
Travel
DRE Training - Attend Travel $3,580.00
ARIDE Training - Attend Travel $1,840.00
SFST Training - Attend Travel $4,585.00
Conference Travel $6,220.00
Category Sub-Total $16,225.00
Grant Total 5183,497.00
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
ДАНИНИЯ
MEETING DATE: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 946-26 Prohibiting the Sale and Distribution of Kratom Products in the City of Blythe
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 946-26:

ORDINANCE NO. 946-26. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.96 (PROHIBITION ON SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS) TO ARTICLE IX (MISCELLANEOUS) OF TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE) OF THE BLYTHE

MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER

THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION)
FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: Kratom is a tropical tree (mitragyna speciosa) native to Southeast Asia with opioid effects due to its active compounds of mitragynine and 7- hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses), and can lead to psychotic symptoms, and psychological and physiological dependence. Kratom and 7-OH are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a food, drug, or dietary supplement. Kratom is often found in energy drinks and pills at gas stations, smoke shops and other retail and online venues. Narcotics experts believe that high concentrate 7-OH can have similar effects as opioids, creating withdrawal, dependency and, in some cases, overdose.

Kratom is largely unregulated in the United States, but rising concerns and health risks including addiction, overdose, liver injury and death have prompted new federal and state regulation efforts. In July 2025, the FDA issued warning letters to companies for illegally marketing products containing 7-OH and recommended that the DEA place 7- OH products on the controlled substances list. In October 2025, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide consumer warning declaring that foods, dietary supplements, and medical drugs containing kratom or 7-OH are dangerous and illegal to sell in California. As of March 2026, CDPH had seized more than $5 million worth of kratom and 7-OH products under its authority pursuant to the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Several counties and cities in California have adopted ordinances to regulate or ban kratom products, recognizing the need to protect public health and safety, especially among vulnerable populations. In October 2025, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 1004 to prohibit the sale -67-
or distribution of any kratom product or 7-OH product to a person under 21 years of age, and to prohibit the sale or distribution of any kratom product or 7-OH product with a level of 7-OH that is greater than 2% of the total kratom alkaloids in the product.

Earlier this year, Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance regulating the sale of kratom products modeled after the Riverside County Ordinance.

STAFF REPORT: The proposed Ordinance largely mirrors the Riverside County Ordinance related to the prohibition on the sale and distribution of kratom and 7-OH products. The main substantive difference between the proposed City Ordinance and the Riverside County Ordinance is that the County Ordinance prohibits the sale of products with a level of 7-OH greater than 2% while the City's Ordinance, as proposed, limits the sale of kratom and 7-OH products to those 21 years of age or older.

At the July 14, 2026 Council meeting, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 946-

26. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 946-26.

ATTACHMENTS:

Ordinance No. 946-26
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ORDINANCE NO. 946-26

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.96
(PROHIBITION ON SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF

KRATOM PRODUC ARTICLE
(MISCELLANEOUS) OF TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE,

MORALS AND WELFARE) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL

CODE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3) (COMMON

SENSE EXEMPTION)
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, the City of Blythe, pursuant to its police power, may enact regulations for the public peace, morals, and welfare of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council is further authorized under California Health and Safety Code section 101450 to take measures necessary to preserve and protect public health, including by adopting ordinances, regulations, and orders that are not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, kratom is a tropical tree (mitragyna speciosa) native to Southeast Asia. According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses), and can lead to psychotic symptoms, and psychological and physiological dependence; and
WHEREAS, 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, is a potent opioid derived from kratom; and
WHEREAS, 7-OH and other kratom ingredients may lead to addiction, serious harm, overdose, and/or death; and
WHEREAS, kratom and 7-OH are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a food, drug, or dietary supplement; and WHEREAS, in July 2025, the FDA issued warning letters to companies for illegally marketing products containing 7-OH and recommended that the DEA place 7-OH products on the controlled substances list; and
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WHEREAS, health advisories have consistently raised concerns regarding kratom products with higher concentrations of 7-OH, which increase the potential for abuse and harm to public health; and
WHEREAS, the State of California does not currently regulate kratom or kratom products; and
WHEREAS, in October 2025, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide consumer warning declaring that foods, dietary supplements, and medical drugs containing kratom or 7-OH are dangerous and illegal to sell in California.

As of March 2026, CDPH had seized more than $5 million worth of kratom and 7-OH products under its authority pursuant to the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; and WHEREAS, several counties and cities in California have adopted ordinances to regulate or ban kratom products, recognizing the need to protect public health and safety, especially among vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, in October 2025, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside adopted Ordinance No. 1004 to prohibit the sale or distribution of any kratom product or 7-OH product to a person under 21 years of age, and to prohibit the sale or distribution of any kratom product or 7-OH product with a level of 7-OH that is greater than 2 percent of the total kratom alkaloids in the product; and
WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department does not believe that enforcement of a 2 percent 7-OH level in kratom products is practical, in that vendors would intentionally misrepresent the true concentration of 7-OH in their products, and laboratory testing of suspect products would be time consuming and expensive; and WHEREAS, restricting the sale and distribution of kratom and kratom products within the City of Blythe will promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community; 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. Recitals. The City Council finds that the recitals set forth above are true and correct.

SECTION 2. Amendment to Title 9. Article IX (Miscellaneous) of Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to add a new Chapter 9.96 to read as follows:

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CHAPTER 9.96 - PROHIBITION ON SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM

PRODUCTS

9.96.010 - Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

A. "7-OH product" means a product containing 7-hydroxymitragynine.

B. "Attractive to children" means any of the following:

1. Use of images that are attractive to children, including, but not limited to, images of any of the following, except as part of required health warnings:
a. Cartoons, toys, or robots.
b. Any real or fictional humans.
c. Fictional animals or creatures.
d. Fruits or vegetables, except when used to accurately describe ingredients or flavors contained in a product.

2. Likeness to images, characters, or phrases that are popularly used to advertise to children.

3. Imitation of candy packaging or labeling, or other packaging and labeling of cereals, sweets, chips, or other food products typically marketed to children.

4. The terms "candy" or "candies" or variants in spelling such as "kandy" or "kandee."

5. Brand names or close imitations of brand names of candies, cereals, sweets, chips, or other food products typically marketed to children.

6. Any other image or packaging that is easily confused with commercially available foods that do not contain kratom and are typically marketed to children.

7. Any other packaging used that is attractive to children considering all relevant facts and circumstances.

C. "Kratom alkaloid" means any detectable amount of mitragynine, speciociliatine, speciogynine, paynantheine, 7-OH, or any natural, synthetic, or semi-synthetic Ordinance No. 946-26

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alkaloid, derivative, isolate, metabolite, or structurally related constituent of mitragyna speciosa.

D. "Kratom leaf' means the leaf of the kratom plant, also known as mitragyna speciosa, in any form.

E. "Kratom leaf extract" means the material obtained by extraction of kratom leaves by any means.

F. "Kratom product" means a product consisting of kratom leaf, kratom leaf extract, or both; any part of a leaf of the plant mitragyna speciosa in fresh, dehydrated or dried form, a kratom extract, or any product that contains any kratom alkaloid or metabolite.

G. "Sell" or "sale" means any transaction where, for any consideration, ownership of a product is transferred from one person to another, including, but not limited to, any transfer of title or possession for consideration, exchange, or barter, in any manner or by any means. "Attempt to sell" means to offer, provide, or distribute, with the intent of completing a sale.

H. "Synthesized" means an alkaloid or alkaloid derivative that has been created by chemical synthesis or biosynthetic means, including, but not limited to, fermentation, recombinant techniques, and yeast derived enzymatic techniques, rather than food preparation techniques such as heating or extracting. It also includes alkaloids that have been further exposed to chemicals or processes that would confer a structural change in the alkaloids contained within the extract.

9.96.020 - Prohibition on sale and distribution of kratom and 7-OH products.

A. Except as otherwise authorized by law, an individual, business, or other entity shall not sell, attempt to sell, offer, provide, or distribute a kratom product or 7-OH product to a person under 21 years of age.

B. Except as otherwise authorized by law, an individual, business, or other entity shall not sell, attempt to sell, offer, provide, or distribute a kratom product or 7-OH product that is attractive to children.

C. An individual, business, or other entity shall not sell, attempt to sell, offer, provide, or distribute a kratom product or 7-OH product without first verifying by means of government-issued photographic identification that the recipient is at least 21 years of age.

D. An individual, business, or other entity shall not sell, attempt to sell, offer, provide, or distribute any kratom product that contains or is adulterated with synthesized or semi-synthesized kratom alkaloids.

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9.96.030 - Violations and penalties.

A. Misdemeanor penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding one year, or by both.

B. Administrative penalties. Violation of this chapter may be punishable as a criminal offense or by the issuance of an administrative citation in accordance with Chapter

1.26 of this code.

C. Non-exclusive remedies and penalties. All remedies and penalties for violations of the prohibitions in this chapter shall be cumulative and not exclusive. Enforcement by use of any administrative, criminal, or civil action, citation, or administrative proceeding or abatement remedy does not preclude the use of additional citations or other remedies as authorized by this code or law. Enforcement remedies may be employed concurrently or consecutively. Conviction and punishment of or enforcement against any person hereunder shall not relieve such person from the responsibility of correcting, removing, or abating a violation, nor prevent the enforced correction, removal, or abatement thereof.

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

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

SECTION 5. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Blythe Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.

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SECTION 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of August, 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

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2607-001) to Operate a Sales Office for New Utility Sheds with On-Site Storage for Display Purposes at 1354 E. Hobsonway (Sunset Sheds of
California)
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended, subsequent to the public hearing, the City Council adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-026. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, CLASSIFYING THE SALES AND STORAGE OF PREFABRICATED SHEDS USE AS A USE SIMILAR TO CONSTRUCTION SALES AND SERVICES, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2607-001 TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF SUCH USE AT 1354 E. HOBSONWAY (APNS: 854-040-016, 854-040-018, 854-040-019 AND 854-040-020), AND MAKING THE DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15302 (REPLACEMENT OR RECONSTRUCTION), 15303 (NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES) AND 15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: The applicant, Watkins Enterprises, LLC, is requesting a conditional use permit (CUP 2607-001) to operate a sales office for new prefabricated utility sheds with on-site storage for display purposes (the "Project") for the business known as Sunset Sheds of California at 1354 E. Hobsonway (the "Project Site"). Sunset Sheds of California intends to offer new prefabricated sheds for sale, with manufacturing occurring off site. The site consists of four parcels, legally described as APNs: 854- 040-016, 854-040-018, 854-040-019 and 854-040-020. The Project Site is designated by the General Plan for General Commercial land use. The Project Site is located within the General Commercial (C-G) Zone, which implements the General Commercial land use designation. The site has not been occupied for approximately seven (7) months. Most recently, the site was in use as a septic pumping service business, which had heavy equipment and construction related equipment stored on site. The Project Site is level and has very little vegetation. The site is surrounded by commercial uses to the east and west, a vacant lot to the north and land in agricultural production to the south. Nearby uses include a commercial cannabis cultivation facility, various retail and professional services and auto repair shops.

A modular office building that is approximately 784 square feet in size is currently located on the site and will be removed as part of the Project. Sunset Sheds of California intends to install an approximately 392-square-foot pre-manufactured building on the Project Site and operate a sales office and store and display -76-
approximately ten (10) model sheds in various sizes and characteristics on site. Once ordered by a customer, the sheds will be fabricated off site and shipped directly to the customer for installation. As such, the use is expected to be quiet in nature with no increase in traffic, noise, or pollution than would be created by similar uses permitted in the General Commercial Zone.

STAFF REPORT: Chapter 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code classifies, designates and regulates the use of buildings, structures and land in the City. Section

17.08.010 outlines the use types permitted in each zone. Pursuant to Section

17.08.030, other use types which are similar to and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the community than the use types permitted in any zone may be allowed in such zone by resolution of the City Council.

Staff believes the sale and storage of prefabricated sheds is similar to a construction sales and services use. Section 17.04.010(C) defines "construction sales and services" as "places of business primarily engaged in construction activities and incidental storage on lots other than construction sites, as well as the retail or wholesale sale, from the premises, of materials used in the construction of buildings or structures other than retail sale of paint, fixtures and hardware. Typical uses include building materials stores, tool and equipment rentals or sales, or building contractors." Although the proposed use is not for construction materials, it will operate in the same manner. There will be sales from the existing building and there will be display sheds on site. The actual construction of the sheds will occur off site. Construction sales and services are permitted with a conditional use permit in the General Commercial Zone.

Staff believes that the sale and storage of prefabricated sheds is not more obnoxious or detrimental to the health and safety of the community than construction sales and services. Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council classify the sales and storage of prefabricated sheds use as a use similar to construction sales and services.

Conditional Use Permit
Pursuant to Section 17.68.070 of Chapter 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code, before the City Council approves a conditional use permit, the City Council is required to make the findings outlined below. Staff has provided justification in support of each of the findings.

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

As outlined above, staff is recommending that the City Council classify the sales and storage of prefabricated sheds use as a use similar to construction sales and services. Construction sales and services are permitted in the General Commercial Zone with a conditional use permit.

Therefore, the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of Title 17 and the purpose of the zone in which the site is located.

2. That the proposed location in which the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
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The Project Site is located in a commercial area of the City with multiple uses and similar business types in the vicinity including commercial cannabis cultivation, auto repair, retail and professional services. Interstate 10 is directly south of the property. The proposed sales and storage of prefabricated sheds use is expected to include a sales office and store and display approximately ten (10) model sheds in various sizes and characteristics. Once ordered by a customer, the sheds will be fabricated off site and shipped directly to the customer for installation. As such, the use is expected to be quiet in nature with no increase in traffic, noise, or pollution than would be created by similar uses permitted in the General Commercial Zone. Additionally, the site has not been occupied for approximately seven (7) months. Approving the proposed use at this site would provide for the maintenance of the site and enhance this area of East Hobsonway. Finally, the Conditions of Approval ensure that the use will be operated in a manner that is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.

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

Environmental Assessment
The Project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 2 consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. The Project consists of the removal of an existing 784-square- foot modular office building and replacement of such building with a 392-square-foot premanufactured office building.

The Project is also categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Examples of this exemption include a store, motel, office, restaurant or similar structure not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances, and not exceeding 2,500 square feet in floor area. The Project consists of the installation of a premanufactured office building that is 392 square feet and prefabricated sheds for display purposes. The structures do not use any hazardous substances.

The Project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines. Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The Project consists of the installation of a premanufactured office building and prefabricated sheds for display purposes. There will be no construction on the Project Site.

Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment.
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The Project would not be subject to any of the exceptions to the exemptions under Section 15300.2 of CEQA.
(a) Location. The Project has no potential to impact on an environmental resource or hazardous or critical concern designated, mapped or adopted by any federal, state or local agencies. Therefore, this exclusion does not apply to the proposed Project.
(b) Cumulative Impact. The proposed Project is not related to any successive projects of the same type in the City of Blythe that could result in an adverse cumulative effect. Therefore, this exclusion does not apply to the proposed Project.
(c) Significant Effect. The proposed use consists of the sale and storage of prefabricated sheds. There are no unusual circumstances associated with the proposed use that could result in a reasonable possibility of having significant adverse effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality. The Project Site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species.

Therefore, this exclusion does not apply to the proposed Project. (d) Scenic Highways. No designated highway is in proximity to the proposed Project Site. Therefore, this exclusion does not apply to the proposed Project. (e) Hazardous Waste Sites. This site is not identified on the EnviroStor list maintained by the Department of Toxic Substances Control. Therefore, this exclusion does not apply to the proposed Project.
(f) Historical Resources. There are no historical resources on the site. Therefore, this exclusion does not apply to the proposed Project.

Noticing
Notice of the public hearing regarding the proposed CUP was published in the Palo Verde Times and sent to surrounding property owners on July 29, 2026. No comments were received regarding the proposed CUP as of the publishing of this staff report.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2026-026
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, CLASSIFYING THE SALES AND

STORAGE OF PREFABRICATED SHEDS USE AS A USE

SIMILAR TO CONSTRUCTION SALES AND SERVICES,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2607-001 TO
ALLOW THE OPERATION OF SUCH USE AT 1354 E.

HOBSONWAY (APNS: 854-040-016, 854-040-018, 854-040-
019 AND 854-040-020), AND MAKING THE

DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM

THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15302
(REPLACEMENT OR RECONSTRUCTION), 15303 (NEW

CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL
STRUCTURES) AND 15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE

EXEMPTION) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, on July 22, 2026, the applicant, Watkins Enterprises, LLC, submitted an application requesting approval of a conditional use permit (CUP 2607-001) to operate a sales office for new prefabricated utility sheds with on-site storage for display purposes (the "Project") for the business known as Sunset Sheds at 1354 E. Hobsonway (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the General Plan land use designation for the Property is General Commercial (CG), and the zoning is General Commercial (C-G); and WHEREAS, Section 17.08.010 of the Blythe Municipal Code outlines the use types permitted in each zone. Pursuant to Section 17.08.030 of the Blythe Municipal Code, the City Council may, by resolution, classify other use types which are similar to and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the community than the use types permitted in any zone; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2026, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applicant's request for CUP 2607-001; and WHEREAS, in making the various findings set forth in this Resolution, the City Council has considered all of the evidence presented by staff, the applicant, and the public, whether written or oral, and has considered the procedures and standards required by the Blythe Municipal Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.

A. Determination. The City Council finds and determines that the Project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines.

The Project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 2 consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. The Project consists of the removal of an existing 784-square-foot modular office building and replacement of such building with a 392-square-foot premanufactured office building.

The Project is also categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Examples of this exemption include a store, motel, office, restaurant or similar structure not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances, and not exceeding 2,500 square feet in floor area. The Project consists of the installation of a premanufactured office building that is 392 square feet and prefabricated sheds for display purposes. The structures do not use any hazardous substances.

The Project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines. Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The Project consists of the installation of a can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment.

The Project is not subject to any of the exceptions to the exemptions under Section 15300.2 of CEQA. The location of the Project is predominantly urban and not considered a sensitive environment; therefore, the Project will not result in any significant impacts that may otherwise occur in a sensitive environmental area. The cumulative impact of the Project, and the Resolution No. 2026-026

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approval of similar projects in the vicinity, is not expected to have any significant environmental impacts. There are no unusual circumstances on or around this existing commercial building that could result in a reasonable possibility of having significant effect on the environment. There are no designated highways in proximity to the proposed project site and the site is not identified on the EnviroStor list maintained by the Department of Toxic Substances Control. There are no historical resources on the site.

B. Notice of Exemption. The City Council directs staff to file a Notice of Exemption.

SECTION 2. SIMILAR USE. The proposed use is not listed in the Blythe Municipal Code. Section 17.08.010 of the Blythe Municipal Code provides that construction sales and services are allowed in the C-G Zone with a conditional use permit. "Construction sales and services" is defined as a business that primarily engages in construction activities and incidental storage on lots other than construction sites, as well as the retail or wholesale sale, from the premises, of materials used in construction. Although the proposed use is not for construction materials, it will operate in the same manner. There will be sales from the existing building and there will be display sheds on site. The actual construction of the sheds will occur off site. Pursuant to Section 17.08.030 of the Blythe Municipal Code, the City Council finds and determines that the proposed sales and storage of prefabricated sheds use is similar to a construction sales and services use that is conditionally permitted in the General Commercial (C-G) Zone, due to the fact that the proposed use includes incidental storage (display) on a lot other than where sheds will ultimately be built and will include retail sales from the premises.

SECTION 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2607-001. The City Council hereby approves Conditional Use Permit 2607-001 based on the following findings required by Section 17.68.070 of the Blythe Municipal Code and subject to the conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A.

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

As outlined above, staff is recommending that the City Council classify the sales and storage of prefabricated sheds use as a use similar to construction sales and services. Construction sales and services are permitted in the General Commercial Zone with a conditional use permit.

Therefore, the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of Title 17 and the purpose of the zone in which the site is located.

B. The subject site is physically suitable for the type of land use being proposed.

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uses and similar business types in the vicinity including commercial cannabis cultivation, auto repair, retail and professional services. Interstate 10 is directly south of the Property. The proposed sales and storage of prefabricated sheds use is expected to include a sales office and store approximately ten (10) model sheds in various sizes and characteristics.

Once ordered by a customer, the sheds will be fabricated off site and shipped directly to the customer for installation. As such, the use is expected to be quiet in nature with no increase in traffic, noise, or pollution than would be created by similar uses permitted in the General Commercial Zone. Additionally, the site has been vacant for approximately seven (7) months. Approving the proposed use at this site would provide for the maintenance of the site and enhance this area of East Hobsonway. Finally, the Conditions of Approval ensure that the use will be operated in a manner that is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. Therefore, the proposed location in which the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.

SECTION 4. RECORD. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the Project. All summaries of information in the findings which precede this section are based on the entire record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

SECTION 6. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of August, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
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ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A

CITY OF BLYTHE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2607-001 The applicant accepts all of the Conditions of Approval set forth herein and shall sign the acknowledgement.

The applicant shall comply with all written policies, resolutions, ordinances, and all applicable laws in effect at time of approval. The Conditions of Approval shall supersede all conflicting notations, specifications, and dimensions which may be shown on the project development plans.

3. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the applicant and any successor in interest shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Blythe and its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees from and against any and all actions, claims, damages, liabilities and/or proceedings (collectively referred to as "action") arising out of or in any way relating to the applicant's project or any approvals granted by the City related to the applicant's project, including, but not limited to, any action to attack, challenge, set aside, void, or otherwise modify or annul the approval of any entitlement or permit relating to the project or the environmental review of any entitlement relating to the project. The indemnification and hold harmless shall include, but not be limited to, any and all costs incurred by the City in defense of any action arising out of or relating to the applicant's project or any approvals granted by the City related to the applicant's project, including, but not limited to, payment of all court costs and attorneys' fees, costs of any judgements or awards against the City (including any award of attorneys' fees), damages, and/or settlement costs. The City shall have the right to choose its own legal counsel to represent the City's interests, and the applicant shall indemnify City for such costs incurred by the City.

4. In the event that the applicant/developer/successor in interest violates or fails to comply with any of the Conditions of Approval of this permit, the City may take measures to cure such violations, including but not limited to, administrative citation and full reimbursement of the City for its costs and expenses, including but not limited to, attorney's fees, in undertaking such corrective action.

Reimbursement of enforcement costs shall constitute a civil debt and may be collected by any means permitted by law. In the event that violations of this permit occur, the City may refrain from issuing further permits, licenses or other approvals until such violations have been fully remedied.

5. Pursuant to Blythe Municipal Code section 17.68.110, CUP 2607-001 shall lapse if no improvements to the property concerned have been made, and the holder of Resolution No. 2026-026
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the permit has not utilized it within one (1) year from the date upon which the permit was granted.

6. The project shall comply with all applicable portions of the City adopted version of the California Building Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations).

For all private improvements, the applicant or successor in interest shall submit a completed building permit application (with valuation of work) and three (3) complete sets of construction/installation plans to the City Building Department.

8. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall provide the City Building Department with a list of all contractors and/or subcontractors for the project, when such information becomes available.

9. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall ensure that all contractors and/or subcontractors for the project hold a current and active California State Contractor License and provide to City verification of workers' compensation insurance prior to commencement of work on the project.

10. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall ensure that all contractors and/or subcontractors for the project obtain a City Business License before commencing work on the project.

11. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall provide and maintain landscaping as required by Chapter 17.22 of the Blythe Municipal Code. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall submit a detailed landscape plan to the Development Services Department showing areas to be landscaped, with a list of all trees and shrubs to be used and the proposed automatic controlled irrigation system. The applicant/developer/successor in interest is encouraged to use native type vegetation. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall install landscaping in accordance with the plans approved by the Development Services Department.

12. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall maintain landscaping in a healthy and well-kept manner at all times including the public right-of-way. Dead or damaged landscape material/vegetation shall be replaced immediately. The irrigation system shall be maintained at all times.

13. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall post the street address for the property at a location clearly visible from East Hobsonway.

14. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall comply with the City's sign regulations set forth in Chapter 17.26 of the Blythe Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, regulations regarding temporary banners.

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Exhibit A

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15. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall install a permanent sign identifying the business operating at the project site. Such sign shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 17.26 of the Blythe Municipal Code.

16. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall maintain the property in a clean and orderly condition at all times and remove any graffiti from the site within forty- eight (48) hours of its discovery in matching colors to the existing improvements.

17. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall obtain approval from the United States Postal Services regarding mailbox type and location.

18. Pursuant to Section 17.24.020 of the Blythe Municipal Code, all exterior mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view. Plain boxes and/or lattice screening are not acceptable. Screening details shall incorporate "capping" elements, and the same exterior trim details and materials found elsewhere on the site.

19. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall comply with Chapter 17.20 of Blythe Municipal Code regarding trash enclosures. The
applicant/developer/successor in interest shall obtain approval from the City and the City's contracted waste hauler of the location of the trash enclosure(s).

20. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall accommodate access and entry to the property and all buildings and structures on the property for any fire inspector, building official, emergency service personnel or any other official charged with carrying out the laws of the City, state, or federal government.

18. All parking areas shall be surfaced or paved with asphalt or concrete of at least two and one-half (2.5) inch thickness over suitable base materials. The parking lot shall be striped and signed, with car stops/bumpers, and shall thereafter be maintained in good condition. The site plan submitted with the building permit application shall comply with and reflect the parking requirements outlined in Chapter 17.16 of the Blythe Municipal Code, including, but not limited to:
a. Spaces Required - one space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area of the building.

Accessible Parking Requirements - Two percent (2%) of the total required spaces shall be accessible parking. The accessible parking stall ramp shall comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

C. Electric Vehicle (EV) Capable Spaces - EV capable spaces as required by Section 5.106.5.3 of the 2026 California Green Building Standards Code.

19. The applicant/developer/successor in interest shall comply with Chapter 17.27 of the Blythe Municipal Code regarding arts in public places, including, but not limited to, including public arts amenities or making a payment of one percent (1%) of the project costs in lieu of including public arts amenities.

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Exhibit A

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The applicant certifies that it has read, understands and agrees to comply with the Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit 2607-001 listed herein.

Applicant: Watkin Enterprises, LLC
Signature Date
Name and Title
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Exhibit A

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CONTINUED

BUSINESS
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THIN STABI

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 11, 2026
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 the report.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: After receiving information from concerned citizens related to the financial state of the Palo Verde Healthcare District, the City contacted Riverside County Supervisor V.

Manual Perez's Office to offer assistance and request assistance in identifying an oversight body for the Palo Verde Healthcare District.

After learning the hospital had shuttered operations except for the Emergency Room, Laboratory and Radiology, City officials contacted State and Federal officials requesting assistance. 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 MSR report was presented to the LAFCO Board of Directors. The LAFCO Commissioners requested a dissolution plan that includes establishing a successor agency. Once a successor 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 a succession plan. Later, the Palo Verde Health Care District Board of Directors field Chapter 9 Bankruptcy further complicating matters.

On January 7, 2026, the Palo Verde Health Care District Board of Directors posted an Emergency Meeting notice. The Staff report stated the hospital would close on Saturday, January 10, unless $2 million was obtained. In a Special Meeting on January 9, 2026, the City Council voted to provide Bridge Loan Funding in the amount of $330,000 to keep the hospital operational for another week to allow time for the County to come in and assist. The Loan was contingent upon the Board allowing the County to provide oversight and the day-to-day management of the hospital.

On January 27, 2026, the County Board of Supervisors ratified a $1 million loan to the PVHD and approved a strike force led by the Riverside University Heath System to independently stabilize and manage the Palo Verde Hospital Emergency Department for a period of 180 days.

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

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

CADILSHE
MEETING DATE: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Ordinance Adopting Amended Military Equipment Policy Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481
PRESENTED BY: Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 947-26:

ORDINANCE NO. 947-26 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDED MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY AND FINDING THE

ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION)
FISCAL IMPACT: None.

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

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

Pursuant to AB 481, the military equipment use policy must be adopted by ordinance at a regular meeting of the City Council. AB 481 requires that the proposed policy be provided to the City Council and posted on the City's website for at least 30 days prior to the public meeting at which the policy is considered. Once adopted, AB 481 requires annual review and renewal of the ordinance, annual reporting on the military equipment -92-
identified in the policy, and an annual community engagement meeting regarding the annual report.

On May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 915-22, adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy governing the use of items that are deemed "military equipment" under AB 481. On August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 922-23, adopting an amended Military Equipment Use Policy. On July 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 930-24, adopting an amended Military Equipment Use Policy. On June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 941-25, adopting an amended Military Equipment Policy. The City's policy includes nine categories of "military equipment" listed in AB 481. The policy also contemplates use of military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies.

STAFF REPORT: On June 16, 2026, the Police Department presented the Annual Military Equipment Report to the City Council. On June 24, 2026, the Police Department held a community engagement meeting to discuss the report and respond to questions from the public regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

As outlined above, AB 481 also requires that the City Council annually review and renew the ordinance adopting the military equipment use policy. The Police Department is proposing to amend the policy to include additional equipment. The policy continues to contemplate use of military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies. The proposed amended policy is included as Exhibit A to the proposed ordinance.

To comply with AB 481, the Police Department is recommending that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 947-26 to adopt an amended Military Equipment Policy.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 947-26
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ORDINANCE NO. 947-26

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDED

MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY AND FINDING THE

ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL

REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE

EXEMPTION)
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481"), relating to the use of military equipment by California law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 became effective January 1, 2022 and is codified at Sections 7070 through 7057 of Chapter 12.8 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the term "military equipment" is defined in California Government Code Section 7070; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, and used; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 requires, among other things, that a law enforcement agency obtain approval from the governing body, by an ordinance adopting a military equipment use policy that includes a description of the equipment, quantity, capabilities, expected lifespan, purposes and authorized uses, fiscal impact, legal and procedural rules governing authorized uses, required training, mechanisms to ensure compliance with the agency's use policy, and procedures by which members of the public may register complaints or concerns or submit questions about the use of each type of equipment, prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition or use of military equipment, including military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022; and WHEREAS, on May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 914-22, adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 922-23, adopting an amended Military Equipment Use Policy; and
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WHEREAS, on July 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 930-24, adopting an amended Military Equipment Use Policy; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 941-25, adopting an amended Military Equipment Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department is in possession of certain items of equipment that qualify as "military equipment" under AB 481 and further intends to acquire other items of military equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department has prepared a proposed amended Military Equipment Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department submitted the proposed amended Military Equipment Policy to the City Council and made the proposed amended Military Equipment Policy available on the City's website for at least 30 days prior to the first public meeting concerning the proposed Military Equipment Policy on August 11, 2026; and WHEREAS, as required by AB 481, the City Council determines as follows:
(a) the military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and
(b) the proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public's health, welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties; and (c) the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and
(d) prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance; and WHEREAS, the proposed Military Equipment Policy satisfies the requirements of California Government Code Section 7070(d); and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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

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

City to and hereby approves the amended Military Equipment Policy attached hereto as Exhibit "A." The Military Equipment Policy shall govern the approval, acquisition, use and reporting of military equipment by the Blythe Police Department.

SECTION 3. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance, which relates to the funding, acquisition, and use of items that meet the definition of "military equipment" under AB 481, will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 4. Uncodified Ordinance. This Ordinance shall not be codified in the Blythe Municipal Code unless and until the City Council so ordains.

SECTION 5. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Blythe Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

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

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

SECTION 8. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.

Ordinance No. 947-26

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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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EXHIBIT A

MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY
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Military Equipment
706.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).
706.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):

Governing body - means the elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.

Military equipment - has the meaning set forth in Government Code § 7070(c), as amended from time to time, and includes the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as Humvees, two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.
• Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion.
• Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. Items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded.

Firearms of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns. • Ammunition of.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard issue shotgun ammunition.

Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition. • Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. "Flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, "tear gas," and "pepper balls," excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. • TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long-Range Acoustic Devices (LRAD).
• The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag," rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons.

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• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.

Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) through (o), "military equipment" does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled by the federal Defense Logistics Agency.
706.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Blythe Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071-7072 with respect to military equipment. 706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Policeor his/her designee shall be the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include, but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Blythe Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:

1. Coordinating with the City Clerk's Office to publicize the details of the meeting.

2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department's funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.

Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the governing ody and ensuring that the report is made available on the Department's websit Government Code § 7072
(g) Person may supia question about tore ol ap on anar eque or are that the Department will respond in a timely manner.
706.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:

See Attachment A ( Military Equipment List ).
706.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2026/04/01, All Rights Reserved Military Equipment - 2 Published with permission by Blythe Police Department
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the Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the activities outlined in Government Code § 7071. 706.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
As established through past practice and mutual aid agreements, any jurisdiction through contract, mutual aid agreement or request must accept the Department's policies and procedures governing the deployment of equipment utilized by Blythe Police Department employees. This is reciprocal to other law enforcement agencies.

Through the Association of Riverside County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff (ARCCOPS) mutual aid agreement, all cities within Riverside County have agreed to accept the use of each law enforcement agency's military equipment policy related to any enforcement action throughout Riverside County.

Military equipment used by any member of this Department shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy. Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this jurisdiction shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid. Situations may arise where the Blythe Police Department may deploy or use military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies. The following constitutes a non-exhaustive list of such equipment the Blythe Police Department is authorized to deploy or use:

See Attachment B (Military Equipment List-Equipment Owned by Other Agencies).

The Blythe Police Department hereby adopts the military equipment use policy as is approved, and may be amended from time to time, under Government Code § 7070 et seq., for jurisdictions that the Blythe Police Department may engage with to provide mutual aid. This section is in no way a limitation to the ability of the Blythe Police Department to deploy or use the military equipment of another jurisdiction.
706.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).

The Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory.

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706.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
706.9 COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE
This procedure is to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy. All complaints, concerns, or questions submitted regarding this policy will be handled pursuant to the Department's normal complaint process and be handled in a timely manner.

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MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST

1. Armored Vehicles
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) 2000 Dodge PeaceKeeper Armored Rescue truck. Quantity not to exceed

1. This vehicle has been replaced by the vehicle listed below and is awaiting transfer to the federal government.
(ii) 2010 Oshkosh Defense Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All- Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) on loan from the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO). Quantity not to exceed 1.

Capabilities: The capabilities of armored vehicles are similar to a 4x4 SUV and can protect occupants from handgun and rifle fire of a caliber typically found in the State of California and used against law enforcement. Armored vehicles provide safety for law enforcement personnel and victims being evacuated from dangerous situations.
b. Purpose
Used during high-risk tactical enforcement operations, officer rescues, and vehicle borne interventions. Additional deployments are used during criminal unrest and riots. Rescue vehicles provide ballistic safety during containment and apprehension of armed violent suspects.

Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate Armored Vehicles.
d. Expected Life Span
4 to 6 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
The MRAP vehicle was obtained from LESO at no cost to the general fund.

Annual maintenance cost is approximately $1,000.
f. Training:

In-house training is required to operate the armored vehicle. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
This armored vehicle is utilized in accordance with the California Vehicle Code.

2. Command and Control Vehicles
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
36' Eagle Command Post, equipped with shelving, mounted generator power source, workstations and related equipment for responding and handling large and small incidents. Quantity not to exceed 1. b. Purpose
Used in fire emergencies, search and rescue operations, extended crime scenes, large public events and for extended remote projects or trainings. c. Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the Mobile Command Post.

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d. Expected Life Span
5 to 7 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department donated the Mobile Command Post. Initial costs included approximately $3,000 for decals, supplies and safety inspection. Annual maintenance cost is approximately $2,000. f. Training
All authorized operators will complete in-house training on the operation of the Mobile Command Post.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Mobile Command Post is utilized in accordance with the California Vehicle Code.

3. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced. Quantity not to exceed 6. (i) DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Advanced. Quantity not to exceed 4. (iii) DJI Matrice 30T. Quantity not to exceed 4.
(iv) DJI Matrice 4. Quantity not to exceed 2.
(v) DJI Avata. Quantity not to exceed 4.

Capabilities: UAS can provide aerial views above an area to be searched or an incident in progress. UAS can be used to collect evidence in the form photos and/or videos to support investigations, look for missing persons, and provide overwatch for personnel on the ground.
b. Purpose
A UAS is deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:
(i) major collision investigations,
(ii) search for missing persons,
(iii) natural disaster management,
(iv) crime scene photography,
(V) SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions, and (vi) in response to specific requests from local, state or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate any UAS during approved missions.
d. Expected Life Span
Approximately 3 to 5 years.
e. Fiscal Impact: Cost
(i) DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced - Initial cost of approximately $10,000 per unit.
(ii) DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Advanced - Initial cost of approximately $12,000 per unit.

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(iii) DJI Matrice 30T - Initial cost of approximately $21,000 per unit. (iv) DJI Matrice 4 - Initial cost of approximately $13,500 per unit. (v) DJI Avata - Initial cost of approximately $1,450 per unit.

Annual maintenance and battery replacement cost is approximately $1,000 to $2,200 per unit.

Training
All Blythe Police Department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS operation. In addition, each operator must attend a 40-hour Department training and ongoing quarterly training. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107 and the Blythe Police Department's UAS manner that respected he privacy did la money pursuases and and Federal law.

4. Firearms
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) Colt Commando M4 Carbine enhanced patrol rifles. Quantity not to exceed

35. These rifles are capable of both long distance and close defensive fire, and are only used to preserve life.
(ii) B&T 9mm select fire rifles. Quantity not to exceed 8. These firearms are used for close defensive fire, and are only used to preserve life. (iii) 9mm Glock 18 pistols. Quantity not to exceed 4. These firearms are used for close defensive fire, and are only used to preserve life. (iv) Remington 870 shotguns, converted to less lethal with green stocks for identification purposes. Quantity not to exceed 15. Beanbag rounds are used in these converted shotguns and may be deployed to impact subjects who demonstrate assaultive or life-threatening behavior. Beanbag rounds may also be used to control an actively resistive subject reasonably believed to possess or have immediate access to a deadly weapon. The main objectives that officers attempt to achieve in using a beanbag round on a subject exhibiting any of the criteria mentioned above are to effect investigative detention or arrest; control a subject who is in lawful custody; prevent an escape; or protect the officer, the subject, or another person from injury or death.
(V) H&K 9mm/55.6 cal MP5 style select fire rifles. Quantity not to exceed 8.

These firearms are used for close defensive fire and are only used to preserve life.
(vi) Ruger Mini 14 AC-556 select fire rifle. Quantity not to exceed 1. This rifle is capable of both long distance and close defensive fire and is only used to preserve life.
b. Purpose
Deployed by patrol officers in tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions.

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c. Authorized Use
Only assigned peace officers who have completed the required training shall be permitted to deploy these firearms.
d. Expected Life Span
8 to 15 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
The Colt rifles were obtained with trade-in credit at no cost to the City's general fund. The 9mm rifles were obtained with trade-in credit, other law enforcement lonations or asset forfeiture funds and had no cost to the City's general fund The 9mm Glock 18 pistols were obtained through asset forfeiture funds. Th Ruger Mini 14 was obtained through a trade with the Imperial Police Department and had no impact on the City's general fund. Annual maintenance cost for all firearms is approximately $2,500.
f. Training
All Blythe Police Department members assigned to deploy these firearms in the course of duty shall have completed a 16-hour training course presented by POST-certified Range Instructors who are currently employed by the Blythe Police Department.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Blythe Police Department utilizes firearms only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including laws regarding the use of force.

5. Ammunition
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
CTS Model 2581 Super Sock Bean Bag Rounds or similar product. Quantity not to exceed 1,000 rounds. This round is fired from a 12 gauge shotgun as a less lethal munition with a maximum effective range of 75 feet. b. Purpose
Beanbag rounds are used in converted shotguns and may be deployed to impact subjects who demonstrate assaultive or life-threatening behavior.

Beanbag rounds may also be used to control an actively resistive subject reasonably believed to possess or have immediate access to a deadly weapon.

The main obiectives that officers attempt to achieve in using a beanbag round on a subject exhibiting any of the criteria mentioned above are to effect investigative detention or arrest; control a subject who is in lawful custody; prevent an escape; or protect the officer, the subject, or another person from injury or death.
c. Authorized Use
Only officers that have been trained by POST-certified, Less-Lethal instructors shall be permitted to use bean bag rounds.
d. Expected Life Span
2 years.
e. Fiscal Impact: Cost
Initial cost of $7 per round.

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f. Training
Assigned officers are required to complete training provided by POST-certified, Less-Lethal instructors.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Blythe Police Department utilizes less lethal beanbag rounds only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including laws regarding the use of force.

6. Breaching Apparatuses
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) Remington 870 Shotgun with breaching type barrel. Quantity not to exceed

4. Provides option to gain forced entry during legal service of search warrant or exigent circumstances.
(i) Defense Technology Breaching Rounds or similar product. Quantity not to exceed 100 rounds. Specialized tactical munition designed to defeat door locks, hinges, and deadbolts.
b. Purpose
Used for forced entry during the execution of a search warrant or in exigent circumstances.
c. Authorized Use
Operation of this device is only authorized in the service of a lawful search warrant or in other exigent circumstances by authorized operators. d. Expected Life Span
10 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
Initial cost of $40 to convert existing inventory. Maintenance costs included among annual firearm maintenance costs.
f. Training
Authorized operators complete in-house training on the operation of the breaching apparatus.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Blythe Police Department utilizes breaching tools only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.

7. Flash Bang Grenades
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
Defense Technology Non-Reloadable Distraction Device. Quantity not to exceed 100. Flash bang grenades are a non-lethal diversionary devise intended to temporarily incapacitate threats by producing a brilliant flash of light and a deafening bang.
b. Purpose
Used to create a diversion to support high risk entries in police operations. c. Authorized Use
Only assigned officers who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate flash bang grenades.

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d. Expected Life Span
2 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
Initial cost of approximately $100 per unit.

Training
Training on proper method of deployment is included as part of SWAT training. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
ATF regulates the sale and storage of distraction devices. The Blythe Police Department utilizes flash bang grenades only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.

8. Pepper Ball Carbines and Pepper Balls
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) PepperBall carbines. Quantity not to exceed 4. Provide a non-lethal force option to reduce the need for lethal force.
(ii) PepperBall Live PAVA Capsaicin II projectiles. Quantity not to exceed 2,000. Pepper balls are filled with oleoresin capsicum (OC). The pepper ball delivery system combines chemical agent exposure with kinetic energy impact to aid in its effectiveness.
b. Purpose
Pepper ball carbines are one of the Department's non-lethal options when stopping violent persons, dispersing large crowds and stopping attacks by uncontrolled animals.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned peace officers who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate pepper ball carbines.
d. Expected Life Span
2 to 4 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
Initial cost is approximately $1,400 per unit for the pepper ball carbines and $800 for the pepper balls. Annual maintenance costs are approximately $1,500.

Training
Training on proper methods of deployment is provided to all peace officers employed by the Blythe Police Department.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Although no state laws restrict the use of pepper ball carbines for police service, the Blythe Police Department adheres to Department policies and proper methods of deployment.

9. Less Lethal Launcher and Chemical Agent Rounds
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) Penn Arms 40MM Multi Shot Less Lethal/Chemical Agent Launcher.

Quantity not to exceed 1. Deploy less lethal chemical agent rounds. (ii) B&T 40MM Single Shot Less Lethal/Chemical Agent Launcher. Quantity not to exceed 2. Deploy less lethal chemical agent rounds.

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(iii) Mossberg 590 Shotgun with Chemical Agent Launching Cup, Chemical Agent Orange Stocks for identification purposes. Quantity not to exceed 2.

This launcher is a modified shotgun that is used to launch non-lethal chemical agent canisters to disperse rioting suspects or barricaded suspects.
(iv) Combined Systems Inc. and AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems 40MM Foam Baton Rounds. Quantity not to exceed 50. Momentarily incapacitate violent and non-compliant subjects.
(v) Combined Systems Inc. and AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems Chemical Agent rounds are filled with oleoresin capsicum (OC) or Chlorobenzylidene Malononitrile (CS). Quantity not to exceed 250.
b. Purpose
Less lethal launchers and chemical agent rounds are one of the Department's non-lethal options when stopping violent persons, dispersing large crowds and clearing buildings of barricaded suspects.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned peace officers who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate less lethal launchers.
d. Expected Life Span
2 to 4 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
The initial cost for the multi shot less lethal chemical agent launcher is approximately $3,500 per unit. The initial cost for the single shot less lethal chemical agent launcher is approximately $3,000 per unit, The initial cost for the Mossberg 590 Shotgun with Chemical Agent Launching Cup is approximately $1,000 per unit and $45 per round for the chemical agents. The initial cost of the 40MM foam batons is approximately $32 per round. Annual maintenance costs are approximately $100.
f. Training
Training on the proper methods of deployment is provided to all peace officers employed by the Blythe Police Department.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Blythe Police Department adheres to Department policies and proper methods of deployment.

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MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST-EQUIPMENT OWNED BY OTHER AGENCIES • Unmanned, remotely piloted powered aerial or ground vehicles • Search and locate reported missing children or at-risk adults • Search and rescue operations to locate lost or injured hikers • A law enforcement specific application involving Aerial drones are used for open terrain or large field searches as a force-multiplier to assist in high-risk apprehensions of armed or violent suspects. Aerial drones can be used as an interior search tool to locate suspects barricaded inside a residence or commercial structure.

A tracked armored vehicle remotely piloted for use in explosive ordinance disposal • Unmanned robotics have numerous applications and are used instead of personnel in high-risk environments to increase safety for law enforcement • Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle
• The MRAP is a large ballistic armored rescue vehicle which can be used for a number of critical situations. It can be deployed for aid during search warrant services as well as rescue missions to include civilians, officers, and hostage situations with seating for 10 adults
The MRAP is primarily used in open desert areas; however, it can be used in any dangerous weather condition with the ability of extreme off-road capabilities. The • MRAP is also used for large parcel outdoor illegal marijuana grow enforcement.

The MRAP has 4X4 capability and able to transport or evacuate victims in a flood, fire or other natural disaster. Operation requires a Class "B" driver's license • Armored vehicles
• Inventory includes four (4) LENCO Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Counter-Attack Trucks (BEAR-CATS). The BEAR-CATS, or rescue vehicles, are primarily used during high-risk tactical enforcement operations, officer rescues, and vehicle borne interventions. Additional deployments are used during criminal unrest and riots. Rescue vehicles provide ballistic safety during containment and apprehension of armed violent suspects
Rescue vehicle for on-campus active shooter incidents to rescue injured victims • 4X4 capability to transport or evacuate victims in a flood, fire or other natural disaster
• BOMB-CAT bullet resistant rescue vehicle provisioned with a front mounted water cannon. BOMB-CAT use is for tactical operations and explosive ordinance mitigation and fire suppression
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• Vehicles with breaching or entry apparatus attachable • BEAR-CAT vehicles have attachable metal booms that can be used tor breaching structures, fences, or ramming objects during high-risk incidents, to include active shooter incidents on school grounds or buildings
• TAC-CAT vehicles have a tracked bullet resistant caterpillar tractor driven and deployed during high-risk and tactical operations with various hydraulic boom attachments including claw, chemical agent dispersal box and ram extension • Non-handheld battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature
• Explosive breaching tools
• Avon frangible shotgun ammunition is used to breach doors and points of entry on fortified doors or structures. The rounds are used to impact door hinges, doorknobs and locks
• Assault weapons defined under PC 30510 & PC 30515
• Inventory includes AR style rifles that function at full and semi-automatic capability (fully automatic rifles are only assigned to SWAT personnel) Semi-automatic Benelli shotguns
Increased accuracy and precision at long range distances • Currently used by most law enforcement agencies across the nation • Flashbang grenades
• Light Sound Diversionary Device (LSDD-"Flashbangs") are used to minimize risk to all parties through the temporary distraction or disorientation of armed and violent suspects that pose significant danger to the deputies and community. The effects of the LSDD reduce a suspect's reactionary capabilities and allow for momentary disorientation which creates a tactical advantage. LSDD is a hand delivered device and generally deployed on the exterior of structures Provides a humane fright to aggressive dogs that pose a threat to deputies Explosive breaching tools are used to breach fortified structures to establish a point of entry. Explosive charges are fashioned to produce little to no fragmentation at the time of detonation. Explosive breaching effectively reduces the time spent overcoming a fortified door or structure. The reduction in time mitigating a hardened structure increases officer safety and the element of surprise. Blast injuries are reduced by using low yield explosives that mechanically overcome door frames and locking mechanisms. Explosive breaching mandates extensive schooling and certification processes
• Tear gas
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• Water cannon
• The BOMB-CAT bullet resistant rescue vehicle is provisioned with a front mounted water cannon. BOMB-CAT use is for tactical operations, explosive ordinance mitigation and fire suppression
• Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
• LRAD is an acoustic hailing device used for emitting amplified public announcements during search warrant services, barricaded suspects, or tactical operations. The loud audible technology ensures broadcasted announcements are loud and clear while offering advantages over less amplified patrol car PA systems.

The LRAD can also be used for public announcements or safety advisements during natural disasters or evacuations
• The larger LRAD 1000 system is portable and can be used for criminal unrest and rioting to provide clear dispersal orders for unlawful assembly • Command and control vehicles built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units
• Command vehicles are built in various platforms to include ½ ton pickup chassis, vans, trailers, and RV style configurations. Vehicles are built to better assist in command and control during law enforcement operations, natural disasters, and public safety issues. Vehicles are designed with additional communication abilities, computers, white boards, lighting, generators, and mission essential supplies • 40mm projectile launchers
• Less lethal 40mm launchers and rubber projectile munitions are configured for high and low energy impact. Munitions have the additional benefit as a barrier round for breaking vehicle and residential glass so that chemical munitions can be deployed. 40mm less lethal has been effective in disarming violent suspects, armed suspects, and subjects who are suicidal with minimal injury and risk to the person, law enforcement or the public
• Bean bag launchers
• Less lethal bean bags are utilized through a marked/orange colored easily identifiable less lethal shotgun. The bean bag round is a small led pellet filled munition made of high-density cloth. The bean bag is the predecessor to 40mm less lethal having similar benefits as other less lethal platforms • Rubber projectile launchers
• Sting ball grenade launches.38 caliber rubber projectiles and are hand delivered.

Generalized use in a tactical operation is infrequent in use and deployment. Search warrants, violent combative subjects, or hostage rescue scenarios are criteria for consideration and use against suspects. Sting balls have a greater application in a Jail Corrections Environment.
• 40mm and 37 mm launchers capable of deploying rubber projectile munitions. An effective less lethal tool used routinely with success
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ORDINANCE NO. 947-26

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDED

MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY AND FINDING THE

ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL

REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3) (COMMON SENSE

EXEMPTION)
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481"), relating to the use of military equipment by California law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 became effective January 1, 2022 and is codified at Sections 7070 through 7057 of Chapter 12.8 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the term "military equipment" is defined in California Government Code Section 7070; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, and used; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 requires, among other things, that a law enforcement agency obtain approval from the governing body, by an ordinance adopting a military equipment use policy that includes a description of the equipment, quantity, capabilities, expected lifespan, purposes and authorized uses, fiscal impact, legal and procedural rules governing authorized uses, required training, mechanisms to ensure compliance with the agency's use policy, and procedures by which members of the public may register complaints or concerns or submit questions about the use of each type of equipment, prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition or use of military equipment, including military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022; and WHEREAS, on May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 914-22, adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 922-23, adopting an amended Military Equipment Use Policy; and
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WHEREAS, on July 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 930-24 adopting an amended Military Equipment Use Policy; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 941-25, adopting an amended Military Equipment Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department is in possession of certain items of equipment that qualify as "military equipment" under AB 481 and further intends to acquire other items of military equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department has prepared a proposed amended Military Equipment Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department submitted the proposed amended Military Equipment Policy to the City Council and made the proposed amended Military Equipment Policy available on the City's website for at least 30 days prior to the first public meeting concerning the proposed Military Equipment Policy on August 11, 2026; and WHEREAS, as required by AB 481, the City Council determines as follows:
(a) the military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and
(b) the proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public's health, welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties; and (c) the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and
(d) prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance; and WHEREAS, the proposed Military Equipment Policy satisfies the requirements of California Government Code Section 7070(d); and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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

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

SECTION 2. Approval of Military Equipment Policy. The City Council, having received the information required under AB 481 regarding the Blythe Police Department's use of military equipment as defined in said law, deems it to be in the best interest of the City to and hereby approves the amended Military Equipment Policy attached hereto as Exhibit "A." The Military Equipment Policy shall govern the approval, acquisition, use and reporting of military equipment by the Blythe Police Department.

SECTION 3. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance, which relates to the funding, acquisition, and use of items that meet the definition of "military equipment" under AB 481, will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 4. Uncodified Ordinance. This Ordinance shall not be codified in the Blythe Municipal Code unless and until the City Council so ordains.

SECTION 5. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Blythe Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

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

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

SECTION 8. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.

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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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EXHIBIT A

MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY
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Military Equipment
706.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).
706.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):

Governing body - means the elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.

Military equipment - has the meaning set forth in Government Code § 7070(c), as amended from time to time, and includes the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as Humvees, two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.
• Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion.
• Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. Items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded.

Firearms of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns. • Ammunition of.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard issue shotgun ammunition. • Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition. • Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • "Flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, "tear gas," and "pepper balls," excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. • TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long-Range Acoustic Devices (LRAD).
• The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag," rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons.

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• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
• Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) through (o), "military equipment" does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled by the federal Defense Logistics Agency.
706.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Blythe Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071-7072 with respect to military equipment. 706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Policeor his/her designee shall be the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include, but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Blythe Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:

Coordinating with the City Clerk's Office to publicize the details of the meeting

2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department's funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the governing body and ensuring that the report is made available on the Department's website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
706.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:

See Attachment A ( Military Equipment List ).
706.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2026/04/01, All Rights Reserved. Military Equipment - 2 Published with permission by Blythe Police Department
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the Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the activities outlined in Government Code § 7071. 706.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
As established through past practice and mutual aid agreements, any jurisdiction through contract, mutual aid agreement or request must accept the Department's policies and procedures governing the deployment of equipment utilized by Blythe Police Department employees. This is reciprocal to other law enforcement agencies.

Through the Association of Riverside County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff (ARCCOPS) mutual aid agreement, all cities within Riverside County have agreed to accept the use of each law enforcement agency's military equipment policy related to any enforcement action throughout Riverside County.

Military equipment used by any member of this Department shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy. Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this jurisdiction shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid. Situations may arise where the Blythe Police Department may deploy or use military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies. The following constitutes a non-exhaustive list of such equipment the Blythe Police Department is authorized to deploy or use:

See Attachment B ( Military Equipment List-Equipment Owned by Other Agencies).

The Blythe Police Department hereby adopts the military equipment use policy as is approved, and may be amended from time to time, under Government Code § 7070 et seq., for jurisdictions that the Blythe Police Department may engage with to provide mutual aid. This section is in no way a limitation to the ability of the Blythe Police Department to deploy or use the military equipment of another jurisdiction.
706.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).

The Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory.

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706.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
706.9 COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE
This procedure is to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy. All complaints, concerns, or questions submitted regarding this policy will be handled pursuant to the Department's normal complaint process and be handled in a timely manner.

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MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST

1. Armored Vehicles
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) 2000 Dodge PeaceKeeper Armored Rescue truck. Quantity not to exceed

1. This vehicle has been replaced by the vehicle listed below and is awaiting transfer to the federal government.
(i) 2010 Oshkosh Defense Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All- Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) on loan from the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO). Quantity not to exceed 1.

Capabilities: The capabilities of armored vehicles are similar to a 4x4 SUV and can protect occupants from handgun and rifle fire of a caliber typically found in the State of California and used against law enforcement. Armored vehicles provide safety for law enforcement personnel and victims being evacuated from dangerous situations.
b. Purpose
Used during high-risk tactical enforcement operations, officer rescues, and vehicle borne interventions. Additional deployments are used during criminal unrest and riots. Rescue vehicles provide ballistic safety during containment and apprehension of armed violent suspects.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate Armored Vehicles.
d. Expected Life Span
4 to 6 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
The MRAP vehicle was obtained from LESO at no cost to the general fund.

Annual maintenance cost is approximately $1,000.
f. Training:

In-house training is required to operate the armored vehicle. g. Legal and Procedural Rules
This armored vehicle is utilized in accordance with the California Vehicle Code.

2. Command and Control Vehicles
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
2009 36' Eagle Command Post, equipped with shelving, mounted generator power source, workstations and related equipment for responding and handling large and small incidents. Quantity not to exceed 1.

Used in fire emergencies, search and rescue operations, extended crime scenes, large public events and for extended remote projects or trainings. c. Authorized Use
Only assianed operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the Mobile Command Post.

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d. Expected Life Span
5 to 7 years.
e. Fiscal Impact: Cost
The Riverside County Sheriffs Department donated the Mobile Command Post. Initial costs included approximately $3,000 for decals, supplies and safety inspection. Annual maintenance cost is approximately $2,000. f. Training
All authorized operators will complete in-house training on the operation of the Mobile Command Post.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Mobile Command Post is utilized in accordance with the California Vehicle

3. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced. Quantity not to exceed 6. (ii) DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Advanced. Quantity not to exceed 4. (iii) DJI Matrice 30T. Quantity not to exceed 4.
(iv) DJI Matrice 4. Quantity not to exceed 2.
(v) DJI Avata. Quantity not to exceed 4.

Capabilities: UAS can provide aerial views above an area to be searched or an incident in progress. UAS can be used to collect evidence in the form photos and/or videos to support investigations, look for missing persons, and provide overwatch for personnel on the ground.
b. Purpose
A UAS is deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:
(i) major collision investigations,
(i) search for missing persons,
(iii) natural disaster management,
(iv) crime scene photography,
(v) SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions, and (vi) in response to specific requests from local, state or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate any UAS during approved missions.
d. Expected Life Span
Approximately 3 to 5 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
(i) DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced - Initial cost of approximately $10,000 per unit.
(ii) DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Advanced - Initial cost of approximately $12,000 per unit.

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(iii) DJI Matrice 30T - Initial cost of approximately $21,000 per unit. (iv) DJI Matrice 4 - Initial cost of approximately $13,500 per unit. (v) DJI Avata - Initial cost of approximately $1,450 per unit.

Annual maintenance and battery replacement cost is approximately $1,000 to $2,200 per unit.
f. Training
All Blythe Police Department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS operation. In addition, each operator must attend a 40-hour Department training and ongoing quarterly training.

FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107 and the Blythe Police Department's UAS Policy. UAS are used only for official law enforcement purposes, and in nanner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State an Federal law.

4. Firearms
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) Colt Commando M4 Carbine enhanced patrol rifles. Quantity not to exceed

35. These rifles are capable of both long distance and close defensive fire, and are only used to preserve life.
(ii) B&T 9mm select fire rifles. Quantity not to exceed 8. These firearms are used for close defensive fire, and are only used to preserve life. (iii) 9mm Glock 18 pistols. Quantity not to exceed 4. These firearms are used for close defensive fire, and are only used to preserve life. (iv) Remington 870 shotguns, converted to less lethal with green stocks for identification purposes. Quantity not to exceed 15. Beanbag rounds are used in these converted shotguns and may be deployed to impact subjects who demonstrate assaultive or life-threatening behavior. Beanbag rounds may also be used to control an actively resistive subject reasonably believed to possess or have immediate access to a deadly weapon. The main objectives that officers attempt to achieve in using a beanbag round on a subject exhibiting any of the criteria mentioned above are to effect investigative detention or arrest; control a subject who is in lawful custody; prevent an escape; or protect the officer, the subject, or another person from injury or death.
(v) H&K 9mm/55.6 cal MP5 style select fire rifles. Quantity not to exceed 8.

These firearms are used for close defensive fire and are only used to preserve life.
(vi) Ruger Mini 14 AC-556 select fire rifle. Quantity not to exceed 1. This rifle is capable of both long distance and close defensive fire and is only used to preserve life.
b. Purpose
Deployed by patrol officers in tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions.

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c. Authorized Use
Only assigned peace officers who have completed the required training shall be permitted to deploy these firearms.
d. Expected Life Span
8 to 15 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
The Colt rifles were obtained with trade-in credit at no cost to the City's general fund. The 9mm rifles were obtained with trade-in credit, other law enforcement donations or asset forfeiture funds and had no cost to the City's general fund.

The 9mm Glock 18 pistols were obtained through asset forfeiture funds. The Ruger Mini 14 was obtained through a trade with the Imperial Police Department and had no impact on the City's general fund. Annual maintenance cost for all firearms is approximately $2,500.
f. Training
POST-certified Range Instructors who are currently employed by the Blythe Police Department.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Blythe Police Department utilizes firearms only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including laws regarding the use of force.

5. Ammunition
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
CTS Model 2581 Super Sock Bean Bag Rounds or similar product. Quantity not to exceed 1,000 rounds. This round is fired from a 12 gauge shotgun as a less lethal munition with a maximum effective range of 75 feet. b. Purpose
Beanbag rounds are used in converted shotguns and may be deployed to impact subjects who demonstrate assaultive or life-threatening behavior.

Beanbag rounds may also be used to control an actively resistive subject reasonably believed to possess or have immediate access to a deadly weapon.

The main objectives that officers attempt to achieve in using a beanbag round on a subject exhibiting any of the criteria mentioned above are to effect investigative detention or arrest; control a subject who is in lawful custody; prevent an escape; or protect the officer, the subject, or another person from injury or death.
c. Authorized Use
Only officers that have been trained by POST-certified, Less-Lethal instructors shall be permitted to use bean bag rounds.
d. Expected Life Span
2 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
Initial cost of $7 per round.

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f. Training
Assigned officers are required to complete training provided by POST-certified, Less-Lethal instructors.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Blythe Police Department utilizes less lethal beanbag rounds only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including laws regarding the use of force.

6. Breaching Apparatuses
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) Remington 870 Shotgun with breaching type barrel. Quantity not to exceed

4. Provides option to gain forced entry during legal service of search warrant or exigent circumstances.
(ii) Defense Technology Breaching Rounds or similar product. Quantity not to exceed 100 rounds. Specialized tactical munition designed to defeat door locks, hinges, and deadbolts.
b. Purpose
Used for forced entry during the execution of a search warrant or in exigent circumstances.
c. Authorized Use
Operation of this device is only authorized in the service of a lawful search warrant or in other exigent circumstances by authorized operators. d. Expected Life Span
10 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
Initial cost of $40 to convert existing inventory. Maintenance costs included among annual firearm maintenance costs.
f. Training
Authorized operators complete in-house training on the operation of the breaching apparatus.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Blythe Police Department utilizes breaching tools only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.

7. Flash Bang Grenades
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
Defense Technology Non-Reloadable Distraction Device. Quantity not to exceed 100. Flash bang grenades are a non-lethal diversionary devise intended to temporarily incapacitate threats by producing a brilliant flash of light and a deafening bang.
b. Purpose
Used to create a diversion to support high risk entries in police operations. c. Authorized Use
Only assigned officers who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate flash bang grenades.

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d. Expected Life Span
2 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
Initial cost of approximately $100 per unit.

Training
Training on proper method of deployment is included as part of SWAT training.

Legal and Procedural Rules
ATF regulates the sale and storage of distraction devices. The Blythe Police Department utilizes flash bang grenades only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.

8. Pepper Ball Carbines and Pepper Balls
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) PepperBall carbines. Quantity not to exceed 4. Provide a non-lethal force option to reduce the need for lethal force.
(ii) PepperBall Live PAVA Capsaicin II projectiles. Quantity not to exceed 2,000. Pepper balls are filled with oleoresin capsicum (OC). The pepper ball delivery system combines chemical agent exposure with kinetic energy impact to aid in its effectiveness.
b. Purpose
Pepper ball carbines are one of the Department's non-lethal options when stopping violent persons, dispersing large crowds and stopping attacks by uncontrolled animals.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned peace officers who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate pepper ball carbines.
d. Expected Life Span
2 to 4 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
Initial cost is approximately $1,400 per unit for the pepper ball carbines and $800 for the pepper balls. Annual maintenance costs are approximately $1,500.

Training
Training on proper methods of deployment is provided to all peace officers employed by the Blythe Police Department.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Although no state laws restrict the use of pepper ball carbines for police service, the Blythe Police Department adheres to Department policies and proper methods of deployment.

9. Less Lethal Launcher and Chemical Agent Rounds
a. Description, quantity, and capabilities
(i) Penn Arms 40MM Multi Shot Less Lethal/Chemical Agent Launcher.

Quantity not to exceed 1. Deploy less lethal chemical agent rounds. (ii) B&T 40MM Single Shot Less Lethal/Chemical Agent Launcher. Quantity not to exceed 2. Deploy less lethal chemical agent rounds.

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(i) Mossberg 590 Shotgun with Chemical Agent Launching Cup, Chemical Agent Orange Stocks for identification purposes. Quantity not to exceed 2.

This launcher is a modified shotgun that is used to launch non-lethal chemical agent canisters to disperse rioting suspects or barricaded suspects.
(iv) Combined Systems Inc. and AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems 40MM Foam Baton Rounds. Quantity not to exceed 50. Momentarily incapacitate violent and non-compliant subjects.
(v) Combined Systems Inc. and AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems Chemical Agent rounds are filled with oleoresin capsicum (OC) or Chlorobenzylidene Malononitrile (CS). Quantity not to exceed 250.
b. Purpose
Less lethal launchers and chemical agent rounds are one of the Department's non-lethal options when stopping violent persons, dispersing large crowds and clearing buildings of barricaded suspects.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned peace officers who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate less lethal launchers.
d. Expected Life Span
2 to 4 years.
e. Fiscal Impact; Cost
The initial cost for the multi shot less lethal chemical agent launcher is approximately $3,500 per unit. The initial cost for the single shot less lethal chemical agent launcher is approximately $3,000 per unit, The initial cost for the Mossberg 590 Shotgun with Chemical Agent Launching Cup is approximately $1,000 per unit and $45 per round for the chemical agents. The initial cost of the 40MM foam batons is approximately $32 per round. Annual maintenance costs are approximately $100.
f. Training
Training on the proper methods of deployment is provided to all peace officers employed by the Blythe Police Department.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
The Blythe Police Department adheres to Department policies and proper methods of deployment.

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MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST-EQUIPMENT OWNED BY OTHER AGENCIES • Unmanned, remotely piloted powered aerial or ground vehicles • Search and locate reported missing children or at-risk adults • Search and rescue operations to locate lost or injured hikers • A law enforcement specific application involving Aerial drones are used for open errain or large field searches as a force-multiplier to assist in high-rist apprehensions of armed or violent suspects. Aerial drones can be used as al interior search tool to locate suspects barricaded inside a residence or commercial structure.

A tracked armored vehicle remotely piloted for use in explosive ordinance disposal • Unmanned robotics have numerous applications and are used instead of personnel in high-risk environments to increase safety for law enforcement • Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle
• The MRAP is a large ballistic armored rescue vehicle which can be used for a number of critical situations. It can be deployed for aid during search warrant services as well as rescue missions to include civilians, officers, and hostage situations with seating for 10 adults
The MRAP is primarily used in open desert areas; however, it can be used in any dangerous weather condition with the ability of extreme off-road capabilities. The • MRAP is also used for large parcel outdoor illegal marijuana grow enforcement.

The MRAP has 4X4 capability and able to transport or evacuate victims in a flood, fire or other natural disaster. Operation requires a Class "B" driver's license • Armored vehicles
• Inventory includes four (4) LENCO Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Counter-Attack Trucks (BEAR-CATS). The BEAR-CATS, or rescue vehicles, are primarily used during high-risk tactical enforcement operations, officer rescues, and vehicle borne interventions. Additional deployments are used during criminal unrest and riots. Rescue vehicles provide ballistic safety during containment and apprehension of armed violent suspects
Rescue vehicle for on-campus active shooter incidents to rescue injured victims • 4X4 capability to transport or evacuate victims in a flood, fire or other natural BOMB-CAT bullet resistant rescue vehicle provisioned with a front mounted water cannon. BOMB-CAT use is for tactical operations and explosive ordinance mitigation and fire suppression
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• Vehicles with breaching or entry apparatus attachable • BEAR-CAT vehicles have attachable metal booms that can be used for breaching structures, fences, or ramming objects during high-risk incidents, to include active shooter incidents on school grounds or buildings
• TAC-CAT vehicles have a tracked bullet resistant caterpillar tractor driven and deployed during high-risk and tactical operations with various hydraulic boom attachments including claw, chemical agent dispersal box and ram extension • Non-handheld battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature
• Explosive breaching tools
• Avon frangible shotgun ammunition is used to breach doors and points of entry on fortified doors or structures. The rounds are used to impact door hinges, doorknobs and locks
• Assault weapons defined under PC 30510 & PC 30515
• Inventory includes AR style rifles that function at full and semi-automatic capability (fully automatic rifles are only assigned to SWAT personnel) Semi-automatic Benelli shotguns
• Increased accuracy and precision at long range distances • Currently used by most law enforcement agencies across the nation • Flashbang grenades
• Light Sound Diversionary Device (LSDD-"Flashbangs") are used to minimize risk to all parties through the temporary distraction or disorientation of armed and violent suspects that pose significant danger to the deputies and community. The effects of the LSDD reduce a suspect's reactionary capabilities and allow for momentary disorientation which creates a tactical advantage. LSDD is a hand delivered device and generally deployed on the exterior of structures Provides a humane fright to aggressive dogs that pose a threat to deputies Explosive breaching tools are used to breach fortified structures to establish a point of entry. Explosive charges are fashioned to produce little to no fragmentation at the time of detonation. Explosive breaching effectively reduces the time spent overcoming a fortified door or structure. The reduction in time mitigating a hardened structure increases officer safety and the element of surprise. Blast injuries are reduced by using low yield explosives that mechanically overcome door frames and locking mechanisms. Explosive breaching mandates extensive schooling and certification processes
• Tear gas
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• Water cannon
• The BOMB-CAT bullet resistant rescue vehicle is provisioned with a front mounted water cannon. BOMB-CAT use is for tactical operations, explosive ordinance mitigation and fire suppression
• Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
• LRAD is an acoustic hailing device used for emitting amplified public announcements during search warrant services, barricaded suspects, or tactical operations. The loud audible technology ensures broadcasted announcements are loud and clear while offering advantages over less amplified patrol car PA systems.

The LRAD can also be used for public announcements or safety advisements during natural disasters or evacuations
• The larger LRAD 1000 system is portable and can be used for criminal unrest and rioting to provide clear dispersal orders for unlawful assembly • Command and control vehicles built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units
• Command vehicles are built in various platforms to include ½ ton pickup chassis, vans, trailers, and RV style configurations. Vehicles are built to better assist in command and control during law enforcement operations, natural disasters, and public safety issues. Vehicles are designed with additional communication abilities, computers, white boards, lighting, generators, and mission essential supplies • 40mm projectile launchers
• Less lethal 40mm launchers and rubber projectile munitions are configured for high and low energy impact. Munitions have the additional benefit as a barrier round for breaking vehicle and residential glass so that chemical munitions can be deployed. 40mm less lethal has been effective in disarming violent suspects, armed suspects, and subjects who are suicidal with minimal injury and risk to the person, law enforcement or the public
• Bean bag launchers
• Less lethal bean bags are utilized through a marked/orange colored easily identifiable less lethal shotgun. The bean bag round is a small led pellet filled munition made of high-density cloth. The bean bag is the predecessor to 40mm less lethal having similar benefits as other less lethal platforms • Rubber projectile launchers
• Sting ball grenade launches .38 caliber rubber projectiles and are hand delivered.

Generalized use in a tactical operation is infrequent in use and deployment. Search warrants, violent combative subjects, or hostage rescue scenarios are criteria for consideration and use against suspects. Sting balls have a greater application in a Jail Corrections Environment.
• 40mm and 37 mm launchers capable of deploying rubber projectile munitions. An effective less lethal tool used routinely with success
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