BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL  FIRST  TRIIS  Blythe  ABLISHED  AGENDA JULY 9, 2024  CLOSED SESSION: 5:45 P.M. REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 P.M.  Joseph DeConinck, Mayor Johnny Z. Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Joseph Halby, III, Council Member Sam Burton, Council Member Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager/City Clerk Brittany Roberto, City Attorney  MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA    Blythe  CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 9, 2024 Closed Session: 5:45pm Regular Meeting: 6:00pm  Joseph DeConinck, Mayor  Johnny Z. Rodriguez, Vice Mayor  Joseph Halby, I, Council Member Samuel Burton, 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:  1.  CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). Number of potential cases:  one.  NOTE TO THE PUBLIC: (28 CFR 35.104 ADA Title II).  Inc 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  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. Ina addition, such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: ww.dlyolbyhe.cagow.    Blythe  Blythe City Council Meeting July 9, 2024 6:00pm  CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor DeConinck Vice! Mayor Rodriguez Councilman Halby Councilman Burton PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION ADDED STARTER requires a unanimous vote.  Interim City! Manager/City Clerk Crecelius City Attorney Roberto City Treasurer/Financel Director Elms Chief Building Official Brown  Police Chief Dale Fire Chief Hasler  The City Council may add ani item tot the Agenda after making af finding that therei isa a needt tot takei immediate action ont the item and thatt the item came tot the attention oft the City Council and/or staff subsequent tot the posting oft the Agenda. An action adding ani item tot the Agenda requires a 2/3 vote oft the City Council (4of5 Council Members). Ifl less than 2/3 oft the City Council is present, adding an item tot the Agenda  REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 1-14) removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Posting of the Agenda. Friday, July 5, 2024.  All matters listed under Consent Calendar: are considered routine and will be enacted by one: motion. There will be no separate discussion oft these items prior to the time of voting on the motion uniess members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/or  1.  The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber on Recommendation: Approve 7/9/24, warrants numbered 10678 through 10709 and 78248 through 78317 in the amount of $838,616.63; 7/9/24, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 78318 through 78338 in the amount of $2,079.76; 7/9/24, warrants numbered 10710 through 10713 and 78339 through 78365 in the amount of $143,719.69, and 7/9/24, warrants numbered 10714 through 10716 and 78366 through 78367 ini the amount of $121,666.83. Recommendation: Approve 7/9/24, warrants numbered 54503 through 54525, and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 59049 through 59117 in the amount $293,185.93; 7/9/24, warrants numbered 54526 through 54527 in the amount of $15,800.36; 7/9/24, warrants numbered 54528 through 54529 in the amount of $144.91; 7/9/24, warrants numbered 54530 through 54536, and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 59118 through 59153 in the amount of $163,263.71; 7/9/24, warrants numbered 54537 through 54558, and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 59154 through 59222 in the amount of $290,375.91, and 7/9/24, warrants numbered 54561 through 54573, and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 59236 through  2.  Approval of the Warrant Register.  3.  Approval of the Payroll Register.  59332 in the amount of $84,588.81.  4. 5.  Minutes of the June 11,2024. City Council Meeting. Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the June 11, 2024, Meeting. City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of June 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.  Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available for Publici inspection int the City Clerk's Office at City! Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California duringr normal business hours. Ina addition  such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: wwwdlyolylecago.    6. 7. 8. 9.  City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for June 2024. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for June 2024.  Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for June 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report.  Continued Participation in the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET). Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the required update of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue the Blythe Police Department's participation in RCCET, once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Plant Door Replacement Project and EVCS Power Relocation Project.  10. Acceptance of Work: Recreation Center Floor Repair Project, Wastewater Treatment Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Dobbs Flooring America for the Recreation Center Floor Repair Project, Blythe Glass Doors and More fort the' Wastewater Treatment Plant Door Replacement Project and Cyle Johnson Electric, Inc. for the Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) Power Relocation Project, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completions fort the projects and authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completions are recorded and release project bonds  once appropriate.  11. Special Assessment for Prior Year Delinquent Utility Charges. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-023  ARESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OFTHE CITYOFE BLYTHE. ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AUDITOR. ANDI REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE THE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX ROLL. 12. Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Recommendation: The Council, in their capacity as acting legislative body for Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) adopt Resolution No. 2024-024 authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) for Fiscal A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTNO.. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) OF THE CITYOFBLYTHE. AUTHORIZING THELEVYOF: SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE COMMUNITYFACLITES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) FOR FISCAL YEAR. 13. Adoption of Successor MOU for the Non-Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe  Beaches).  Year 2024-2025.  Police Officers' Association.  Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-025:  RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE NON-SWORN PERSONNEL REPRESENTED BY THE BLYTHE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024  THROUGH. JUNE: 30, 2026.  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 ont the City's website: www.clyolbyne.ca.go.    14. Ordinance Adopting Amended Military Equipment Use Policy Pursuant to AB 481. ORDINANCE NO. 930-24. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDED MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT: TOASSEMBLYBILL 481, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE, IS EXEMPTI FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQS GUIDELINES SECTION  Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 930-24:  15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION). PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 15)  15. City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.  Recommendation: The Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conduct a public hearing regarding adoption of the City of Blythe's 6th Cycle Housing Element for the planning period of  2021 through 2029. NEW BUSINESS: (Items 16-17).  16. License Agreement with County of Riverside for Use of City Building (Doris Morgan Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute the license agreement fori the County's use of4 445 N. Broadway for a Senior Nutrition Program, authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with MT Construction Team, Inc. for the Floor Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $76,939.84 once approved as tot form by the City Attorney, authorize an additional 10% for contingencies, establish a project budget of $84,634 and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction within the approved project budget and authorize the Interim City Manager to enter an agreement with MT Construction Team Inc. for the Stove Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $17,295, once  Community Center) located at 445 n. Broadway.  approved as to form by the City Attorney.  17. Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvements Project Design.  Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2024-038. A with The Holt Group in an amount not to exceed $277,940 for design and bidding services for the Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvement Project, once approved as to form ORAL REPORTS (Council may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, make a brief report on his/her own activities, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.) PUBLIC COMMENT Public comments will be allowed on matters not appearing on the agenda, but within Counci/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. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be held on August 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Inc compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact ADA Coordinator Mallory Crecelius at (760) 922-6161 EXT. 1237 or by email at msuterield@ciyotbytne.ca.goy. 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  by the City Attorney.  Chamber, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California.  NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:  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 Publici 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 ont the City's website: www.clyotbylne.cagow.    CONSENT CALENDAR  -1-    -2-    NI  -3-    3    -5-    1    so  -7-    8        9  -10-    00  -11-    1  -12-      N  -13-    62  2  88  -14-    11  44  -15-    -  -  3  -16-    2  -  -  -17-    3  -18-    38681  -19-    2  : 2  -20-    3  E  d6  -21-    -22-    -23-    2  -24-    - A 6 a E  a  -25-    -  -26-    0f  -27-    6  -28-    6 - 5  -29-    3 a  1 6  5  -30-    Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting  June 11,2024  The June 11, 2024, 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, and Burton. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto, Finance Director and City Treasurer Elms, Chief  Building Official Brown, Police ChiefDale and Fire ChiefHasler. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck. The Invocation was. led by Councilman Burton. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:  City Attorney Roberto stated there: is no reportable action from Closed Session.  CONSENT CALENDAR: Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted with one motion of the Council. Ifany item requires individual consideration, it will be removedj from the  consent calendar and acted upon separately. Posting ofthe Agenda. June 7, 2024.  1. 2.  The summary of agenda items were posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near thei inside entrance of the Council Chamber on. Friday, Recommendation: Approve 6/11/24, warrants numbered 10644 through 10672, 78066 and 78117 through 78195 in the amount of $982,244.93; Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 78196 through 78210 in the amount of $10,054.68, and 6/11/24, warrants numbered 10673 through Recommendation: Approve 6/11/24, warrants numbered 54449 through 54450 in the amount of $289.81; 6/11/24, warrants numbered 54451 through 54471, and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58816 through 58884 in the amount of $279,256.22; 6/11/24, warrants numbered 54472 through 54489, and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58885 through 58951 in the amount of $260,894.47, and 6/11/24, warrants numbered 54490 through 54502 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 58952 through 59048 ini the amount of $85,382.93. Minutes of the May 14. 2024, City Council Meeting. Recommendation: Approve thel Minutes oft thel May 14, 2024, Meeting. Minutes of thel May 23, 2024. Special Council Meeting. Recommendation: Approve thel Minutes oft thel May 23, 2024, Special Meeting. CityofBlythe) Permits Issued for the Month of May 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. CityofBlythel Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for May 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. CityofBlythe) Police Department Monthly Activity Report for May 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. OualityofLife) Program, Activity Report for May 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. 10. Annual Reaffirmation of City) Investment Policy.  Approval of the Warrant Register.  10677 and 78211 through 78247 int the amount ofs $110,705.38.  3.  Approval of the Payroll Register.  4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.  Recommendation: Adopt the FY 2024/25 Investment Policy as required by Government Code  -31-    Section 53646.  11. Acceptance of Work = Wastewater Treatment Plant Roof] Repairs and Painting Project. Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Fernando Cervantes Guerra DBA Fernando's Affordable Furniture & Carpets for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Roof Repairs and Painting project, direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project, authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Recommendation: Approve the Aerial Fireworks Display application submitted by the Blythe Recommendation: Approve the applications submitted by Tony Ojeda/Spirit of Life Church for  Completion is recorded and release project bonds once: appropriate.  12. Request for Aerial Fireworks Display. Volunteer Fire Department. 13. Request for the Sale and Display of] Fireworks. the sale of safe and sane fireworks. 14. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-015:  RESOLUTION. NO. 2024-015-AI RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR THE CITY OF BLYTHE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT 15. FY2024/25 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funded Project] List. RESOLUTION. NO. 2024-016- -Al RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING. A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR. 2024-2025 FUNDED BY. SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR. AND Recommendation: Award an Agreement to Cholla Construction in an amount not to exceed $193,936, authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement once contract documents are in place and approved by the City Attorney, authorize an additional $5,000 for plan review and inspection services, establish a project budget not to exceed $218,936 and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve and execute change orders and expenditures during construction Interim City Manager Crecelius stated there is an error in section 1 of the Resolution for Item 14. No public comment. Councilman Burton moved approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion  CODE.  Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-016:  ACCOUNTABILITYACTOF2017.  16. Pumping Station # 5 Renovation ProjectAward.  within the approved project budget.  Its should be for Fiscal Year 2024/25.  was seconded by Vice Mayor Rodriguez with a unanimous aye vote.  PUBLIC HEARING:  Annual Assessment for Lighting Districts Nos 1 and 2 for Fiscal Year 2024/25. Finance Director Elms stated pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act, the City must conduct annual proceedings to levy annual assessments for the districts formed under the Act. The proceedings include aj public hearing in which the Council must hear and consider all written and oral statements, comments, protests and objections or other communication made in relation to the levy and assessments. The Council previously declared its intention to levy and collect assessments in District Nos. 1 and 2 at the May 14, 2024, meeting, and set this meeting as the date and time for the Public Hearing. Subsequent to the Public Hearing, staff recommends adoption of Resolutions 2024-017 and 2024-018 approving the Engineer's Report and  confirming the assessment for year 2024/25 for Districts Nos 1 and 2.  -32-    No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The RESOLUTION, NO. 2024-017-A1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORTAND CONFIRMINGAI DIAGRAMAND. ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR RESOLUTION 2024-018 - A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S. REPORTAND CONFIRMINGADIAGRAMANDASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR  motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.  2024-2025 WITHIN: THE CITYOFI BLYTHE. LIGHTING. DISTRICTNO.1 2024-2025 WITHINTHE CITYOFBLFTHE. LIGHTINGDISTRICTNAZ  CONTINUED BUSINESS:  Save Chuck. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated we continue to work with Brown University. Through this partnership there is a funding opportunity from a philanthropist. The City is working with Professor Eason on: how to use that to leverage other funding opportunities. We continue to work with our Lobbyist on a budget ask to the State to make the City, County, School District and College whole from the closure. This item has been a standing item on the Agenda for about a year and a half. As the Prison is set to close in November, it is time to  remove this item as a standing item and bring it back as necessary- No public comment. The item was received and filed.  NEW BUSINESS:  Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating and Capital Budget. Finance Director Elms stated staff presented the FY 2024/25 proposed budget and detail to the City Council at a May 23, 2024 Study Session. Staff is presenting the final draft for adoption. The Citywide budget for 2024/25 commits $41.6 million in appropriations with $38.8 million in current year resource and $2.8 million for reserves. The budget supports 7 elected officials, 68 full time positions and 57 part time positions or a total of132 authorized positions and considers all personnel costs approved to date or anticipated to be approved in the budget year. The City's general fund is the primary operating fund and proposed at $16.1 million in appropriations supported by $17.1 in expected resources. The General Fund budget is balanced with current year resources and proposes a budget surplus of$1 million. The General Fund supports police, fire, community development, building, code compliance and planning, park maintenance, recreation and city administration. The Water and Sewer funds are the City's second and third largest operating funds. The Water Fund is proposed at $5.6 million, and the Sewer Fund is proposed at $4.1 million. Current revenues include an approved rate increase for both funds. Appropriation in the Water Fund include $2 million in infrastructure improvements and $1 million in infrastructure improvements in the Sewer Fund. The operating budget includes capital improvements and fixed assets purchases. The budget proposes $3.6 million to maintain and rehabilitate City streets and roads. Staff recommends adoption of] Resolution No. 2024-019, adopting the FY2024/25 Operating and No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of budget adoption. The motion RESOLUTION. NO. 2024-019- -Al RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOFI BLITHE, CALIFORNLA,  Capital Budget including all summaries and staffing schedules. was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote. ADOPTINGAND CAPITAL. BUDGET, FOR FISCAL YEAR: 2024-2025.  -33-    Calling the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election. City Clerk Crecelius stated the City is scheduled to hold a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to fill two seats on the City Council. Each seat will have a term of 4 years. It is the responsibility of the City Council to call the election and request consolidation. It is the City Clerk's responsibility to ensure the election is held by working with the County Registrar of Voters, which will conduct the election for the City. To comply with the California Elections Code and by the Riverside County Registrar ofVoters, Council must adopt Resolution No. 2024- 020 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Resolution No. 2024-021, requesting the Riverside County Board of Supervisors consolidate a General Municipal Election to bel held with the Statewide General Election and adopt Resolution No. 2022-022, adopting regulations for Candidate Statements. The nomination period will open on July 15 and end on August gth at 4:00pm. If an incumbent does not file, the: nomination period will be extended through 4:00pm on August 14th for everyone but the incumbents. No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye. vote. RESOLUTION. NO. 2024-020.. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA CALLING. FOR THEI HOLDING OFA GENERAL. MUNICIPAL, ELECTION. TO BE HELD ON TUESDAI, NOVEMBER 5,2024, FOR: THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF RESOLUTION. NO. 2024-021. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA REQVESTING THE BOARD OFSUPERV/SORS OF THE COUNTYOF) RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE. A GENERAL MUNICIPAL. ELECTIONTO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL. ELECTIONTO BEI HELD ONTHAT: DATE PUBSANTIOSECTONIE OF THE CALIFORNIA. ELECTIONS CODE. RESOLUTION. NO, 2024-022.. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMEN7SSUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS, ATANELECTIONTO. BE HELD ONTUESDAL. NOVEMBER 5, 2024. SB 1383 Organic Program Rollout Update. Interim City Manager Crecelius provided an update on the rollout of the three-cart collection system to satisfy requirements of SB 1383. The program will be rolled out during the month of September with organic waste being collected starting October 1, 2024. The next steps are to amend our contract with CR&R for collection of organic waste and amend our rates. Al Public Hearing will be set to adopt the rates at al later date. We have grant funding through CalRecycle to do education and outreach related to Public Comment. Betsy with IEHP asked where the loading dock would be built. It was reported Tom Daly stated in a past presentation by Mrs. Crecelius it was very clear to me that the City can't afford it, the people of the City will not benefit from it and its cost prohibitive, ifI remember correctly. She, explained that to CalRecycle and their response was that's too bad, we need to have it uniform throughout the State. To me, that is not good governance. Ifit's costing us more, and creating more problems, how is this a benefit to Blythe and the citizens of Blythe.  THESTATE OFCALIFORNI4. RELATIVE. TO GENERAL. LAW CITIES.  the rollout of organic waste collection. This is a receive and file item.  itv would bel bult at CR&R's Blythe facility.  What happens ifv we don't' comply? The item was received and filed.  -34-    Response to the 2023-2024 Grand Jury Report Entitled: "Blythe, California Awakening of a New Gateway City". Interim City Manager Crecelius stated on April 3, 2024, the Riverside County Civil Grand Jury issued ai report entitled "Blythe, California Awakening of al New 'Gateway City". The report was made public at the close of business on April 9, 2024. The report included nine findings and eight recommendations related to the City and County's long-term strategic plans for the City. The draft response includes statements that the City either agrees or wholly or partially disagrees with each finding and details any actions taken or that may be taken to implement the recommendations outlined by the Civil Grand Jury. It is recommended Council approve thei response to the 2023-2024 Grand Jury Report in substantially the form as attached and in such final form as approved by the Interim City Manager and authorize the Mayor to execute thei response, and direct staff to submit the: response as required. Councilman Halby stated they are discussing things like the airport, which has nothing to do with No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The  the City of Blythe. Ia appreciate the response, its represents us well. motion was seconded by Councilman Halby with a unanimous aye vote.  Letter of Support for Peace from Chaos "PfC". Interim City Manager Crecelius stated the City has been working with Professor John Eason of Brown University over the last year related to the closure of Chuckawalla Valley State Prison. Agents for a philanthropic family reached out to Professor Eason about providing grant funding to Blythe. The family requests to remain anonymous, SO staff, Professor Eason and representatives of the family have discussed how to best deliver this funding to Blythe. The funding must be delivered to non-profit organizations. City staff and Professor Eason floated several ideas and Non-profit organizations by representatives and Peace from Chaos rose to. the top oft the list. To expedite funding to Peace from Chaos, they asked the City to issue a letter of support for the organization. Therefore, it is recommended the Council authorize staff to issue a letter of support, executed by the Mayor on behalfo oft the City Council for Peace from Chaos' participation ini this funding opportunity. Public Comment. George Colanglei ofPeace from Chaos thanked the Council for consideration. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by  Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.  Ordinance Adopting Amended Military Equipment Use Policy Pursuant to AB 481. Police Chief Dale stated on September 30, 2021, the Governor signed AB 481 into law which went into effect on January 1, 2022. AB481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight and opportunity for public input on decisions regarding whether or not military equipment is funded, acquired and used by law enforcement. Pursuant to AB 481, the military use policy must be adopted by Ordinance at a regular Council meeting. On May 14, 2024, the annual military equipment report was presented to the Council. On May 28, 2024, the Police Department held a community engagement meeting to discuss the report and answer questions about the use of military equipment. To comply with AB 481, it is recommended the City Council introduce  Ordinance No, 930-24 to adopt the amended Military Equipment Use Policy.  -35-    No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The ORDINANCE NO. 930-24 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDED MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIROMMENTAL, REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROMMENIAL QUALITYACT (CEQA) PURSUANTTO Councilman Burton gave a shout out to the Public Works crew and congratulated the graduates. Councilman Halby stated Chipotle is about to open. The Community is excited about it. I am excited because this is not a franchise, it's a corporate store. They are a well put together company and believe they will dispel the myth that this town can't support a business like that.  motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.  CEQA GUIDELINESSECTION1S01U0 (COMMONSENSE. EXEMPTION)  ORAL. REPORTS:  The freewây will bring al lot more traffic to the north part ofLovekin.  PUBLIC COMMENTS:  Maria Gonzalez, the incoming President for the Blythe Chamber of Commerce reported we have a1 new board which started in May. We wanted to thank you for all your support. Recently we held the Run for the Wall. We have a Softball Tournament and are planning a big fun run for all Justin Mays of 12902 W. Riverside made a complaint about the roads. There are a lot of  terrain vehicles in October. We appreciate your support.  potholes.  ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:50pm.  Joseph DeConinck, Mayor  ATTEST:  Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk  -36-    7/2/2024 7:27:09AM  City of] Blythe PERMITS ISSUED For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  Page 1  Permitl No./Issued B2406-028 6/24/2024 6/24/2024 6/24/2024  Applied/Approved Typeub-Type'Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor  Valuation 4,000.00 4,000.00 Valuation 8,000.00 34,527.00 61,080.00 40,000.00 6,480.00  Fees 0.00 0.00 Fees 648.04 777.49 837.94 736.20 629.84 284.00  Paid 0.00 0.00 Paid 648.04 777.49 837.94 736.20 629.84 284.00  CONC SIDEWALK ISSUED Total for: CONC  1651 NORTHTHIRDSTREET STEVENN NELSON Permit? Name 35'OFSIDEWALK  845153025  OWNER  Permit No./Issued B2406-012 6/26/2024 6/5/2024. 6/25/2024 B2405-022 6/26/2024 5/20/2024 6/10/2024 B2406-009 6/28/2024 5/31/2024 6/25/2024 B2406-008 6/21/2024 5/31/2024 6/17/2024 B2405-024 6/14/2024 5/24/2024 6/11/2024 B2406-007 6/12/2024 5/22/2024 6/11/2024  Applied/ADDroYed ypesub-ype/status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor  ELEC SOLAR ISSUED ELEC SOLAR ISSUED ELEC SOLAR ISSUED ELEC SOLAR ISSUED ELEC SOLAR FINALED ELEC ISSUED Total for: ELEC  1310WESTV WISCONSIN STREE DAVID C& BERTHARAMOS  836171027 Permit! Name ROOFSOLAR 959 EASTAVENUEA 851064009 Permit Name 4.86kw! Solar PV 12001 NOKTHEUCALY/TUSA ROYMMALLETT 839011006 Permit) Name ROOFMOUNTSOLAR 2210COOLWATERS 824213018 Permit! Name ROOFI MOUNTSOLAR SSO0HOLLEYLANE 842025011 Permit Name ROOFI MOUNT SOLAR 134EASTHOBSONWAY 848061004 Permit! Name for TUPTrailers int thei rear  POWERAIDINC JASON CALVILLO AMECOSOLARILC BRIGHTPLANET: SOLARI INC ROY & JANICEI MALLETT BRIGHT PLANET SOLARI INC JERRY & SOPHIA GUILIN BRIGHT PLANET: SOLARI INC  OSBORNE & ANDERSON OSBO 8,000.00  A&OINC  158,087.00 3,913.51 3,913.51  Permit No./Issued B2406-030 6/26/2024 6/20/2024 6/24/2024  Applied/Approved TvpeSub-Type'Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor  Valuation 0.00  Fees 662.00  Paid 662.00 662.00 Paid 656.00 672.80  ENCROACHMENT ISSUED  Acacia Ave &I Hobsonway +++oth CITYOFI BLYTHE RIGHT OF WE  GULBRANSON: SERVICES INCC  Permit Name #50153-5305439  Total for: ENCROACHMENT  0.00 662.00  Permit No./Issued B2405-028 6/6/2024 5/22/2024 5/30/2024 B2406-025 6/26/2024 6/19/2024 6/20/2024 PERM133  Applied/Approved TvpelSub-Tupe'Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor  Valuation 0.00 0.00  Fees 656.00 672.80  EXCAV ISSUED EXCAV ISSUED  2001 block Northl Ninth Street CITYOFI BLYTHE: RIGHT OF WE ELMA &H HOBSONWAY: and other CITYOFE BLYTHE RIGHT OF WA  FRONTIER CALIFORNIAI INC GULBRANSON SERVICES. INCC  Permit Name WO#50153-5356863 Permit Name #50153-5305437  CRW -37-    7/2/2024 7:27:09AM  City ofl Blythe PERMITS ISSUED For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  Page 2  B2406-002 6/3/2024 6/3/2024 6/3/2024  EXCAV ISSUED Total for: EXCAV  Intake &1 Donlon Streets Permitl Name Project #38475140  CITYOF BLYTHEI RIGHT OF WA NETWORX CABLING: SYSTEM:  0.00  173.00  173.00  0.00 1,501.80 1,501.80  Permitl No./Issued B2405-031 6/5/2024 5/31/2024 5/31/2024  Applied/Approved TypelSub-lypeSlatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor  Valuation 2,500.00 2,500.00 Valuation 11,013.12 11,013.12 Valuation 3,000.00  Fees 425.85 425.85 Fees 458.33 458.33 Fees 257.00  Paid 425.85 425.85 Paid 458.33 458.33 Paid 257.00 257.00 Paid 3,654.60  FIRE SUPPRESSION FINALED Total for: FIRE  100S SOUTHLOVEKIN, BOULEV CVP-BLYTHECMOLLC Permit) Name HOODSUPPRESSION  848021068  EDISONI FIRE EXTINGUISHERI  Permit. No./Issued B2401-015 6/11/2024 12/21/2023 3/25/2024  Applied/Approyed TypeSub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor  GARAGE CARPORT ISSUED Total for: GARAGE  232) NORTHDATE ROAD 851101040 Permit! Name CARPORT  FRANCISCAPNUNEZ OWNER  Permit No./Issued B2406-019 6/20/2024 6/17/2024 6/17/2024  Applied/Approved TypeSub-Type'Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor  MECH  411 ALICEI LANE 848162012  FRANK &1 DEBRA VELEZ JOHNI HARRISON CONTRACTI  NEEDCERTSORH Permit Name Replace 4t ton gas package unit  Total for: MECH  3,000.00 257.00 Valuation 20,000.00  Permit No./Issued B2401-014 6/11/2024 12/21/2023 3/25/2024  Applied/Approved TypeSub-TupeStatus Site Address and] Parcel No. Owner and Contractor  Fees 3,654.60  MH ISSUED Total for: MH  232N NORTHDATEI ROAD 851101040 Permit Name 2nd Unit  FRANCISCAPNUNEZ OWNER  20,000.00 3,654.60 3,654.60  Permit No./Issued B2406-006 6/10/2024 6/4/2024 6/7/2024 B2405-004 6/3/2024 5/2/2024. 5/15/2024 B2406-022 6/18/2024 6/18/2024 6/18/2024 PRRM133  Applied/Approved IypeSub-lype'Slatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor  Valuation 500.00  Fees 173.00  Paid 173.00 5,394.88 284.00  OTHER ISSUED OTHER ISSUED OTHER FINALED  3491 NOKTHTIFTHSTREET DENISE ROMERO 845190040 Permit Name POOLDEMO 22391 EASTE HOBSONWAY8 HOBSONWAY ESTATES 857170029 Permit Name REPAIROFI FIREI DAMAGE 4261 EASTAVENUEB 845162007 Permit! Name ELEC&PLUMBI REPAIRS  OWNER  75,000.00 5,394.88 1,500.00  RAPKONDIVCONSTRLCTON PEDROSUZUKI MSCONSTRUCTION  284.00  CW -38-    7/2/2024 7:27:09AM  City of Blythe PERMITS! ISSUED For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  Page 3  Total for: OTHER  77,000.00 5,851.88 5,851.88  Permit No./Issued B2405-002 6/12/2024 5/2/2024. 5/10/2024 B2405-003 6/12/2024 5/2/2024. 5/20/2024  Applied/Approved TypeSub-TypeStatus Site Address and Parcel) No. Owner and Contractor  Valuation 33,077.60 11,624.96  Fees 1,303.04 741.41  Paid 1,303.04 741.41  PATIO ALUMAWNING ISSUED PATIO ALUMAWNING FINALED Total for: PATIO  3601 BRISTLECONEAVENUE RAYMONDORTEGA 854121012 Permit? Name ALUMINUMAWNING 740 YUCCADRIVE 842144001 Permit Name ALUMINUMAWNING  CSPATIOCOVERS INC MARTHA & GLYNLAMBERT CSPATIOCOVERS INC  44,702.56 2,044.45 2,044.45  Permit No./Issued B2406-004 6/6/2024 6/6/2024 6/6/2024 B2406-011 6/11/2024 6/7/2024. 6/11/2024 B2406-001 6/3/2024 6/3/2024 6/3/2024 B2405-013 6/18/2024 5/10/2024 6/11/2024 B2406-020 6/20/2024 6/17/2024 6/17/2024 B2406-021 6/18/2024 6/18/2024 6/18/2024 B2403-008 6/17/2024 3/7/2024 3/7/2024 B2406-016 6/18/2024 6/13/2024 6/17/2024 B2405-015 6/17/2024 5/10/2024 5/10/2024 B2405-014 6/17/2024 5/10/2024 5/10/2024 PERM133  Applied/Approved TypeSub-TypeStatus Site Address and Parce! No. Owner and Contractor  Valuation 2,600.00 6,000.00 929.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 999.00  Fees 96.00 223.00 36.00 4,750.00 36.00 96.00 36.00 250.00 36.00 36.00  Paid 96.00 223.00 36.00 4,750.00 36.00 96.00 36.00 250.00 36.00 36.00  PLUMB BACKFLOW ISSUED PLUMB SEWER FINALED PLUMB WATERI HEATER FINALED PLUMB SEWER ISSUED PLUMB WATER HEATER ISSUED PLUMB BACKFLOW ISSUED PLUMB WATERI HEATER ISSUED PLUMB SEWER FINALED PLUMB WATERI HEATER FINALED PLUMB WATERI HEATER ISSUED  900 WESTHOBSONWAY 836123003 Permit? Name BACKFLOW 321 SOUTHLOVEKIN BOULEV CHEVRON USAI INC 836141011 Permit! Name On Site Sewer Repair 4221 NORTH! BROADWAY 845061009 Permit) Name WATERI HEATER 46911 HIDDEN BEACHES! DRIVE ROBERT & CRISTINAHULL 833340016 Permit Name Connect to City Sewer 219) NORTHI EIGHTH! STREET FERNANDOBSIVA 851055009 Permit Name Change out 30 gal to4 40gal 1271 MIDWAY PLACE 845133022 Permit Name BACKFLOW MAOBRISTLECONEAVIENUE BRUCEI K WILSON 854121010 Permit) Name REPLACED WATERI HEATER 6281 EASTE RICESTREET 848093013 Permit Name REPAIR 836121016 Permit) Name WATERI HEATER 2201 COOLWATERS 824214008 Permit Name WATERI HEATER  BLYOTEL PALOVERDE! PLUMBING COM VIRGENE PLUMBING PAREDEZ: &1 MIRANDA OWNER CRECELIUS] INC  JOHNI HARRISONCONTRACTT GRANT & CHERRYI MAYFIELD PALOV VERDEI PLUMBING COM BLACK SHEEPI PLUMBING BMOCAPTALNVISTENTSI 2,500.00 BLACK SHEEPI PLUMBING BLACK SHEEPI PLUMBING SEANI BURT BLACK: SHEEPE PLUMBING  225 SOUTH CARLTON. AVENUE BARBER. AUTON MALLF PROPER. 1,450.00  999.00  CRW -39-    7/2/2024 7:27:09AM  City of Blythe PERMITS ISSUED For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  Page 4  B2403-017 6/17/2024 3/11/2024 3/21/2024 B2403-009 6/17/2024 3/7/2024 3/8/2024  PLUMB WATERI HEATER ISSUED PLUMB WATERHEATER FINALED Total for: PLUMB  681 NORTHNNTHSTREET RICHARDI AND CRISTINE CAST 2,000.00  36.00 36.00  36.00 36.00  857064007 Permit? Name WATERHEATER 2210COOL WATERS 824213018  BLACK: SHEEPI PLUMBING ROY & JANICEI MALLETT BLACK SHEEP) PLUMBING  999.00  Permit] Name WATERI HEATER: REPLACEMENT  27,476.00 5,667.00 5,667.00  Permit No./Issued B2406-026 6/21/2024 6/20/2024 6/20/2024  Applied/Approyed TypeSub-TypeStatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor  Valuation  Fees 173.00 173.00 Fees 315.72 278.67 243.75 174.65  Paid 173.00 173.00 Paid 315.72 278.67 243.75 174.65  REMOVE-R ISSUED Total for: REMOVE-R  261 NORTH SECONDSTREET PALDVEDEMOSFTALASOA 5,000.00  845142011 Permit Name  OWNER  5,000.00 Valuation 14,500.00 12,500.00 10,200.00 5,000.00  Permit No./Issued B2406-015 6/13/2024 6/13/2024 6/13/2024 B2406-013 6/11/2024 6/11/2024 6/11/2024 B2406-014 6/11/2024 6/11/2024 6/11/2024 B2406-005 6/7/2024 6/4/2024 6/7/2024  Aplied/Approved TypelSub-TypeStatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor  RERF TEAROFF FINALED RERF TEAROFF ISSUED RERF TEAROFF ISSUED RERF TEAROFF FINALED Total for: RERF  16721 EASTI HOBSONWAY 854072003 Permit Name TEAROPAZ3OARAPANT 523 WESTCHANSLORWAY SHANNAMDELEON 842132025 Permit Name TEAROFE,25485 sqf& Paint Eve 5201 WESTI NEVADAAVENUE NANCYLRAINS 842131016 Permit Name TEAR OFF, 1672 sqft& Paint] Eve 2531 NORTHI HICKORYI ROAD JOSES SANTIAGOLOPEZ 851110008 Permit Name TEAROFF,560sgf  JOHN & SODJAI BRASWELL MTCONSTRUCTION: TEAM GENERALCONSTRUCTIONI INI GINERALCONSTRUCTONN.  OWNER  42,200.00 1,012.79 1,012.79  Permit No./Issued RC2310-008 6/5/2024 10/18/2023 11/16/2023  Applied/Approved Type/Sub-TupeSltatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor  Valuation 2,000.00 2,000.00 Valuation 45,000.00 1,509.03  Fees 315.20 315.20 Fees  Paid 315.20 315.20 Paid 1,509.03  RIVCOUNTY ISSUED Total for: RIVCOUNTY  177941 PALOWALLAROAD MACIAS&E PADILLA  824045016 Permit Name PATIO  OWNER  Permit No./Issued B2403-035 6/24/2024 3/21/2024 5/31/2024  Applied/Approved yrelsub-Iypestatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor  SIGN ISSUED Total for: SIGN  100SOUTHLOVEKINI BOULEV CVP-BLYTHE CMGLLC  848021068 Permit) Name  INLANDSIGNS  45,000.00 1,509.03 1,509.03  PERM133  CW -40-    7/2/2024 7:27:09AM  City of] Blythe PERMITS ISSUED For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  Page  391 Permits Issued from 6/1/2024 Thru 6/30/2024  Total Valuation: Totall Fees: Totall Fees Paid:  $441,978.68 $27,446.44 $27,446.44  7/2/2024 7:27:59AM  City ofl Blythe  Page 1  Permits Applications Received For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  Permit No. Applied Type BP2406-001 6/7/2024 BURNPERMIT Permit? Name Description: BP2406-002 6/10/2024 BURNPERMIT Permit! Name Palm fronds & branches Description:  Subtype  Status  Site Address/Parce!) No. 842080030 824170048  Applamowa/Castace: CITY OF) BLYTHE ARMANDO: SALDIVAR HERRERAS SYIVIARLEVOCARLETRUS  FINALED 7THSTO CATCHI BASIN: E/O) BRABBRCOBEKIOPLORES  FINALED 100 BLOCKI HEFLINI DRIVE  2 Permit. Applications from 6/1/2024 Thru 6/30/2024  7/2/2024 7:28:44AM  City of Blythe  Page 1  Permits Applications Received Forthe Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  Permit No. Applied Type L2406-001 Permit Name Description: L2406-002 Permit Name CHIPOTLE Description: L2406-003 Permit) Name Description:  Subtype  Status  Site Address/Parce!! No. 845131015 848021068 845133022  AplemomtrCamrner MOHAVEI HEALTHCARE, INC JAMES & RUTHLEE CVP-BLYTHE CMGLLC ARADISCOUNTS GRANT & CHERRYMAYFIELD  6/14/2024 BUSINESSLICENS 6/18/2024 BUSINESSLICENS 6/19/2024 BUSINESSLICENS  APPLIED 321 WESTHOBSONWAY  APPLIED 100 SOUTHLOVEKINI BOULEVARD CHIPOTLE: MEXICAN GRILLI INC  APPLIED 127 WEST HOBSONWAY  3 Permit Applications from 6/1/2024 Thru 6/30/2024  -41-    7/2/2024 7:35:09AM  City of Blythe  Page  Projects by' Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  PLANNER NAME: MICHELLE VAN DYKE Project Number Project' Type  Project Name  Status of Project Date Approved Date Closed RECIEVED  Owner Name Site Address SITE PLAN GARCIA & ALONSO 8001 WESTHOBSONWAY SITE PLAN  Date Applied Date Expired 6/18/2024  SP2406-001 Comments: SP2406-002 Comments: TUP2406-001 TUP Comments: TUP2406-002 TUP Comments: VP2406-001 Comments:  IONNAI LOVEKIN BLVD  RECIEVED  SEVENTH, AND VALLEY. JOINT VENTU 401 SOUTHLOVEKIN, BOULEVARD  6/27/2024  FIREWORKS STAND  APRVD BY COUNCIL 6/12/2024  JDADAI DONLON: INC 320 SOUTHL LOVEKIN. BOULEVARD  6/5/2024  FIREWORKS STAND  APRVD BY COUNCIL 6/12/2024  ALBERTSONS LLC 8401 EASTHOBSONWAY VACANT PROPERTY BANK OF1 NEW YORK 6161 NORTH SIXTH STREET  6/5/2024  VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION COMPLETED  6/18/2024  Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024:5  7/2/2024 7:35:09AM  City of Blythe  Page 1  Projects by" Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  PLANNER NAME: MALLORY CRECELIUS Project Number Project Type  Project Name  Status of Project Date Approved Date Closed STAFF REVIEWING  Owner Name Site Address PARCEL MAP 1COLLEGE DRIVE  Date Applied Date Expired 6/26/2024  PM2406-001 Comments:  WATER RESERVOIR  PALO VERDE COMMUNITY COLLEGEI D  Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024:1  -42-    7/2/2024 7:35:09AM  City of Blythe  Page 3  Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  PLANNER NAME: RICKY AGUILAR Project Number Project Type  Project Name  Status of Project Date Approved Date Closed COMPLETED  Owner Name Site Address GRAFFITI 200NF PALM: DRIVE 2001 NORTH! PALM DRIVE GRAFFITI ERICJCLARK 500 WESTBARNARDSTREET GRAFFITI FRANCISCO & ROSALANDEROS 8621 EASTHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI CITY OF BLYTHE GRAFFITI  Date Applied Date Expired 6/5/2024  G2406-001 Comments: G2406-002 Comments: G2406-003 Comments: G2406-004 Comments: G2406-005 Comments: G2406-006 Comments: G2406-007 Comments: G2406-008 Comments: G2406-009 Comments:  covered graffiti  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/5/2024  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/5/2024  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/5/2024  250SOUTH COLORADORIVER ROAD  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/6/2024  9001 block of W WELLS ST GRAFFITI  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/6/2024  300 block ofs S SOLANO. AVE  GRAFFITI 1001 block OfLINDA! LN GRAFFITI  STOPSIGN  COMPLETED  6/6/2024  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/6/2024  100 alley way OfLINDALN GRAFFITI  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/6/2024  1100 alley way OfECHANSLORWAY  PROIIS  CRW/SYSTEMS.43-    7/2/2024 7:35:09AM  City of Blythe  Page 4  Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  G2406-010 Comments: G2406-011 Comments: G2406-012 Comments: G2406-013 Comments: G2406-014 Comments: G2406-015 Comments: G2406-016 Comments: G2406-017 Comments: G2406-018 Comments: G2406-019 Comments:  GRAFFITI  STOP'SIGN  COMPLETED  6/6/2024  1100 alley way ofE BARNARD: ST  GRAFFITI  bus stop 5001 ft sign  COMPLETED  6/6/2024  23001 block OfEHOBSONWAY  GRAFFITI  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/6/2024  22001 block ofJ JULIANA LN GRAFFITI FRANCISCO RASCON 3261 NORTHACACIA STREET GRAFFITH FRANCISCO RASCON 3261 NORTHACACIA STREET  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/12/2024  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/12/2024  GRAFFITI OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SDI LLC 9451 EASTI HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI OPPORTUNITY: ENTERPRISES SD LLC 9451 EASTI HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/12/2024  RECIEVED  6/12/2024  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  MYTHREE SONS INVESTMENTS INC 16521 EASTHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI  6/12/2024  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  LATAUSHA SHANAYE SCOTT 1231 EASTI BARNARD STREET  6/12/2024  GRAFFITI BETH RI MOORE 1081 CALIFORNIA: ST  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/12/2024  PROJ15  CRW/SYSTEMS.4-    7/2/2024 7:35:09AM  City of Blythe  Page 5  Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  G2406-020 Comments: G2406-021 Comments: G2406-022 Comments: G2406-023 Comments: G2406-024 Comments: G2406-025 Comments: G2406-026 Comments: G2406-027 Comments: G2406-028 Comments: G2406-029 Comments:  GRAFFITI FRANCISCO & ROSAI LANDEROS 8621 EASTI HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI BLYTHE RA: 3201 LLC 890 EASTI HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/13/2024  covered graffitti  COMPLETED  6/13/2024  pedestrian crossing sign  COMPLETED  6/13/2024  5001 block of] EHOBSONWAY  GRAFFITI 1001 block of S3RDST GRAFFITI 8001 block OfLIDOLN GRAFFITI 9001 block OfLIDOLN GRAFFITI 5001 block OfBELLLN GRAFFITI  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/13/2024  CBU box  COMPLETED  6/13/2024  CBU box  COMPLETED  6/13/2024  CBU box  COMPLETED  6/13/2024  CBU box  COMPLETED  6/13/2024  3001 block ofE CHAPARRALDR  GRAFFITI  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/13/2024  8001 block of W WELLS ST GRAFFITI DESERT. HORIZON 691 WESTHOBSONWAY  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/19/2024  PROI15  CRWSYSTEMS.45.    7/2/2024 7:35:09AM  City of Blythe  Page 6  Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  G2406-030 Comments: G2406-031 Comments: G2406-032 Comments: G2406-033 Comments: G2406-034 Comments: G2406-035 Comments: G2406-036 Comments: G2406-037 Comments: G2406-038 Comments: G2406-039 Comments:  GRAFFITI ANTONIO M & CSERNA 5019THST GRAFFITI BLYTHE RA320LLC 8901 EASTE HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES SDI LLC 945EASTHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI 3001 block of WI RICE ST GRAFFITI  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/19/2024  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/19/2024  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/19/2024  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/20/2024  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/20/2024  3001 block ofl BRISTLECONE, AVE  GRAFFITI 6001 block ofs 7TH ST GRAFFITI 3001 block ofs 7TH ST GRAFFITI 3001 block ofE 14TH AVE GRAFFITI  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/20/2024  speed limit sign  COMPLETED  6/20/2024  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/20/2024  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  MONTEREY OF BLYTHE LTDE PARTNER 1251 EASTI FOURTEENTH/ AVENUE  6/20/2024  GRAFFITI BLYTHE RA320LLC 8901 EASTI HOBSONWAY  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/26/2024  PROI15  CRW/SYSTEMS.46-    7/2/2024 7:35:09AM  City of Blythe  Page 7  Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  G2406-040 Comments: G2406-041 Comments: G2406-042 Comments: G2406-043 Comments: G2406-044 Comments: G2406-045 Comments: G2406-046 Comments: G2406-047 Comments: G2406-048 Comments: G2406-049 Comments:  GRAFFITI THE LORD WE TRUST 439; SOUTH! LOVEKIN: BOULEVARD  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/26/2024  GRAFFITI RENOVA PROPERTIES 1020 EASTBARNARDSTREET  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/26/2024  GRAFFITI BLOVEKIN: LLC GRAFFITI SCOTT & ALICE DEAN 6001 EASTI MICHIGAN STREET GRAFFITI BLYTHE HOLDINGS LLC 1790 WESTHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI 3001 block ofN2ND ST GRAFFITI  removed graffiti  COMPLETED  6/26/2024  295 NORTH: LOVEKIN BOULEVARD  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/26/2024  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/26/2024  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/27/2024  street name sign  COMPLETED  6/27/2024  2001 block ofl FEBARNARD: ST  GRAFFITI 100 alleyway ofN2ND ST GRAFFITI 100 alleyway ofS2 2ND ST GRAFFITI 100 alleyway ofs 1ST ST  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/27/2024  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/27/2024  stop sign  RECIEVED  6/27/2024  PROIIS  CRW/SYSTEMS.47-    7/2/2024 7:35:09AM  City of Blythe  Page 1  Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  G2406-050 Comments: G2406-051 Comments: G2406-052 Comments: G2406-053 Comments: G2406-054 Comments:  GRAFFITI 100 alleyway ofS2NDST GRAFFITI 1001 block ofS7THST GRAFFITI DESERT HORIZON 691 WESTHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI  stop sign  COMPLETED  6/27/2024  "right lane must turn righ!" sign  COMPLETED  6/27/2024  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  6/27/2024  covered graffiti  COMPLETED  HPDI RIVERSIDE & NATL HOUSINGC 2001 NORTH! LOVEKIN: BOULEVARD  6/27/2024  GRAFFITI 4001 block of W 14TH AVE  speed limit sign  COMPLETED  6/27/2024  Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024: 54  7/2/2024 7:36:03AM  City of] Blythe Cases Opened (By Type) For the Period 6/1/2024 thru 6/30/2024  Type of Case COMPLAINT FIRE GRAFFITI WEED WITNESS INI FIELD Total Cases Opened: 24 Cases closed in June: 24 Remaining CaSes: 385  Number opened 8 1 1 11 3  -48-    CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT  June 2024  Incident  Total 38 2 4 9 2 5 60  Public Assist /F Rescue / Medical Aid  Structure Vehicle Fire Brush, Grass, Leaves Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster  Other  Total # of Incidents  Activity Drills Staff Meeting Total Activities  4 1 5  Respectfully Submitted  Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief  -49-    OF BLP  BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT 240 North Spring Street Blythe, CA 92225-(760) 922-6111  Garth V. Dale, ChiefofPolice  @  Monthly Incident and Activity Report  June 2024  Incident Resident Burglaries Commercial Burglaries Vehicle Burglaries Domestic Violence Battery Grand Theft Petty Theft Shoplifting Traffic Collision-Injury Traffic Collision-Non injury Traffic Collision-Hit and Run Driving Under the Influence Vandalisms Trespassing Prowlers Public Intoxication Alarm  Total 2 10 0 7 4 4 11 3 3 13 3 2 14 1 0 7 30 7 0 5 1424 1396  Abandoned Vehicle Abatement AVA Vehicles Tows Vehicle Red Tags Documented Police Reports Total Incidents  -50-    CH IIEF  OF BP  BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT 240 North Spring Street Blythe, CA 92225 *(760)922-6111  Garth V. Dale, ChiefofPolice  CS  Quality of Life Program  The statistics listed below reflect total numbers of the Quality-of-Life Program for. June 2024.  Homeless Detail: People contacted. elsewhere.  June 161 3 3 10 0 0 1 1 3  People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security_ Cards to register for housing and assistance. People transported to or referred to DPSS/Mental Health. People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions Code and transported for treatment. People awaiting acceptance to rehab. People sent to rehab. out of town.  People picked up by at family member and taken home_ People assisted with tires and/or gas and relocated to a  location for resources out of Blythe.  Traffic Detail:  Citations issued for various traffic related violations. Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in warnings for  0 2 2  minor violations. Vehicles stored  -51-    CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT  Blythe   MEETING DATE: July9,2024  SUBJECT:  Continued: Participation in thel Riverside County Child) Exploitation Team  (RCCET) by the Blythe Police Department  PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, ChiefofPolice PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, ChiefofPolice  RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the required update of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) to continue toj participate in the RCCET once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. FISCALIMPACT: Continued access to equipment, training, and expert personnel withi no cost BACKGROUND: RCCET is a multi-agency task force funded by a federal grant which is administered by thel by the San Diego Police Department as well as funding by The County of Riverside. Members include Federal, State and Local law enforcement investigators who specializei ini internet-based child exploitation, undercover interneti investigations, proactivelocal investigations, and sex offender registrant compliance. This team receives advanced training, equipment, and other resources to complete their mission. RCCET has conducted criminal investigations in the City ofBlythe and has current investigations pending in our community. RCCET: has been working with the Blythe Police Department for the last two years. STAFFI REPORT: On. January 11, 2022, The Blythe City Council authorized thel Interim City Manager to execute all necessary agreements and documents needed to participate in the RCCET. Over the last two years, members oft the Blythe Police Department Detective Bureau have participated in specialized training and have assisted in criminal cases involving child exploitation. Changes to the MOU regarding the grant funding necessitate the Interim City Manager to execute an updated MOU. There areno changes to the services provided tot the City  to the City of Blythe.  ofBlythe.  ATTACHMENTS: None  -52-    CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT  Blythe  MEETING DATE: July 9,2024  SUBJECT:  Acceptance of Work - Recreation Center Floor Repair Project, Wastewater Treatment. Plant Door Replacement Project and EVCS Power  Relocation Project.  PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager  RECOMMENDATION: Council accept the work performed by Dobbs Flooring America for thel Recreation Center Floor Repair Project, Glassl Doors and Morei for the' Wastewater Treatment Plant Door Replacement Project and Johnson Electric, Inc. for the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Power. Relocation Project and authorize thel Mayor and City Clerk to execute: and filethe Notice ofCompletion fori the projects. Itisi furtherrecommended Council authorize thel Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and  release project bonds once appropriate. FISCAL IMPACT: None  BACKGROUND: The City Manager entered into Agreements fort theabovereferenced projects STAFF REPORT: In April 2024 the City entered into an agreement with Dobbs TV & Appliance DBA Dobbs Flooring America for the replacement ofall flooring at the City's. Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center, excluding thel basketball and racquetball courts. The work was completed to the satisfaction oft the Interim City Manager on June 20, 2024. In April 20241 the City entered: into an agreement with Cyle Johnson! Electric, Inc. to de-energize and re-energize the Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) located ini the City Hall Parking lot.' Thepowersourcei for thel EVCS wasi relocated to the Cityl Hall Electrical Room from 125W. Murphy Street. This is Phase I of the Demolition and Abatement of125 W. Murphy Street project. The power needed to be relocated from the site prior to its demolition. The work was completed to the satisfaction oft the Chief Building Official on July 3, 2024. Inl May 2024 the City entered into an agreement with David Zamora DBA Blythe Glass, Doors and More to remove existing doors at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and toi replace with one (1)3'x7' metal door, one (1)29 %"x8 83 Y4'metal door with two (2)19"louvers, one (1)pair of 3'x7 metal doors and one(1)35 34" x 8234"metal door with two (2) 15"louvers. Thej project was completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Officer on July 2, Therefore, it is recommended that Council accept the work performed by Dobbs Flooring America for the Recreation Center Floor Repair Project, Glass Doors and More for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Door Repairs Project and Cyle Johnson Electric, Inc. for the  which were included for completion in the FY 2023/24 Budget.  2024.  -53-    Electric Vehicle Charging Station Power Relocation Project and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice ofCompletion for thej projects. Itis further recommended the Council authorize the Interim City Manager toi releaser retention payments oncet the] Noticeof  Completion is recorded and release project bonds onçe appropriate.  ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2. 3.  Notice of Completion- Recreation Center Floor Repair Project Notice of Completion- Wastewater Treatment Plant Door Repair Project Notice of Completion- EVCS Power Relocation Project  -54-    RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND' WHEN RECORDED MAILT TO:  City Clerk City of Blythe 235 North Broadway Blythe, CA 92225  EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES - GOVERNMENT CODE 556103, 27383  SPACE. ABOVE LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY  NOTICE OF COMPLETION (California Civil Code S 9204)  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:  1. Name and Address of Owner. The City of Blythe ("City"), a municipal corporation, whose address is 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California 92225, is the fee owner of the public work of improvement described herein and of the property containing said 2. Description of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is the The public work of improvement generally consisted of replacement of all flooring at the City's Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center, except the flooring in the basketball court, racquetball courts, the workout room and restrooms. The work included removal of existing flooring, preparing the subfloor for new floor, providing and installing underlayment, installing four-inch (4") wall base, providing and installing stone plastic composite (SPC) vinyl planks and cleanup of debris in the work area. 3. Location of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is located at the City of Blythe Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center located at 127 S. Main Street 4. Name and Address of Contractor. The contractor for the public work of improvement was: Dobbs TV & Appliance DBA Dobbs Flooring America located at 160 N. Spring 5. Date of Agreement. The City and Contractor entered into a written agreement dated 6. Date of Completion. The public work ofi improvement was completed to the satisfaction 7. Date of Acceptance. The City Council accepted the public work of improvement on July 9, 2024 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to record, this  public work of improvement.  project known as: Recreation Center Floor Replacement Project.  Blythe, CA in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.  Street in Blythe, CA 92225.  April 29, 2024 for the public work ofi improvement. of the Interim City Manager on: June 24, 2024.  Notice of Completion.  1of2  -55-    Dated:  Joseph DeConinck, Mayor  VERIFICATION  I,the undersigned, say:! Ia am the City Clerk ofi the City of Blythe, the declarant oft the foregoing Notice of Completion; Ihave 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  2of2  -56-    RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAILTO:  City Clerk City of Blythe 235 North Broadway Blythe, CA 92225  EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES- GOVERNMENT CODE SS 6103,27383  SPACE. ABOVE LINE FOR REÇORDER'S USE ONLY  NOTICE OF COMPLETION (California Civil Code S 9204)  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:  1. Name and Address of Owner. The City of Blythe ("City"), a municipal corporation, whose address is 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California 92225, is the fee owner of the public work of improvement described herein and of the property containing said 2. Description of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is the project known as: Wastewater Treatment Plant Door Replacement Project. The public work of improvement generally consisted of: door removal and replacement including removal of an existing door and installation of one (1) new 3'x7' hollow metal door with new ball-bearing hinges, one (1) new 29.5" by 83.25" hollow metal door and frame with two (2) 19" louvers, removal of existing door and installation ofone (1) new pair of 3'x7' hollow metal doors, removal and installation of one (1) new 35.75" by 82.75" hollow metal door with one (1) 25" by 19.5" louver and removal of existing door and installation of one (1) new 24.5" by 83.25" hollow metal door with 3. Location of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is located at the City of Blythe Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 15901 S. Broadway 4. Name and Address of Contractor. The contractor for the public work of improvement was: David Zamora DBA Blythe Glass Doors and More located at 1461 E. Hobsonway 5. Date of Agreement. The City and Contractor entered into a written agreement dated 6. Date ofCompletion. The public work ofi improvement was completed tot the satisfaction of the Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator on: July 2, 2024.  public work of improvement.  two (2) 15" louvers.  Blythe, CA in the unincorporated area of Riverside County.  in Blythe, CA 92225:  May 12, 2024 for the public work of improvement.  1of2  -57-    7. Date of Acceptance. The City Council accepted the public work of improvement on July 9, 2024 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to record, this  Notice of Completion.  Dated:  Joseph DeConinck Mayor  VERIFICATION  I,the undersigned, say: lam the City Clerk oft 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  ist true and correct. Executed on  at Blythe, California.  Mallory Crecelius City Clerk  2of2  -58-    RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:  City Clerk City of Blythe 235 North Broadway Blythe, CA 92225  EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES - GOVERNMENT CODE SS 6103, 27383  SPACE ABOVE LINE FOR RECORDERS USE ONLY  NOTICE OF COMPLETION (California Civil Code S 9204)  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:  1. Name and Address of Owner. The City of Blythe ("City"), a municipal corporation, whose address is 235 North Broadway, Blythe, California 92225, is the fee owner of the public work of improvement described herein and of the property containing said 2. Description of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is the project known as: Demolition and Abatement at 125 W. Murphy Street- Part 1 EVCS The public work of improvement generally consisted of: relocating the power source for the EVCS from 125 West Murphy Street to the City Hall electrical room at 235 N. Broadway, installation of approximately 225 feet of new conduit, which will be filled with #8 CU wire to support the EVCS, as well as 30amp two pole breakers in the subpanel in the City Hall electrical room and replacement of concrete asphalt removed 3. Location of Public Work of Improvement. The public work of improvement is located 4. Name and Address of Contractor. The contractor for the public work of improvement 5. Date of Agreement. The City and Contractor entered into a written agreement dated 6. Date of Completion. The publicwork ofi improvement was completed to the satisfaction 7. Date of Acceptance. The City Council accepted the public work of improvement on July 9, 2024 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to record, this  public work of improvement.  Relocation Project.  to install the conduit.  at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225.  was: Cyle Johnson Electric, Inc. located 339 at Blythe, CA 92225.  April 12, 2024, for the public work of improvement. of the Chief Building Official on: July 1, 2024.  Notice of Completion.  1of2  -59-    Dated:  Joseph DeConinck Mayor  VERIFICATION  I,the undersigned, say: lam the City Clerk of the City of Blythe, the declarant oft thei foregoing Notice of Completion; Ihave 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  2of2  -60-    CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT  Blythe  MEETING DATE: July 9,2024  SUBJECT:  Special Assessment for Prior Year Delinquent Utility Charges  PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of] Finance  RECOMMENDATION: Itisr recommended that the City Council adopt the following: Resolution 2024-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF  BLYTHE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNISANDDIRECTINGTIE CITYMANAGER TO FILE SAID REPORT WITHT THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AUDITOR AND REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE THE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX. ROLL  FISCALIMPACT: Potential collection ofp prior year delinquent utility revenue in the amount BACKGROUND: Asp part ofnormal business operations for thel Utility Department iti is Staff's duties to exhaust all efforts ini the collection process for delinquent accounts. Many attempts have been made to collect the amounts owed. In accordance withi the California Water Codet the City has the right toi report all eligibleaccounts' withi the County ofRiverside Auditor'sofficeas STAFF REPORT: All amounts received by the utility accounts are used to pay for water, sewer, and trash services. The attached Exhibit A contains eight parcels witha a combined total of 2,500.33ofumollcted accounts. Finance Department has exhausted all efforts in attempting to collect the referenced delinquent accounts with no results. In accordance with California Water Code Section 31701 and 31701.5, Staff is recommending the accounts referenced on Exhibit. A1 bes sent toi the County ofRiversidei inl last efforts to collect all amounts due tot the City. Eachj property owner) has been properly notified ofthe City'si intent tol levy and given adeadline ofJune 30, 2024, to resolve the delinquency. Adoption of] Resolution No. 2024-023 will give authority for City Manager or designee toi file with the County ofRiverside Auditor'soffice the  of $2,500.53.  aspecial assessment to the county property tax bill.  attached Exhibit A to be placed on fiscal year 2024-2025 property tax roll.  ATTACHMENTS: A. Resolution 2024-023  B. Exhibit A - Delinquent Utility Account Parcel Listing  -61-    RESOLUTION 2024-023  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 ONTHETAXROLL  WHEREAS, a written report ("Report"), a copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, has been filed by the City Manager with the City Council ofthe City of Blythe describing each parcel ofr real property subject to delinquent accounts;  and  WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Blythe has caused notice oft the filing of Report proposing to collect delinquent accounts oni the tax roll ina accordance with California  Water Code Section 31701 and 31701.5; and  WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and considered all objections and protests to WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe has determined to adopt the Report and collect the delinquent accounts on the tax roll, which constitute a lien against the parcel or parcels of land described in the Report in accordance with California Water  the Report; and  Code Section 31701 and 31701.5; and  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Members oft the City Council oft the Section 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the recitals are true Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts the Repor(ExhDtA). Onorthereafter the 9th day of July, 2024, the City Manager or designee is hereby directed to file a copy of the Report with the County of Riverside Auditor, together with a statement endorsed thereon over his/her signature that the Report has been adopted by the City Council and shall request that the Delinquent Accounts to be collected on the tax bills for the taxable parcels identified in the Report and such Delinquent Accounts shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner and by the same persons as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes for the City, and shall be delinquent at the same time and thereafter be subject to the same delinquency penalties to be levied on and collected  City of Blythe as follows:  and correct and are incorporated herein.  from the owners of said parcels.  -62-    PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this gth, day of July 2024, by the following  roll call vote to wit:  AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:  Joseph DeConinck, Mayor  ATTEST:  Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk  (SEAL)  -63-    Exhibit. A - Resolution 2024-023  City of Blythe Delinquent Prior-Year Utility Charges FY 2024-2025 Amounts  Assessor's Parcel Number 842-13-2009 857-06-4004 842-14-1025 833-35-0006 875-28-0027 854-08-0020 842-04-1033 851-06-3007  Amounts $ 324.99 $ 410.07 $ 326.66 $ 61.76 $ 125.16 $ 858.18 $ 43.58 $ 350.13  Total  $  2,500.53  Total Number of Parcels Charged  8  -64-    CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT  Blythe  MEETING DATE: July 9,2024  SUBJECT:  Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District  No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches)  PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of] Finance PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance  RECOMMENDATION: Iti is recommended that City Council in their capacity as acting legislative body for Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches), adopt Resolution No. 2024-024: authorizing the levy ofspecial taxes within Community Facilities. District 2004-1  (Hidden Beaches) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. FISCALIMPACT: No Fiscal Impact to the City.  BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 795-05 desighates the Blythe City Council as the acting legislative body for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) and authorizes the levy of special taxes within that district. The purpose oft the special tax is to pay for public improvements within the district that have been financed through a Special Tax Bond (Series 2005). The bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2004-1 is both secured and repaid through the annual levy and collection of special taxes from all property subject to the tax within the CFD. STAFF REPORT: Pursuant tol Resolution: No. 05-940, thel Financel Director or designee shall ber responsible for preparing annually a current roll ofspecial tax levy obligations by assessor's parcel number and for estimating future special tax levies. David' Taussig and Associates (DTA) is the firm that has been contracted to prepare this report for the City of Blythe. The Administration Report included with the Resolution examines the financial obligations of the current fiscal year and analyzes the level of development within CFD No. 2004-1. The reportiso organized into four sections. Section/provides: an update ofthe development status of property within CFD No. 2004-1. Section II analyzes the previous year's special tax levy. Section III determines the financial obligations of CFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2024-2025, and Section IVi reviews the methodology used to apportion the special taxi requirement between developed property and undeveloped property. Also, included in the report is a table of the Prior to the levy and collection ofthese special taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, a Resolution must be adopted by City Council as specified by the terms and provisions oft the Mello-Roos  2024-2025 special taxes for each classification of property.  Community Facility Act of 1982, (the "Act") as amended.  -65-    ATTACHMENTS:  A. Resolution No. 2024-024- - Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within CFD: 2004-1  B. Exhibit. A - 2024-2025 Administration Report  -66-    RESOLUTION 2024-024  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. AUTHORIZINGTHELEVY OFSPECIALTAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025  WHEREAS, the City of Blythe (the "City") previously established Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) of the City of Blythe ("CFD 2004-1") pursuant toi the terms and provisions oft the Mello-Roos Community Facility Act of 1982, as  amended (the "Act"); and,  WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City acting as thel legislative body of CFD: 2004-1 (the "City Council") is authorized pursuant to Resolution No. 05-940 (the Resolution of Formation')tol levy a special tax sufficient to pay principal, interest, other periodic costs and administrative expenses with respect to special tax bonds of CFD No. 2004-1 issued to finance certain public improvements and to pay all expenses incidental thereto; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 795-05 on February 8, 2005 (the "Ordinance"), levying the special taxy within CFD No. 2004-  1; and,  WHEREAS, CFD No. 2004-1 issued its special tax bonds, Series 2005, in the amount of $2,000,000 pursuant to Resolution No. 05-951, adopted by the Blythe City  Council; and,  WHEREAS, it is now necessary and appropriate that this City Council levy and collect the special taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the purpose specified in the Ordinance, by the adoption ofa a resolution as specified by the Act and that Ordinance; and, WHEREAS, the special taxes being levied hereunder are at the same rate or at a NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Blythe, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of the Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches), does  lower rate than provided by the Ordinance;  hereby resolve, determine and order as follows:  Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.  Section 2. The special tax ("Special Tax") is imposed without regard to property Section 3. Ina accordance with the Act and the Ordinance, there is hereby levied upon the parcels within the City which are not otherwise exempt from taxation under the  valuation and is levied in compliance with the Act and the Ordinance.  -67-    Act or the Ordinance, the special taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 ati the tax rates seti forth in the attached report prepared by David Taussig and Associates, Inc. for CFD 2004-1 entitled' "Administration Report Fiscal Year2 2024-2025, City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) (the Report)submitted herewith, which rates dor not exceed the maximum rates set forth in the Ordinance. After adoption of the Resolution, the City Manager oft the City of Blythe, or her designee, may make necessary modifications to these special taxes to correct any errors, omissions or inconsistencies in the listing of categorization of parcels to be taxed or in the amount to be charged to any category of parcels; provided, however, that any such modifications shall not result in an increase in the tax applicable to any category of parcels and can only be made priort to the submission  of the tax rolls to the Riverside County Assessor.  Section 4. All the collections oft the special tax shall be used only as provided for ini the Act and the Resolution of Formation. The special tax shall be levied only so long as needed to accomplish the purposes described in the Resolution of Formation.  Section 5. The special tax shall be collected ini the same manner as ordinary ad valorem taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in cases of delinquency as provided for ad valorem taxes as such  procedure may be modified by law of this Council from time to time.  ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this gth, day of July, 2024.  City Council ofthe City of Blythe Acting As The Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) of The City of Blythe  Joseph DeConinck, Mayor  ATTEST:  Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk  -68-    I,N Mallory Sutterfield, City Clerk of the City of Blythe, California, hereby certify that the forgoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of said City at its meeting held on the gth, day of July, 2024 by the following roll call vote, to  wit;  AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:  INV WITNESS WHEREOF have hereunto set my and affixed the official seal ofthe  City of Blythe, California, this gth, day of July, 2024.  Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk  -69-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  dta Municipal www.FinanceDTA.com  Solutions 18201 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 220  Irvine, CA 92612  CITY OF BLYTHE  THE CITY OF  Blythe CALIFORNIA  FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA  FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ADMINISTRATION REPORT  Community Facilities District No. 2004-1  Prepared for: City of Blythe 235 North Broadway Blythe, CA 92225  -70-    Exhibit. A - Resolution 2024-024  TABLE  OF CONTENTS  SECTION INTRODUCTION.  PAGE  I SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE. A Special Tax Classifications. B Development Update.  2  II FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 SPECIAL TAX III FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SPECIAL TAX IV METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT. A Maximum Special Taxes. B Apportionment of Special Taxes. APPENDIXA A BOUNDARY MAP APPENDIXB RATE AND METHOD OF APPENDIXC SPECIAL TAX ROLL,  LEVY. REQUIREMENT  3  6  APPENDICES  APPORTIONMENT FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025  -71-    Exhibit. A - Resolution 2024-024  INTRODUCTION  dta Municipal Solutions www.FinanceDTAcom INTRODUCTION  This report provides an analysis of the financial and administrative obligations of Community Facilities District No. 2004-1('CFD No. 2004-1") of the City of Blythe (the "City") resulting from the sale of the $2,000,000 Series 2005 Special Tax Bonds (the "2005 Bonds") CFD No. 2004-1 is a legally constituted govemmental entity established under the Mello- Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, (the "Act") as amended. The Act provides an alternative method for the financing of certain public capital facilities and services. Specifically, CFD No. 2004-1 is authorized toi issue up to $2,000,0001 inl bonds. The proceeds of the Series 2005 Bonds are to be used for the acquisition, purchase, construction, expansion, improvement, or rehabilitation of sewer lift station, sewer force main, and related improvements connecting CFD. No. 2004-1 to the City's existing sewer facilities. The current outstanding principal is equal to $1,445,000 which is based on principal paid through September 2, 2023. The 2005 Bonds are: scheduled to be paid offi in 2035. Pursuant to the. Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment ("RMA"), the special tax shall bel levied for a period not to exceed 50 years commencing with fiscal year 2005-2006, provided however that special taxes will cease to be levied in an earlier fiscal year if the CFD administrator has determined (i) that all required interest and principal payments on the CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have been paid; and (ii) all authorized facilities have been Thebonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2004-11 is both secured and repaid through the annual levyand collection of special taxes from allj property subject tot thet tax within the community facilities district. In calculating the special tax liability for fiscal year 2023-2024, this report examines the financial obligations of the current fiscal year and analyzes the level of development within CFD No. 2004-1. A map showing the property in CFD No. 2004-1 is  in May 2005.  constructed. The RMA is included in Appendix B.  included in Appendix A.  This report is organized into the following sections:  SectionI I: Section Iprovides an update of the development activity occurring within Section III: Section III determines the financial obligations of CFD No. 2004-1 for Section IV: Section IV reviews the methodology used to apportion the special tax requirement between Developed Property and Undeveloped Property. A table of the fiscal year 2024-2025 special taxes for each classification of propertyi is included.  CFD! No. 2004-1.;  Section II: Section II analyzes the previous year's special tax levy;  fiscal year 2024-2025; and  City of Blythe CFDNo. 2004-1 Fiscal) Year 202+2025Admansraton Report  June 27, 2024  1  -72-    Exhibit. A - Resolution 2024-024  SECTIONI  dta Municipal Solutions www.FinanceDTAcom.  SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENTUPDATE  I SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE  A Special Tax Classifications  The methodology employed to calculate and apportion the special tax is contained in a document entitled the Rate and Method of Apportionment. The Rate and Method of Apportionment defines two primary categories of property, namely Developed Property" and' Undeveloped Property."The category of Developed' Propertyi is in tum divided intoi two separate special tax classifications, residential development, and. non-residential development. The Developed Property special tax classifications are shown in Table 1  below.  Table 1:1 Developed Property Classifications  Land Use Class 1 2  Description Residential Property Non-Residential Property  Developed Property is distinguished from Undeveloped Property by the issuance of a building permit and the recordation of a final map. Specifically, property for which a building permit was issued prior to March 1 will be classified as Developed Property in the following fiscal year sO long as it is located within a final map that was recorded as of January 1 of the prior fiscal year. For example, all property in CFD No. 2004-1 for which building permits were issued prior to March 1, 2024, and which is located within al recorded final map that was recorded as of January: 1, 2024, will be classified as Developed Property Background research was conducted to determine the amount and type of development activity that occurred during the previous fiscal year. Review of the City of Blythe's building permit records indicated that no newl building permits were issued between March1, 2023, and February 28, 2024. Therefore, prior to March 1, 2024, the City of Blythe had issued building permits for 98 single family residential units within CFD No. 2004-1. A1 total of 0.50 Table 2 below lists the aggregate amount of taxable property by special tax classification.  in fiscal year 2024-2025. B Development Update  gross acres in the district are considered Undeveloped Property.  Table 2: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Taxable Property  Land Use Class 1 2 N/A  Description Residential Property Non-Residential. Property Undeveloped Property  Number of Units/Acres 98 units Oacres 0.50acres  City ofk Blythe CFDNo. 2004-1 Fiscal) Year 202+2025Adminbraton. Report  June 27, 2024  2  -73-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  SECTION. II TAXLEVY  dta Municipal Solutions www.FinanceDTA.com  FISCAL YEAR2023-2024. SPECIAL  II FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 SPECIAL TAXLEVY  The special tax levy for CFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2023-2024 equaled $167,366. As of June 11, 2024, all $167,366 in special taxes had been collected by the County, resulting in a The district has covenanted for the benefit of the owners of the Series 2005 Bonds that it (i) will commence judicial foreclosure proceedings against parcels with delinquent special taxes in excess of $10,000 by the October 1 following the close of each fiscal year in which suchspecial taxes were due; and (ii) will commence judiciali foreclosure proceedings against all parcels with delinquent special taxes by the October 1 following the close of each fiscal year in which it receives special taxes in an amount which is less than 95% of the total special tax levied and the amount on deposit in the Reserve Account is at less than the reserve requirement; and (iii) will diligently pursue such foreclosure proceedings until the At this time, CFD No. 2004-1 is not required to commence foreclosure proceedings.  delinquency rate of 0.00%.  delinquent special taxes are paid.  City ofl Blythe CFDNo.. 2004-1 Fiscal) Year 022025Adminsraton Report  June 27, 2024  3  -74-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  SECTION III  dta Municipal Solutions, wwwFinanceDTA.com:  FISCALYEAR 2024-2025 SPECIAL  TAX REQUIREMENT  III FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SPECIAL TAX REQUIREMENT  For fiscal year 2024-2025, the special tax requirement is equal to $164,430 and is calculated  as follows:  Table! 3: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Tax Requirement  Subtotal  Total $4,000 $168,430  Fiscal Year 2023-2024Surplus/ (Shortfall) Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Obligations Interest Due. March 1, 2025 Interest Due September 1, 2025 Principal Due September 1, 2025 CFD Administrative Expensesl Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Taxl Requirement  $36,154 $36,154 $80,000 $16,123  $164,430  Notes:  1. Reflects! $16,000 in administrative expenses, plus $123 in County collection fees.  The components of the fiscal year 2024-2025 gross special tax requirement are shown  graphically below.  CityofBlythe CFDNo.. 2004-1 Fiscal) Year 22+2025Administraton Report  June 27 2024  4  -75-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  SECTION III  dta Municipal Solutions wwwFinanceDTA.com  FISCALYEAR: 2024-2025 SPECIAL  TAX REQUIREMENT  Figure 1:1 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Gross Special Tax Requirement  Series 20053 3/2025 Interest, $36,154  CFD Administrative Expenses, $16,123.  Series 20059/2025 Interest, $36,154  Series 2005 9/2025 Principal, $80,000  Total Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Gross Special Tax Requirement: $168,430  CityofBlythe CFDNo. 2004-1 Fiscal Year 202+2025Adminstaton Report  June 27, 2024  5  -76-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  SECTIONIV  dta Municipal Solutions wwwFinanceDTA.com:  METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT  IV METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT A Maximum Special Taxes  The amount of special taxes that CFD No. 2004-1may levyisstrictlyl limited by thei maximum special taxes set forth in thel Rate. and Method of Apportionment. The maximum special tax for Undeveloped Property and the assigned special tax for each classification of Developed Property are specified in Section C of the Rate and Method of Apportionment The special tax that is apportioned to each parcel is determined through the application of Section D of the Rate and Method of Apportionment. Section D apportions the special tax requirement in four steps which prioritize the order in which Developed Property and The first step states that the special tax shall be levied against each parcel of Developed Property at 100 percent of the assigned special tax. If the special taxes raised pursuant to the first step are less than the special tax requirement, then the second step is applied. The second step states that the special tax shall be levied against each parcel of Undeveloped Property at up to 100 percent of the maximum special tax. The third and fourth steps are designed to accommodate changes in land use and are intended to be used only as a last resort. Since actual land uses have not substantially deviated from the original projections, Application of ther maximum special taxes under thei first step generates special taxrevenues of $231,143 from Residential Property, which is more than sufficient to meet all obligations for fiscal year 2024-2025 as discussed in Section III. Therefore, the fiscal year 2024-2025 special tax levy for each parcel of Residential Property is equal to approximately 71.14% of The fiscal year 2024-2025 maximum and actual special taxes are shown for each classification of Developed Property and Undeveloped Property in Table 4 and graphically on the following pages. The Special Tax Roll, which lists the total special tax levy for each  B Apportionment of Special Taxes  Undeveloped Property are taxed.  these steps are not necessary.  the maximum special tax.  parcel, is shown in Appendix C.  Technically, Section Cs states that the maximum special tax for aj parcel of Developed Property is equal to the greater of the "Backup Special Tax" or Assigned Special Tax. The Backup Special Tax was established for the contingency of a shortfall in revenues resulting from significant changes in development densities. The contingency for which the Backup Special Tax was established does not exist and hence, all discussion of  maximum taxi rates for Developed Property focuses ont the. Assigned! Special Tax.  CityofBlythe CFDNo. 2004-1 Fiscal Year 2024-2025, Administration. Report  June 27,2024  6  -77-    Exhibit A- - Resolution 2024-024  SECTIONV  dta Municipal Solutions wwnwFinanceDTA.com  METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT  Table 4: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Taxes for Developed Property and Undeveloped Property  FY2024-2025 Assigned Maximum Special Tax per Unit/Acre $2,358.60 $7,310.28 $7,403.51  FY2024-2025 Percentage Actual Special of Assigned/ Tax per Unit/Acre $1,677.86 $0.00 $0.00  Land Use Class 1 2 N/A  Description Residential Property Non-Residential Property Undeveloped Property  Maximum Special Tax 71.14% 0.00% 0.00%  Figure 2: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Taxes  $7,310  $7,404  $8,000 $7,000 $6,000 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $0  $2,359  $1,678  $0  SO  Residential Property (per unit)  Non-Residential Property Undeveloped Property  (per acre)  (per Acre)  Maximum Special Tax nActual Special Tax  Cityo of Blythe CFD/ No. 2004-1 Fiscal) Year 2024-2025/ Administration. Report  June 27 2024  7  -78-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  APPENDIXA City of Blythe  Community' Facilities District No. 2004-1 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Administration Report  BOUNDARY MAP  -79-    /  6thAVE  City of Blythe (Hidden Beaches)  Community Facilities District No. 2004-1  l   a  HiddenBeacnre  d  N  Google Earth  1000ft  -80-    Exhibit. A - Resolution 2024-024  APPENDIX B City of Blythe  Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Administration Report  RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT  -81-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  AMENDED RATE. AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT FOR CITY OF: BLYTHE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT No. 2004-1  (HIDDEN BEACHES)  A Special Tax shall be levied on all Assessor's Parcels in City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) ("CFD No. 2004-1") and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in Fiscal Year 2005-2006, in an amount determined through the application of the Amended. Rate and Method ofApportionment as described below. All lofthe real property in CFD No. 2004-1, unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall bet taxed: fort the purposes, to  the extent and in the manner herein provided.  A. DEFINITIONS  The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:  "Acre or Acreage" means the land area of an Assessor's Parcel as shown on an. Assessor's Parcel Map, or if the land area is not shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable final map, parcel map, condominium plan, or otherrecorded County "Act" means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, being Chapter 2.5, Administrative Expenses" means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs directly related to the administration ofCFDI No. 2004-1:the costs ofcomputing the Special Taxes and preparing the annual Special Tax collection schedules (whether by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs ofc collecting the Special Taxes (whether by the City or otherwise); the costs ofr remitting the Special Taxes to the Trustee; the costs oft the Trustee (including its legal counsel) ini the discharge ofthe duties required ofit undert thel Indenture; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereofofcomplying: with arbitrage rebate requirements; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereof of complying with disclosure requirements oft the City, CFD: No. 2004-1 or obligated persons associated with applicable federal and state securities laws andi the Act; the costs associated with preparing Special Tax disclosure statements and responding to public inquiries regarding the Special Taxes; the costs oft the City, CFDI No. 2004-1 or any designee thereof relatedi to an appeal ofthe Special Tax; the costs associated with the release offunds froma an escrow account; and the City's annual administration fees and third party expenses. Administrative Expenses shall also include amounts estimated by the CFDA Administratoror advanced by the City or CFD] No. 2004-1 for any other administrative purposes ofCFDNo. 2004-1, including attorney's fees and other costs related to commencing and pursuing to "Assessor's Parcel" means a lot or parcel shown in an Assessor's Parcel Map with an  parcel map.  Division 2 ofTitle 5 oft the California Government Code.  completion any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes.  assigned. Assessor's Parcel number.  Cityof Blythe CFDNo. 2004-1  January 14,2005 Pagel  -82-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  "Assessor's Parcel Map" means an official map of the County Assessor of the County "Assigned Special Tax" means the Special Tax for each Land Use Class of Developed "Authorized Facilities" means those authorized improvements, as listed on] Exhibit"A"to "Backup Special Tax" means the Special Tax applicable to each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property, as determined in accordance with Section C.1.d. below. "CFD Administrator" means an official oft the City, or designee thereof, responsible for determining the Special Tax Requirement and providing for the levy and collection oft the "CFDNo. 2004-1" means City ofBlythe Community Facilities] District No. 2004-1 (Hidden "CFD) No. 2004-1 Bonds" means any bonds or other debt (as defined in Section 53317(d)of the Act), whether in one or more series, issued by CFD No. 2004-1 and secured solely by Special Taxes levied onj property within the boundaries ofCFDNo.: 2004-1 under the. Act.  designating parcels by Assessor's Parcel number.  Property, as determined in accordance with Section C.1.b. below.  the Resolution of] Formation.  Special Taxes. Beaches).  "City" means the City of] Blythe. ofCFDI No. 2004-1.  "City Council" meanst the City Council ofthe City ofBlythe, acting as thel legislativebody  "County" means the County of Riverside.  "Developed Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property, exclusive of Taxable Public Property and Taxable Property Owner Association Property, for which the Final Subdivision was recorded on or prior to January 1 of the prior Fiscal Year and a building permit fori new construction was issued aftèrJanuary 1, 2004 and prior to March 1 "Final Subdivision". means a subdivision of property by recordation ofai final map, parcel map, or lot line adjustment, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et seq.) or recordation ofa condominium plan pursuant to California Civil Code 1352 that creates individual lots for which building permits may be issued "Fiscal Year" means the period starting July 1 and ending on the following June 30. "Indenture" means the indenture, fiscal agent agreement, resolution or other instrument pursuant to which CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds are issued, as modified, amended and/or supplemented from time to time; and any instrument replacing or supplementing the same.  oft the prior Fiscal Year.  without further subdivision.  Cityo of Blythe CFDNo. 2004-1  January 14,2005 Page2  -83-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  "Land Use Class" means any of the classes listed in' Table 1.  "Maximum SpecialTax", means1 the maximum Special Tax, determined in accordance with Section Cbelow, that can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor's Parcel. "Non-Residential Property": meansall Assessor's) Parcelso ofDeveloped) Property forv which ab building permit permitting the construction of one or more non-residential units or "Outstanding Bonds" means all CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds which are deemed to be "Property Owner. Association Property" means, for eachl Fiscal Year, any property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1 that was owned by a property owner association, including any master or sub-association, as of. January 1 ofthe prior Fiscal Year. Proportionately" means for Developed Property that the ratio oft the actual Special Tax levy tot the. Assigned Special Taxi is equal fora all Assessor's] Parcels ofDeveloped Property, orwheret thel Backup Special Taxi is being levied, that thei ratio ofthe actual Special Tax levy to the Maximum Special Tax is equal for all Assessor's Parcels upon which a Backup Special Tax is being levied. ForUndeveloped Property, Proportionately" means that the ratio ofthe actual Special Tax levy per Acre tot the Maximum Special Tax per. Acre is equal for all Assessor's Parcels of Undeveloped Property. The term Proportionately" may similarly be applied to other categories ofTaxable Property as listed in Section D below. "Public Property" means property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1 owned by, irrevocably offered or dedicated to, or over, through or under which an easement for purposes ofp public right-of-way has been granted, tot the federal government, the State, the County, the City, or any local government or other publica agency,provided that any property leased by ap public agency toap private entity ands subject to taxation under Section 53340.1of "Residential Property" means all Assessor's) Parcels of Developed Property for whicha building permit permitting the construction thereon ofone or morer residential dwellingunits "Resolution of Formation" means the Resolution of Formation for CFD: No. 2004-1. "Special Tax" means the special tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and' Undeveloped Property to fund the Special Tax Requirement. "Special Tax Requirement" means that amount required in any Fiscal Year for CFD: No. 2004-1 to: () pay debt service on all Outstanding Bonds due in the calendar year commencing in such Fiscal Year; (ii) pay periodic costs on the CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds, including but notl limited to, credit enhancement andi rebate payments on1 the CFDNo.2004-  facilities has been issued by the City. outstanding under the Indenture.  the. Act shall be taxed and classified according to its use.  has been issued by the City.  City of Blythe CFDI No. 2004-1  January 14,2005 Page3  -84-    Exhibit. A - Resolution 2024-024  1E Bonds due int the calendar year commencing in such] Fiscal Year; (iii) pay Administrative Expenses; (iv) pay any amounts required to establish or replenish any reserve funds fora all Outstanding Bonds; (v) pay for reasonably anticipated Special Tax delinquencies based on the delinquency rate: for the Special Tax levy ini the previous Fiscal Year; (vi) pay directly for acquisition or constnuetionofAuthotiad Facilities to1 the extent that thei inclusion ofsuch amount does noti increase the Special Tax levy on Undeveloped: Property; less (vii) a credit for funds available to reduce the annual Special Tax levy, as determined by the CFD  Administrator pursuant to the Indenture. "State" means the State of California.  "Taxable Property" means allo ofthe. Assessor's Parcels within the boundaries ofCFD: No. 2004-1 which are not exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to law or Section E1 below. "Taxable Property. Owner Association Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Property Owner Association Property that are: not exempt pursuant to Section E below. "Taxable Public Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Public Property that are not "Trustee" means the trustee, fiscal agent, or paying agent under the Indenture. "Undeveloped Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as. Developed Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Property, or Taxable Public  exempt pursuant to Section E1 below.  Property.  B. ASSIGNMENTTOLAND USE CATEGORIES  Each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property within CFD No. 2004-1 shall be classified as Developed Property, Taxable Public Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Propery,orUndeveloped Property, and shall be: subject to SpecialTaxes in accordance with this Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment determined pursuant to Sections CandD below. Residential Property shall be assigned to Land Use Class 1 and Non-Residential  Property shall be assigned to Land Use Class 2. C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL' TAXRATE  1.  Developed Property  a.  Maximum Special Tax  The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor's Parcel classified as Developed Property shall be the greater of () the amount derived by application of the Assigned Special Tax or (ii) the amount derived by  application of the Backup Special Tax.  City of Blythe CFDI No. 2004-1  January 14,2005 Page4  -85-    Exhibit. A - Resolution 2024-024  b.  Assigned Special Tax  The Assigned Special Tax for eachl Land Use Class is shown below in' Table  1.  TABLE1  Assigned Special Taxes for Developed Property Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Description Residential Property Non-Residential Property Increase in the Assigned Special Tax  Land Use Class 1 2 C.  Assigned Special Tax $1,619 per unit $5,018 per Acre  The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Assigned Special Taxes, identified in Table 1 above, shall increase thereafter, commencing on July 1,2006 and on. July 1 ofeach Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal tot two percent (2%)o ofthe  Assigned Special Tax for thej previous Fiscal Year.  d.  Backup Special Tax  Thel Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Backup Special Tax for an. Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property shall equal $5,018 per Acre or portion thereof, and shall increase thereafter, commencing on. July 1,2006a and on. July 1 ofeach. Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the Backup  Special Tax: for the previous Fiscal Year. Multiple Land Use Classes  e.  In some instances an. Assessor's Parcel ofDeveloped Property may contain more than one Land Use Class. The Maximum Special Tax levied on an Assessor's! Parcel: shall be the sum ofthel Maximum Special Tax for allLand Use Classes located on that Assessor's Parcel. The CFD Administrator's  allocation to each type ofj property shall be final.  City of Blythe CFDI No. 2004-1  January 14,2 2005 Page 5  -86-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  2.  Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and Undeveloped Property shall equal $5,082 per Acre orj portion thereof, and shall increase thereafter, commencing on. July 1,20062 and on. July 1 ofeach Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal to twoj percent (2%) ofthe Maximum Special Tax for the previous Fiscal Year.  Undeveloped Property  D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIALTAX  Commencing with Fiscal Year 2005-2006 and for each following Fiscal Year, the City Council shall levy the Special Tax until the amount of Special Taxes levied equals the Special Tax Requirement. The Special Tax shall be levied each Fiscal Year as follows: First: The Special Tax shalll bel levied on each. Assessor'sP Parcelo ofDeveloped: Property ina an Second: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first step has been completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor's Parcel ofUndeveloped Property at upt to 100% ofthe. Maximum Special Tax: for Third: Ifadditional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Taxl Requirement afterthei first two steps have been completed, thent thel levy ofthe Special Tax on each Assessor's! Parcelo of Developed Property whose Maximum Special' Tax is determined through the application of thel Backup Special Tax shalll be increased Proportionately from the Assigned Special Tax up Fourth: Ifadditional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement aftert the: first three steps have been completed, then the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor's! Parcel ofTaxable Property Owner Association Property and' Taxable Public Property at up to the Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Notwithstanding the above the City Council may, in any Fiscal Year, levy Proportionately lesst than 100%0 ofthe Assigned Special' Taxi ins step one (above), when () the City Councilis no longer required to levyt the Special Taxj pursuant to steps two through four above inc order to1 meet the Special Tax Requirement; and (ii) all authorized CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have already been issued or the City Council has covenanted that it will not issue any additional CFD: No. 2004-1 Bonds (except refunding bonds) tol be supported by the Special Tax. Further notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the Special Tax levied against any Assessor's Parcel of Residential Property for which an occupancy permit for private residential use has béen issued be increased by more than ten percent as a  amount equal to 100% oft the applicable Assigned Special Tax;  Undeveloped. Property;  tot thel Maximum Special Tax: for each such Assessor's Parcel;  Property or Taxable Public Property.  City ofl Blythe CFDI No. 2004-1  January 14, 2005 Page 6  -87-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  consequence ofdelinquency or default by the owner ofa any other Assessor's Parcel within  CFD No. 2004-1. E. EXEMPTIONS  No SpecialTax shalll bel levied on up to 15.54 Acres ofProperty Owner Association: Property and/orPublic Property. Tax-exempt status willl be assigned byt the CFD Administratori int the chronological order in which property becomes Property Owner Association Property or Public Property. However, should an. Assessor's) Parcel no longer be classified as Property Owner Association Property or. Public Property, its tax-exempt status will be revoked. Property Owner Association Property or Public Property that is not exempt from Special Taxes under this section shall be subject to the levy oft the Special Tax and shall be taxed Proportionately as part ofthei fourth stepi in Section. Da above, atu upt to 100%ofthe applicable Maximum Special Tax for' Taxable Property Owner. Association Property or Taxablel Public  Property.  F. MANNER OF COLLECTION  The Special Tax shall be collected ini the same manner: and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that CFD No. 2004-1 may directly bill the Special Tax, may collect Special Taxes at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations, andi may covenant to foreclose and may actually  foreclose on delinquent Assessor's Parcels as permitted by the. Act.  G. APPEALS  Any landowner or resident who feels that the amount of the Special Tax levied on their Assessor's Parcel is in error: may submit a written appeal to CFDI No. 2004-1. The CFD Administrator shall: review the appeal and ifthe CFD. Administrator concurs, the amount of The City Council may interpret this Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment for purposes of clarifying any ambiguity and make determinations relative to the annual administration of the Special Tax and any landowner or resident appeals. Any decision of  the Special Tax levied shall be appropriately modified.  the City Council shalll be final and binding as to all persons.  H. PREPAYMENT OF SPECIALTAX  The following definitions apply to this Section H:  "Buildout" means, for CFD No. 2004-1, that all expected building permits have been  issued.  City of Blythe CFDNo. 2004-1  January. 14,2005 Page 7  -88-    Exhibit. A - Resolution 2024-024  "Previously Issued Bonds" means, for any Fiscal Year, all Outstanding Bonds that are deemedt tol be outstanding under thel Indenture after the firsti interest and/orp principal payment  date following the current Fiscal Year. Prepayment in Full  1.  Only an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property, or Undeveloped Property for which a building permit has been issued, may be prepaid. The Special Tax obligation applicable to an Assessor's Parcel in CFD No. 2004-1 may only be prepaidafteralls authorized CFDNo. 2004-1 Bonds have already beeni issued, or after the City Councill has covenanted that it willi noti issue any additional CFDNo. 2004-1 Bonds (except refunding bonds) to be supported by Special Taxes levied under this Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment. The obligation of the Assessor's Parcel to pay any Special Tax may be permanently satisfied as described herein, provided that a prepayment may be made with respect to a particular Assessor's Parcel only ifthere are no delinquent Special Taxes with respect to such Assessor's Parcel at the time of prepaymènt. An owner of an Assessor's Parcel intending to prepay the Special Tax obligation shall provide the CFD. Administrator with written notice ofintent to prepay. Within 30 days ofreceipt ofsuch written notice, the CFD Administrator shallr notify such owner ofthe prepayment: amount: for such Assessor's Parcel. The CFD Administrator may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service. Prepayment must be made not less than 45 days prior to the next occurring date that notice ofredemption of CFDI No. 2004-1 Bonds from the proceeds ofs such prepayment may be given by the Trustee pursuant to the Indenture. The Special Tax Prepayment Amount (defined below) shall be calculated as summarized below (capitalized terms as defined below):  Bond Redemption Amount  plus plus plus less less Total: equals calculated as follows:  Redemption Premium Defeasance Amount Administrative Fees and Expenses Reserve Fund Credit Capitalized Interest Credit Prepayment Amount  Asofthe proposed date of! prepayment, the Special Tax Prepayment. Amount shall be  Paragraph No.:  1. Confirm that no Special Tax delinquencies apply to such Assessor's Parcel.  2.  For Assessor's Parcels of] Developed Property, compute the. Assigned Special Tax and Backup Special Tax. For Assessor's! ParcelsofUndeveloped Property for which ab building permit has been issued, compute the Assigned Special Tax and Backup  City of Blythe CFDNo. 2004-1  January 14,2005 Page8  -89-    Exhibit. A - Resolution 2024-024  Special Tax for that Assessor's Parcel as though it was already designated as Developed Property, based upon thel building permit which has already been issued  for that Assessor's Parcel.  3. (a)Divide the. Assigned Special Tax computed pursuant toj paragraph 2 by thet total estimated Assigned Special Taxes for the entire CFD No. 2004-1 based on the Developed Property Special Taxes which could be levied int the current Fiscal Year on all expected development through Buildout ofC CFD No. 2004-1, excluding any (b) Divide the Backup Special Tax computed pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total estimated Backup Special Taxes at Buildout for the entire CFD No. 2004-1, Multiply the larger quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3(a) or 3(b) by the Previously Issued Bonds to compute the amount of Previously Issued Bonds tol be Multiply the Bond Redemption Amount computed pursuant to paragraph 4 by the applicable redemption premium (e.g., the redemption price-100%), if any, on the Previously Issued Bonds tol be redeemed (the Redemption. Premium"). Compute the amount needed to pay interest on the Bond Redemption Amount from the first bond interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year until the earliest redemption date for the Previously Issued Bonds. Determine the Special' Tax levied ont the Assessor'sl Parcel int the current. Fiscal Year Compute thei minimum amount the CFD. Administratorr reasonably expects to derive from the reinvestment of the Special Tax Prepayment Amount less the Administrative Fees and Expenses from the date ofp prepayment until the redemption date for the Previously Issued Bonds to bei redeemed with the prepayment. 9. Add the amounts computed pursuant toj paragraphs 6 and 7and subtract the amount computed pursuant to paragraph 8 (the Defeasance Amount"). 10. The administrative fees and expenses of CFD No. 2004-1 are as calculated by the CFD. Administrator andi include the costs ofcomputation ofthe prepayment, the costs to invest the prepayment proceeds, the costs ofredeeming CFDNo. 2004-1 Bonds, and the costs of recording any notices to evidence the prepayment and the 11 The reserve fund credit (the "Reserve Fund Credit") shall equal the lesser of: (a) the expected reduction in the reserve requirement (as defined ini the Indenture), ifa any, associated with the redemption of Previously Issued Bonds as a result of the  Assessor's Parcels which have been prepaid, and  excluding any Assessor's Parcels which have been prepaid.  4.  retired and prepaid (the "Bond. Redemption. Amount").  5.  6.  7. 8.  which has not yet been paid.  redemption (the Administrative Fees and Expenses").  City of Blythe CFDNo. 2004-1  January 14,2005 Page 9  -90-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  prepayment, or (b) the amount derived by subtracting the new: reserve requirement (as defined in the Indenture) in effect after the redemption of Previously Issued Bonds as a result of the prepayment from the balance in the reserve fund on the prepayment date, but in no event shall such amount be less than zero. No Reserve Fund Credit shall be granted ift the amount then on deposit int thei reserve. fund fort the Previously Issued Bonds is below 100%0 ofthei reservei requirement (as defined: int the  Indenture).  12. Ifa any capitalized interest for the Previously Issued Bonds will not have been expended as ofthe datei immediately: following thei first bond interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year, a capitalized interest credit shalll be calculated by multiplying thel larger quotient computed pursuant toj paragraph3(a)or 3(b) by the expected balance in the capitalized interest fund or account under the Indenture after such first interest and/or principal payment (the "Capitalized Interest 13. The Special Tax Prepayment: is equal tot the sum ofthe amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, 9 and 10, less the amounts computed pursuant toj paragraphs 11 14. From thel Prepayment. Amount, the amounts computed pursuant toj paragraphs4,5,9, 11 and 12 shall be deposited into the appropriate fund as established under the Indenture and be used to retire CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds or make debt service payments. The: amount computed pursuant top paragraph 10 shall bei retained by CFD The Special Tax Prepayment Amount may bei insufficient to redeem ai full $5,000 increment ofCFD No. 2004-1 Bonds. In such cases, the increment above $5,000 or integral multiple thereof will be retained in the appropriate fund established under the Indenture to be used with the next prepayment of CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds or to make debt service payments. Asaresult ofthe payment ofthe current Fiscal Year's Special Tax levy as determined under paragraph 7 (above), the CFD. Administrator shall remove the current Fiscal Year's Special Tax levy for such Assessor's Parcel from the County tax rolls. With respect to any Assessor's. Parcel that is prepaid, the City Council shall cause a suitablei noticet tol bei recorded inc compliance with the Act, to indicate thej prepayment ofthe Special Tax and thei release of the Special Tax lien on such Assessor's Parcel, andi the obligation ofsuch Assessor's Parcel Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Special Tax prepayment shall be allowed unless, at the time of such proposed prepayment, the amount of Maximum Special Taxes that may be levied on' Taxable Property within CFDI No. 2004-1 (aftere excluding 15.54 Acres ofProperty Owner. Association Property and/or Public Property as set forth in Section E) both prior to andaftert the proposed prepayment is at least 1.1 times thei maximum: annual debt service on all Previously Issued Bonds, plus the cost ofa annual CFD administration.  Credit").  and 12 (the Prepayment. Amount").  No. 2004-1.  toj pay the Special Tax shall cease.  City of Blythe CFD No. 2004-1  January 14, 2005 Page 10  -91-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  2.  Prepayment in Part  The Special Tax on an Assessor's. Parcel ofDeveloped Property or an Assessor's Parcel of Undeveloped Property for which a building permit hasl beeni issued may bej partially prepaid. The amount of the prepayment shall be calculated as in Section H.1; except that aj partial  prepayment shall be calculated according to the following formula:  PP-PB-AXI)#A  These terms have the following meaning: PP= the partial prepayment.  Pg= the Special Tax Prepayment Amount calculated according to Section H.1. F= thej percentage, expressed as a decimal, by whichi the owner ofthe. Assessor's Parcel A= the Administrative Fees and Expenses calculated according to Section H.1. The owner of any Assessor's Parcel who desires such prepayment shall notify the CFD Administrator ofsuch owner'sintent to partially prepay the Special Tax and the percentage by which the Special Tax shall bej prepaid. The CFDA Administrator shall provide the owner with as statement ofthe amount required fort thej partial prepayment ofthe Special Tax foran Assessor's Parcel within 30 days of the request and may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service. With respect to any Assessor's Parcel that is partially prepaid, the City Council shall () distribute the funds remitted to it according to Section H.1, and (ii) indicate in the records ofCFD: No. 2004-1 that there has been aj partial prepayment of the Special Tax and that a portion of the Special Tax with respect to such Assessor's Parcel, equal toi the outstanding percentage (1.00-F)ofthe: remaining Maximum Special Tax, shall  isp partially prepaying the Special Tax.  continue to be levied on such Assessor's Parcel pursuant to Section D.  I.  TERM OF SPECIALTAX  The Special Tax shall be levied for a period not to exceed fifty years commencing with Fiscal Year 2005-2006, provided however that Special Taxes will cease tol bel levied in an earlier Fiscal Yearifthe CFD Administrator. has determined (i)that all required interest and principal payments on the CFDI No. 2004-1 Bonds have been paid; and (ii) all Authorized  Facilities have been constructed. KClems2ByteweloamedIRMAdA  City ofl Blythe CFDNo. 2004-1  January 14, 2005 Page 11  -92-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  APPENDIX C City of Blythe  Community Facilities District. No. 2004-1 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Administration Report  SPECIAL TAX ROLL, FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025  -93-    Exhibit. A - Resolution 2024-024  Appendix C City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Tax Roll  Assessor's Parcel Number 833-360-001 833-360-002 833-360-003 833-360-004 833-360-005 833-360-006 833-360-007 833-360-008 833-360-009 833-360-010 833-360-011 833-360-022 833-360-023 833-360-024 833-360-025 833-360-026 833-360-027 833-360-028 833-360-029 833-360-030 833-360-031 833-360-032 833-360-033 833-360-034 833-360-035 833-360-038 833-360-039 833-360-040 833-360-041 833-360-042 833-360-043 833-360-044 833-360-045 833-360-046 833-360-047 833-370-028 833-370-029 833-370-030 833-370-031 833-370-032 833-370-033 833-370-034 833-370-035 833-370-036 833-370-038 833-370-039  FY2024-2025: Special Tax $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86  Page 1of3  -94-    Exhibit. A - Resolution 2024-024  Appendix C City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Tax1 Roll  Assessor's Parcel Number 833-370-040 833-370-041 833-370-042 833-370-046 833-370-047 833-370-048 833-370-049 833-370-050 833-370-051 833-370-052 833-370-053 833-370-054 833-370-055 833-370-056 833-370-057 833-370-058 833-370-059 833-370-060 833-370-061 833-370-062 833-370-063 833-370-064 833-380-001 833-380-002 833-380-003 833-380-004 833-380-005 833-380-006 833-380-007 833-380-008 833-380-009 833-380-010 833-380-011 833-380-012 833-380-013 833-380-014 833-380-015 833-380-016 833-380-017 833-380-018 833-380-019 833-380-020 833-380-021 833-380-022 833-380-023 833-380-024  FY2024-2025 Special Tax $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86  Page 2of3  -95-    Exhibit A - Resolution 2024-024  Appendix C City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special Taxl Roll  Assessor's Parcel Number 833-380-025 833-380-026 833-380-027 833-380-028 833-380-029 833-380-030 Total Number of1 Parcels Taxed Total FY2024-2025 Special Tax  FY 2024-2025 Special Tax $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 $1,677.86 98 $164,430.28  Page 3of3  -96-    CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT  Blythe  TEHED  MEETING DATE: July 9, 2024  SUBJECT:  Adoption of Tentative Agreement Regarding Successor MOU for the Non-Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officers'  Association.  PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager  RECOMMENDATION: Iti is recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-025, adopting the tentative agreement: regarding thel Non-Sworn Unit's successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period ofJuly 1,2024 through June 30, 2026. RESOLUTIONNO. 2024-025-ARESOLUTONOFTHECTYCOUNCILOFTHECIYOFBLYTHL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPINGTHETENTAITVEAGEEMENTREGARDIANCIHETERUSANDCONDITONSORTHESUCCESSOR MEKORAOUNMOFINDESTAACATMIATNECTTOPHITMEANOTENONVPIRSONNAE REPRESENTED BY THE BLYTHE. POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION. FOR: THE PERIOD OF. JULY1, 2024 FISCALIMPACT-T-ems ofthet two-year agreement includereclasification ofthel base salary ranges for certain positions resulting in a 5% base salary increase effective July 1, 2024, the addition oft the Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Supervisor II position at] Range 36, ani increase in uniform allowance from $62.50 to $70 per pay period, a 2.5% Cost ofLiving Adjustment effective July 1, 2025, a $750 signing bonus for every member of the unit in each year of the Agreement, changes in sick leave and vacation pay back provisions and an increase in the BACKGROUND: The MOU between the City and the Non-Swom Unit ("Unit") expired on June 30, 2024. Unit representatives and the City'sn negotiator, Interim City Manager Crecelius, STAFF REPORT: The. City and Unit have reached ai tentative agreement. The terms of the tentative agreement are outlined in the Deal Points Memo (Exhibit A to the proposed Resolution). Itisi recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-025, adopting thet tentative agreement regarding thes successorl Memorandumotunding fort thel Non-Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association for the period ofJuly 1, 2024 through In accordance with therequirements ofthel Meyers-Minas-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.), ifthe Council adopts thei tentative agreement, the City and the Unit will jointly prepare the successor Memorandum of Understanding. The proposed Resolution provides authorization for the Interim City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding and to enter into any cost neutral amendments to the Memorandum of  THROUGH. JUNE30, 2026.  amount ofc comp time hours than may bel banked during a fiscal year.  have been in contract negotiations since that time.  June 30, 2026.  Understanding.  -97-    ATTACHMENTS:  1. 2.  Resolution No. 2024-025  Exhibit A - Deal Points for the Two-Year. Agreement  -98-    RESOLUTION 2024-025  ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE NON-SWORN PERSONNEL REPRESENTED BY THE BLYTHE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026  The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows: WHEREAS, in 2021, the City Council of the City of Blythe ("City") approved a Memorandum ofl Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Blythe ("City")and the Non- Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association (BPOA)(Unit")  for the period covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024; and  WHEREAS, the City of Blythe ("City") and representatives for the Non-Sworn Unit ("Unit") have met and conferred regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for a successor MOU in accordance with the provisions of the Meyers- Milias-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.); and  WHEREAS, the City and the Unit have reached a tentative agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the successor MOU, which will cover the period of July 1,  2024 through June 30, 2026; and  WHEREAS, the tentative agreement is reflected in the Deal Points Memo, WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code section 3505.1,if a tentative agreement is reached by the authorized representatives of the City and a recognized employee organization, the City Council is required to vote to accept or reject the tentative agreement within 30 days oft the date it ist first considered at a duly noticed public meeting;  attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein; and  and  WHEREAS, once the City Council adopts the tentative agreement, the parties are WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the tentative agreement and to authorize the City Manager to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,  required to jointly prepare a written memorandum of understanding; and  CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:  Resolution No. 2024-025  -99-    SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the tentative agreement as set forth in Exhibit A and directs the parties to prepare the successor Memorandum of Understanding in accordance with the requirements of the Meyers-  Milias-Brown Act.  SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City and to enter into any cost neutral  amendments ("side letters") to the Memorandum of Understanding.  SECTION 3. The terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding, as seti forth int the tentative agreement, shall be effective upon the adoption oft this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND. ADOPTED this 9th day of. July, 2024, by the following  roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:  Joseph DeConinck, Mayor  ATTEST:  Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk  (SEAL)  Resolution No. 2024-025  -100-    EXHIBIT A  TENTATIVE AGREEMENT  -101-    Blythe  MEMO  To: Non-Swon Unit  From: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager  Date: July5,2024  Re: Deal Points for Two Year Agreement- July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 Pursuant to thei meet and confer process which concluded on. July 3, 2024, thel Non-Sworn Unit and the City'snegotiator agreed tot the following deal points which will amend the Unit'sl Memorandum 1. Atwo-year Agreement, to become effectiveJuly 1,2024, and remain in full force and effect  ofUnderstanding as follows:  through June 30, 2026.  2.  Base Salary Rates will be amended as follows: Public Safety Dispatcher/ Records Technician Public Safety Dispatcher/Records SupervisorI Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Supervisor. II Range 38  Range 34 Range 36 Range 36 Range 38 Range 39  Community Service Officer Forensic Technician Animal Control Officer Evidence Technician Range 34  Thej proposed changes would be effective as ofJuly1 1,2024. Employees would move tot the corresponding step ofthej proposed payr range (example: al Dispatcher on Step 1 ofRange 32 Following adoption oft thel MOU the Public. Safety Dispatcher/Records Technician Trainee classification will be removed from the Base Salary Rate Schedule. Effective with the adoption of the MOU, new Dispatchers will start as a Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Following adoption oft the MOU, the Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Supervisor will be reclassified as Public Safety Dispatcher/Records: SupervisorIat) Range 36.' Thel Public Safety Dispatcher/Records Supervisor II will be added to thel Base Salary Schedule at Range 38.  would move to Step 1 on. Range 34).  3.  Supervisor at Range 34 ofthe Non-Sworn MOU.  -102-    4. 5.  Uniform Allowance: $1,820 per year at ai rate of $70 per pay period. This change will be Vacation Accrual: Vacation will be accrued on a bi-weekly basis. The maximum accumulation will be 160 hours in addition to the current year's accumulation. Vacation earned abovei thei maximumi may be sold semiannually during the last pay period in. June and the last pay period in November. Requests for this pay shall be made prior to June 1stor A 2.5% COLA will be effective for every member ofthis unit on July 1,2025. Effective with the adoption oft this MOU, an employee may: not accumulate more than one hundred fifly hours (150) hours of comp time at any given time. Said comp timei is to be used by the end ofeach fiscal year orb bej paid off. Compensatory time used will be approved by the department head to accommodate the operation oft the Department. Sick Leave Pay Back Provisions: Effective with the adoption oft the MOU Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits Section 3- SickLeave section CSick] Leavel Payl Back Provisions will For employees covered by PERS Local Miscellaneous. Benefits, accumulated sick leavepay back for members oft this Unit is provided according toi the: following provisions:  effective in the first pay, period following the adoption oft the MOU.  November 1st.  6. 7.  8.  read as follows:  1.  Fifty percent (50%) cash pay back on. June 30th ofsick leave earned, in excess of 720 hours ini the fiscal year July 1 thru June 30, a maximum of4 48 hours will be 2. The employee may request to sell back one half() of the sick leave accrued in the Fiscal Year to be received as a cash pay back, calculated at their full rate of pay when the sick leave was accrued. The maximum pay back by the City to the Effective with the adoption of this MOU, all references to Police Reserve Officer will be  paid; OR  employee will not exceed 481 hours in any one: fiscal period.  9.  removed from the MOU.  10. A $750 signing bonus will be paid to every member of this unit in the first ay period following City Council approval.. .A$750s signing bonus will bepaidt to everymemberofthis  unit on July 1, 2025.  All items listed in this proposal are subject to: review and approval by the Blythe City Council.  -103-    CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT  Blythe  MEETINGDATE: July 9,2024  SUBJECT:  Ordinance Adopting Amended Military Equipment Use Policy Pursuant to  Assembly Bill 481  PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, ChiefofPolice  PREPARED BY: Garth V.I Dale, Chief ofPolice and Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: Iti is recommended. that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 930-24: ORDINANCE NO. 930-24 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOFINGAMAMENDED MILTAATEQUINENTUE: POLICY GOVERNINGTHE! USE OF MILITARY. EQUIPMENTPIRSLANT TO ASSEMBLI, BILL 481. AND. FINDING THE ORDINANCE. IS EXEMPT. FROM ENVIROMMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROMMENTAL QUALITY ACTICEPWPUASUANTTOA CEOA GUIDELINES. SECTION1S0GIBO: (COMMONSENSE EXEMPTION)  FISCAL IMPACT: None.  BACKGROUND: On May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 915-22, adopting aN Military Equipment Usel Policy governing the use ofitems that are deemed "military equipment" under Assembly Bill (AB) 481. On August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 922- 23, adopting an amended Military Equipment Use Policy. The City's policy includes eight categories of"military equipment" listed in AB 481. The policy also contemplates use ofmilitary The Police Department is proposing to amend the policy to include additional equipment. The proposed amended policy includes additional equipment such as the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP) obtained from the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO), additional unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and additional flash bang grenades. The policy continues to contemplate use ofmilitary equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies. The proposed amended policy is included as Exhibit A to the proposed Ordinance No. 930-24. STAFF REPORT: The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 930-24 at the June 11, 2024 Council meeting. The Police Department is recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance  equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies.  No. 930-24. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance No. 930-24  -104-    ORDINANCE NO. 930-24  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDED MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 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 WHEREAS, AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity forr meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is  Code Section 7070; and  funded, acquired, and used; and  WHEREAS, AB 481 requires, among other things, that a law enforcement agency obtain approval of 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, and mechanisms to ensure compliance with the agency's use policy, 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, WHEREAS, on August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 922-23,  adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy; and  adopting an amended Military Equipment Use Policy; and  Ordinance No. 930-24 Page 10 of4  -105-    WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department is in possession of certain items of equipment that qualify as militaryequipment under AB 481 and furtheri intends to acquire  other items of military equipment; and  WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department has prepared a proposed amended Military Equipment Use Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein;  and  WHEREAS, the Blythe Police Department submitted the proposed amended Military Equipment Use Policy to the City Council and made the proposed amended Military Equipment Use Policy available on the City's website for at least 30 days prior to the first public meeting concerning the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy on June  11, 2024; 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 (c) the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian  health, welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties; and  safety; and  (d) prior military equipment use complied with the applicable equipment use policy (which included equipment now defined as military equipment) 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 Use Policy satisfies the WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE DOES 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.  requirements of California Government Code Section 7070(d); and  occurred.  ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:  Ordinance No. 930-24 Page 2of4  -106-    SECTION 2. Approval of Military Equipment Policy. The City Council, having received the information required under AB481 regarding the Blythe Police Department's use of military equipment as defined in said law, deems it to be in the best interest oft the City to and hereby approves the amended Military Equipment Use Policy attached hereto as Exhibit "A." The Military Equipment Use 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 thati there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense  Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines.  SECTION 4. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Blythe Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent  necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.  SECTION 5. Uncodified Ordinance. This Ordinance shall not be codified in the 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 oft the remaining portions oft 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  Blythe Municipal Code unless and until the City Council sO ordains.  unconstitutional. its final passage.  SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after SECTION 8. Certification. The City Clerk: shall certify tot the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner  required by law. vote:  PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of July, 2024, by the following  AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:  Ordinance No. 930-24 Page 3of4  -107-    Joseph DeConinck Mayor  ATTEST:  Mallory Crecelius City Clerk  APPROVED AS TO FORM:  Brittany E. Roberto City Attorney  Ordinance No. 930-24 Page 4 of4  -108-    EXHIBIT A  MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY  -109-    Policy 708  Blythe Police Department Blythe Police Department Policy Manual  Military Equipment Use 708.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE  The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, use and reporting requirements of military equipment, as defined in Government Code S 7070, in accordance with Assembly Bill No. 481 of 2021 (codified at Government Code SS 7070-  7075).  708.1.1 DEFINITIONS  Definitions related to this policy include:  Governing body - means the elected or appointed body that oversees the Department. Military equipment - has the meaning set forth in Government Code S 7070(c), as  amended from time to time, and includes the following:  (a) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.  (b) Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicies or armored personnel carriers. (c) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as Humvees, two and one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that (d) Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and (e) Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the  have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.  utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion. operational control and direction of public safety units. (f) Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind.  (g) 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.  (h) Firearms of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard issue shotguns. (i) Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard issue shotgun  ammunition.  Military Equipment Use  -110-    Policy 708  () 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 (k) 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. (m)Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long Range (n) The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag," rubberbullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) (o) Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to (p) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) through (0), "military equipment" does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled by the federal  exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition.  Acoustic Device (LRAD).  weapons.  require additional oversight.  Defense Logistics Agency.  708.2 POLICY  Itis the policy of the Blythe Police Department that members of this Department comply with the provisions of Government Code SS 7071-7072 with respect to military equipment.  708.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR  The Chief of Police or 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 (b) Identifying Department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends  this policy.  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 S 7071).  Military Equipment Use  -111-    Policy 708  (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement (i) Coordinating with the City Clerk's Office to publicize the details of the meeting. () Preparing for public questions regarding the Department's funding, acquisition, (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 (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,  meeting to include:  and use of equipment.  (Government Code S 7072).  and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.  708.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY  The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:  See Attachment A (Military Equipment List).  708.5 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, 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's website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code S 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any oft the activities outlined  in Government Code S 7071.  708.6 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 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  employees. This is reciprocal to other law enforcement agencies.  action throughout Riverside County.  Military Equipment Use  -112-    Policy 708  Military equipment used by any member oft this Department shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy. Military equipment used by otherj 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 otherl law enforcement agencies. The following constitutes a non-exhaustive list of such equipment the Blythe 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 S 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.  Police Department is authorized to deploy or use:  708.7 ANNUAL REPORT  Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or his/her authorized designee shall 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 S 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 S 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military  equipment in Department inventory. 708.8 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.  708.9 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.  Military Equipment Use  -113-    Policy 708  ATTACHMENT A MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST  Military Equipment Use  -114-    Policy 708  MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST  1. Armored Vehicles  a.. Description, quantity, and capabilities  (i) 2000 Dodge PeaceKeeper Armored Rescue truck. Quantity not to exceed 1.7 The Dodge Peacekeeper will be returned to LESO once the Department (i) 2013 Oshkosh Corporation Model M-ATV Mine-Resistant Ambush (ii) Capabilities: The capabilities oft these vehicles are similar to a 4x4 SUVand can protect occupants from handgun and rifle fire ofa caliber typically found int the State of California and used against law enforcement. These vehicles provide safety for law enforcement personnel and victims being evacuated 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 Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be  receives the MRAP vehicle listed below. Protected (MRAP) vehicle. Quantity not to exceed 1.  from dangerous situations.  b. Purpose  and apprehension of armed violent suspects. permitted to operate Armored Vehicles. () 2000 Dodge Peacekeeper: 4to 6 years. (i) 2013 Oshkosh M-ATVMRAP vehicle: 6 to 10 years.  Authorized Use d. Expected Life Span e. Fiscal Impact; Cost  () The 2000 Dodge Peacekeeper was obtained from the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) at no cost to the City's general fund. Annual (ii) The 2013 Oshkosh M-ATV MRAP vehicle will be obtained from LESO atno cost to the City's general fund. There is an initial cost of approximately $5,000 for delivery, upfitting, supplies and a safety inspection. Annual  maintenance cost is approximately $1,000.  maintenance cost is approximately $2,500. In-house training is required to operate an armored vehicle.  f. Training  g. Legal and Procedural Rules 2. Command and Control Vehicles a. Description. quantity, and capabilities  Armored vehicles are utilized in accordance with the California Vehicle Code.  2009 b. Purpose  36' Eagle Command Post, equipped with shelving, mounted  generator power source, work stations and related equipment for responding and handling large and small incidents. Quantity not to exceed 1. To be used in fire emergencies, search and rescue operations, extended crime scenes, large public events and for extended remote projects or trainings.  Military Equipment Use  -115-    Policy 708  Authorized Use d. Expected Life Span 5to 7 years. e. Fiscal Impact; Cost  Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be  permitted to operate the Mobile Command Post.  The Riverside County Sheriffs Department donated the Mobile Command Post. Initial costs include approximately $3,000 for decals, supplies and safety inspection. Annual maintenance cost is approximately $2,000. All authorized operators will complete in-house training on the operation of the The Mobile Command Post is utilized in accordance with the California Vehicle  f. Training  Mobile Command Post. g. Legal and Procedural Rules  Code.  3. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) a. Description, quantity, and capabilities (i) DJI Matrice 30T. Quantity not to exceed 4. (ili) DJI Avata. Quantity not to exceed 4. oran incident in progress.  () DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced. Quantity not to exceed 6.  (v)Capabilities: UAS can provide aerial views above an area to be searched To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:  b. Purpose  (i) major collision investigations; (i) search for missing persons; (ii) 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 Only assigned operators who have completed the required training shall be  for fire response and/or prevention.  C. Authorized Use d. Expected Life Span Approximately 3 to 5 years. e. Fiscal Impact; Cost  permitted to operate any UAS during approved missions.  (i) DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced - Initial cost of approximately $10,000 per unit. Annual maintenance cost is approximately $3,000 per unit. (i) DJI Matrice 30T - Initial cost of approximately $21,000 per unit. The Blythe Police Department received grant funding from the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways for the purchase of two units, such that the purchase was at no cost to the City's general fund. Annual maintenance  cost is approximately $3,000 per unit.  Military Equipment Use  -116-    Policy 708  (i) DJI Avata - Initial cost of approximately $1,450 per unit. The Blythe Police Department used grant funds for the purchase of three units, such that the purchase was at no cost to the City's general fund. Annual maintenance 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 a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to State and  cost is approximately $350 per unit.  f. Training  g. Legal and Procedural Rules  Federal law. 4. Firearms  a. Description, quantity, and capabilities  () Colt 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 (i) 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. (ili) 9mm Glock 18 pistols. Quantity not to exceed 2. These firearms are used foro close defensive fire, and are only used to preserve life. (v)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 To be deployed by patrol officers in tactical or other public safety and life Only assigned peace officers who have completed the required training shall  preserve life.  injury or death. preservation missions. Authorized Use d. Expected Life Span 8 to 15 years. e. Fiscal Impact: Cost  b. Purpose  be permitted to deploy these firearms.  The Colt rifles were obtained with trade-in credit at no cost to the City's general fund. The 9mm rifles and the 9mm Glock 18 pistols were obtained with asset  Military Equipment Use  -117-    Policy 708  forfeiture funds at no cost to the City's general fund. Annual maintenance cost Alll 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 The Blythe Police Department utilizes firearms only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including laws regarding the  for all firearms is approximately $2,500.  Training  Police Department. g.. Legal and Procedural Rules  use of force. 5. Ammunition  a. Description, quantity, and capabilities not to exceed 1,000 rounds.  CTS Model 2581 Super Sock Bean Bag Rounds or similar product. Quantity 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 Only officers that have been trained by POST-certified, Less-Lethal instructors  b. Purpose  injury or death. C. Authorized Use d. Expected Life Span 2 years. e. Fiscal Impact; Cost $7.00 per round. f. Training Less-Lethal instructors. g. Legal and Procedural Rules  shall be permitted to use bean bag rounds.  Assigned officers are required to complete training provided by POST-certified, 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.  Military Equipment Use  -118-    Policy 708  6. Breaching Apparatuses  a. Description, quantity, and capabilities  (i) Remington 870 Shotgun with breaching type barrel. Provides option to gain forced entry during legal service of search warrant or exigent (i) Defense Technology Breaching Rounds or similar product. Quantity not to Used for forced entry during the execution of a search warrant or in exigent Operation of this device is only authorized in the service of a lawful search warrant or in other exigent circumstances by authorized. operators.  circumstances. Quantity not to exceed 2.  exceed 100 rounds. b. Purpose circumstances. C. Authorized Use d. Expected Life Span 10 years. e. Fiscal Impact; Cost f. Training  Initial cost of $40 to convert existing inventory. Maintenance costs included Authorized operators complete in-house training on the operation of the The Blythe Police Department utilizes breaching tools only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.  among annual firearm maintenance costs.  breaching apparatus. g. Legal and Procedural Rules  7. Flash Bang Grenades  a. Description, quantity, and capabilities  Defense Technology Non-Reloadable Distraction Device. Quantity not to Used to create a diversion to support high risk entries in police operations. Only assigned officers who have completed the required training shall be  exceed 100. b. Purpose C. Authorized Use d. Expected Life Span 2 years. e. Fiscal Impact: Cost f. Training  permitted to operate flash bang grenades.  Initial cost of approximately $100 per unit.  Training on proper method of deployment is included as part of SWAT training. ATF regulates the sale and storage of distraction devices. The Blythe Police Department utilizes flash bang grenades only for official law enforcement  g. Legal and Procedural Rules  purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law.  Military Equipment Use  -119-    Policy 708  8. - Pepper Ball Carbines and Pepper Balls a. Description, quantity, and capabilities force. Quantity not to exceed 4.  () Pepper ball guns provide a non-lethal force option to reduce the need for lethal (i) Pepper balls are filled with oleoresin capsicum (OC). The pepper ball delivery system combined chemical agent exposure with kinetic energy impact to aidi in Pepper ball carbines are one of the Department's non-lethal options when stopping violent persons, dispersing large crowds and stopping attacks by Only assigned peace officers who have completed the required training shall  its effectiveness. Quantity not to exceed 1,000.  b. Purpose  uncontrolled animals. . Authorized Use d. Expected Life Span 2to 4 years. e. Fiscal Impact: Cost annually. Training  be permitted to operate pepper ball carbines.  Approximate cost is approximately $2,500 per unit for the pepper ball carbines and $800 for the pepper balls. Maintenance costs are approximately $1,500 Training on proper methods of deployment is provided to all peace officers Although no state laws restrict the use of pepper ball carbines for police service, the Blythe Police Department adheres to Department policies and proper  employed by the Blythe Police Department.  g. Legal and Procedural Rules methods of deployment.  Military Equipment Use  -120-    Policy 708  ATTACHMENT B  MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST-EQUIPMENT OWNED BY OTHER AGENCIES  Military Equipment Use  -121-    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  Al 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 Atracked 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 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 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 outdoori 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 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 enforçement operations, officer rescues, and vehicle borne interventions. Additional deployments are used during criminal unrest and riots. Rescue vehicles provide ballistic safety during containment and 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 Rescue vehicles provide numerous safety capabilities for law enforcement, victim  structure.  Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle  situations with seating for 10 adults  Armored vehicles  apprehension of armed violent suspects  disaster  mitigation and fire suppression rescues, and overall community safety  Military Equipment Use  -122-    Vehicles with breaching or entry apparatus attachable shooter incidents on school grounds or buildings  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 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 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  explosive in nature Explosive breaching tools  and locks  Assault weapons defined under PC 30510 & PC 30515 (fully automatic rifles are only assigned to SWAT personnel) Increased accuracy and precision at long range distances Currently used by most law enforcement agencies across the nation  Inventory includes AR style rifles that function at full and semi-automatic capability  Semi-automatic Benelli shotguns  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 Explosiveb breaching tools are used tol 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  - Chemical agents are deployed through various means toi include hand delivery and weapon launchable, such as pepper ball. Munitions are either 37mm or 40mm caliber, shotgun ferret rounds or cannister shotgun launched ordinance. Hand delivered chemical agents are placed in metal burn boxes to reduce fire hazards  Military Equipment Use  -123-    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 The larger LRAD 1000 system is portable and can be used for criminal unrest and Command and control vehicles built or modified to facilitate the operational Command vehicles are built in various platforms to include % 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 publicsafety issues. Vehicles are designed with additional communication abilities, computers, white boards, lighting, generators, and mission essential supplies 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 residentialglass 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,  during natural disasters or evacuations  rioting to provide clear dispersal orders for unlawful assembly.  control and direction of public safety units  40mm projectile launchers  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 ba!l grenade launches .38 caliber rubber projectiles and are hand delivered. Generalized use in at 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 40mm and 37 mm launchers capable of deploying rubber projectile munitions. An  a Jail Corrections Environment.  effective less lethal tool used routinely with success  Military Equipment Use  -124-    Policy 708  Quantities Type of Equipment  Quantity 49  Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles  Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers 5 Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the  utilize a tracked system instead ofwheels fori forward motion operational control and direction of public safety units Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles ofany kind  1 6 0  Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature (items designed to remove al lock, such as bolt cutters, oral handheld ram designed tol be operated by one person, are specifically excluded) Firearms of. .50 caliber or greater (standard issue shotguns are specifically Ammunition of. .50 caliber or greater (standard issue shotgun ammunition is Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than. .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 oft the Penal Code (except for standard issue service weapons and ammunition ofless than .50 caliber) Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed tol launch explosive projectiles 0 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 The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag," rubberb bullet, and specialty impact munition Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to  7 1 300  excluded)  specifically excluded)  95  157 3  Acoustic Device (LRAD)  (SIM) weapons  62/41104 0  require additional oversight  Military Equipment Use  -125-    PUBLIC HEARING  -126-    CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT  Blythe  MEETING DATE: July9, 2024  SUBJECT:  City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Update  PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager  RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conduct a public hearing regarding adoption ofthe City of] Blythe's 6th Cycle Housing  Element for the planning period of2021 through 2029.  FISCAL IMPACT: None.  BACKGROUND: State law requires that each city adopt a comprehensive General Plan to guide land use and development. There are eight required "elements" of the General Plan: land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, safety and environmental justice. Thel Housing Element sets forth goals, policies, and programs that address thei futurel housing needs for all income levels int the City over an eight-year planningi period that coincides with thel Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) projection period. The RHNA: is mandated by State Housing Law as] part oft the periodic process oft fupdating local housing elements. RHNA quantifies thei need Inl February 2014, the City adopted the 5th Cycle Housing Element for thej planning period of2013 through 2021. The City is required by State law to update its Housing Element every eight (8) years. Housing Element periods are sometimes referred to as "cycles." Every city and county in the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region is required to prepare a Housing Element update for the sixth planning cycle, which spans the 2021-2029 period. The Housing Element is the only element of the General Plan that has State oversight. The California Department of Housing and Community Developmént (HCD) reviews each jurisdiction's housing element to determine if itis in compliance with State law. A finding of STAFF REPORT: Belowi is a general timeline describing major milestones in preparing Blythe's February 8, 2022 - City entered into an agreement with' The Holt Group for preparation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, which had a one-year term, through February 7, April 6, 2022-1 Housing Element Outreach event held at Blythe Emergency Food Pantry. April 12, 2022 - Presentation by The Holt Group at City Council meeting regarding  for housing within each jurisdiction during specified planning periods.  compliance by HCD isi referred to as "certification" ofthel Housing Element.  draft 2021-2029 Housing Element Update:  2023.  -127-    overview of] Housing Element development process.  June 29, 2022 - Published notice in Palo Verde' Times and on the City's website regarding theavailability ofthel Draft Housing Element Update, public hearing, and Housing Element  Community Forum.  July 12, 2022 - Public hearing on Draft Housing Element. August 2, 2022- Submitted First Draft ofthe Housing Element to HCD.  October 3, 2022 - Received comment letter on First Draft of the Housing Element from March 16, 2023-March 24, 2023 - Made Second Draft of the Housing Element available March 28, 2023 - Submitted Second Draft of the Housing Element to HCD. May 9, 2023 - City entered into an agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. for May 24, 2023 - Received comment letter on Second Draft of the Housing Element from December 14, 2023-December 27, 2023 - Made Third Draft of the Housing Element December 28, 2023 - Submitted Third Draft ofthe Housing Element to HCD. February 26, 2024 - Received comment. letter on the Third Draft ofHousing Element from April 15, 2024-April 22, 2024 - Made Fourth Draft of the Housing Element available for April 23, 2024 - Submitted Fourth Draft ofthe Housing Element to HCD. June 19, 2024 - Submitted Fourth Draft oft the Housing Element, with: revisions, to HCD. June 20, 2024 - Received letter from HCD on Fourth Draft of the Housing Element, advising that thel Draft Housing Element meets the statutory requirements ofStatel Housing July 9, 2024 - Public hearing by City Council, acting as Planning Agency, regarding the August 13, 2024 - Planned City Council public hearing for adoption of the 6th Cycle  HCD.  for public review on the City's website.  assistance with the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.  HCD.  available for public review on the City's website.  HCD.  public review on the City's website.  Element Law.  6th Cycle Housing Element Update. Housing Element Update.  Thei most significant changes between the original Draft Housing Element previouslyi yreviewed dby the City Council and the current Draft that has been deemed compliant by HCD are:  Restructuring the sites strategy for meeting RHNA consistent with the State Housing Element Law requirement of 20 units per acre as feasible for lower income units. The Housing Element now utilizes the commercial zone that allows multi-family housing to Developing a robust Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing analysis and including a set of  accommodate the lower income RHNA. meaningful actions to further fair housing.  These key changes result in the compliance status of the Draft Housing Element.  Per HCD's June 20, 2024 letter, the City's Housing Element will substantially comply with State  -128-    Housing Element Law when it is adopted, submitted and approved by HCD, in accordance with  Government Code section 65585.  Blythe's RHNA  For the 6th planning cycle, HCD determined that within the SCAG region, there is a need for 1,341,827 housing units. SCAG then developed methodology to distribute the regional determination to eachi memberjurisdiction in Southern California. Blythe'sregional housing needs  allocation is 494 units, distributed as follows:  Very-Low Income Low-Income Moderate-Income Above-Moderate Income Total  82 71 96 245 494  The Housing Element is required to include an analysis of potential housing sites in the City to accommodate the development of new housing units to meet the RHNA target. As outlined in the draft Housing Element, the City's sites inventory identifies available vacant sites that can accommodate a total of 938 units (227 lower income, 173 moderate income, and 488 above- moderate income), meeting the RHNA allotment of 82 units for very-low income, 71 units for low-income, 961 units for moderate-income, and 245 units for above-moderate income.  Blythe's 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element  The City's Housing Element is organized into the following sections and appendices:  Section I - Introduction. This section provides an overview of the purpose, scope, and Section II- Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment. This section provides a summary of the City's demographic and housing characteristics, and associated housing Section III - Constraints on Housing Production. This section provides an assessment of Section IV - Housing Opportunities. This section provides an inventory of resources Section V-Accompishments Under the Adopted Housing Element. This section evaluates and analyzes the accomplishments achieved undert the: 5th Cycle Housing Element planning Section VI-I Housing Plan. This section outlines the City's commitments to providing and preserving housing opportunities for all income segments oft the community for the 2021- Appendix A. This appendix provides analysis of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing  organization of the Housing Element.  needs.  the various constraints to housing development and preservation. available for meeting the City's existing and projected housing needs.  period, 2013-2021. 2029 planning period. (AFFH) required by AB 686.  Appendix B. This appendix provides outreach comments and materials.  -129-    Appendix C. This appendix provides a detailed description ofthe units requiring abatement  and rehabilitation identified through a windshield survey.  The draft 6th Cycle Housing Element and supporting documents are posted on the City's website: www.citvolliythecagoy and available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office. The draft This is the first of two public hearings to adopt the Housing Element. It is anticipated that the second public hearing will be conducted by the City Council on' Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Therefore, it is recommended the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conduct a public hearing regarding the City of Blythe's 6th Cycle Housing Element for the planning period  6th Cycle Housing Element Update is attached to this report.  of2021 through 2029. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Housing Element  -130-    THE CITY OF  Blythe CALIFORNIA  FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA  SIXTHCYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT 2021-2029  Prepared by:  Veronica Tam and Associates, Ine.  -131-    Table of Contents  INTRODUCTION. A. Background.  B. State Policy and Authorization A Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. D. The "Fair Share" Process.. E. Organization of the Housing Element.. F.F Relationship to Other General Plan Elements. II. COMMUNITY PROFILE AND HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT.  G. Citizen Participation.  11 16 24 32 39 39 43 63 63 63 72 74 92 92 92 123  A. Population and Demographics. B. Household Characteristics. - Existing Housing Stock and Condition... D. Special Needs Groups III. CONSTRAINTS ON HOUSING PRODUCTION. A. Non-Governmentiaonstraints. B. Govermegtalconstraing: IV. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. A. Future Housing Needs B: Availability ofSites forHousing C. Availability offinançial Rèsources. D. Opportunities for Energy Conservation.  V. REVIEW OF EXISTING HOUSING ELEMENT POLICIES AND PROGRAMS -5 5th Cycle 2014-2021).-.75  VI. HOUSINGPLAN A. Housing Issues..  B. Housing Goals, Policies andi Programs. Quantified Housing Goal.,  CITYOF BLYTHE  HOUSING LEMENTUPDATE201203  -132-    Table of Contents  List of Tables  Table 1: Housing Element Policy. Table 2: Population Growth Trends -2 2001-2021 Table 4: Population Growth Projections - 2020-2035. Table 6: Race and Ethnicity - 2020.. Table 7:1 Educational. Attainment by Age Group-2020. Table 8: Household Growth' Trends - 2001-2021. Table 9: Household Composition - 2020.. Table 10: Households by Tenure - 2000, 2010, 2020. Table 11: Household Size - 2020... Table 12: Overcrowded Households by Tenure - 2020. Table 13: Labor Force - 2020 Table 15: City of Blythe Largest Employers. Table 17: Household Income Distribution 2020.. Table 18: Housing Problems by Tenure.. Table 19: Households Overpaying by Income Level.. Table 21: Age of Housings Stock-2020. Table 22: Vacancy byTenure, City,County, and Stateh. Table! 23: Vacancy Surveyof Multi-Family Complexes, Table 24: Median Sales Priçes 2022 Table 25:Median Rental Cost-2022.. Table-26: HousintAfondailiys Income Level2021. Table 27: inventory of Assisted RehtalHousing. Tabl28-Special Needs Groups- 2020 Table 29 Pèrsons with Developmental Disabilities-2020. Table 30: Riverside County HiredFarm Labor-2017. Table 31: Interest Rates - 2022. Table 32: Development Impact Feesfort the City of Blythe.. Table. 33: Total Fees for Residenta/peveropment Projects. Table 34: Planning Fees.. Table 35: Residential Development: Standards Table 36: Zoning and Permitted-Uses Table 37: Development Resources on the Blythe City' Website. Table 38: RHNA by Income Category Table 39: Affordability. Assumptions by Density.. Table 40: 6th Cycle Sites Inventory - Adequate Sites.. Table 41: Parcel-by-Parcel Sites Inventory. Table 42: AFFH Meaningful Action Matrix HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029  11 12 12 12 14 14 16 16 17 18 19 19 21 22 22 23 24 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 31 33 34 36 42 44 45 48 50 53 62 63 65 66 69 108 ii  Table 3: Population Trends = 2011-2021, City of Blythe and Surrounding. Jurisdictions. Table 5: Age of Residents - 2029 - City of Blythe, Riverside County, State of California  Table 14: 2020 Industry by Occupation - City of Blytheand Riverside County Table 16: Maximum! Household Incomelèvey by HouseholdSize 2021- Riverside County  Table 20: Housing Stock by Type : 2001-2021,City of Blytheà and Riverside.County  CITY OFE BLYTHE  -133-    Table of Contents  Table 43: Quantified Housing Obyectives-2021-2029  123  List of Figures Figure 1: Regional Map.. Figure 2: RHNA Allotment.  Figure 3: Population Age Distribution 2019 City of Blythe, Riverside County, State of California.  13 15 17 20 .25 .56 .56 .61 .67 68  Figure 4: Educational Attainment. All Age Groups-2020. Figure 5: Households by" Tenure - 2000, 2010, and 2020. Figure 6: Unemployment Rate 2015- -2019. Figure 7: Properties Impacted by Fire/Arson. Figure 8:1-5 and I-G Vacant Parcels. Figure 9: I-S and I-G Vacant Sites (<1.0 Acres). Figure 10: City of Blythe Water Distribution Map. Figure 11: 6th Cycle Sites Inventory Map. Figure 12:6th Cycle Sites Inventory--Close Up..  CIYOFBLYTHE  iii  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -134-    Introduction  INTRODUCTION A. Background  Nestled among approximately 100,00 acres of prime, productive farmland, the City of Blythe sits in the heart oft thel Palo Verde Valley andi is1 1 of 28i incorporated cities within! Riverside County. Located ine eastern Riverside County, the City offers stunning mountain views to the west, with the Colorado River marking the physical divide between California and Arizona to the east. Intersectèd by Interstate 10, the City is connected tot the major metropolitan areas of Phoenix, Arizona, approximately 150 miles to the east, and Palm Springs, California, approximately 120 miles tot thev west,Additionally, the Cityi is accessible via State The City of Blythe's namesake is Thomas Henry Blythe,as San Francisco financierwho established primary water rights to the Colorado River in 1887. Incorporated in 1916, the City was envisioned to be an agriçulture and manufacturing hub. Thomas Blythe's vision became a reality creating some of the most productive agriculture landi int the Desert Southwest. Tateyagraunupésontinve: to bethe predominant industry for the region. Farmers grow alfalfa, melons, dry onion, and a variety of other seasonal commodities. Blythe is one of two loçations in Southern California that grows cotton. In 2020, the Riverside County Agricultural Report valued'crop production at $1.4 billion countywide. In recent years, the region has also become home to renewable energy production. According to the Holt Group, Inc., energy generation facilities in operation in the. vicinity of Blythe produce 2,689 megawatts with a projected generation capacity of,3,665 megawatts. Additionally, the region has the existing capacity for 1,038 megawatts of battery energy storage. As of 2021, the California Department of Finance (DOF) estimates the City! has ap population of18,556 people;including quartered persons housed at Chuckawalla Valley and Ironwood State Prisons. Based on. DOF population data, the resident populationi int the City had In February 2014, the City adopted the 5th Cycle Housing Element for the planning period from 2013 to 2021. The Housing Element addresses the City's housing characteristics and the housing needs of its current and future population. t includes a dèscription of existing housing types, condition of existing units, overcrowding, mpymem.ontsngad the demand for affordable housingi in the area." The 6th Cycle Housing Element will provide an evaluation oft the City's success in meeting its previous Housing Element goals, policies, and programs,; and offer revised and/or new goals, policies, and programs to address the housing needs in the Cityf for the planning period from 2021 to 2029. Housing elements are essential to developing a blueprint for growth and are a vital tool in addressing California's prolonged  Route 95, connecting Blythe to Lake Havasu, Arizona and LasVegas, Nevada.  ai flat annual growth rate of 0.2%f from 2021t02016: and 1%1 from 20161 to 2021.  housing crisis.  CITY OFE BLYTHE  1  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -135-    Introduction  Figure 1: Regional Map  KESME oNES  NVD  VIS SOUTHERNCALIFORNA  KRN VEMURA LOSANGIES  SAKBMNIAC  MMERDE SANCECO MEAL CouMTE  Granite Mountains CALIFORNIA Palen Mountains  95)  Bouse  -  Quartzsite  Blythe Ripley  ARIZONA  PROJECT LOCATION  Palo Verde  Kofa, Mountains  78  (95)  The Holt Group CMGIMEDNNO PLAMMINO SUIMEYO  REGIONAL LOCATION MAP BLYTHE, CA  FIGURE 1 PASECINS 13100391 DATE May20  1et  o OTTo BCALE  CITYOFB BLYTHE  2  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029  -136-    Introduction  B. State Policy and Authorization  The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), pursuant to Government Code $65588, subdivision (e), requires local governments to draft and adopt a Housing Element that is one of the seven required General Plan Elements. This document is the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Housing Element law, enacted in 1969, mandates that local governments plan to meet the existing and projected housing needs for all economic segments of the community. The purpose of the Housing Element of the General Plan is to ensure that every jurisdiction establishes policies, procedures, and incentives in its land use planning and redevelopment aciyfesthatyallresult. in the maintenance and State law acknowledges that for the private market to address housing needs and demand, local governments must adopt land use plans and régulatory mechanisms that provide. opportunities for housing development. As a result, housing policy in California rests upon the fectiveimplementation of local general plans and local housing elements. The housing element'lawa also requires that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HÇD) review local housing elements for compliance with State law and1 to report-wCo'swrittent findings tothe.l local jurisdictions. California State law (Government Code $65580 through $65589) further mandates the contents of the Housing Element. This Housing Element is a comprehensivegtatement by-the City of Blythe regarding its current and future housing needs and proposed actions to facilitate the. provision of housing for  forthe planning period from 2021 to 2029.  expansion of the housing supply for the jurisdiction.  individuals and households at alli income levels in accordance. with State law.  Housing Element Mandated Content and employmentt trends.  1) An assessment of the city's housing needs based on housing, land use, population, demographic, 2) An analysis of governmental and nongovernmental çonstraints to provide housing. 3) An analysis of housingopportunites in the City, including an inventory of suitable sites and the 4) An evaluation of Housing Element programs implemented during the previous review period, including a discussion oft the effectiveness of housing programs and policies and a summary ofl how 5) Aset of quantifiable objéctives and programs to address the housing needs for residents of the The purpose of the Blythe Housing Element Update is to provide a document that is both useful for the community and in compliance with State law. State law requires that housing elements establish an 8- year- planning program fori implementation. This Housing Element willi implement a plan throught the year 20291 to correspond with! Southern California Association of Government's (SCAG's) planning period under which the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) has been allocated. The RHNA is the basis for the  City's.capacity to meet regional share goals.  these results will encouragerevisions to the update.  community.  CITY OFBLYTHE  3  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -137-    Introduction  housing needs assessment in this document (and further discussed in the following section, The "Fair Additionally, this document will provide clear policy and direction on decisions pertaining to land use, zoning, subdivision approval, housing allocations, and capital improvements; assist in developing adequatel housing to meet the needs of households at alli income levels; dentifyadequate residentialsites available for a variety of housing types for housing stock diversity; address governmental constraints to housing maintenance, improvement, and development; conserve and improve the condition of the existing affordable housing stock; and promote equal housing opportunities for all individuals.  Share" Process).  C. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing  Changes to State law (Government Code $65583) require public agencies that adopt their Housing Element after. January: 1, 2021, tot take meaningful, action to combat iscrimnaton,overcome patterns of segregation, and foster inclusive communities. Additionally, actions should reducebarriers to areas high in resources; reduce disparities and foster communities where all inçome segments.ofthe community have mobility access into areas of opportunity. HCD1 further definesand describes the analysis necessary to effectively reduce areas of segregation and. foster diverseand! balanced living patterns. The 6th Cycle Housing Element Update will provide a comprehensive analysis, inçlusive of goals, policies, and programs that will aid the City in Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing during the planning period from 2021 to  2029, which willl be addressed in Appendix Aofthis document. D. The "Fair Share" Process  HCDis isr responsiblet fordetermining the regional housing needsa assessmentforeach region's planning! body known as a "council ofgovernments" (COG). The City of Blythe belongs to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), a regionalJoint Powers Authority established as an association of local governments, and representing six counties includingRiverside County. HCD utilizes demographic population information provided by.thè California Department of Finance (DOF) and uses a formula to calculate a figure of needed housing units for each region/COG. HCD figures are allocated to each COG and account for the housing needs for all members of the community at all income segments. The HCD- derived allocation is divided among the needs_for very-low-, low-, moderate-, and above-moderate- Inc October 2019, HCDI releasedi its Final Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA). HCD determined that within the SCAG region, there is a need for 1,341,827 housing units to accommodate the housing needs ofa all population segments. Through a regional collaborative process, SCAG jurisdictions participated and provided input regarding the allotment of households that would be assigned to each jurisdiction to achieve 1,341,827 housing units during the 2021 to 2029 planning period. By. July 2021, SCAG released its final RHNA Allotment byj jurisdiction and further dividedi the allotment among very-, low-, moderate-, and above-moderate income households. Figure 2 enumerates the 494 units allottedi tot the City of Blythe for  income households.  the 2021 to 2029 planning period.  CITYOFE BLYTHE  4  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -138-    Introduction  Figure 2: RHNA Allotment Low- income Income 71  Very-low Income 82  Moderate- Moderate Abovey 96  Total 494  Income 245  Blythe  E. Organization of the Housing Element The City of Blythe Housing Element is organized intot the following sections.  Provides an overview of1 the pbameandopaniaton oft the  Section-I Introduction Housing Element.  Section H- Community Provides as summary ofthe City'so demographic and housing characteristics, Section II - Constraints Provides an assessment of the various constraints to housing development  Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  and associated housing needs.  ont HousingProduction and preservation.  Section IV Housing Opportunities Section V- the Adopted Housing Element Section VI-Housing Plan Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C  Provides anpenteryotresources àvailàble for meeting the City's existing  and proectedpousingneeds  Accomplishments Under Evaluates and analyzes the accomplishments achieved under the 5th Cycle  Housing Element planning period2013-2021.  Outlines the City's commitments. to providing and preserving housing opportunities for all income segments oft the community for the 2021-2029 Providesanalysis of Aftrmatiyelyrurtnerng Fair Housing (AFFH). required  planning period. by.AB6 686.  Provides, outreach comments and materials.  Provides a detailed description oft the units requiring abatement and rehabilitation identified through a windshield: survey.  F. Relationship to Other General Plan Elements  California Government Code $65300.5, requires that an adopted General Plan and its required elements be created in a manner that integrates its separate parts in a consistent and compatible manner to avoid policy conflict, as well as provide a clear guide for the future maintenance and development of housing  within the City. CITY OFE BLYTHE  5  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -139-    Introduction  Adopted in March 2007, the General Plan, and its elements, guide the long-range plan for the City's physical development. The Housing Element has been reviewed for consistency with the goals, policies, The Land Use Element promotes the preservation, enhancement, and creation of neighborhoods and mixed-use development, and defines sites that are suitable for housing development. Available and adequate housing development sites are further defined and enumerated ini this document. The Circulation Element and the Housing Element are integral and) interdependent in creating communities that foster pathways for alternatives to utomohletansporaton. The Circulation Element encourages infill housing development that increases densityto make pedestrian and bicycle pathways feasible, as well as creates opportunities to promote transit-oriented development, in accordance with Although the Conservation and Open Space Elements are not critical in promoting housing development, they do guide sustainable development and neighborhoods with parks, open space/recreation areas, pedestrian walkways, amenities that promote quality of lfe, and othêr resources correlted with high The Safety Element guides housing devèlopment to mitigate riskand preserve human life by designating As the General Plan andj its elements are amended, the Housing Element willl be reviewed and updated as needed to ensure plan'consistençy. Table 1 summarizes the Housing Elementand, how it correlates toi the General Plan elements. Correlationamongt the General Plang goals, policies; and programsi isi indicated with  and programs outlined in the General Plan.  SB375.  opportunity areas.  suitable development areas that are away'from flood, seismic, and fire hazards.  an' "X."  Table1:h Housing Element Policy Land Use Circulation  Conservation: Open Plan X X  Housing Issue Area Conserve and Improve Existing Housing Stock Identify Adequate Sites for Development Provision of Affordable Housing Removing Constraints High Resource Area  Safety X X  Noise  X X X X  X  X  X  X X  CITY OFE BLYTHE  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029  -140-    Introduction  G. Citizen Participation  Citizen participation is critical in the development and adoption of the City's Housing Element. Government Code 565583(C)(9): specifically requires jurisdictions to take active steps to inform, involve, and solicit input from the public, particularly low-income and minority households that otherwise might not participate int the process. Adaltional.consideration was given when developing: a Citizen Participation Strategy, including meeting the requirements established by AB 686. Outreach activities included translation ofoutreach materials; as wella as extendingo outreach activitièstobe! inclusive of diverse citizens at all income segments. Equitable participation was encouraged by creating diverse opportunities for community members to provide input. The outreach opportunities were held at various community Public engagement was divided into three phases. Phase - provided general information regarding the Housing Element development process. Additionally, this phase included staticand dynamic community engagement activities, such as: presentations at City Council Meetings, participation in community outreach events, dissemination of a Housing Element Qyestionnaire,and posting the Housing Element presentation and questionnaire on the-City website. The presentation and questionnaire weretranslated into Spanish and were made available onthe City website The Housing Element Questionnaire was delivered to various apartment complexes throughout the City. Apartment complex managers were contacted and interviewed andi invited to complete the Housing Element Questionnaire. Phasel Il ofthe commynity engagement process included pubishingpubitenotcer regarding the availability oft the Draft Housing Element ini thePalo Verde ValleyTimes, solicetingaresponse: from affordable housing advocates, and posting the draft copy of the Housing Element on the City-website. In accordance with AB215, the Draft Housing Element wasiposted on the City website on June 29, 2022 and was made Phase IIl of the community engagement process consisted of the review process between the City, the California Department of Housing and.Community Development (HCD), and the public. Throughout this phase, the City revised the draft Housing Element based on feedback received from both the public and comment letters provided by HÇD., The revised. drafts were made available for public review for a  events that were held at varying hours, including events heldafter 5:00p.m.  availablefothe public for 30days.  minimum of seven days before being submitted to HCD.  Phase IC Community Engagement and development process.  February 8,2 2022-Participateina City Council Meetinga andi introducet the purpose ofthel Housing Element April 6, 2022 - To engage and facilitate the participation of a diverse group of citizens at all income segments, al Housing Element Outreach Event was held ati the Blythe Emergency Food Pantry. Participants were engaged in a one-on-one interview process regarding their opinion on housing priorities forthe City. Participants were assured that their responses would remain anonymous. The one-on-one interview process was structured, yet remained flexible allowing for additional participant input. Structured  CITYOFB BLYTHE  7  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATEZ 2021-2029  -141-    Introduction  questions were guided using the Housing Element Questionnaire, which was developed specifically for the City of Blythe. Thirty participants generously provided valuable insight regarding their housing priorities and concerns. Most respondents stated the following priorities and concerns: there are not enough resources or programs available to assist renters or homebuyers; the need for resources to address homelessness; rent-to-income disparities; the need for abatement of blighted-abandoned structures affected by fire/arson; and1 the need to address the lack of adequate, safe, affordable housing. Additional comments received are indirectly related to the housing supply, but impact access to areas of opportunity andi include thet following: publictransportation is available, but bus stops are not: shaded or conveniently located near housing developments; there is a laçkof grocery store choice, which leads to excessive cost burden; and there is a lack of awareness of ppropriate-resources for reporting housing discrimination. The City actively responded to commuhity comments_and included programs 1.A.1 through 1.A.3 and 2.A.1 through 2.A.4, which establish the goal to increase diverse housing stock and increase the number of homebuyer resources; 1D.1, which defines the process for reporting housing discrimination; 2.B.2 and 3.A.2 aimed at securing fundsto rehabilitate homes; 2.Caimed at providing resources for the homeless; and 2.B.1 to increase the.stock and guâlity of bus stop,amenities. The programs summarized. are listed in detâil in the Housing Plan, Section yi of this document Community April 12, 2022 - Participate and present àta'City Council Meeting. Provide an overview of the Housing Element development process and provide communitymembers the Opportunity to provide input. City Council members expréssed housing for the elderly as a priority. Many elderly citizens also meet the criteria of living with a disability and comprisingyow- and very low-income households. The following programs were includedi in Section' Viofthis documept to promote housing choice and inventory for the May 3,2022 - Participate in the Blythe 6th-Annual Job Fair Engage community members attending the jobffair by introducing the Housing Element deyelopmeht.process. Six event attendees agreed to participatei ina EORAgp-NCPNe unahimously respondedi thattherei isal lack of adequate rental properties. Additionally respondents mentioned that low-and mid-income housing options are needed in the City. The City added the following programs in response to community comments: 1.A.1, 2.A.2,2.A.4, and:4.A.1. Thel listed prpgrams aret further detailedi in Section' VI oft this document. Community Website Questionnaire Rèsponses - Two community members returned the Housing Element Questionnaire to the City. Housing priority responses include: the need for single-family housing, low- income single-family housing, housing for the elderly, and low-income multi-family housing. One respondent reported that housing discrimination occurred, buti it was not reported. The City incorporated the following programs to address community comments: 2.A.1, 2.A.2, 2.A.4, and 1.D.1. The listed  comments are included in Appendix B.  elderly: 1.A.1,1.A.3, 2.A.2,2.A.3, 2.A4,2:B.2,2.D.1,; 3.A,2,and3.A.4.  comments are included in Appendix'B.  programs are further detailed in Section VI of this document.  CITYOFBLYTHE  8  HOUSING LMENTUPATE201203  -142-    Introduction  Phase II Community Engagement  June 29, 2022-P Publish Public Hearing Notice in the Palo Verde Valley Times and City of Blythe website regarding the availability of the Draft Housing Element Update, City CouncilHearing, and Housing Element Community Forum. The City received a comment from a developer regarding the need for first-time homebuyer assistance programs. The City revised Program 1.A.1 to provide first-time homebuyer resources on the City website. The public comment received is included as in Appendix B. July 1, 2022 - Notice regarding the City of Blythe Housing Element Update was mailed to the following  affordable housing advocates:  Advocate  Address  Advocate RiversideCounty, Community Action Partnership Development Corporation PaloVerde: Unifred School District Colege District ESquela DelaRaza Unida SocaGast company MYND Globalinc,  Address 260 N Broadway Blythe, CA92225 4250 Ave Brockton Riverside, CA92501 825 N Lovekin Blvd Blythe, CA92225 Blythe, CAS 92225 Blythe, CA92225 137 N. Broadway Blythe, CA92225 PO Box 1626 Monterey Park, CA 91754  HousingAuthorty of 5555. Arlington. Ave tiecoutyofpwersde Riverside, CA 92504  45701 Monroe St., Ste. RiverideHousing  Coachella Valley HousingCoalition Pantry Genter Blthe Chamber of Commerce AMG&A Associates Souther California Edison PaoVerdeirrgaton District  G Indio, CA 92201 Blythe, CA92225 Blythe; CA92225 207E E.Hobsonway Blythe, CA,9225 16633 Ventura Blyd Encino,CA91436 P.O. Box800 Rosemead,CA91770 180'W/14th Ave, Blythe,CA92225  Blythetmergency Food 181 SN Main Street Bylcfanuyservie 187 N7th Street  PalbVarecommunty One College. Dr PaloVerder Healthcare, 250N1stSt  July 12,2022-Particpate in the City CouncilMeeting and present the draft Housing Element. City Council members emphasized the need to promote first-time homebuyer programs; as well as support initiatives that create investment of diverse housing options and types. Programs 1.A.1 was added to promote available first-time homebuyer resources. The programs are detailed in Section' VI of this document. wy14,202-Conductak Housing Element Community Forum. The event did not resulti in public comment  orp participation. Phase III CITY OF BLYTHE  9  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -143-    Introduction  August 2, 2022- Submitted First Draft of the Housing Element to HCD which was made available for October 3, 2033 -R Received comment letter on First Draft of the Housing Element from HCD. March 16-24, 2023 -Made Second Draft of the Housing Element available for public review on the City's  public review on. June 29, 2022 (Phase II).  website.  March 28, 2023--Submitted Second Draft of the Housing Element toCD.  May 24, 2023-F Received comment letter on Second Draft oft theflousing Element from HCD. December 14, 2023- December 27, 2023 -I Made Third Draftofthe Housing Element available for public review on the City's website. Notice was mailed to affordable housing advocates ini thet table listed above  under. July: 1, 2022. No comments were received during this period. December 28, 2023- Submitted' Third Draft of the Housing Element to HCD.  February 26, 2024-Received commentletter on Third Draftoft the Housing Element fromHCD. April 15, 2024- April 22, 2024- - Made FourthDraft of the Housing Element available for publicreview on the City's website. Notice was mailed to affordable! housingadvocates in the table listed above under. July  1, 2022. No comments were received duringthis peried, April 23, 2024-Submittedi FourthDraftofthe' Housing Element tot HCD.  CITY OF BLYTHE  10  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -144-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  II. COMMUNITY PROFILE AND HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT  A. Population and Demographics  Evaluating population trends and demographics is essential to developing a long-range plan fort the City. This section wille evaluate populationgrowth, age distribution,' race/ethnicity, and employment trends and As of 2021, the California Department of Finance (DOF) estimates the City has a population of 18,556 people; including quartered persons housed at Chuckawalla Valley and Ironwood State Prisons. Table 2 demonstrates that the City'sresident population had af flat annual growthrate of 0.2% from 2001 to 2016 Chuckawalla Valley State Prison and Ironwood Staté Prison are located withini the vicinity of the City. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation compiled the 2021 Statistical Report, which identifies that between the two prisons there are 1,759authorized positions. Despite the employment opportunities, the City has not experienced a significant population growth rate that would elicit an increased demand for housing. A 2010 report by the Daily Courier reported that 44% of prison staff  how these trends can affect housing needs.  and 1%1 from 2016t to 2021.  members lived outside of Blythe.  Table 2: Population.Growth Trends- - 2001-2021  Numerical Changefor Population (A+B) 863 -1,451 -521 -1,048  Average Resident Annual Rate Growth Rate (A+B) (A) 0.8% 3.6% -1% 3.4% -0.5% 3.8% -1% 1%  Resident n Year (A) 2001 12;222- 2006 12,664. 2011 13,089 2016 à 13,587 2021 13,723  Total n (A+B) 20,713 21,576 20,125 19,604 18,556  Percentage Annual Population  Populatio Institutionalized Populatio  Total Change for Total Growth  Population (B) 8,491 8,912 7,036 6,017. 4,833  Population (A+B) 4% -7% -3% -5%  Source: 2001, 2006,2011, 2016, 2021 Datay from Table E-5 and Table E-81 from thes State of California Deportment of Finance Quorteredpopuleions comprisedofpersonsv who arer notr members ofhouseholds. Thesei include persons! livingi inr militaryi installations, correctional andA penali institutions, dormitories of schools and universities, religious institutions, nursing facilities ands skilled- nursing facilities ands so forth. Per the U.S. Census DECL Datgo of2020, opproximotely6,086) persons arel inc correctional facilities and 33A persons arei inn nursing ors skilled-nursing facilities. Table 3 illustrates that the resident population of Blythe increased by 4.8% during a 10-year period from 2011 to 2021. In 2021, Blythe had a higher resident population than in 2011. In comparison to adjacent jurisdictions within Riverside County, the Citye experienced population growth at as slower rate.  CITYOFBLYTHE  11  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -145-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  Table 3: Population Trends - 2011-2021, City of Blythe and Surrounding. Jurisdictions  Percentage Change 8% 4.8% 29% 6% 10% 13% 11%  Jurisdiction Banning Blythe Calimesa Hemet Palm Desert Perris Temecula Note: Excludes quarteredp population Population Projections  2011 28,492 13,089 7,894 79,068 48,849 69,572 101,583  2021 30,868 13,723 10,185 83,911 53,584 78,737 112,642  Numeric Change from 2011 to2 2021  2,376 634 2,291 A843 4,735 9,165 11,059  Source: 2011& 2021 Dataj from Table E-5 from the State ofCalifornia Departmehtoff Finance  Projected population growth can. help a jurisdiction plan for potential housing demand. Population forecasts for the City of Blythe provided by SCAG in its Regional Transportation Plan published in 2016 indicate the City will see moderate growthovert the next decade)réaching at total populationpf24200by 2035. Table 4s shows popuhatongrowihpoeclons for the City.Projected percentage growth fort the City will outpace the state's projected growh,tuisiaggertennd the projected growth within the county.  Table 4: Populationgrowth Projections-2 2020.-2035  Percentage Changefrom.2020 02035 7.38% 14.15% 23.2%  Jurisdiction California Blythe Riverside County Age of Population  2020 39,782,419 21,200 2,479,800  2035 42,718,403 24,200 3,055,100  Numeric Change 2,935,984 3,000 575,300  Source: California Departmènng/20102060: Population Growth Projections; 5CAG 2016-2040R RTP/SCS Final Growth Forecast by. Jurisdiction Table 5 depicts Blythe's age distribution in 2020, with! 57% of the population falling within the 20-54a age  range, and the median age being 35.7 years.  Table! 5: Age of Residents 4 2029- - City of Blythe, Riverside County, State of California  Cityof Blythe 1,198 3,151 1,725 9,507 2,173 1,993 19,747  Riverside County Number 157,599 525,545 168,426 946,792 272,502 340,575 2,411,439  StateofCalifornia Number 2,409,082 7,577,162 2,694,636 16,280,971 4,739,675 5,644,497 39,346,023  Age Range Number Under5 5-19 20-24 25-54 55-64 65+ Total CITY OF BLYTHE  Percent 6% 16% 9% 48% 11% 10% 100%  Percent 7% 22% 7% 39% 11% 14% 100%  Percent 6% 19% 7% 41% 12% 15% 100%  Source: U.S. Census Data 2020ACS 5-year Estimates HOUSING ELEMENT! UPDATE2021-2029  12  -146-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  In comparison to Riverside County and the State, Blythe's population has a slightly greater percentage representation in the 20-24 age group and 25-54 age group, as shown in Figure 3. The population within the 20-24 age range mayi increasei the demand fors single residency occupancy units. Additionally, those in the age group 25-54 may be entering the market as first-time homebuyers. In comparison to the State and Riverside County, the population of6 65y years and overi is slightly less represented in Blythe. Population agè distribution can be correlated with existing housing stock to establish metrics on future housing demand. Although the elderly population in Blythe is less representedi thani the State and the County,the exiting housing stock may necessitate the need for additional units to. be constructed or reserved for Figure 3: Population Age Distribution- -2019, Citylof Blythe, Riverside County, State of California  seniors or persons with disabilities.  10% 14% 15% 11% 11% 12% % 7% 7% 6% 7% 6% 10%  65+ 55-64 25-54 20-24 5-19 Under5  48%  B9% 41%  16% 22% 19% 20%  0%  30%  40%  50%  60%  Cityof Blythe :F Riverside County State of California  Source: US.Census Data 2020A ACH5 5-yedr Estimates  Race and Ethnicity  The 2020 U.S. Census ACS 5-year Estimate indicates that the population in Blythe is 49% White. Riverside County had a slightly higher White population, 52.8%. Ethnicity, which is counted separately from race, indicates that most residents,579 identify themselves as Latino/Hispanic, in addition to being Whité or some other racial category. The City'sr racial and ethnic composition is detailed in Table 6. Consideration of race and ethnicity trends can help jurisdictions meet housing demands. California in general, and Sothern California in particular, has recently seen a significant rise in minority populations. As detailedi in' Table 6, Hispanic or! Latino ethnicity represents most ofthe Cityspopulation. Recent studies have suggested that Hispanics/latinos differ in attitudes toward housing densities and household size, including, but not limited to, cultural practices of living with extended families; thus, gravitating towards  CITY OF BLYTHE  13  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -147-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  large households consisting of5 or more persons. This trend may necessitate the needforaccommodating  demand for large households.  Table 6: Race and Ethnicity- - 2020  Race/Ethnicity,  Number of Persons 17,491 9,570 2,151 168 429 60 5.113 2,256 19,747 8,451 11,296 19,747  ercentagcotropuaton 89% 49% 11% 1% 2% 0.3% 26% 11% 100% 43% 57% 100%  OneRace White Black/African American American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Hawalian/Pacific Islander Some OtherRace Twoor More Races Totalby Race Non-ispanicorlatino Hispanicorlatino Total by Ethnicity  Source: U.S. Census Data 2020ACS 5-year Estimates Educational Attainment  AC community's educational attainment metrics serve as socbeconomic.ndator, which can point to Table 7 highlights the 2020. educational: attainment by age groupi int the City. Pursuing a college education and obtaining al bachelor'sdegree has'! become al key indicator for homeownership rates. Datal has shown that lenders are more likelyt tofinance mortgagest for persons witha ac college degree. Figure 40 demonstrates thatacross all age groups, havingab bachelor's degrèe is the least likely represented level of educational attainment. The City's populâtion withat high school diploma or higher is the most represented across all  wealth disparities, homeownershipi rates, and fferdabliyconstans.  age groups.  Table 7:Educationaly Attainment by Age Group - 2020  Subject  Number of Persons Percentage  Population 18t to24years Lesst than high-school graduate Bachelor's degree or higher Total by Age Group Population 251 to 34 years Lessthan! highschool: graduate High School Graduate-orhigher. Bachelor'sdegree: or higher Totalby AgeGroup CITY OF BLYTHE  446 1,593 74 2,113 1,073 2,401 143 3,617  21% 75% 4% 100% 30% 66% 4% 100%  HighSchoo/Graduare. some college, orassociate degree  14  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -148-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  Subject  Number. of Persons Percentage.  Population 35t to 44 years Lessthant high school graduate High School Graduateorhigher Bachalb/sdgecorngie. Total by AgeGroup Population 45to 64 years Lessthan highschool graduate High School Graduate or higher axchalbordeeeechgher Total by AgeGroup Population 65 years and over Less than highs school graduate High School Graduate orhigher Bachelorsdegreeort higher Total by AgeGroup Source: U.S. Census Data 2020A ACS 5-yeark Estimates  759 2,496 222 3,477 1,059 3,184 343 4,586 495. 1,295 203 1,993  22% 72% 6% 100% 23% 69% 8% 100% 25% 65% 10% 100%  Figure 4: Educational Attainment All Age Groups -2020  Less than High School EH High School or Higher - Bachelor's Degree  6%  24%  70%  Source: U.S. Census Data 2020ACS 5-year Estimates  CITY OFB BLYTHE  15  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -149-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  B. Household Characteristics  The Census defines a household as "all persons who occupy a housing unit, which may include single persons livingalone,familes related through marriage or blood andi unrelated individuals livingt together." Persons living in retirement or convalescent homes, dormitories or other group living situations are not considered households. Household type and size, income levels, the presence of special needs populations, and other household characteristics determine the type of housing needed by residents, their preferences, and their ability to obtain housing that meets theirneeds. This section details the  various household characteristics affecting housing needs.  Existing Households and Composition  In 2001, there were 4,998 households in the City of Blythe, according to the California Department of Finance (DOF). Based on DOF estimates, thet total number oft households withinthe Cityi in 2011 was 5,473 and decreased to 5,466 households by 2021, as notedi in Table 8. The decrease in housing stock can be àttributed to arson, andl buildingst that are condemnedi forwhichr replacement housingunits! have not been  constructed or rehabilitated.  Table 8: Household Growth' Trends-2001-2021 Households Numerical Change Percent Change  Annual Percentage Change 1% 0.6% -0.01% -0.02%  Year 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021  4;998 5,308 5,473 5,471 5,466  310 165, -2 5  6% 3% -0:04% -0.09%  Source: 2001,2006,2 2011, 2016, 2021Datafrom Tdble E-5 and. Table E-81 from the State of California Department of Finance  Thé 2020 U.S. Census ACS 5-year Estimate indicates. that the City had 4,759 households. The households comprise family households, 68%, with59% of thel households being occupied by 1to2 persons. The next most represented household type consists of. 4 or more persons per household 24%, as indicated in  Table! 9.  Table 9: Household Composition - 2020  HouseholdStatus Average Household size FamilyHouseholds Non-Family Households Households by_Size 1-Person Household 2-Person! Household 3-Person Household 4or MorePerson Household Total Households Source: U.S. Census Data 2020ACS5-year Estimates CITY OF BLYTHE HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029  Numberof Households 2.75 3,239 1,520 1,215 1,603 817 1,124 4,759  Percent 68% 32% 25% 34% 17% 24% 100%  16  -150-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  Household Tenure Characteristics  Of the 4,759 households identified in the 2020 U.S. Census ACS 5-year Estimate, 57% were owner- occupied, with 43% of households being renter-occupied. From 2000 to 2010 there was a marginal increase of owner-occupied households, increasing by 1%: From 2010 to 2020 there was a negligible decrease in owner-occupied households, with a 1% decrease. Despitera, .025% increase in households from 2010 to 2020, owner and renter occupancy trends remain stagnant; as identified in Table 10 and  Figure! 5.  Table 10: Households by Tenure -2000,2010,2020  2000 Number Percent 1,759 43% 2,304 57% 4,063 100%  2010 Number Percent 1,946 42% 2.688 58% 4,634 100%  2020 Number Percent 2,046 43% 2,713 57% 4,759 100%  Tenure Renter Owner Total  Source: U.S. Census Data 2000, 2010, 2020ACS 5-yeorEstimates  Figure 5: Households. by-Tenure - 2000, 2010, and 2020  5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0  2,688  2,713  2,304  1,759 2000  1,946 2010 - Renter R Owner  2,046 2020  Source: U.S. Census Data 2000, 2010, 2020ACH5 5-year Estimates  Household Size  Household size is a significant factor in housing demand. Household size can guide a jurisdiction in understanding the housing type that will be needed and guide goals, policies, and programs to achieve thel housing demand. Ag greater representation of 1-person households mayj justify policies and programs  CITY OF BLYTHE  17  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -151-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  that accommodate single-occupancy units. Int the latter case, a higher incidence of households made up of5 or more persons may signal the need for development of households with five or more bedrooms. Table 11 indicates that the City of Blythe has 1,603 homes of 2 persons. The next largest represented group, 1,215homes, are comprised of1p person. One- and two-person households account for 59% of the households in Blythe. The data suggests that 2- to 3-bedroom housing developments would satisfy the needed household: size int the City. Thet third largest represented household includes households with 4or  more persons.  Table 11: Household Size - 2020  Household Size  Numberof Households 1,215 A,603 817 1,124 4,759  Percent 25% 34% 17% 24% 100%  1-Person Household 2-Person Household 3-PersonHousehold 4or More Person! Household Total Households Source: U.S. Census Data 2020ACH5-year. Estimates Incidence of Overcrowding  Thel U.S. Department of Housing and Urban.evelopment. (HUD) defines'overcrowding as al housing unit occupied by more than one person per room (including living room and' dining room, but excluding hallways, kitchen, andbathrooms). Additionally, severe overcrowding is identified by a housing unit occupied by 1.5 or more persons per room. Socioeçonomici factors can contribute to overcrowding, such as cultural preference or the need to defray the housing cost burden among several families. The ramifications of overcrowding, have been documented, and show long-lasting effects including, but not limited.t6, Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE). and diminished quality of life outcomes, such as lower educâtional attainment, increased incidence of chroniç health conditions, and impaired mental health. Givent the data, federallyfunded housing programs do notallow for overcrowding. Table 12 demonstrates the incidence of overcrowding in the City. Ten percent of renters likely live in overcrowded and severely overcrowded conditions, in comparison to 4% of. owner-occupied households. Ini relation to the State and Riverside County, renters in the City are slightly less likely to occupy overcrowded or severely overcrowded units. Furthermore, owner-occupied households are less likely to be overcrowded or  severely overcrowded,comparedi to the State and Riverside County.  CITY OFE BLYTHE  18  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATEZ 2021-2029  -152-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  Table 12: Overcrowded Households by Tenure -2020  Owner 2,619 69 26 2,714: 95 473,837 17,103 6,319 497,295 23,422 6,938,861 223,040 79,417 7,241,318 100% 302,457  Renter 1,841 110 94 2,045 204 210,546 19,372 9,236 239,154 28,608 5,088515 457,713 315,568 5,861,796 773,281  Total 90% 4,460 5% 179 5% 120 100% 4,759 10% 299 88% 684,383 8% b. 36,475 4% L 15,555 100% 736,413 12% 52,030 8% 680,753 5% 394,985 13% 1,075,738  Persons per Room Households Percent Households Percent Households Percent  City of Blythe 1.00orless 1.01t01.50 1.51ormore Total Total Overcrowded RiversideCounty 1.00orless 1.01t01.50 151 ormore Total Total Overcrowded State of California 1.00orless 1.01t01.50 1.51ormore Total Total Overcrowded Source: U.S. Census Data 2020A ACH5-year Estimates Employment  96% 3% 1 100% 4% 95% 3% 2% 100% 5% 96% 3% 1% 4%  94% 4% 2% 100% 6% 93% 5% 2% 100% 7% 5% 3% 8%  87% 12,027,376 92% 100% 13,103,114 100%  A robust economy and' high-median annual income establish the market demand for housing in a community. This section will describe the economic and employment patterns in Blythe and how these pattérns influence housing needs, For example, demand for luxury homes will increase in markets that can bear the cost, regardless of household size. Conversely, communities with a lower-median annual income and staggering economies may struggle to attract market-rate rental or homeownership opportunities. Accordingt tot the 2020 U.S. ACS5-year Estimates, the City of Blythe has a median household income of $44,563, whichi is! 55.3% lower than the state median household income of $78,672. The City's labort force consists of 16,206 people, with 34% participation, as detailed in Table 13.  Table 13: Labor Force - 2020  Employment Status  Number of Persons 5,525 10,681 16,206  Percent of Population 34% 66% 100%  Infaborforce Not inlaborforce TotalPopulationAge 16+) Source: U.S. Census Data 2020A ACH5 5-year Estimates  Unemployment rates of 4%1 to 5% signal full employment, which means that those seeking work can gain employment. The h/i5yearunempoyment trends remained consistent between 4.7% and! 5.40%1 from  CITY OFE BLYTHE  19  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -153-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  2017to 2019, as shown in Figure 6. In 2020, the City experienced a spike int the unemployment rate -the highest in a! 5-year period. The increase int the unemployment rate can be largely attributed to the 2020 COVID-19 global pandemic. As COVID-19 restrictions eased in 2021, unemployment rates begani to return tor rates consistent with pre-pandemic conditions. It is likely that employment may occur outside the City; thus, evaluating the unemployment rate in Riverside County provides a broader perspective of the employment opportunities in the region. The unemployment rates in Riverside County and the City  parallel each other, signaling abundant employment opportunities in the region.  Figure 6: Unemployment Rate 2015-2019  25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% City of Blythe Riverside County  2017 5.40% 5.70%  2018 4.70% 4.50%  2019 4.70% 4.30%  2020 11.90% 10.20%  2021 8.60% 7.30%  Riverside County - City of Blythe  Source: California Employment Development Department (EDD)-4 LaborMarket! Information Resources and Dato  Table 14 shows the largest employment sector in Blythei kpadomhnantypabicsder driven, particularly the California Department of Çorrections, through two stâte prisons at Chuckwalla and Ironwood, respectiyely, employing 768 and 991 people. Other quas-governmenta. organizations also have a large number of positions. Among private-sector empoyment,Agrcuture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, Mining and RetalT Trade are the next largest employers. Further detailing the public-sectore employment trendsi in  the City, Table 15 notes the top 10 largest employers in Blythe.  CITY OF BLYTHE  20  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -154-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  Table 14: 2020 Industry by Occupation- - City of Blythe and Riverside County  City of Blythe Riverside County Persons % Persons % 363 7% 13,512 4% 94,227 9% 5% 88,824 9% 149 3% 29,188 661 13% 132,902 13% 314 6% 72,935 30 0.6% 15,269 1% 52,073 289 6% 105,247 10% 864 17% 220,044 21% 653 13% 119,359 11% 242 4% $3,053 999 20% 53,864 5% 5,053 100% 1,050,497 100%  Industry by.Occupation  Agriculture, oresty,fishingand hunting,and mining  1%. 3% 7% 1% 5%  Construction Manufacturing Wholesale trade Retail trade Information  226 238  Transportation and warehousing.and utilities Finance andi insurance, andrealestate: and rental andleasing Professional, scientific, and management, andadminstratweand Educational services,and health careands social assistance Arts, entertainment, and recreation, amdacommadalionand Other services, except pubicadminstration Source: U.S. Census Dota: 2020ACH5-year! Estimates  watemaremeneees food services Pubicadministration Total  5%  Table 15: City of Blythe Largest. Employers  Employer  IndustryType Government Government Quas-Governmental Quasl-Governmental Agricuiture Rètail Quasi-Governmental Retail Agriculture Agriculture  #of Employees 991 768 462 200 150 120 110 42 20-49 20-49 2,885  Ironwood State Prison Chuckawalla Valley State Prison Palo Verde UnifiedSchooll District Palo Verde Community College Fisher Ranch Albertson's PaloVerdeH Hospital LarryGreen BryceFarms ModernGinning Co. Approximate Total Area Employment  Source: California Department.of Corrections; Phone interview with businesses. June: 2022; EDD Labor Market Information  Household Income  The California Department ofH Housing and Community Development (HCD) publishes annual income limits fore each county. These income limits establish thei income threshold criteria for households to qualify for federal and state housing assistance programs. HCD established the 2021 Riverside County Area Median Income (AMI) at $77,500 for a four-person household. Table 16 demonstrates the maximum annual income thresholds, adjusted for household size for Riverside County. The data is utilized to calculate the maximum affordable housing payments for households at alli income levels withint the County of Riverside.  CITYOFBLYTHE  21  HOUSINGE ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -155-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  Table 16: Maximum Household Income Levey by Household Size 2021 - Riverside County  Maximum Income Level Very_Low $27,650 $31,600 $35,550 $39,500 $42,700 $45,850 $73,350 $49,000 $52,150 "$83,450 $102,300  Household Income 1-Person 2-Person 3-Person 4-Person 5-Person 6-Person 7-Person 8-Person Median Income (AMI)  Acutely Low $8,150 $9,300 $10,500 $11,650 $12,600 $13,500 $14,450 $15,400  Extremely Low $16,600 $19,000 $21,960 $26,500 $31,040 $35,580 $40,120 $44,660  Low $44,250 $50,600 $56,900 $69,750 $63,200 $68,300 $78,40Q  Median $54,250 $62,000 $77,500 $83,700 $89,900 $96,100  Moderate $65,100 $74,400 $83,700 $93,000 $100,450 $107,900 $115,300 $122,750  Source: Department ofH Housing and Community Development, Divisiono of Housing Policy Development- State! lncome Limits for 2021 *Per the California Department of Housing and Community, Developmeht, acutely low-income levels are households that earn 0-15% of the Ared Table 17 demonstrates the 2020 householdi income distributioni for the City. Utilizing thewCDestabished AMland Cityi income by! household, approximately 54% of householdsine Blythe meet low-incomecrteria, with 8% of the households achieving 0-15% of the AMI. Households meeting 0-15% of the AMI are considered acutely low income. Approximately 17% Of.households. méet the AMI criteria, and 20% of households fall within the above-moderate income criteria,which means that 37% of households can be identified as moderate-foabovemoderate-income households. Based onl Riverside County AMI, the State has 33% of households that meetlow-income criteria, and the County has 36% of households that meet low-income criteria. The majority of Blythe's households are within the low-income categories including  acutely low income, extremely low-income, and very-lowir income.  Table 17: Household Income Distribution- - 2020  Cityof Blythe 381 333 714' 524 619 809 428 666 190 95 4,759  Riverside County 8% 36,821 7% 29,457 15% 58,913 11% 58,913 13% 81,005 17% 125,190 9% 95,734 14% 125,190 4% 66,277 2% 58,913 100% 736,413  State of California Households 615,846 511,021 904,116 930,321 1,310,311 2,004,776 1,611,683 2,240,633 1,231,693 1,742,714  Household Income Households % Households  % 5% 4% 8% 8% 11% 17% 13% 18% 9% 8%  % 5% 4% 7% 7% 10% 15% 12% 17% 10% 13%  Lesst than $10,000 $10,000-514,999 $15,000-524,000 $25,000 $34,999 $35,000-549,000 $50,000-574,999 $75,000 $99,999 $100,000 $149,999 $150,000- -$199,000 $200,000 ormore Total  100% 13,103,114 100%  Source: U.S. Census Data 2020ACH 5-year Estimates  CITYOFE BLYTHE  22  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -156-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  Extremely Low-Income Households  To achieve the housing needs for all income segments of the community, it is critical to consider the housing needs of extremely-low-income households. According to U.S. Census 2020 ACH data, approximately 22%, 1,047 households in the City meet the criteria for extremely-ow-ncome, with an annual income of $26,500 or less. Additionally, 381 (8%) of households meet the acutely-low-income criteria, withi these households achieving 0-14% of the AMI, with an annual income of $11,650 or less. The 2020 Comprehensive Housing Affordability: Strategy CHAS.widiwaseveoped by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist jurisdictions in writing their consolidated housing plans, has special tabulation data based on the 2013-2017 American Community Survey Data. Table 18 utilizes CHAS data and identified 1,020 households APRegePePRONA respectively, 270 owner-occupied and 750 renter-occupied. CHAS datà demonstrates that rênters are more likely to  experience the following housing problems:  1) Units with physical defects (lacking complete kitchen or bathroom); 2) Overcrowded conditions (housing units with morè than oneperson, per room);and 3) Housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 50% of gross income.  Table 18: Housing Problems by Tenure  Household has at Household has Cost Burdennot  least1of4 Housing Problems 185 195 145 90 155 770 455 345 180 55 25 1,060  none of the 4 Housing Problems 85 110 160 165 1,250 1,765 295 120 185 195 575 1,375 determine  available, no other Housing Problem  Household Income by Housing Problem' Household Income <30% MFI Hosoaincome>ukte. <50%MFI Household Income >50%to <80% MFI Household Income >80%t to <100%MFI Household Income >100%MFI Household Income <30%MFI Houchoudintome>DALo. 50%MFI Household Income >50%10x809MEI Household! Inome2sdklO-OwMA Household Income>100XMEI Source: 2014-2018 Consolidated! Planning/CHAS data duet toos series ofadjustments that arer made. Overpayment  Owner  Total Renter  Total than 30%  Thej fourh housing problems arei incomplete: kitchen facilities, incomplete plumbing facilities, more than 1A person peri room, and cost burden greater income limits for HUDA programs. MFIV willr notr necessarily be the same as other calculations ofr median incomes (such as as simple Census number),  each  2MFI = Median Family Income is the median fomily income calculated by HUD) for jurisdiction to  Fair Market Rents (FMRS) and  Households are overpaying for housing when more than 30% of all household income is dedicated toi the cost ofhousing and are considered "cost-burdened."7 Households overpaying for housing when morei than  CITY OFE BLYTHE  23  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029  -157-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  50% of alll household income is dedicated to housing are considered severely-cosrpurcened Table 19 According to 2014-2018 CHAS data, approximately 605 (12%) of owner-occupied households are cost burdened and 945 (19%6) of renter-occupied households are cost burdened. Two-hundred-ninety (6%) of owner-occupied households are severehy-cost-burdened and 430 (9%) ofr enterocupedhouseroes are  everely-cos-Durened. Collectively, 46% of households are cost burdened.  Table 19: Households Overpaying! by Income Level  Renters %of 440 47% 320 34% 135 14% 50 945 19%  Owners %of 185 31% 195 32% 140 23% 85 14% 605 12%  Cost Burden  CostBurden  Cost Burden  Cost Burden  >30% of Income >50%ofincome >30%of income >50% of1 Income  %of 295 69% 120 728% 15 3%  %of 60% 31% 8% 6%  Income Category Households total Households total Households total Households total  ExtremelyLow Income(x309) Very Low Income (>30%tos <50%) Low Incomet (>50% to<80%) Moderate & Above ModerateIncome >80% Totalout of 4,970 Households'  175 90 25 290  5%  430  9%  Source: 2014-2018 Comolalargomnocws, data Consolidated! Pomaing/cMAdatafgures: depictedo on this table.  PeaPiahuahupars basedon2 2018datof from thel U.s,Census Data 2018ACH5 5-year Estimates toensure consistency withz 2014-2018  C. Existing Housing Stock and Condition  Planning for future housing demand-must include an evaluation of the existing housing stock and condition. A deteriorated housing stock can dbscouragerenvestmen, depress neighborhood values, and impact the overall quality of life in a community. On April8through April 13, 2022, The Holt Group, Inc., conducted à "windshield" survey of the City, documenting the existing condition of the housing stock. Properties affected by fire/arsonare noticeable throughout the City; however, ten residential properties were identifiedas impacted byf fire/arson. Affected residential properties are clustered north of Interstate 10 and south of Hobsonway. Figure 7 depicts the geographic location of the properties damaged by fire/arson. Additionally, the windshield survey identified 43 households that were dilapidated or in need of rehabilitation. The 43 units aréi inclusive of the units impacted by fire damage. Ofthe 43 units, 30 units are considered uninhabitable. A detailed description of the units requiring abatement and rehabilitation can be found in Appendix C. Appendix CI reflects parcels that are inclusive of the total acres available for development and are included int the sites inventory. Identified Assessor's Parcel Numbers in Appendix C weres segregatedi fore ease in securing and promoting future abatement and rehabilitation funding sources.  CITY OF BLYTHE  24  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029  -158-    H  a  I :  tig  E  D I  B B E  B  -159-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  Existing Housing Stock and Age  California Department of Finance (DOF)data, as notedi in Table 20, indicates that in 20011 the City of Blythe had 2,888 single-family units, and by: 20211 the number of single-family units hadi increased to 3,328 units. Multi-family units increased from 1,317 in 20011 to: 1,517 in 2021, and mobile home units decreased from 793 units in 2001 to 621 units in 2021. From 2001 to 2021, single-family units went from 58% of the housing stock to 61%. The number of single-family units increased by 3%; however, the percentage of single-family units relative to Riverside County remains lower by 7%. Additionally, the City has a greater  CITY OF BLYTHE  26  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -160-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  percentage of multi-family units in comparison to Riverside County. As of 2021, DOF reports that the City  has al housing stock of 5,466 units.  Table 20: Housing Stock by Type - 2001-2021, City of Blythe and Riverside County  2001 %  2021 % #  City of Blythe Riverside County Cityof Blythe RiversideCounty 2,888 58% 398,752 68% 3,328 61% 645,636 75% 1,317 26% 103,034 18% 1,517 28% 137,468 16% 4,998 100% 584,674 100% 5,466 100% 864,076 100%  Unit Type Single-Family MultipleUnits Mobile HomeUnits 793 &Other Total  #  #  %  #  %  16% 82,888 14% 621  11% 80,972 9%  Source: 2001 & 2021 Dataj from Table E-5 and7 Table E-8from the State ofg California, Department of Finance  Although housing age does not always correlate with substandard living conditions,peghboriods with a predominance of homes more than 30 years old are more. likely than newer neighborhoods to have a concentration of housing with deferred maintenance and aneed fofupdating utilities, interioramenities, rehabilitation, or replacement. Many federal and state programs also use age of housing as one factor in determining housing rehabilitation needs, U.S. Census ACH 5-yearEstimates, as listed in Table 21, show 56% of the housing stock in Blythe is over 3Qyears old. Incompanrson,Fiveride County only has 31% of  its units that are over 30.yearsiold.  Table 21: Age ofHousing's Stock-2020  Cityof Blythe  Riverside County  Year Structure Built Number of Units  %ofTotal 0.5% 0.3% 8% 35% 30% 21% 5% 100%  NumberofUnits 24,196 22,404 190,505 267,561 156,739 58,318 16,690 736,413  %ofTotal 3% 3% 26% 36% 21% 8% 2% 100%  Built 2014or later Built 2010t0-2013 Built2000102009 Buit1980to 1999 Built 1960to 1979 Built 1940t01959 Built 1939or before Total  22 12 409 1,652 1,436 996 232, 4,759  Source: U.5. Census Data 2020,ACH5-year Estimates Vacancy Rate by Tenure  Vacancy rates are an important housing indicator because they signal the degree of housing choice available. High vacancy rates usually indicate low demand and or high supply conditions in the housing market. An overly high vacancy rate signals an oversupply of housing inventory and can make it difficult for owners trying to sell. This would be a buyer's or renter's market. Low vacancy rates can drive prices up, reducing ownership and rental opportunity choice. In this instance, the low vacancy rate signals a housing supply shortage and would create a seller's market. State law, Government Code $65584.01,1,  CITY OFE BLYTHE  27  HOUSING ELEMENTI UPDATE2021-2029  -161-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  establishes the vacancy rate for a healthy rental housing market shall be considered no less than 5%. Vacancy rates between 2% and 3% are usually considered healthy for single-family housing and 5%1 to 6% for multi-family housing. Table 22 demonstrates that throughout the State, County, and City, the homeowner vacancy rate is below 2%, which signals a shortage of housing stock for homebuyers. The rental vacancy ratei for the City, 6.8%, appears to indicate an oversupply of rental units. In contrast, the State and Riverside County rental vacancy rates indicate a shortage of available rental units. Taking into consideration the age and condition of the City's housing stock, it can be assumed that although rental units are available, they do not meet the renter selection criteria due to condition. The assumption is further confirmed through the résponses received during the community engagement and outreach  activities conducted in completing this document.  Table 22:Vacancy by Tenure, City, County, andStâte  Total Housing Units 5,804 845,066 14,210,945  Homeowner Vacancy Rate Vacancy Rate 1.3% 1.7% 1.1%  Rental 6.8% 4.7% 3.7%  Jurisdiction Blythe RiversideCounty California  Occupied 4,759 736,413 13,103,114 1,107,831  Vacant 1,045 108,653  Source: U.S. ACS5-) Year Estimates California Departrent ofE Finance  Although the vacancy rate indicates an oversupplyofrental. units, community engagement respondents indicate that it is difficult to find a suitable rental unit due to unit condition, location, cost, or unit size. Appendix B further details community responses. A phonè survey was conducted of the units listed in Table 23, andi itwasfoundthat out of7401 rental units theréare only 3units available. Property managers responded that on average there is a6- to 12-month wait for a rental unit to become available. Additionally, property managers reported that market-rate units were needed to accommodate prison  and solar farm workers; as wellas additionalsubsidized units fort the elderly.  Table 23: Vacancy Survey of Multi-Family Complexes  Complex Name  Total Units 40 52 64 40 58 70 81 50 33 50 50 81 740  Vacant Units 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0  Baldwin Senior Apartments Blythe Villa Apartments Broadway Manor Apartments EISolano Apartments Quail Place Rio Colorado(Rhyolite) Apartments River HeightsApartments Silsby_Garden, Apartments SquawValley Apartments SunriseApartments Sunset West Apartments Villal Monterey Total Source: Apartments.com, 2022 Source: Phone Survey with Property Managers  CITY OFI BLYTHE  28  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -162-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  Housing Market  The cost of housing is related to the extent of housing problems in a community. If housing costs are relatively high in comparison to household income, there will be a correspondingly higher prevalence of housing cost burden and overcrowding. However, there is also as supply and demand factor in the region that has severely limited housing affordability throughout the City, County, and State.  Sales Price  According to Zillow and Trulia, online housing market websites, the median sales pricet forl homes in Blythe inA April 2022 was $246,250, as compared to $214,250 one-year pfior,a and $187,2501 two years prior. These numbers represent an increase of $32,000 or 12%. Ina a 2-yeaf period,median home sale prices increased  by 23.9%. as detailed in Table 24.  Table 24: Median'Sales Prices-2022  Home Type All properties Source: Zillow and7 Trulia.com, April2022 Rental Prices  2022 $246,250  2021 $214,250  2020 $187,250  According to apartmentlving.com, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces; the average rental price (single-family homes and apartments) of 1-to-3- bedroom- homes available at that time oft the suryey was $745.33. Table 25 illustrates the rental costs in  Blythe by the number of bedrooms.  Table 25: Median Rental Cost-2022  Home Type AverageRent Rate Soufce: Apgriments.com, Averager Rent-Rates, 2022 Housing Affordability  1Bedroom $606  2.Bedroom $755  3Bedroom $875  Housing affordability leads to other housing issues. For lower-income renters and owners, severe cost burden can require families to double up, resulting in overcrowding and related problems. Although homeowners enjoy income. and property tax deductions to help defray high housing costs, lower-income homeowners may need to. defer'maintenance or repairs due to limited funds, which can lead to housing Using thei income limits seti for Riverside County by HCD, Table 26p provides the maximum affordable rents. by each income segment. As shown, the maximum affordable monthly rent for ai four-person household at the very low-, low- and moderate-income segments are $998, $1,580, and $2,325, respectively. Table 25 provides the average market-rate rental cost fora2- to 3-bedroom unit, respectively, $755 and $875. City of Blythe rental rates are deemed affordable to very low- through moderate-income  deterioration.  CITYOFE BLYTHE  29  HOUSING ELEMENTI UPDATE: 2021-2029  -163-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  households, based on HCD income limits and the going market rate. Average rental costs in the City of As of April 2022, the median sales price for a single-family home in the City was $246,250. As detailed in Table 26, the maximum affordable sales price fora a four-person, very low-income household is $171,100. Given the maximum purchase price thresholds, at current market-rate home sales prices, home ownership is achievable for low- and moderate- income households, but not for very-low-income  Blythe are not achievable for extremely- or very- low-income households.  households, provided the necessary housing inventoryi is available.  Table 26: Housing Affordability by Income Level- -2021  Based on a Four-person Household in Riverside County Annual Income (2021) MonthlyIncome Maximum Monthly Gross Rent? Maximum Purchase Prices Development- State Income Limits for 2021  Income Level Low $63,200 $5,267 $1,580 $264,000  VeryLow $39,500 $3,292 $988 $171,100  Moderate $93,000 $7,750 $2,325 $383,700  "Annuall Income". figures are determined: using figures) from the Department ofHousing and Community Development, Division of Housing Policy "Maximum Monthly Gross Rent" is determined! byo anassumed. 30% rent costs ofg gross monthly incomes, noti including utility costs "Maximum Purchase Price" is determined using thel Regltor.com Home Affordability Caleulator andt the 2021 "Average Housing Costs" (Table 23) ando are aiso determined! by thej following variables: 5%0 downpayment (from the 2021 Averdge Housing Cost), 30-year fixedrate mortgage at 4.5% annuali interest rate, taxes, insurance, and private mortgogelmsirone-pe borrowers willl likelyputk lesst than 2096).  Assisted Housing at Risk of Conversion  Housing that received government subsidy fori its construction is oftena significant source of affordable housing in many communities. State housing element law requires cities to prepare an inventory of all assisted housing units that are available orat-risk to convert to market-rate housing due to termination of subsidy contract, mortgage prepayment, and/or expiring use restrictions. State law requires the 1) Aninventory of restriçted, low-inçome housing projects and their potential for conversion. 2) Ananalysis of the costs of preserving and/or replacing at-risk units and a comparison of these 3) Ana analysis of the organizational and finâncial resources available for reserangandorepaang The California Housing Partnérship Corporation (CHPC) maintains and provides information on government: subsidized properties that are at-risk of market-rate conversion. CHPC hasi indicated that the risk for the low-income housing units identified in Table 27 to convert to market-rate is low during the 2021 to 2029 planning period. Table 27 lists the low-income housing units monitored by CHPC, their  following:  costs. the at-risk units.  4) Programs for preservinga at-risk.units.  government funding source(s), and risk of market-rate conversion.  CITY OFB BLYTHE  30  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -164-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  Table 27: Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing  Expirationof Affordability 2065 July3:2045 2067 2052 2063 2054 2065 2065 2058  At-Riskof Conversion Status' Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low  Assisted Units 39 52 63 57 69 80 50 32 49 49 80 620  Total Units 40 52 64 58 70 81 51 33 50 81 630  Funding Sources LIHTC; USDA USDA LIHTC; USDA LIHTE LHTC UHTE LHTC; ;HUD; CalHFA LIHTC; USDA 50 LIHTC; USDA May-42064 LIHTC; USDA May 42 2064 LIHC  Complex Name Baldwin Senior Apartments BlytheVilla Apartments Broadway ManorApartments Quail Place RioColorado (Rhyolite) Apartments RiverHeights Apartments Silsby Garden Apartments Squaw Valley Apartments Sunrise Apartments Sunset West Apartments Villa Monterey Total  "'Low' Risk-affordable homes that are at-riskgfconverting: to market ratei in 10+) years and/or are owned  byast stable mission-driven non-profit developer/owner. Source: California Housing Partnership, June2024.  The apartment complexest that have received some form of public subsidy for.moderate- and low-income households listed in Tablé 27 arei further detailed below, and describe the physical location, the number of units by number of bedrooms for each, complex, and thet government funding source. BaldwinSenior. Apartments a This apartment complex, located at 1450E Barnard Street, utilized Tax Credit and Rural Rental Housing (USDA) financing. Of the 40 units, 39 units are income restricted, 3 Blythe Villa Apartments Located at 251 N. Palm, this complex utilized HUD subsidies and Rural Development Housing (USDA) financing, All of its! 52 units are reserved for low- and very low-income tenants. These units make accommodation fort the disabled and elderly. However, these units have a Broadway Manor Apartments This complex is located at 550 S. Broadway, and utilized HUD Subsidized and Rural Development Housing (USDA) financing. Sixty-three (63) of its 64 units are Quail Place Apartments -Located at 551 S. Third Street, this complex utilized 20% Set Aside and California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA)financing. Fifty-seven (57) ofi its units are restricted to very low- and low-income tenants. There are 18 two bedroom, 36 three bedroom, and 4 four-bedroom Rio Colorado (Rhyolite) Apartments-located at 400 N. Palm Drive, this apartment complex utilized State Bond financing and RDA Funds financing. Sixty-nine (69) of its 70 of its units are restricted to veryl low- andl low-income tenants. The projecti includes3 30lwo-bedroomand4OthreeDedroom units.  arefor the mobilityimpaired, ànd the remainder are restricted for seniors.  waiting list ànd à variable wait time of 6to1 12 months. restricted to very low- and low-income tenants.  units ini the complex.  CITY OF BLYTHE  31  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -165-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  The City's Redevelopment Agency funded a $350,000 grant for the rehabilitation of the project in River Heights Apartments - This apartment complex is located at 2404 E. Donlon Drive and utilized Tax Credit financing to construct 81 units, of which 80 are rent restricted complex. The project consists Silsby Garden Apartments - This complex, located at 200 N. 9th Street, utilized CHFA financing and reserves 50 units for very low- and low-income tenants. There aré 38 two-bedroom and 12 three- Squaw' Valley Apartments-located at 12730 Birch Street, this complex utilized Tax Credit and Rural Rental Housing (USDA) financing to construct its 33 units, 32 of whichare restricted to veryl low- and low-income households. The complex includes 6 one-bedroom, 21 two-bedroom, and 6 three- Sunrise Apartments-located. at 481 N. Eucalyptus,this complexutilized Rural RentalHousing (USDA) financing, and 49 units are restricted to very low-and, low-income tenants. The project consists of12 one-bedroom and 38 two-bedroom units. The projèct was recently acquired with Tax Credit funding by! Highland Property Development.The, project is therèfore assured ofa affordability in the long term. Sunset West Apartments = This apartment complex is located at 200 N. Lovekin Boulèvard. The deveioper utilized" Tax Credit and RuralRental.Housing: financingto.construct these 50 units complex, which includes 10 one-bedroom, 321 two.bedroom,and: 8t three-bedroom units, 49 restricted to low- income households. The project was acquired with Tax Credit funding by Highland Property Villa Monterey- -This 81-unit complexi is located at 1251 East 14th-Avenue and was constructed using Tax Credit financing. Thè project provides 32 two-bedroom, 25three-bedroom, and: 241 four-bedroom  2007.  of331 two-bedroom, 401 three-bedroom, and 81 four-bedroom units.  bedroom units in the complex.  bedroom units.  Development. The project is therefore assured of affordabilityin the long term. units, 80ofwhich are restricted.to very low- and low-income households.  Cost of Preservations Vs. Replacement  CHPChas listeda all 620 low-income housing units within the City at low riskf for conversion to market-rate. None ofthecomplexes have unitsat-risk ofexpiration between 2021 and 2031. The Cityi included Program Certain segments ofthe population,may have more difficulty finding decent, affordable housing because of exceptional circumstances. Consequently, certain segments of residents in Blythe may experience a higher.prévalence of housing overpayment (cost burden), overcrowding, or other housing problems. The.State housing element law requires that the needs of these groups be addressed ini the Housing Element. The law defines 'special needs" groups to include persons with disabilities, the elderly, large households, female-headed households with children, homeless persons, and farmworkers. Table 28 provides a statistical representation of the Special Needs Groups within the City. This section provides a detailed discussion of the housing needs facing each group as wella as programs and services that may be available to address their specialhousing  3.A.41 to continue to monitor all affordable units. D. Special Needs Groups  needs. CITYOFBLYTHE  32  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -166-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  Table 28: Special Needs Groups- 2020  Special Needs Group Elderly (Age65+) Large! Households(5*) Persons with Disabilities Female- Headed Households Farmworkers Homeless Source: U.S. Census Data 2020ACH5 5-year Estimates Persons with Disabilities  Owners 629 26 292  Renters 290 94 738  Total Persons 1,866 120 2,084 1,529 79  Physical, mental, and/or developmental disabilities mây prevent a person from working, restrict mobility, or make it difficult to complete activities of daily living (ADLs). Thus, disabled persons often have special housing needs arising from limited or reduced earning potential; reduced housing choice due to requiring handicap accessible units; and reduced monthly incomè due to Ancurring higher healthcare costs The 2020U.S. Census 5-year Estimate data shows2,084 persons (15.9% oft the populations) int the City! had ac disability. Oft these, 920 are classified with a difficultyto live independently. Estimates indicate that 679 persons have cognitive disabilities. Cognitive disàbilities mayimpair earning potential and lead to poverty conditions that necessitate low-income, affordable housing options to meet this populations housing needs. As a percentage, the City of Blythe has al larger disabled populâtion, in comparison to the State, As mentioned. above, the Baldwin Apàrtments and Squaw Valley complex provide housing unitsreserved exclusively for seniors and handicapped, disabled, or mobility-impaired individuals. Community comments received exprèssed the need for additional housing options for the disabled population. The Development Services Department in the City requires compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as part of the building permit, review, issuance, andi inspection process. Regionally, there are housing options and resources for the disabled. The Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC), a nonprofit withthe mission of improving living conditions for low-income families, has built 4,000 homes and apartments. The Desert AIDS Project operates a 39-unit apartment complex called Casas San Miguel located in Cathedral City. This facility serves low-income AIDS-affected individuals as well as other special needs groups. Twenty-five of its units are reserved for AIDS patients; the other 14 are reserved for other special needs groups. Casas San Miguel has a mission of providing affordable housing for persons with special needs; on-site integration of social services; and neighborhood rehabilitation and revitalization. The waiting list fori its services varies but is usually 31 to 4 months. Access tot these resources is constrained by the City's remoteness from the County seat and larger metropolitan  associated with a disability.  which shows 10.7% ofentire population 'as disabled.  Community comments canber referenced in Appendix B.  CITY OFBLYTHE  33  HOUSINGELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -167-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  areas. Blythe is geographically separated from desert cities by at least a 120-mile commute that requires  transportation resources. such as a personal vehicle or public transportation. Persons with Developmental Disabilities (Senate Bill 812)  Senate Bill (SB) 812 requires the City to include in the special housing needs analysis the needs of individuals with a developmental disability within the community. According to Section 4512 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, a developmental disability" means a disability that originates before an individual attains age 18 years, continues, or can be expected to continue, indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability for that individual, which includes mental rétardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. This term shall alsoi include disabling conditions foundto be closely related to mental retardation or to require treatment like that required fori individuals with mental retardation but shall not include Many developmentally disabled persons can live and worki independently withina conventional housing environment. More severely disabled individuals requireàgroup! living environment where supervision is provided. The most severely affected individuals may requireaninstitdtional. environment where medical attention and physical therapy are provided" Because developmehtal disabilities exist beforeadulthood, thei first issue in supportive housing for the deyelopmentally disabled, is the transition from the person's The California Department of Deyelopmentalservices currently proder.communlybased services to approximately 243,000 persons. with, developmental disabilities and their families through a statewide system of 21 regional centers, 4 developmental centers, and" 2 community-based facilities. The Inland Regional Centeri is one of 21 regional çenters charged,by the State of California to provide point ofe entry to services for people with developmental disabilities, The center is a private, nonprofit community agençy that contracts, with local businesses to offer à wide range of services to individuals with devélopmental disabilities' and their families. Table 29 provides-information about Blythe's population of  other handicapping conditions that are solely physicalinnature.  living situation as a child to an appropriateveve. dfindépendence asanadult.  developmentally disabled persons byageand zip code.  Table 29: Pèrsons with Developmental Disabilities - 2020  ZIP Code 92225  17vearsor.younger. 87  18+Years 1,997  Total 2,084  Source: U.S. Census Data 2020ACH5 5-year Estimates  Various housing types are appropriate for people living with a developmental disability: rent-subsidized homes, licensed and unlicensed single-family homes, inclusionary housing, Section 8 housing, special programs for home purchase, HUD housing, and SB 962 homes. The design of housingaccessibility modifications, the proximity to services and transit, and the availability of group living opportunities represent some of the types of considerations that are important in serving these special needs groups. Incorporating barrier-free" design in all new multi-family housing (as required by California and federal fair housing laws) is especially important to provide the widest range of choices for disabled residents. Special consideration should also be given toi the affordability of housing, as people with disabilities may  CITY OFE BLYTHE  34  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -168-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  bel living on a fixed income. Program 2.D.1 is proposed to specifically address the needs of persons with  developmental disabilities. Female Head of Household  Due to the lower incomes and higher living expenses of a female-headed household with children, these households are more likely to have difficulty finding affordable, adequate, and safe housing. These households often require special consideration and assistance, resuiting from their greater need for affordability, accessibility to day care/childcare, health care, and other supportive services. Female- headed families with children are a particularlyy vulnerable groupbecause they must balance the needs of Accordingt tol U.S. Census 2020A ACS, Blythe hadat totald of4,922 households Mwhehappoimstheyiss (30.9%) are female-headed households. Of the 1,529 female-head of households, approximately 745  their children with work responsibilities, and often while earning limitedincomes.  (49%) live in poverty. Farmworkers  One of the City's largest industries is agriculture, which is Jabor intensive and requires farmworkers. Farmworkers aret traditionally defined as,personswhose) primaryincomes are earnedi through permanent or seasonal agricultural labor. Permanent farm laborers work' in the fields, processing plants or agricultural-related. support activities. Whenyonoadingeases duringharvest periods, the labori forcei is supplemented bys seasonall labor,often: supplied byal labor contrâctor. For some crops, farms maye employ migrant workers, defined as those.whot travel longdistancestov work,which prevents themi from returning to their primary residence every evening and might necessitate temporary housing at their place of Determining the true size ofthè agricultural labor force is problematic. For example, the government agencies that trackfarml labor do.notconsistently, define farmworkers (e.g., field laborers versus workers in processing plants), length of employment (e.g., permânent, or seasonal), or place of work (e.g., the location of the business or a field). Farmworkers are, however, typically categorized into three groups: permanent,seasonal, orr migrant. Permanent: farmworkers aret typically employed year-round byt the same employer, while seasonal farmworkers work onaverage less than 150 days per year and earn at least half oft their earned inçome from farm work. Migrant farmworkers are: seasonal farmworkers who must travel to do the farm work ànd are unable to return to their permanent residence within the same day, The 2020 U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-year Estimate identified 363 persons employed in "agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining" in the City. Blythe can meet the current housing needs of farmworkers with the existing vacant available sites. Truly little up-to-date formal information about the quality of life and housing exists in the Blythe region. Table 30 provides data regarding permanent and seasonalagriculture labori in Riverside County. Inz 2017,iti is reported that Riverside County  employment.  necessitatingt temporaryhousing; sérvices.  had! 5,607 seasonal farm laborers employed by large and smallf farms.  CITY OFE BLYTHE  35  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029  -169-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  In2 2005, Riverside County's Housing Authority purchased a 100-unit migrant farmworker center located at24-501! School Roadi inu unincorporated Ripley, near Blythe, andi received authorization from USDAI Rural Development to convert iti into a 76-unit year-round residential community. This complexi is known as the Other housing programs, though not dedicated: specifically to farmworker usage, are sufficient, provided through the USDA's Rural Housing Self Help Program (Section 502). Riverside County Housing Authority In September 2013, the City amended its Zoning Code to ensure compliance with the California Government Code to accommodate the need forf farmwoier.puinçwathin the City.  Desert Rose.  provides educational information and resources for farmworkers.  Table 30: Riverside County HirédFarm Labor -2017  Farmworkers  Farms "590 641 1,231 96 52 148 1,379  Farm Operations with Fewer than 10 Employees Seasonal (e.lestini50dy) Farm Operations with More than 10 Employees Seasonal .lesthan1s0day Source: USDA: 2017 Census of Fafmworkers Elderly Households  Permanent Subtotal Permanent Subtotal Total  1,503 1,393 2,896 4,255 4,214 8,496 11,392  2020 U.S. Census. ACS 5-year Estimate figures show that,10.1% of Blythe's population, or approximately 1a6reident.werexenos 65.years and older. The 2020Census data also indicates that 254 (13.6%) of théelderly lived below poverty. This population is also morelikely to experience mobility, cognitive, and The City ofBlythe currently offers atotal of 75 àpartment units that are restricted for use by low-income seniors who are 62 years and older, or disabledy persons ofa any age. The Baldwin Apartment complex has 40 one-bedroom units. The nearby Squaw Valley is an affordable housing complex, including 33 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units; thèse are primarily family units with some resources for families with seniors and disabled persons. Skilled nursing facilities provide the highest level of health carei for patients who are no longer able to live at home. Blythe Post-Acute is licensed for 48 beds and provides services to Medicare and Medicaid participants. As of. July 2022, the facility had 21 beds available. The housing needs of this group can be partially addressed through smaller units, second units on lots with existing homes, shared living arrangements, congregate housing, and housing assistance programs.  orp physical disability.  CITYOFBLYTHE  36  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -170-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  Large Households  The 2020 U.S. Census 5-Year Estimate shows there are 4751 families in Blythe with five or more members, 362 persons living in renter-occupied units, and 396 persons living in owner-occupied units. Approximately 124 large family households owni their own home, and approximately 801 large families are renters. Large families create a special need for housing options that have enough bedrooms to  accommodate five or more persons without creating overcrowdingconditions.  Homeless  The Riverside County Department of Housing and' Workforce Soluations.conducted al Point-in-Time Survey of the County's homeless population in 2022. The survey determined that approximately 3,316 persons in Riverside County were unsheltered. The County expérienced a 15% increase in homelessness from 2,884 in 2020 to 3,316 in 2022. Specifically, the City of Blythe had 79 unsheltered persons. Homeless shelters and housing are not available within the Blythe city limits. Community.input received in 2022 expressed concern with the City's homeless population and lack of resources available. Community Ins September 2013, the Citya amendedi its Zoning Codet to include definitions of transitional andsupportive housing and emergency: shelters, consistent with State law. In addition, the City now permits transitional and supportive housing without a conditional use.permit or other discretionary action by-right in all residential zones and subject. only to the same developmentstandards thatapply to the other permitted residential uses in these zones. Currently, emergency shelters àre permitted by-right in the Service Industrial (l-S)and General Industrial (-G)zones and àre subject onlyto the samé development standards that apply tot the other.permitted usesi int these zones,except fors standardsunique to emergencysnelters. Harmony! Lunch Kitchen, al local charity, provides twol hot meals'ac day (breakfast andl lunch) free of charge, Monday through Friday, for homeless persons andi transients, as well as providing used clothing andi free medicalcare: at no cost. Additionally, the Blythe Food Pantry provides foodi tol low-income households and the homeless population. The Innercare Clinic, also known as the Blythe Family Clinic, provides health services for low-income persons. Thefacility offers'p primaryfamily care. The Blythe Office of the Riverside County Mental Health Department offers numerous services for low-income people, including the homeless. The department offers, free of charge, therapy services and substance abuse classes. The City launched the Homeless Outreachfeam (HOT), which incorporates monitoring and outreach activities for the homeless population in the City. The HOT connects the City's homeless population to resources and works in tandem with the Blythe Police Department, Riverside County Homeless Housing Opportunities, Partnership and Education (HHOPE) Team, and the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. The Regional Access Project (RAP) Foundation, a 501(c)3, not for profit, also provides mental health resources in eastern Riverside County. RAP has convened governmental, non-governmental, and non-profits providing homeless resources in Blythe in May of 2022 and November 2023. The Community Forum encouraged  comments are detailed in Appendix B.  HomelessResources  CITYOFE BLYTHE  37  HOUSINGE ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -171-    Community Profile and Housing Needs Assessment  collaboration and integration of service providers to ensure that synergies among the different agencies  can be achieved. The Community Forums will be held quarterly.  CITY OF BLYTHE  38  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -172-    Constraints on Housing Production  HI. CONSTRAINTS ON HOUSING PRODUCTION  Providing an adequate range of housing opportunities to address thei identified needs in the community is an important goal for the City. However, many factors can constrain the development, maintenance, and improvement of housing. These include governmental constraints such as codes and development standards and nongovernmental constraints, including market, physical, and environmental constraints. The local jurisdiction, the City of Blythe in this case, may have controlover some of the governmental constraints, as these are typically applied by the City itself in the project permitting process. Nongovernmental constraints, on the other hand, are market-driven and therefore much more difficult for the City to control, if at all. The City can, however, makeavailable housing programs to its residents that can assist overcoming these nongovernmental types of constraints. This section addresses the  potential constraints that may affect the supply and cost ofhousing in Blythe,  A. Non-Governmental Constraints  Land Costs  Land costs are one of the major components of housing dévelopment.çosts. Land prices vary to such an extent that iti is difficult to give average priceswithinsmall geographic regions. Factors affecting the costs of land include overall availability within a given.sub-region; environmental site conditions and constraints; public service and sncwpwsalig.asate considèrations such as views, terrain, and vegetation; the proximity to urban areas;and parcel size. Generally, more remote areas have less expensive land available andl largertracts ofl land,while smaller,mores expensive.parcels: arel located closer tou urbanized areas. Using Zillow.com, an estimation ofvacant land costs in Blythe can range from $3.00 to! $4.50 per square foot, In'contrast, vacant land in' Indio, California can range from $19.00 per square foot and up: iIndio is most closely rélated to-the City of Blythe in regard to socioeconomic and ethnic composition. Depending, on the.geographic location. and existing amenities, the price per square foot in La Quinta, Palm! Springs,and Palm Desert can vary drastically.in excess of $4.50 per square foot. Supply and. demand are key factors impacting land costs. The City has many opportunities for infill development within City limits. Precise landçosts are difficult to determine in Blythe due to the limited number of realestate transactions. However, land cost in Blythe is low relative to Riverside County and adjacent urbanized areas, and not considered to be a significant constraint in providing for affordable  housing. Construction Costs  Construction costs varywidely accordingt tot thet type of development, construction method and materials, and site. Construction of multi-family housing is generally less expensive than single-family homes on a per-unit basis. However, wide variation within each construction type exists depending ont the size of the unit and the number of quality amenities provided. Amenities such as fireplaces, swimming pools, tiling,  and other interior features can significantly! increase construction costs.  CITYOFE BLYTHE  39  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -173-    Constraints on Housing Production  The National Association of Home Builders estimates that the per square foot cost ofa as single-story home int the western region, including construction materials and labor, is approximately $131 per square foot, depending on the size of the home. It is estimated that a three-bedroom single-family home of 2,000 square feet would have a minimum cost of approximately $262,000 (including direct job costs, permits Areduction in amenities and the quality of building materials (above a minimum acceptability for health, safety, and adequate performance) could result in lower sales pricesA 4n addition, manufactured housing The City does not have a minimum density requirement, meaning that developers are free to construct any number of units sO long as there is sufficient utility-capacity and the number does not exceed the zones required densities. As the number increases, overall costs generally decrease as builders can take advantage of economies ofs scale. This type of costfeduction is ofp particular benefit when densityl bonuses are used for the provision of affordable housing. Al Density Bonus can assist aj jurisdiction attract housing developers by mitigating development costs. Currently,theCity does nôtoffera al DensityBonus Program. Senate Bill 728, which was approved by the Governor onSeptember 28, 2021, amends State law for Density Bonus Programs. With Program 1.A.3, the City plans toupdate the Zoning Ordinanceto comply  and utilities, plans and specs, and contractor markup), excluding the cost of land.  may provide for lower-priced housing by reducing construction and labor costs.  with current! State Density Bonus law. Construction Financing  Unlike market-rate development, affordable housing projegts generàlly require financing not only fori the construction but to facilitate the çontinued affordability of the homes, Research has shown that construction and permanent, loans forthese types ofdevelopments are almost never available for more than 75% of the future project value. Developers; therefore, must supply at least 25% or more of the project'value. Upfront cash commitment may not be problematic for some developers if the project can genérate an acceptable net cash flow to meet the àcceptable returns. However, subsidized housing developers generally mustobtain: supplementalfundsi fromgrants or secondary financing to maintain the Until recently, debt capital was readily available for market-rate residential developments. Debt capital for affordable housing developments fort low-income residents is even less accessible duet to the difficulty ins securing financing, the. layering of various funding sources, and competition for this type of financing. The competitive nature of funding for, affordable housing often results in awards going to the projects most in need off funding (i.e.are thel least self-sustainable andl havei the lowest, generally negative, return on investment), which are alsothe projects that can end up with the highest permanent funding costs. Manysubsidized permanent financing loans include annual interest payments, extra costs associated with the funding requirements, and restrictions that prevent opportunities for cost savings available to unsubsidized market-rate financing. Funding fort the construction of affordable housing is often still set at market rates, usually either a gap loan or a revolving line of credit and can have interest rates as high as  housinga as âffordable to verylow-andi low-income households.  CITYOFE BLYTHE  40  HOUSING EMENTUPDATE201202  -174-    Constraints on Housing Production  10%1 to 15%. Availability of funding mechanisms that pay off portions oft the construction loan or that can Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) have become a critical source of capital for affordable housing developments targeting low- and very low-income households. The selection process for tax credits is highly competitive, and developers seek other forms of subsidies when available. The City has utilized a variety of funding sources over time to provide supplemental financing for subsidized housing developments, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and redevelopment housing set-asides. As of Fébruary 2012, redevelopment funding was not available, and the City pursues CDBG funding as a co-àpplicant.with Riverside County. Program 2.A.3involves thes searchi fori funding gsources toa assist the preservation: anddevelopment of low-andvery-  buy down the interest rate have a significant impact on thet feasibility of the project.  low-income projects. Mortgage Financing  A household's ability to secure financing can affect choice in homeownership; as well as the ability to make necessary home improvements to preserve existing housing stock. Fluctuating interèst rates can eliminate many potential homebuyersfromthe housing market of make project development infeasible. Historic lowi interest rates of 2.5%1 in 2021, havebeen steadily climbing in 2022 due to market conditions. In June 2022, to combat inflation, the US.FederalReserve announcedithe highest interest rate hike of three-quarters of a percentage point -1 the highest since.1994. Costs incurred due to rising interest rates When interest rates.decline, home sales increase. The inverse: occurs.when interest rates rise because a buyer's purchasing power is decreased resulting in reduced home sales. Over the past several décades, there was dramaticg growthina alternative mortgage products, including graduated mortgages and variable rate mortgages. These types ofJoâns allow homeowners to take advantage of loweri initial interest rates andto qualify for higher dollar value home loans. Howèver, variable rate mortgages are noti idealf for low- and moderate-income households that live on tight budgets. In addition, the availability of variable rate mortgages has declined in the last few years due to greater regulation of housing lending markets. Variable rate mortgages may allow lower-income households to enter the homebuyer market, but there isa definite risk of monthly housing costs bubbling above the financial means of that household. Therefore, the fixed interest rate mortgage remains the preferred type of loan, especially during periods Table 31 illustrates interest rates as of May 2022. Thet table presents botht the interest rate andi the annual percentage rate (APR) for diverse types of home loans. Thei interest rate is the percentage of an amount of money which is paid for its use for a specified time, and the APR is the yearly percentage rate that expresses thet total finance charge on al loan overi its entire term. The APR includes the interest rate, fees, points, and mortgage insurance and is therefore a more complete measure of a loan's cost than the interest rate alone. However, thel loan'sinterest rate, noti its APR, is usedto calculatei the monthlyprincipal  are passed on to the renter or homebuyer.  ofl low, stable interest rates.  andi interest payment. CITY OF BLYTHE  41  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029  -175-    Constraints on Housing Production  Table 31: Interest Rates- -2 2022  Conforming  interest 4.875% 4.125% 4.500%  APR 5.041% 4.443% 4.015%  30-year fixed 15-year fixed Syearadustableraie  Source: wells Fargo Current Mortgage and Refinance Rates, May: 2022 Requests to Develop at Densities Below' Those Permitted  New Statel Housing Element law requires the rongovermengcontrans analysis to evaluate developer requests to build at densities below the density identified in the Housing Element sites inventory. In Blythe, multi-family development has been limited; however, development applications are typically for densities at or near the maximum density permitted. When development inquiries are received, staff emphasizes thet financial benefits of building at the maximum density, along with the demand based on  the Cit/'ssocioeconomic characteristics.  Length of time between ApplicationApproval and Building Permit Issuance  Housing Element law requires a discussion ofthe length of timèbetwéen receiving approval fora housing development and: submittal of an application for building permits. Thetimel between application approval and building permit issuance can be impacted by many factors, including time to complete detailed construction drawings nderteahntalstudesand availability of design professionals to complete these tasks. Financial façtors, such as time to secure construction financing, ànd availability of building contractors and subcontractors, canalso delay a project from building permit submittal. In Blythe, there have only been limited development activities in recent yéars. Delays between application approval and building permit application: submittalhaver most often beenrelated to development financing issues. Environmenta issues affect the amount, location, and timing of new residential development. New housing opportunities create challenges regarding public infrastructure extensions and expansions, and encroachment into agricultural land. In addition, the availability of adequate water, public infrastructure such as wells and wastewater treatment facilities, and other public services and facilities can impact the  Enyironmental  feasibility of new residèntial development.  Flooding  To limit the potential for flooding to occur, the City implements the Master Plan of Stormwater, which identifies areas throughout the City that require drainage improvement. Drainage improvements can be cost prohibitive, but necessary to justify construction of residential units in areas where there is a potential fort flooding. Hidden Beaches, Mesa Bluff, the Colorado! River Corridor Plan Area, and East Blythe may require drainage improvements to facilitate residential development. However, all housing sites are  not FEMA-designated flood zones.  CITYOFE BLYTHE  42  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -176-    Constraints on Housing Production  B. Governmental Constraints  This section analyzes the City of Blythe's development review and approval process, especially regarding constraints in the development of affordable housing. Although the purpose of regulatory constraints is top protect public health and safety, some constraints become unnecessary obstacles int the development of affordable housing. Governmental constraints are policies, standards, requirements, or actions imposed by the various levels of government upon land and housing ownership and development. Although federal and state agencies play a role in the imposition of governmental constraints, these agencies are beyondt thei influence of local government and aret thefefore not addressed int this document. The Blythe Building and Safety Division currently appliesthe 2022 California Building Codes as well as the Uniform Housing Code to all construction. The City-of Blythe has not adopted.any. local amendments to The City's Building Division is responsible for enforcement of building côdes relative to new.construction, additions, remodeling and interior renovations of residential property. This includes açcepting and processing building permit applications, reviewing plans, and conducting inspections. The Building Division is also responsible for condemnation and demolition of unsafe.structures. The Code Compliance Division is responsible for enforcing the building code ànd other municipal regulations for properties without active construction.The Code Compliance Divisionstrives to achievevoluntary compliance when violations are identifiédthroughe education and outreacht to propertyowners. Theenforcement ofb building code and municipal requirements during development and for existing development is necessary to ensure public safety andy wèlfare and does not constrain residential development in Blythe.  Building Code  the building code that havei the potential to constrain housing development.  Development Fees  Bujlding permits and development fèes, which are adjusted periodically, are based on the individual project'svalue and the number of units proposed. In1 May 2019, the City adopted Resolution 2019-008, which àmended developmentfees. Additionally, the City imposes sewer and water connection fees, as detailed in Table 32. Schooli fees'are! $3.48 persquare foot of enclosed livable area (residential): and! $0.56  for commercaldevelopment  CITYOF BLYTHE  43  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -177-    Constraints on Housing Production  Table 32: Development Impact Fees for the City of Blythe  Unit unit  Residential $682.00 $3,670.00 $3,880.00 $5,505.00 $6,501.00 per order $1,300.00 $1,500.00 developer $1,300.00  Water Connection Water Meter Installation 'Meterby_City 1'Meter by City 1%" Meter byCity 2" Meterby City 3" and up Meterby City WaterTreatment Plant Capacity Fee WaterProduction Facility Expansion Fee Sewer Connection WastewalerTralment Plant CapacityFee Source: July1 1, 2021, City ofE Blythe  unit ynit unit  Compared to other California communities, the City of Blythe's feesare not excessive, but nonetheless cani impact the cost of construction of ower-income projects.Cities ofs similars size within Riverside County have development fees that fare exceed CityofBlythe fees. As anexample, the City of Banning has al Water Facilities Fee of $9,744 per unit, while the Gity of Blythe has a WaterTreatment Plant Capacity Fee of $1,300 per unit and a Water Production Façility Expansion, Fee of $1,500. Banning has a Wastewater Facility Fee of $5,061 per unit, and the City ofBlythe has à4 Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Fee of Ina addition to development: fees related to sewer and water, the City charges a Capital Improvement Fee of $500 per unit. This fee is necessary to ensure new developments pay their fair share of public infrastructure and facilities construction.and maintenance costs. Blythe also has an Art in Public Places requirement, which applies to nèw developments off five ormore units. New developments are required to inçlude public art amenitiès or pay,anin-lieui fee equalt to one-half of one percent of project costs as Toe encouragethed development oflower income housing, the City Council hasi the authorityi to waive some ora all these feesifiti is found that the project willl be providing low-income housing. Additionally, the City Table 33 provides a comparison of fees for "typical" single-family and multi-family residential development (although feesmay vary based on project specifics). The total fees for a single-family residence were $24,854, or 7% of the project's valuation. Thet total fees for an 8-unit apartment building were! $62,279. This equates to $7,785 per unit or 7% of the project's valuation. As illustrated by Table 33,  $1,300 per unit.  stated on the building permit.  can pursue funding sources to offset the cost of development impact fees.  developers oft multi-family housing can benefit from lower per-unit fees.  CITYOFE BLYTHE  44  HOUSING LMENTUPDAIE201203  -178-    Constraints on Housing Production  Table 33:Total Fees for Residential Development Projects  Single-family Residence NA $4,3413 $14 $1,964 $5,270 $1,728 $500 $4,221 $50 $721 $1,500 $3,200 $1,300 $45 $24,854 $24,854  8-unit Apartment Building? $555 $4,341 $37 $4,257 $8,348 $4,592 $4,000 $4,462 $200 $5,768 $12,000 $3,200 $10,400 $119 $62,279 $7,785  FeeType  Planning Project Review Committee Site Plan Review Building Department Fees CBSC! SB: 1473 fee Plan Check Fees Development and Impact Fees Arti in Public Places Capital Improvement Fee Water Meter Installation Construction Water Fee Water Connection Fee Water Production Facility Expansion Fee Sewer Connection Fee Waste Water Fees Strong Motion Fee Total Fees FeesperUnit Assumptions:  Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Permit Fees  1. Single-f family Residence: Valuation:  $345,522; 3/4" Water Meter 2. 8-unit Apartment Building: Valuation = $918,365; 1"1 Water Meter 3. Site plan approvalis is not reguirèd for single-family residents ond onin-fillsite. Source: City of8ylne/Development: Serviçes Department, 2023  In 2019, the City conducted a Fee Analysis to ensure that fees are adequately set to meet infrastructure demands, as wella as assess w and address any excessive fees thata are a constraint to development. To ensure thati fees àre not a constraint ondevelopment: the Citywill undergo a new fee studyi in 20241 to review the  existing fee schedule.  Development Processing and Permit Procedures  Project Review Committee  The City uses a Project Review Committee Proçess (PRC) as thet first step int the development of a project. The PRC process is ani informal process that allows all departments (Planning, Building, Public Works, Fire, Transit and Utilities) to review development proposals and provide comments early in the process. Applications are received and reviewed for completeness. Once an application is deemed complete and fees have been paid, site plans, landscape plans, architectural drawings and signage plans are reviewed for conformance with zoning and land use ordinances. Response is given toi the applicant within 30 days inr regard to accepting the Application submittals or requesting revisions to the plans. The City reviews  CITY OFE BLYTHE  45  HOUSING ELEMENTI UPDATE2021-2029  -179-    Constraints on Housing Production  permits pursuant to Government Code $65920 requirements. Project review is required for all newly constructed land uses except for the construction of single-family dwellings on infill parcels. The PRC process isi intended to benefit developers by providing comments on needed revisions or necessary public improvements early on to save time and avoid issues later on in the development process. However, as an informal, uncodified process, the PRC process may create confusion or uncertainty for developers. Therefore, a program has been added to formalize the PRC process and create findings for approval that  are objective and provide certainty in outcomes.  Conditional Use Permits  Certain uses, such as planned developments in the P-D zone and multi-family development in the C-G zone require a conditional use permit (CUP). A CUP is a discretionary permit reviewed and approved by the City Council." Toapprove a CUP, the City Council must maket thet following required findings (perSection 1. That the proposed location of the conditional use isi in accord with the objectives of this title and 2. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained willr not be detrimentaltot the public! chealth, safety or welfare, or materially This finding on "materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity" may be considered  17.68.025 of the Blythe Municipal Code):  the purposes of the zone in which the site is located;  injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.  subjective without specific, established criteria.  The Zoning Code has additional findings for residential uses in non-residential zones: 1. The proposed dwelling is in character with the existing neighborhood; 2: The proposed dwelling is in an area where adjacent land uses are residential;  3. The proposed dwelling does not conflict with the permitted uses of the zone in regard to access The intent of the CUP process is to ensure that proposed uses are designed in a way that is compatible with surrounding uses. The process also protects future residents of new projects by ensuring that special considerations are made for residential uses with regards to noise and other potential impacts in commercial: zones. However, the City is proposing to meet its RHNA primarily in vacant commercial land along commercialandi transportation corridors. Therefore, the required findings for permitting residential uses in nonresidential zones only if the proposed dwelling is in character with the existing neighborhood (finding #1) and the adjacent uses are residential (finding #2) may constrain the City's ability to meet its This Housing Element includes a program to revise the required findings to ensure they are objective and provide certainty in outcomes, and to remove the requirements the residential uses in nonresidential  and traffic generation.  VE a  RHNA.  CITYOFE BLYTHE  46  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -180-    Constraints on Housing Production  zones can only be approved if in character with the existing neighborhood and the adjacent uses are  residential. Streamlined Review  The City will implement Program 2.A.6f for the Streamlined Ministerial. Approval Process for developments that conform to SB35a and Government Code $65913.4r requirements. The City does not currently impose any restrictive ordinances in regard to rental units or any other housing unit types. In order to facilitate and reduce Site Plan reviews the City will encourage predèvelopment meetings. At these pre- development meetings, the appliçant prepares a Site Planto show building dimensions, landscaping, utility connections, easements, lighting plan, parking spates, layout of the dèvelopment, etc. This would not ber required of residential in-fillo or subdivisions. Subdivisions complywithtteMap. Act and Chapter: 16 Additionally, the City willi implement Program 2.A.7 topost the City's zoning map on1 the City's website to  of the BMCa and are not required to doa al PRC or Site Plan. encourage transparency and facilitate development site selection.  Development Process Overview  State law requires proposed project and devèlopment processes to be consistent with the General Plan andt the Zoning Ordinance. The Cityi is also responsible foranalyzing: aj project's.i impact underthe California Environmental Quality-Act (CEQA).Thet following rèpresent the average timefrâmesi for various planning  applications:  General Plan Amendment 3-9months Re-zoning 3-9 months TentativeSubdivsion Map 45-60 days Building Permit Review forsingle family 5-10days  All appliçations can be procèssed çoncurvently. Therefore, the process for at typical multi-family or single- family housing project, assuming no General Plàn Amendment or Re-zone, would typically require 30t to 60 days. Publicnotice, if required",does not extend processing time. Single-family homes on infill lots are an exception, and only require administrative planning review and al building permit. The administrative planning review process for infill single-family homes is limited to a review of development standards for consistency. In 2018, the City prépared a User Fee Study. The analysis identified a reduction and some increases to planning fees. Table 34 denotes the planning fees associated with the project development  process.  ilft therei is no Zone Change or GP Amendment required of the project, the only public notice would bet to adopt the required CEQA document. All other aspects would be managed through administrative processes.  CITY OF BLYTHE  47  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029  -181-    Constraints on Housing Production  Table 34: Planning Fees  Description  Unit Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit  Fee $3,500 Cost Cost +1 10% $2,834 $2,653 $2,204 $3,128 $715 $3,171 $2,979 $4,112 $1,676 $4,341 $2,500 $2,500 $1,531 Deposit Deposit Deposit $362 $362 $615 $615 $119 $241 $118 $178 $357 $169 $66 $953 $29 $59 $379 $555 $603 $1,447 Deposit  Annexation(s) Annexation Filing Fee (City) LAFCO and State Annexation Fee(s) Annexation Environmental Document Discretionary Projects Tentative Parcel Map Tentative Tract Map Final Map Final Tract Map  Revised, Extended or Amended Map Change of Zone/General Plan Amendment (Map) Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment General Plan Text Amendment Conditional Use Permit Site Plan Approval Planned Development Specific Plan Major Variance  Deposit Deposit  Environmental Documents Applies to all Disctetionary,Projects IS/Negative Declaration/Mitugated Negative Dec. Mitigated Negative Declaration Environmental Impact Report Administrative Applications Lot Line Adjustments Parcel Merger Minor' Variance Certificate Compliance Project Research/Map Preparation Temporary Use Permit (valid 1-year) Miscellanegus Planning Sign Permit (One Sign) Planning Sign Permit (Two or More Signs) Large Family Daycare Verification ofZoning Letter Tax Credit Allocation Committee Forms Letter. of Convenience & Necessity Minor Plan Check (fence, patio, room addition, etc.) Major Plan Check (SFR, MFR, Commercia/Industral, Sidewalk Encroachment Appeal to City Courcil Project Review Committee Letter Project Review Committee w/ Meeting & Letter Cardroom Application  Deposit Deposit  Per Hour  Deposit  CITY OF BLYTHE  48  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -182-    Constraints on Housing Production  Description  Unit  Fee $78 $72 $60 $14 $60 $12 $60 $30 $24 $24 $36 $18  Documents/Maps General Plan Zoning Ordinance General Plan/Zoning Map Colorado River Corridor Plan Colorado River Corridor Plan Map Quechan Parkl Master Plan Downtown Design Guidelines - Color Downtown Design Guidelines - Black & White Housing Element Area Wide Housing Study (2002) Transportation Master Plan CD of documents available electronically Source: July 1, 2021, City ofe Blythe On-Site and Off-Site Improvements installation of The  and  of such street existing  -  curbs, gutters, street lighting, sidewalks, or the repair  improvements to City standards, is required-along the street frontage of any building site as a condition precedent to issuing any building permit, Nn àccordance. with Municipal Code standards. In many cases, off-site improvements and/or mitigations maya also be_required, suchas flood control improvements. Infrastructure costs areincorporated into the total residential development.project: costs. In all cases where a development impact feei is charged, the City will: set forth specificamounts of thet fee, lay out the benefit and impact areas pn which the development impact fee is imposed, list the specific public improvements to be financed, describe the estimated cost of these facilities, describe the reasonable relationship! betwèent this fee and thès several types of new developments, and set forth time forpayment. To the extent that the developmehtimpact fee includes components fori financing projects alreadyincludedi in fees collected under other City Ordinancès (i.e., sewer connection, water connection), such otherfees, when paid, are credited against the appropriate components of the development impact fee. Fees are periodically re-assessed to establish they are reasonably related to the burden of Effective.January: 2006,SB: 1087 requires water ands sewerp providers to grant priorityt fors service allocations top proposed developméents that include units affordable to lower-income households. The City of Blythe isthe water and sewer utility provider fort the City and will comply with SB 1087 requirements.  developments and whether the described public-facilities are: still needed.  Subdivision Improvement Requirements  All subdivisions in the City of Blythe must conform to the requirements of the City of Blythe Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, the State Subdivision Map Act, and applicable Conditions of Approval for the project. Subdivision standards for minimum lot size, width, and depth of lots, and parking standards are consistent with those utilized throughout Riverside County. Density bonuses will allow for smaller lots or higher densities tot facilitate affordable housing goals. The established minimum City public  CITY OF BLYTHE  49  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -183-    Constraints on Housing Production  street improvement requirements for residential subdivisions are half-width right of way dedications, curb and gutter (as determined necessary), and 5-foot sidewalk adjacent to the curb (as determined  necessary). These requirements are typical of all California jurisdictions.  Residential Development Standards  Zoning ordinances and development standards can be restrictive to housing development. Based upon the City's General Plan, the City's Zoning Ordinance defines in more detail the range of density of residential units allowable in each residential zone and other principal factors such as the required lot area per dwelling unit andt the specificu uses allowablet foreachz zone classification. In addition to residential Table 35 summarizes the City's development standards, and they are discussed in further detail in the  zones, the City also permits residential development int the ÇGzone.,  following sections.  Table 35: Residential Development Standards  Zones  R-L-1-  Standard  R-E R-L-1 72 R-L-2 R-M-L R-M R-H C-G 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% n.a. 25ft, 25ft. 20ft 20ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 10ft. 5ft. 5.ft. 5ft. 5ft. 5ft.* 5ft.*_5ft.* Oft. 10ft. 10ft. 10ft. 10ft. 10ft. 10ft. 10ft. 10ft. 25ft. 25ft. 20ft. 20ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 5ft.  Min. Lot Area per Dwelling Unit(sqft) 9,6007,800 7,200 6,000 3,900 3,100 1,500 5,000  MulufamilyUhitsperk Acre Max. LotCoverage Setbacks Front InteriorSide Reverse Corner Side Rear Source: City ofBlytheMunicipa' Code  11.16 14.05 29.04 22.0  *Structurés with three orr mores stories shallave a minimum sides setback of10ft  Zones  Standard Unit (sq. ft.) Multi-family Units-perAcre Max. Lot Coverage Setbacks Front Interior Side Reverse Corner Side Rear  R-E R-L-1 R-L-1-72 R-L-2 R-M-L R-M R-H C-G  Min. Lot Areaper Dwelling 9,600 7,800 7,200 6,000 3,900 3,100 1,500 5,000  11.16 14.05 29.04 22.0  40% 40%  5ft. 5ft.  40% 40% 40% 40% 40% n.a.  25ft. 25ft. 20ft. 20ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 10ft. 10ft. 10ft. 10ft. 10ft. 10ft. 10ft. 10ft. 10ft. 25ft. 25ft. 20ft. 20ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 5ft.  5ft.  5ft. 5ft.1 5ft.1 5ft.1 Oft.  CITYOFE BLYTHE  50  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -184-    Constraints on Housing Production  Density  Maximum allowable density in Blythe ranges from 4.5 units per acre to 13.8 units per acre in the low density zones. Maximum densities of 14 units per acre and 29 units per acre are permitted in thel R-Ma and R-H zones, respectively. In addition, the City permits residential uses up to 22 units per acre in the C-G Comparatively, the City of La Quinta, a community within Riverside County, allows for 8 units per acre in its medium density zone and 16 units per acre in their high density zone. Increased density allows developers to achieve economies of scales and reduce development, costs. To promote high density. development and comply with State density bonus law, the City will implement Program 1.A.3. The City has also promoted increased density by reducing minimumlotss size requirements for the medium and  zone.  high-density: /zones. Building Height and. Setbacks  The Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum building height. of two stories for single-family structures. For multi-family dwellings, the maximum height is three stories and 34feet. These building. heights are compatible withi the maximum densitiesallowed byt the Code,Muli-famlyzones: have maximymdensities up to 22 units per acre (C-G) and 29 units per acre (R-H). In general,one storyi is considered adequate to accommodate 10 units per acre and eachstoryis; 12feet. Given theseassumptions, allowable heights in Blythe are not considered a constraint to maximum densities since threestories can accommodate the The City's requiredsetbacks are presènted in Table 35. The minimum setbacks are typical of residential development in most-jurisdictions intheregion and do not pose a constraint to development.  maximum densities.  Off Street-Parking  Off street parking requirements in Blythe are based upon the zoning of the property. Int the R-R, R-E, R-L, and R-M-Lzones, two parking spaces per dwelling unit are. required. One and one-half parking spaces per unit are required int the R-M and R-H zones. The City has no guest parking requirement. Blythe's parking regulations tend to. providethe appropriate amount of parking for residential projects; however, basing the requirement on thez zoning district rathert thant the size ofi the unit may be a constraint toi the development of smaller units(i.e., number of bedrooms). Therefore, thel Housing Element includes Program 2.A.6 to modify the City's/parking requirements to create separate requirements for detached single-family homes and multi-family developments and create multi-family parking standards based on  the number of bedrooms. Lot Coverage and Recreation. Space residential developments must:  The Blythe Zoning Ordinance limits lot coverage to 40% in all residential zones. Additionally, the Zoning Ordinance has recreation space requirements. Per Section 17.10.060 of the Zoning Ordinance, all  CITYOFBLYTHE  51  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -185-    Constraints on Housing Production  Provide a minimum of one square foot of recreation space for every five square feet of gross Atl least half of the required recreation: space shall be private, with each unit having one square foot of private recreation space for every ten square feet of its gross floor area. No recreation area shall have a dimension of less than eight feet. exceptional design features or amenities (such as spas, a pool, tennis courts).  dwelling unit floor area.  This requirement may be waived by the planning director if the proposed development contains Blythe's recreation space requirements are on par with other jurisdictions and do not create a development constraint. However, the lot coverage requirement may create a development constraint forl higher density projects ini the R-M andl R-H: zones. Taken.withthe other development standards, it may be difficult to develop a multi-family project at the maximum density int these Zones while keeping to the 40% lot coverage requirement, particularly for infill sites. Therefore, the Housing Element includes  Program 2.A.61 to modify the lot coverage requirements. fori the R-M and R-H zones.  Zoning for a' Variety of Housing  Table 36 summarizes the permitted and conditionally permitted residential uses within ineach zone. Note that residential uses are also allowed in certain other zones. The following discussion provides  additional information on the various housing.t types permitted in the_City of Blythe.  Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUS).  In 2021, the City aménded its Zoning Ordinance, Section 17,to allow AccessoryDwelling Units (ADUs)and Junior ADUS Bachelor/Granny Flat/Efficiency units); by-right in residential, IS and IG zones. Ordinance 911-21 meets State law requirementstoa allow ADUS by-right in residential zones. However, since 2021, several newState.l laws have moairedADUreg.remens. tot further encourage this type of development. Ap program has been added to update the City's ordinance to comply with recent changes. This.program also includes implementation ofi incentives for ADU development, including thei following: 1. Develop pre-approved, ADU plansand advertise their availability on the City's website. 2. Provide ADU resources onthe City'swebsite, including ADU requirements, pre-approved plans, and available funding (suchasCALFHA funding for pre-development costs). 3. Assign a dedicated permit technician for ADU inquiries and reviews.  CITY OFBLYTHE  52  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -186-    ER  A a  a a. a A  0  dy 3 3  8 a a a a A a a - a A a  a a A  a  a a A A 22 a  a.  A A  a a a a  -187-    Emergency Shelters  Senate Bill (SB) 2 requires emergency shelters to be permitted by-right in at least one zone where adequate capacity is available to accommodate at least one year-round shelter. The California Health and Safety Code (550801) defines an emergency shelter as "housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by al homeless person. No individual orhouseholds mayl be denied emergencyshelter because ofa ani inabilitytop pay." In 2013, the Citya amended its Zoning Code (17.63A.010) to include emergency shelters as an allowed use without a conditional use permit in the I-G and I-S industrial zones. The following development and management standards shall apply to emergency shelters as authorized by 565583(a)(4) of the California Government Code: 1. The maximum number of beds or persons to be served nightly by an emergency shelter shall be 2. Off-street parking shall be based upon demonstrated need, if parkingfora an emergency shelter shall not be more than that required for other commercial or industrialuses permitted in the 3. Appropriately sized and located. exterior and intèrjor on-site waiting and intake areas shall be 5. Security shall be provided during the hours-thatthe emergency: shelter is in operation. . The maximum length ofs stay byal homelèss person inan emergençyshelter. shall be six months. 7. Ane emergency; sheltershallinot! be located within 300feet of nctheremegenysheler. AB 2339 (2022) requires. that emergency shelters be allowed as a permitted use in one or more zones where residential or mixed use developments are also permitted. Currently, emergency shelters in the City of Blythe are only permitted ini thé I-S and I-G zones, which allow single-family residential uses witha conditional use permit. AB 2339 also expanded the definition of "emergency shelters" to include other interim interventions, including but not limited to, navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care. The City will amend itsZ Zoning Codeto expand the definition of emergency: shelters to AB 139 requires that the City must permit by-right emergency shelters with adequate capacity to serve the number ofi individuals identified in the most recent Point-in-Time homeless count. Parking standards fore emergency shelters shall be based on the number of employees only. The only distance requirement allowable is a maximum, 300 feet-from another shelter; no other distance requirements are permitted. The City's emergency: shelters have a bed limit of 35 and a 300-foot separation requirement but do not meet parking requirements set by State law. The City's Housing Plan includes a program to amend the Zoning Code so parking requirements in emergency shelters are based on the number of employees The City's most recent Point-in-Time count found 112 individuals experiencing homelessness in Blythe. The City's homeless population tends to congregate in Central Blythe along commercial corridors, especially near gas stations, grocery stores, and shaded vacant areas in Central Blythe. The I-S and I-G  35.  Service Industrial (I-S) and General Industrial (I-G)Zones. provided. Appropriate exterioflightingshal. be provided. 4. On-site management shall be proyided.  pursuant AB: 2339 as part of Program 2.D:3.  pursuant to AB 139.  CITY OFE BLYTHE  54  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE. 2021-2029  -188-    zones are. appropriate fort the location of homeless shelters because they are also located in areas where homeless tend to congregate - with proximity to major arterials, transit services, and job centers (Figure 8). Currently, there are 227 acres of vacant I-S zoned land in the city, distributed across parcels ranging from 0.01 acres to 67 acres. Given bed count and separation requirements, the City would need at least 4 accommodate the 112 homeless persons who could require shelter. An analysis of suitability based on parcel size identifies 56 parcels of less than one acre in size that would be appropriate for small to medium size shelter facilities with enough spread to adequately acçommodate the City's unsheltered  homeless residents (Figure 9).  CITYOFE BLYTHE  55  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -189-    Figure 8: I-S and I-G Vacant Parcels  City Boundary I-S/I-G- Vacant  QP  4809  e30E TRAL 40:  WEST V  37. 1ml  Figure 9:1 I-Sa and I-G Vacant Sites (s1.0.Acres)  City Boundary Ea I-S/I-G- Vacant  410  43148 4542 CENTRAL 4b2  G6 EAST  4KD)  56  CITY OF BLYTHE  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -190-    Supportive and Transitional Housing  Pursuant to SB: 2, transitional and supportive housing types are required to bei treated as residential uses and subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. The City's Zoning code lists supportive and transitional housing as permitted uses within zones Supportive housing is defined by $50675.14 of the Health and Safety Code as housing linked with on-site or off-site services with no limit on the length ofs staya and that is occupied! by at target population as defined in Healtha and Safety Code $53260(i.e., low-income person withy mentaldisabilities, AIDS, substance abuse, orchronic health conditions, or persons whose disabilities originated before the age of18).s Services linked tos supportive housing usually focuses on retaining housing, living, and working in the community, and/or Transitional housing is defined in $50675.2 of the Health and! Safety Code as rental-bousing for stays ofa at least six months but where the units are recirculated to another program recipient aftera set period. It may be designated for a homeless indiyidual or family transitioningto permanent housing. This housing can take many structural forms such asgrouphousing: and multi-family units and mayi includegupportive services to allow individuals to gain necéssarylfeskils in supportofindependent living. Assembly Bill (AB) 139 has amended State law for supportive and transitional housing. The City's Zoning Ordinance meets the pemitingreguirememt-nd does not impose development standards beyondwhat The City included Program.2.D.3 to treat transitional and supportive housing as a residential use that is only subject to the same rèquireménts in the same zone. Additionally, Program 2.D.3 will include amendmênts to ensure thes City's regulations are consistent with AB 2162, which requires certain supportive housing projècts of 50units ori fewerto be permittèd by right in all zones where multi-family and.mixed-use developments. are permitted and prohibits parking requirements within % mile of public  allowing residential uses.  health improvement.  isallowed within residential zones.  transit..  Low-Barrier Navigation Centers  State housing law.provides low barrier-navigation centers meeting specified standards must be allowed by-right in areas zoned for mixed use and in nonresidential zones permitting multi-family uses pursuant to Government Code $65660. Low-Barrier Navigation Centers aim to create low-barrier, service-enriched shelters focused on moving people into permanent housing. The centers are intended to provide temporary livingf facilities, while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessnestoincome, public benefits, health services, and housing. Program 2.D.3 will amend the Zoning Code to specifically allow forl Low-Barrier Navigation Centers as a permitted use consistent with state law requirements.  CITY OFE BLYTHE  57  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -191-    Single Room Occupancy  Thes state recognizest thei importance ofsingle-room occupancy (SRO) units asavaluablei form of affordable private housing for lower-income individuals, seniors, and persons with disabilities. SROS are typically a minimum of 250 square feet in size andi include al kitchen and al bathroom. The City allows SROs by CUP in  the I-S and I-G zones. Residential Care Facilities  The state Lanterman Act declares that mentally and physically disabled persons are entitled to live in normal residential surroundings. The CityZoning Code partially addresses the requirements of residential care facilities under its Supportive Housing and Rest Home provisions. Program 2.D.1 will amend the Zoning Code to specifically designate permitted uses by-right in residential zones for care facilities regardless of facility size. These regulations will applyto State licensed facilitiesand unlicensed facilities, subject only to the generally applicable, nondiscriminatory health, safety, and zoning laws that apply to  alls single-family residences.  Mobile Homes Parks and Manufactured, Homes  Manufactured homes and Mobile Home Parksoffera cost-effective. alternative for homeownership. The City has designated zones that allow Mobilè, Home Parks, as depicted in Table 36. In 2021, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 910-21 to permit mobile homes by-righti int theR/ME zone and ini the R-H, R-M, R- L,R-E, R-M-L and RR: zoné by CUP. The City willimplement Program 2.A.6to amend the Zoning Code to consolidate R/MHa and the MobileHome: zones anda allow formobilel homes pursuant to Government Code  565852.3. Currently,there are no available vacant sites-witht the R/MH.zone.  Employee and Farmworker! Housing Health and Safety Code517021.6.  The Zoning Ordinance pemi-émwpner-houing in the RR and A zoning districts in compliance with TheZoning Ordinance does not Currently.contain provsionsforemployee housing. Health and Safety Code $17021.5 (Employee Housing Act) requires jurisdictions to permit employee housing providing accommodationsi fors six orf fewer employees tot be deemedar residential use subject tot the same standards as single family residences. A Program 2.D.4 in the Housing Plan will amend the Zoning Ordinance to  comply with the Employee Housing/Act.  Constraints on Development for Persons with Disabilities  State Senate Bill 520 requires this element must analyze potential and actual government constraints specifically on the development of housing for persons with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities The City's Building Department requires compliance with ADA standards as part of the building permit review and inspection process, as does every other community in the country. The City has no requirements that would constrain the development of housing for disabled persons- housing for  Act (ADA) is supported at the state and locall level.  CITYOFBLYTHE  58  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -192-    disabled persons, whetheri in a groupsetting, apartment or condominium project, orasingle-famlyhome, is not considered any differently than housing for any other member of the community. There are no requirements for concentration of residential care facilities; no site planning grequirements that constrain housing for persons with disabilities; the Zoning Ordinance defines "family" consistent with the federal definition, as one or more individuals in a household; and there are no special parking requirements for  alll housing types that serve persons with disabilities.  Reasonable Accommodation  The City amended its Zoning Code in September 2013 to allowa procedure for persons requesting a reasonable accommodation. Pursuantto Chapter17.85, a regdestforeasonable accommodation: may be made by any person with a disability, their representative vor any entity, when the application of a requirement of this zoning ordinance or other city requirement, policy or praçtice acts as a barrier to fair housing opportunities. Requests for reasonable accommodation are reyiewed and approved administratively by the City Planner, unless the requestis made in conjunction withanother discretionary application. In reviewing a request, the reviewauthortyshal. considerthe following fàctors: A. Whether the housing, which is fhe subject of the request, will be used by an individualidisabled B. Whetherthe request for reasonable accommodation is necessaryt to make specifichousing gavailable to an individual with a disability under the Acts (Federal Fair Housing Act and California Fair Whether the requésted reasonable accommodation would imposè an undue financial or D. Whether the reguétedresonbleaccommoiatonwoulrd require a fundamental alteration int the natureofacity! program orlaw, including but not limited to land use and zoning;  under1 the Acts;  Employment and'Housing Act); administrative burden on the city; Potentialimpact: On surrounding uses; Physical attributes ofthe propertya and structures; ànd  G. Alternative rasomab-acommoaton: that may provide an equivalent level of benefit. Chapter 17:85 provides a clear process to facilitate the review and approval of requests for reasonable accommodation, Overall, the factors considered for approval are objective; however, potential impact onsurrounding uses"isb broad and opentoi interpretation byt the decision maker. Therefore, Program:2.D.5 has been included to amend Chapter 17.85 to remove this factor from consideration when reviewing  reasonable accommodations. Infrastructure Constraints  Housing costs can bei impacted by the: availability of infrastructure. Infrastructure constraints such as lack of adequate water, sanitary sewer lines (or inappropriate soils for septic tanks), electricity, and other essential public utilities and services can preclude development and increase the cost. The primary constraints in Blythe are regarding the water. supply and distribution system, the limited existing sanitary sewer: system, and to al lesser degree limited stormwater conveyance facilities. Figure 10 details the City's  CITYOFBLYTHE  59  HOUSINGE ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029  -193-    existing water connectivityt thati is readily availablet to support development. Iti is observed1 that constraints to development due to water supply are: seen in the northwestern portion of the City. This area is being  served by an above ground water storage tank.  DryUtilities  Optimum, an internet, cable, and phone provider, serves residential consumers in Blythe. Asecond phone andi internet carrier is Frontier. Between the two carriers homes can beequipped with phone, cable, and internet services. Southern California Edison is the electricity providerfor the City. New residential developments would need to consult with Southern California Edisont to confirm the application process, including the NDP & PM Application Design Process Overyièw. Im addition to the Southern California Edison design and review process, developers would need_to consult with the City' Development Department to ensure that electrical plans conform-to City Standards and.California Building and Fire Code. Southern California Edison's design review for new developments requiring new electricity The City's wastewater treatment plant treats on average1.138 milljon gallons per day (MGD). and has an ultimate design capacity of 2.4 MGD. The wastewater treatment plant has excess capacity of1.26 MGD. With an existing population in the City (notinçluding the prisons,which have their own water and sewer facilities) of 13,723, this means that the City has sewercapacityt for an additional 18,000 people. There is Development of the delivery system. and conneçtion of existing néighborhoods to the treatment plant continue to be an issue of concern. The City has excess domestic water capacity of 1 MGD. Based on projected daily consumption, rates of 219gallons perçapita per day, the City willl have sufficient capacity toa accommodate an adaltional4,500cerson: (Blythe 2010Urban' Water Management Plan). Again, this is more than enough toaccommogate: the housing need. The City completed a new water treatment plant facilityin2007 mtateE The newiwatert treatment plant replaced Welll Nos. 1 and 16 with two new 1s00galon-per-minute groundwater supply wells, filtration treatment equipment, and a reservoir storage tank on one new facility site. The City has demonstrated a commitmenttoexpandingsewersenvice and assigning funding to the program now andi ini thei future.  connections can range from 3 months to 6 months.  more than enough capacity to accommodate,he, housingnèed.  CITYOFBLYTHE  60  HOUSING ELEMENTU UPDATE2021-2029  -194-    0  -195-    Constraints on Housing Production  As it relates to water production, according to the City of Blythe General Plan 2025, the City has the capacity to generate 7.61 MGD, and has a peak consumption of 6.6 MGD. As discussed above, the City has extended and improved water system infrastructure, and expanded its service area to include areas with deteriorated infrastructure. The City's commitment to long-term expansion of the water system will  continue to be key to the provision of housing in thet future. Transparency in Development Processes and Regulations  The City strives to ensure that its development review process and régulations are transparent. Providing readily accessible information regarding the development application requirements, review process, and fees are a key component in transparency. Table 37 providega list ofdevelopment information currently provided ont the City's website. To further expand the avallableresources. onthe City's website, Program 2.A.7 in the Housing Plan commits to posting additional information, including the planning and development fee schedule, planning applications and forms, and informational handouts that are  currentlyavailable ati the public counter but not on thewebsite.  Table 37: Development Resources ont the Blythe City Website  Information Type  WebsiteLocation.  General Plan Zoning Map(s)  epcolbyTeep27Pamane.ons tpeywdheplecaseagpAGEnnewaPs  Municipal Code/Zoning Ordinance /PgboylearPPaming/one  CITY OF BLYTHE  62  HOUSING! ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -196-    Housing Opportunities  IV. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES A. Future Housing Needs  HCD predicts housing needs based onas statisticalanalysis. ofp population growtht trends in California. Based on population growth projections, the State allocates the number of units that need to be created during an 8-year Housing Element planning period to achieve housing units-tor meet population demand. Fort the 6thCycle Housing Element planning period, 2021 to 2029, HCDA developed population growth estimates and allocated them to Council of Governments (COGs), including SCAG, whichi is responsible for Riverside County. This allocation is termedthel Regional Housing Needs Assessment/AHNA). Statel law requires local jurisdictions to plan for1 the number of units for eachincome type contained. in the RHNA through goals, policies, and programs included in the Housing Elément. Table 38 provides the RHNA allocation for the The City has a RHNA allocation of 82 very lowi income units. Pursuantto nèw state law (AB2634), the City must project the number of extremely low'income (30% or less of AMIY housing needs based on Census income distribution or assume 50% of the yery. low income units as extremely low. Therefore, in compliance, of the 82 very low-income RHNA, the City is estimating 41-units for extremely low-income  City of Blythe for the planning period from 2021 to 2029.,  households or approximately 8.3% of the totalhousing needs. projection.  Table 38: RHNA by Incomé Category  Income Category VeryLow Low Moderate Above/Moderate. Total  Income Threshold 50% or less'of the AMI 51%1 to 80%ofthe AMI B116120koftheAMI Ovér120% oft the AMI  No.of Units 82 71 96 245 494  Percentage ofUnits 17% 14% 19% 50% 100%  Source:SCAG 67H Cycle 2021Allocation Plan  B. Availability ofSites for Housing  This section assessesavailable land for near-term residential development to accommodate the RHNA for this Housing Element planning period. The inventory was compiled based on a careful review of the existing Land Use Element of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance as well as field and aerial photo  observations. Site. Selection parameters:  The city contains an abundance of developable land for residential uses, including affordable housing, across a range of densities. The City conducted a thorough assessment of land with the following  CIYOFBLYTHE  63  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -197-    Housing Opportunities  1. Vacant  2. Zoned for residential uses only 3. Allows at least one unit  4. Have current, planned, or potential infrastructure  This search yielded 101 parcels covering 209 acres with a potential for 676 units (15 low, 173 moderate, 488 above moderate- the next section describes how developmental potential was calculated). With a remaining need of 138 lower income units, the City expanded fts search to vacant sites zoned CG (commercial general) which permit high density reidentialuse2unis: per acre). The City searched for  sites zoned CG between 0.5 and 10 acres?with thet olowingchapactergties:  1. Within al High Quality Transit Area 2. Along at transit line 3. Low Mod Pop less than! 50% (2015 HUD) 4. Poverty: less than 30% pop below poverty liney (2021 ACS) 5. Noti in al High Poverty and HighSegregation' Tract  These criteria were specifically selected to ensure that CG sites selected (which would be suitable for lower income housing) did not exacerbate patterns of segregationor heed and improve housing choice and access to resources for special needs groups. Appendix A shows the'comprehensive AFFH analysis that identified southern Central Blythe (Census Tracts 461.02, and 462)as àreas of High Poverty and Segregation and vuinerable to displacement. However, this areai is also closest to resources as it is near High Quality Transit Areas (HQTAS) and commercialcoridors with amenities/grocery: stores, transit lines, City Hall). Because the sites. near HQTAS and resources are also areas with a high concentration of segregationand poverty, the City prioritized site selection for lower income RHNA units in areas of low povertyand! low.segregation butneartransit.s Sitesthat met atl least three of these criteria were selected.  This resulted in 14 parcels with a potential for 2621oweri incomé units.  Estimating Development Potential Realistic Càpacity  To estimate the level of development allowed, each vacant parcel was reviewed for appropriateness for residential use. Recognizing the new State law requirements for assessing the City's continued ability to meet the RHNA (SB: 166and. AB 1379), this sites inventory conservatively uses a density factor of 50% of These achieved density assumptions are in! line witht the assumptions for the 6th Cycle sites inventory of El Centro and Needles, two neighboring cities sharing similar characteristics' witht the City of Blythe. Allthree cities are part of the arid Southern California desert region along the Colorado River. These cities also share a similar economic structure in that agriculture, particularly related to farming and livestock, is a  the maximum allowable density.  2Per HCD guidelines, these sizes are deemed suitable for lower income units.  CITY OF BLYTHE  64  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -198-    Housing Opportunities  significant economic activity as well as being a gateway hub for or travelers moving between Southern EICentro used an adjustment factor of 76% for high density, 67%1 for medium density, and 58% for low density. Needles used an 80% adjustment for low, medium, and high densities. Thus, ac densityadjustment factor of 50% is very conservative. This density factor brings the estimating of realistic capacity to the Although the C-G zone permits 100 percent nonresidential uses, theprobability of such usage is minimal. Throughout the previous planning period, there have been no entitled hon-residential developments in the City, and the last construction of 100 percent commerdg/development took place in the early 2000. The City anticipates facilitating residential uses (by removamétierestitwec CUP findings) will encourage  California and other states, such as Arizona and Nevada.  lower end of the density range of the respective zones.  development int the City core area. Affordability Assumptions  State law (Assembly Bill 2342/Government Code $65583.2) uses allowed density as aproxy for income/ affordability for the sites inventory. shows the site densityused todetermine affordability for the sites inventory. Generally, lower density ones are presumed to bé affordable to moderate, and above moderate households. Government Code 565583.2, subdivision (c/(3)(B) allows local governments to utilize "default" density standards that àre "deemed appropriate to accommodate housing for lower income households. Default density refers to the density considered suitable to encourage and facilitate the development of affordableh housing. According to HCD, parcels need to be appropriately sized (between 0.5 and 10'acres) to achieve financial feasibility 6f1 lower income units. For the City of Blythe,  default density for lowerincome units must be at least 20 units per acre.  Table 39:Affordability, Assumptions by Density  Zone R-E,RL RML,RM RH CG  Density Range (du/ac) uptoz 110r14 15-29 upto22  Incomelevel Above Moderate Moderate Lower Lower  Availability of Infrastructure  All of the sites identified are expected to have dry utilities (gas, electricity, internet). There is sufficient total dry utility capacityt toaçcommodate the City's regional housing need for the planning period.  Adequate Sites  The available vacant sites selected can accommodate a total of 938 units (277 lower income, 173 moderate income, and 488 above moderate income) meeting the RHNA allotment of 82 units for very- low, 71 units for low-income, 96 units for above-moderate, and 245 units for above moderate-income households, as detailed in' Table 40. A visual representation of available, vacant land is detailed in Figure  CITY OFBLYTHE  65  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -199-    Housing Opportunities  11, and Table 41 shows the site characteristics by parcel for all sites selected for the 6th Cycle Sites  Inventory.  Table 40: 6th Cycle Sites Inventory- = Adequate Sites  Income Category  Low 153  Mod 96 173 173 +77 +80% Yes  AM 245 488  Total 494 488 173 15 262 938 +444 +90%  RHNA Sites! Inventory R-E,RL RML,RM RH CG Total Sites! Inventory Shortiall/Surplus %Buffer Adequate-Sites  15 262 277 +124 +81% Yes  488 4243 +99% Yes  CITY OFI BLYTHE  66  HOUSING FIMENTUPAIE201203  -200-    Housing Opportunities  Figure 11: 6th Cycle Sites Inventory Map  Slyx;  Wville North  453  East Ae 33  jses Blythe 462  45 the  West B  Central  Miller Farms'  Countyatierio siespn GecednangeL aritomias Pris, ari, HERE, usss, Genin, Manepemert. EPA, MS USDA, E, City Boundary D Gty Boundary Site Inventory Income Category Lower Moderate Above Moderate B5  FDMA  1 2  Miles  City of Blythe Site Inventory  CITY OF BLYTHE  67  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -201-    Housing Opportunities  Figure 12:. 6th Cycle Sites Inventory--Close Up  469 North  DhRe  East  111h  EeE  ECN  West Myiwae 14A t  Blythe  Central  Courityahenioe ouinmnis aE sraph, City Boundary E3 Cty Boundary Site Inventory Income Category Lower Moderate Abovel Moderate Ci5  METVMASA SG5, mve und EM, USDA, Eri ASA, NGA, usas, FEMA  Miles  City of Blythe Site Inventory  CITYC OFBLYTHE  68  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -202-    2222  222  9  55  00 d8 88  B  e88  s  RERARARRRARARAAAHHE  -203-    2222  n 9  in E 0o  R  3 95  1  B95 De ? 54489984993499808PFFFEFFF  -204-    de  4o  vin u  60  NANIN ARRRIRRIRRIRIR  R83838 S506000 8608  -205-    Housing Opportunities  C. Availability of Financial Resources  The City currently does not offer any programs to promote housing development within the City. During outreach activities community members and developers expressed the need for down-payment assistance programs. The Cityadded Program 1.A.2 and modified Program 2.A.4, to connect funding for first-time homebuyer down payment assistance and self-help programs. As part of the inventory assessment, it was determined that housing stock needs abatement or rehabilitation to maintain and preserve units. Program 2.B.2 willl be added1 tos secure abatement andhomerehabiliationt funds. Program 2.A.5 will be added to create. marketing materialt to promote available, vacant sites within the Cityt to low- income and market-rate housing developers. In addition tot firsf-time homebuyer assistance funding, the following state, federal, and local funding: sources are mapbetowchcompetive and noncompetitive  allocation processes. Federal Resources  HOME Funds - The HOME program was created pursuant to the 1990 Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA). HOME is the largest federalblock grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable hôusing for low-income households. HOME funds areawarded annually as formula grants to paricpatngursalrctons The program's flexibility allows grantees to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loanguarantee or other forms of credit enhancement, or rental The City applies as a co-applicant with the County of Rivefside for HÇD and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. HOME funds can be used for tenant-basèd rental assistance, property acquisition, site improvements, and othèr costs related to the provision of affordable housing for low- US Départment ofHousing and Urban Development-section 81 Housing Choice Voucher Assistance - The Section 8 program is ai federal program that provides rentalassistance to veryl low-income persons in need ofa affordable housing. The Section 8 program, was authorized by Congress in: 1974 and developed by HUD to provide rêntal subsidies for eligible tenant families (including single persons) residing in newly The rents of some of the residential units are subsidized by HUD under the Section 8 New Construction, Substantial Rehabilitation,* and/or Loan Management Set-Aside programs. All such assistance is project- based-i.e., the subsidy is committed by HUD1 fori the assisted units ofap particular mortgaged propertyf for ac contractually determined period. The Section 8 program offers a voucher that pays the difference betwieen the current fair market rent and what at tenant can afford to pay (e.g., 30% of their income). The voucher allows a tenant to choose housing that may cost above the payment standard, but the tenant must pay the extra cost. The Housing Authority of Riverside County administers the Section 8 Housing  assistance or security deposit.  income families. (under 809.ofmediahin income).  constructed, rehabilitated, and existing rental andcooperative apartment projects.  Choice' Voucher Program for Blythe.  CITY OF BLYTHE  72  HOUSINGELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029  -206-    Housing Opportunities  USDA Rural Housing Service Programs (RHS) - RHS was formerly the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA). Under RHS, communities canaccesavaneydhouane programs tos subsidize housing andi retain affordability for low- and very low-income households. Programs include but are not limited to the Section 515 Rental Housing Program - The Section 515 Rental Housing Program provides long-term financing and rental assistance payments on behalf of lower-income households to developers/ Section 502 Direct Loan Program = Under the Direct Loan Program, individuals or families receive direct financial assistance directly from the Housing anf'Community Facilities Programs in the form Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program = Undér the Guaranteed Loan Program, the Housing and Community Facilities Program guarantees loans made by the private sector, The individual works Section 504 Home Repair Program, àlso known as the Single-amlyHousing Repair Loans & Grants, offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development was set upt to provide financial aid to low-income homeowners 5o1 theyçan. repair, improve, or modèrnize their homes.  following:  operators of new rental housing.  ofah home loan at an affordable interest rate.  with the private lender and makes payment directlyto thel lender.-  State Resources  Community Development Block Grant Funds - The City ofBlythe has participatèd in the CDBG program as part of the County of Riverside entitlement process. Currently, the.Cityis not an entitled City. California Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) - Created by the 1986 Tax Reform Act, the LIHTC program-has been-used in combination with county and,other resources to encourage the construction and réhablitationofrentalowinglorlower-incomehouseholds. The programa allows investors an annual taxcredit over a 10-year period, provided that the housing meets the following minimum low-income occupancy requirements: 20% of the units must be affordable to households at 50% of area median income (AMI), or 40% of the units must be affordable to those at 60% of AMI. The total credit over the 10-year period has a present valuè equal to 70% of the qualified construction and rehabilitation expenditures. Thetax credit is typicallysoldi tol largei investors ata as syndication value. As referencedearlier, there are currently 9low-income properties ini the City that have utilized LIHTCfunding. Joe Serna Jr. Farmworker, Housing Grant Program = The purpose of the program is to finance new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of owner-occupied and rental units for agricuitural workers, with a priority for lower-income households. The program provides homeowner grants, rental construction grants or loans, and rentai rehabilitation grant or loans. For rehabilitation or new home construction, lien restrictions: are requiredf for 20years. Iftheu uniti iss soldtoanonfarm: worker buyer before completing the 10th year, the full grant amount must be repaid under most circumstances. For rental construction grants or loans, lien restrictions for assisted units are required for 40 years. If assisted units are sold for uses other than farmworker housing before the 40th year, under most circumstances, the  CITY OF BLYTHE  73  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -207-    Housing Opportunities  grant must be repaid in full. For rental rehabilitation, grants or loans, lien restrictions fora assisted units are required for 20 years. If assisted units are sold for uses other than farmworker housing before the 20th  year, the grant must be repaid int full, under most circumstances. D. Opportunities for Energy Conservation  Housing affordability is also influenced by the cost of energy. Energy rates in California and Riverside County have increased annually, despite the California Public Utilities Commission's efforts to mitigate residential costs. Rates remain some of the highest in the countryeIn 2021, Southern California Edison announced rate increases for their served territories, thus making energy efficiency essential, and especially necessary for lower-income residents. Program 1.C.2 will, be modified to establish a collaboration with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (ÇVAG) to promote the Inland Regional Energy Network Program (IREN). IREN is à grant-funded program that will provide energy Continuing with the requirements of Assembly Bill (AB)3 32, the City will continue to promote energy- efficient development and initiatives throughout the City. in addition, State law forgrèen building  efficiency programs to residents of Blythe.  practices will continue to be abided byintheapproval of building permits.  CITYOFBLYTHE  74  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029  -208-    K  of  -209-    6  -210-    R  -211-    P  -212-    R  -213-    8  -214-    -215-    &  6  -216-    Housing Plan  VI. HOUSING PLAN  Sections llt through IV oft this Housing Element establish the housing needs, constraints, and opportunities in Blythe. Section V reviews the prior planning period's performance and evaluates the effectiveness of the implemented housing programs during that period. These findings help identify new or continuing challenges in meeting the housing needs of the community. The Housing Plan presented in this section sets forth the City's goals, policies, and programs to mitigate some ofthese challenges and effectively  address Blythe's identified housing needs fori the 2021-2029 planning period.  A. Housing Issues  Housing construction has generally not kept pace with household demandincluding new construction and unit rehabilitation and preservation. The lack of housing opportunities hàs contributed to the overall housing challenges faced in the community today'insufficient housing stock and làck of affordability to extremely low and very low-income households. The2021-2029 Housing Element plan establishes goals, policies, and objectives to address the critical issues thàtpose a significant constraint against maintaining  awell-balanced community.  B. Housing Goals, Poliçies and Programs  Goal 1  Attract and provide housing to meet the present and future needs of residents in the City ofBlytheat alli income segments and-provide: at fairs sharè ofthe areal housing needs, within identified govermmentalmarket, economic, and natural constraints. On a citywide basis, increase the number of housing units to meet the need for  Policy 1.A  additionall housing during the 2021-2029 period.  Program 1.A.1 Thè City willy pursue state, federal, and' local funding sources to increase and preserve  the housing stock. Apply cooperatively withthe County of Riverside to secure funding for first-timè homebuyers and down payment assistance programs. The City will apply asa co-applicânt with the County of Riverside to secure funds for abatement/ rehabilitation programs. Linka available funding sources ont the City website. The Citywill seek toi fund! 3 housing ehabitatonfpresenaton: projects. The City will promote the down payment assistance program and request reporting from the County of Riverside. The Citywillt targét 5successful down payment assistance applications annually.  Funding Schedule  General Fund  Responsible Development Services Department  12/31/2024, thereafter ongoing annually  Program 1.A.2 Establishap partnership with the Imperial Valley Business Resource Center, a USDA! 502-  loan packager, to connect interested low and very-low-income homebuyers with  resources and pathways to homeownership.  Funding  General Fund  CITYOFB BLYTHE  92  HOUSING ELEMENTI UPDATE 2021-2029  -217-    Housing Plan  Responsible Development Services  Schedule  12/31/2024  Program 1.A.3 Create a Density Development Bonus to incentivize development by increasing  economies of scale. The program will adhere to State law requirements. The City will send a notice to housing developers annually regarding the availability of density bonuses for qualifying gapplicants. One density bonus willl be granted annually resulting in_t the creation of one medium to high densty,development. A total of 14 new  moderate-income units will be created. Responsible Planning Department  Schedule Funding  Complete by 06/30/2024. SB2F Planning GrantFunds  Program 1.A.4 Pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2, reusing the following types of sites in  the City'ssitei inventoryfor! loweri income RHNAares subject tol brecapprovalwthour discretionaryaction. and exempt from CEQAand subjectonlytod designreview based on objective standardswhenia. project includes20percent oft the units affordàbleto lower-  income households and no.subdivision is proposed: Reuse Sites (No RezoningRequires),  Vacant sites that werei identified in the City's 4th and5 5th cycles Housing Element Nonyacant sites that were identified in the City's'5th cycle Housing Element as  as sites for Joweri income'RHNA; and sites for lowet income RHNA. Aconamtonalgépemit Ap planhedunit development permit  By-right shâllmean the localg governmentsreview: shall not require:  Other discretionary, local-government review or approval that would constitute a" "project" as defined in Section 21100 of the Public Resources Code. This provision does not preclude local planning agencies from imposing design review standards.Howeyer, the review and approval process must remain ministerial, and the design reviewmust not constitute a' "project" as defined in Section 21100 of the Public The City will amend the Zoning Ordinance to require by-right approval of housing development that includes 20 percent of the units as housing affordable to lower income households, applicable to sites being used to meet the 6th cycle RHNA that represent a "reuse" of sites previously identified in the 4th and 5th cycles Housing  Resources Code.  CIYOFBLYTHE  93  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -218-    Housing Plan  Element. The "reuse" sites are: specificallyi identified int thei inventory. By-right approval for reuse: sitesi is effective as of the statutory deadline oft the Housing Element (October 15, 2021). Consistent with State law and as a matter of policy, the City will comply with State law with this requirement for projects to be proposed on re-use sites.  Funding Schedule  General Fund  Responsible Development Services  Asar matter of policy, consistent withState law, the Citywill provide by- right approval to development proposals on reuse sites, beginning 10/15/2021 (Statutory deadline of the Housing Element update). Complete Zoning Ordinanteamendmently06/30/2024.  Program 1.A.5 To ensure adequate sites are available throughout theyplanning period to meet the  City's RHNA, the City will continde to annually update an inventory that details the amount, type, and size of parcèlsto.assist developers in identifying land suitable for residential development and that also details the number of extremely low, very low, low, and moderate-income units construçtèd annually. To ensure: sufficient-residential capacity is maintained to'accommodate the RHNA need, the City will develop and implement a formal rpypre procedure pursuant to Government Code $56863. Shouidahapproval of development result in a reduction of capacity-below the residential capacity needed to accommodate the remaining need for lower-inçome households, the City, will identify ànd zone sufficient sites to  accommodate theshortfall. Funding Schedule  General Fund  Responsible Development Services  Complete by.06/30/2024  Policy 1.B  Ensurethat, adequate infrastructure is available to facilitate development that will  provide existing andi future residence with reliable utility services.  Program 1.B.1 Monitor the City'spotable water-generating capacity and its potable water distribution  system to increase the water-generating and distribution capacity, when necessary, to meet Blythe's long-term housing expansion needs, and to provide an adequate supply  of potable watertoresidences citywide. Responsible Public Works Department  Schedule Funding  Annual monitoring throughout the planning period.  GeneralFund  Program1.B.2 Monitor the City's sewer system and treatment capacity to increase the sewer system  network, as necessary, to meet Blythe's long-term housing expansion needs, through  grants and loans from state andi federal programs.  CITYOF BLYTHE  94  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -219-    Housing Plan  Responsible Public Works Department  Schedule Funding  Ongoing, throughout the planning period.  General Fund  Policy: 1.C  Enforce the requirements of the Uniform Building Code and/or the California Building Code and encourage the addition of energy-efficient construction techniques beyond  the requirements of these codes.  Program 1.C.1 Enforce State laws requiring that all new (non-mobile.home) housing units be built in  compliance with the new requirements of Tiué24, which ensure much greater energy efficiency, and explore various methods 6f creating inçentives and requirements to build energy-efficient low-income housing. Such methods could include adopting building codes andl landscape ordinancesthat promote enèrgyand water efficiency and offering reduced or no developr@ent.costs fort those programs thathave been designed to maximize energy efficiency in all.new residential development.This will ensure that utility bills, particularly those for cooling of newnits, will be affordable to lower- income persons. TheCity shall make information available from utilitypurveyors on  energy conservation programsavailable on the City website.  Responsible Development Services. /  Schedule Fynding.  Continuous General Fund  Program 1.C.2 The City shall work with Southern California Edison-(SCE) to provide guidance on how  to become more energy efficient, save money, and reduce the carbon footprint. The City will provide information regarding SCE's Energy Efficient programs on the City website. The Citywill collaborate with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) quarterly, to promote the Inland.Regional Energy Network (IREN) energy  efficiencyprograms on the City website. Responsible Development.services Department  Schedule Funding  Meet quarterly, promote continuously throughout the life of the IREN  Program. General Fund  Policy1.D  Ensure housing choice and a variety of fair, decent, and safe living conditions for City residents regardless of age, sex, family composition, race, ethnicity, religion, disability  status, or income.  Program 1.D.1 Support and enforce fair housing laws and policies by referring discrimination  complaints to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, which maintains the area's clearinghouse for such complaints. The process for reporting housing discrimination  CITY OF BLYTHE  95  HOUSING ELEMENTU UPDATE2021-2029  -220-    Housing Plan  and resources will be posted on the City website and will be disseminated at the onset  ofr new water utility connections. Responsible Development Services  Schedule Funding  Fair Housing Information will be posted on the City website by  12/31/2022, thereafter, continuous.  General Fund  Goal2  Work to develop housing choice and a variety of affordable, quality housing for lower income and special needs groups, and thosewho otherwise would have difficulty Increase the quality and variety ofhousing and homeownership options among extremely low-, very low-, and low/income households, espeçially among overcrowded  affording housing at market rates.  Policy 2.A  households.  Program 2.A.1 Support self-help programs for lower-income (extremely low-, very low-, low-) and  special needs households and provide assistance-where possible ini the construction of sixs self-help homes withinthe City ammualylewgrcordnston and coopèration with Habitat for Humanit,Coachell Valley Housing Coalition, other organizations, and provide information on these programs. on the City website. The City will revise the Muniçipal Gode to streamline. the abatement of nuisance properties and create a mechanism to tàke conservatorship of nuisance properties to be re-purposed for housing development through self-hep programs Two nuisance properties will be identified,and abated annually fora total of 16 properties during the 2021 to 2029  planningperiod. Schedule  Responsible Developmentserviçes Department  Update City website regarding the availability of self-help programs by 06/30/2024; Streamline process for identifying nuisance properties completed" in 2022. Mechanism for conservatorship of abated  properties created in 2022. General Fund/SB 2 Grant Planning Funds  Funding  Program 2.A.2 Analyze, and update;various existing programs for lower-income homebuyers that  include Mortgage Credit Certificate Programs, First-Time Home Buyer, and various other existingassistance programs, and provide information on these programs on the City website. Facilitate one annual community forum to engage and inform the public  ofa available homebuyer assistance programs. Responsible Development Services Department  Schedule Funding  Annual Community Forum by 12/31/2024 and website updates  12/31/2024. General Fund  CITY OF BLYTHE  96  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -221-    Housing Plan  Program 2.A.3 Identify zoning to encourage and facilitate housing suitable for extremely low-, very  low-, low-, andr moderate-income households andi fora alls special needs households (e.g., elderly, homeless, farmworkers, persons with disabilities, female-headed households), such as supportive housing and single-room occupancy units. The City will encourage the development of housing for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income households and for all special needs households (e.g., elderly, homeless, farmworkers, persons with disabilities, female-headed households) through a variety of activities Performing outreach to housing developérsonatleast an annual basis; Providing financial (when feasible)orio-kind technical assistance or land write-  such as:  downs;  Providing expedited processing;  Identifying grant and funding opportunities, applying for or supporting applications for funding on an ongoing basis, reviewing and prioritizing local funding at least Waiving Art in Publiç Places dèvelopment impactfee which is applied to residential Deferring planning and plan check, fees and permit fees until project completion Allowing additional density oK flexibility in development standards for projects The City wilwork to Create 66 new, units for extremely low/very low-income households, new'construction Of71low-income households, and new construction of  twice in the plahpingperiod;  development of five orr more lots oron five or moreacres; (before Certificâte of Occupancy isissued);and containing an affordable housingcomponent.  48 new modèrate income households." Responsible Planning Department  Schedule Funding  Ongoing, as projects are processed through the Development Services Department and annual outreach efforts to developers.  General Fund  Program 2.A.4 The City-shall pursue available and appropriate state and federal funding sources to  support efforts to preserve and meet new construction needs of extremely low-, very low, low-, and moderate-income households andi for all: special needs households (e.g., elderly, homeless, farmworkers, persons with disabilities, female-headed households) and assist in addressing the needs of households overpaying for housing costs and/or living in an overcrowded situation. Appropriate sources of funding will be determined onac case-by-case basis. The City will apply as a co-applicant with Riverside County for  at least one housing funding source per calendar year.  CITYOFB BLYTHE  97  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -222-    Housing Plan  Responsible Development Services  Schedule Funding  Ongoing, monitor NOFAS on an annual basis.  Apply for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)(HCD), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) (HCD), Multifamily Housing Program (HCD), Housing Finance Agency, HELP Program, HUD Programs (Section 221(d), Section, Section 811 (persons with disabilities)) as a cooperative applicant with the County of Riverside. Explore Federal Home Loan Bank, Housing Programs, Tax Exempt Bonds, Low-Income Housing TaxCredits (state and federal)  Program 2.A.5 Create marketing material to promote available, vacant sites within the City to low-  income and market-rate housing developers. Responsible Development Services  Schedule Funding  06/30/2024. Revise,update and disseminate annually.  SB2 Planning Grant-Funds  Program 2.A.6 The City will amend the Zoning Code to.  Permit manufactyred housing in the sàme manner and in the same zone as a conventional or stickbuiltstructures are permgitted pursuant to Government Code 65852.3 and comoliéeRMPwndMalle Homezones. Implement Streamlined, Ministerial Approval Processes for development that conforms toSB35 and Goverhment.Code $65913.4 requirements. Modify the City's parking requirements to create separate requirements for detached single-family homes and multi-family developments and create multi- emlypanangstandards based onthe number of bedrooms. Modify the lot coveragerequrements fort the R-M and R-H zones. Revise Conditionàl. Use Permit.findingsto ensuret findings are objective and provide for certainty in outcomes, and to.remove the required findings for approving residential uses in nonresidential zones only if dwelling is in character with the Establish Project Review Committee (PRC) Process and createi findings for approval  existing neighborhood àndthe adjacent uses are residential. that are objective and provide certainty in outcomes.  Responsible Development Services  Schedule Funding  12/31/2024 SB2 Planning Grant Funding  Program 2.A.7 Toencourage transparency and facilitate development site selection, the City will post  the City's Zoning Map on the City website as well as additional information, including the planning and development fee schedule, planning applications and forms, and  CITYOFBLYTHE  98  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -223-    Housing Plan  informational handouts that are currently available at1 the public counter but not ont the  website. Responsible Schedule Funding  Development Services Department By 06/30/2024 and ongoing  General Fund  Program 2.A.8 In2021,t the Cityamended its Zoning Ordinance, Section.17, to allow Accessory Dwelling  Units (ADUS) and Junior ADUS Bachelor/Granny Flat/Efficiency units), by-right in residential, IS and IG zones. Ordinance 911-21meets State law requirements to allow ADU's by-right in residential zones. Howepér.since-2021, several new: State laws have modified ADU requirements to further'encourage thistype of development. The City will update the City's ordinance 16 comply with recent chânges. The City will also 1. Advertising availability of pre-approved plans on the City's website. 2. Providing ADUI resources ont the Gity's.website, including ADU requirements, pre- approved plans, ànd available funding (such as CALFHA funding for pre- 3. Assigning a dedicated pèrmit technician forADU inquiries and reviews. The Citywill also inform ADv'applicants.tha ADU unitsare subject to SB 329 and SB 2g-rentalunitcannot. be denied based onsource ofj incomeby postingi informationo on  promote the development of ADUS by:  development costs).  the City website andt the ADU application.  Responsible Schedule Funding  Development Services Department By06/30/2024: and ongoing General-fund  Policy2.B  Meet the varjous housing and related service needs of lower-income seniors at a local  level.  Program 2.B.1 Coordinate quarterlywitht the Palo Verde' Valley" Transit Agencyto ensurei that the public  transportation néeds of seniors and special needs groups are adequately met. Coordinate with the PVVTA to ensure that seniors have adequate access to needed medical sèrvices, shopping, and other amenities from their residences. Responsible Development Services and Palo Verde Transit Agency  Schedule Funding  Quarterly and on an ongoing basis.  General Fund  CITY OF BLYTHE  99  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -224-    Housing Plan  Program 2.B.2 Increase participation int the USDAI Home Rehabilitation Grant/Loan! Program. Assist one  very-low-income family to secure rehabilitation funds. Preserve 8 very-low-income  units during the 2021 to: 2029 planning period. Responsible Development Services Department  Schedule Funding  Annually USDA  Policy 2.C  Increase the supply of shelter options fort the homéless,  Program 2.C.1 The City shall cooperate quarterly with néighboring cities, the County, and other  agencies in the development of programs.aimed atyproviding homeless shelters and related services. Participate in the Riverside County Gontinuum of Care activities. Continue the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) activities and coordinate with the  Regional Access Project (RAP) quarterly communityi forum. Responsible Development Services Department,  Schedule Funding  Quarterly and on an ongoing basis.  GenèralFund  Policy 2.D  Meet the housing needsof persons with disabilitiès  Program 2.D.1 SB520requires residential care facilitiès.of six or fewerpèrsons to be permitted in all  residential zones. Currently, residential_care homes withsix or fewer persons are permitted in somezones with a conditional use permit. The City will revise the current regulations to meet State law requirements. Specifically, the City will amend Zoning Code to designate permitted uses by-right in residential zones for care facilities regardless offaclitysize-These. regulations will apply to both State licensed facilities and-unlicensed facilities, subjèct only to the generally applicable, nondiscriminatory health, safety, and zoning laws that àpplyt to all single-family residences. The City will amend the Zoning Codet to define group homes and allow for group homes with six or fewer persons byright in all residential zones subject only to the same restriction in that,zone and will allow larger licensed residential care facilities of seven or more persons n all residential zones. Additionally, the City will amend the Zoning Code toy updateits definition oft family to be consistent with current housing law. Revise Zoning Ordinance to reflect State law requirement for residential care facilities of 6or  less and 6 or more persons.  Responsible Development Services Department  Funding Schedule  General Fund 06/30/2024  CITYOFE BLYTHE  100  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2 2021-2029  -225-    Housing Plan  Program 2.D.2 The City will work with the Inland Regional Center to implement an outreach program  that informs families within the City on housing and services available for persons with developmental disabilities. Post al hyperlink to the Inland Regional Center on the City  website. Schedule Funding  Responsible Development Services Department  Inland Regional Center information will be hyperlinked on the City  website by 06/30/2024. General Fund  Program 2.D.3 The City will amend the Zoning Code to ensure thatsupportive andi transitional housing  are treated as residential uses subject only'tothe same,restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the samei typé ini thes same zone. Specifically, the City wille ensure the City's regulations are consistent with AB 2162, which requires certain supportive housing projects of 50 units or fewerto be permitted by right in allzones where multi-  family and mixed-use developments are) within % mile of publictransit.  prohibits pahkungrequirements  Zoning Code will alsoberamended to reflect current state law requirements including language for low-barrièr haviation-centers. Low-barrier navigation centers will be Emergencyshelters: in the City of Blythe are'permitted by right in the I-S and I-G zones, whiçh'allow single-family residential uses with a conditional use permit. An analysis of suitablitybased on parcel sizei identifies 56vacant I-S and4-G parcels ofl less than onea acre ins size thàt.would be appropriate for small to medium size shelter facilities with enough spread to adeuanéyassommoate the City's unsheltered homeless. The City will amend  4  allowed pursuant Government Code-s 565660.  -  the Zoning Code to address recent.changes  Expand the definition of emergency shelters per AB 2339 to include interim housing options such as navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite and Amend Parking standards for emergençy shelters to be based solely on staffing  recuperativeçare. level pursuànt to AB1 139. Responsible. Development Services  Schedule Funding  Completed by 06/30/2024 SB: 2 Grant Planning Funds  Program 2.D.4 The Zoning Ordinance does not currently contain provisions for employee housing.  Health and Safety Code $17021.5 (Employee Housing Act) requires jurisdictions to permit employee housing providing accommodations for six or fewer employees be deemed a residential use: subject tot the same standards as single family residences. The City will amend the Zoning Ordinance to comply with thel Employee Housing Act.  CITYOFBLYTHE  101  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -226-    Housing Plan  Schedule Funding  Completed by 06/30/2024 General Fund  Responsible Development Services  Program 2.D.5 Chapter 17.85 provides a clear process tot facilitate the review and approval of requests  for reasonable accommodation. Overall, the factors considered for approval are objective; however, "potential impact on surrounding uses" is broad and open to interpretation by the decision maker. The City will amend Chapter17.851 to remove this factor from consideration when reviewing reasonable accommodations.  Schedule Funding  Completed by General Fund  Responsible Development  -  Goal 3  Facilitate and promote renovations and replacement housing as-necessary to upgrade the City's inventory of substandardand. dilapidated. houses, mobile homes, motels, apartments, and other.seasonal, temporaryor pefmanènt dwelling units. Upgrade the quality of housing, through renovations, remodeling, and/or replacement as needed to reduce eewes houses in the city. homésby! lower-income (extremely low-, yery! low:, low-)andspecial needs households (é8, elderly, homeless, farmworkers, persons with disabilities, female-headed households). Assistone lower income or special neèdshousehold annually to secure  Policy 3.A  Program 3.A.1 Identify. funding mechanisms to use for the purchase_and rehabilitation of fixer-up  home rehabilitation'funds.  Responsible Development: Services Department  Schedule Funding  Annually  USDAHousing Preservation Grant funds and Riverside County Housing  Rehabilitation Program.  Program 3.A.2 Continue to collaborate withthe County of Riverside to secure funds for rehabilitation  ofl lower-income pwner-occupied homes. Strive to rehabilitate an average of one (1)  lower-income, owner occupied home annually. Responsible,. Development Services Department  Funding:  USDA, CDBG, and Riverside County  Program 3.A.3 Continue code enforcement action on substandard motels and apartments as  complaints oçcur or as routine inspection data is collected. Code enforcement will follow-up with code violation complaints within 72 hours of report of violation.  Responsible Code Enforcement Department  Schedule  Ongoing  CITY OFBLYTHE  102  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -227-    Housing Plan  Funding  General Fund  Program 3.A.4 Monitor affordable units to ensure that their affordability is preserved. Annually  contact property owners, gauge interest and identify nonprofit partners, and pursue funding and preservationstrategy on a project basis. The City will work with tenants of at-risk units and provide them with education regarding tenant rights and conversion procedures. The City will also provide tenants in at-risk projects with information regarding Section 8 rent subsidies through the HousingAuthority and other affordable housing opportunities in the City. Facilitate the-treation of two (2) low-income units andi forty-five 45)moderate-income units bytheendofthe: 2021-2029 planningperiod.  Responsible Development Services Department  Schedule Funding  Ongoing, as projecs approach expiration. Annually contact property Cooperate with the County of Riverside to secure funding for the preservation utilizingHUD financing*through LIHPRHAand Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). Cooperate with not-for- profits sèeking Section 202/811 Capital Grants. Explore California Housing Finance Agency Mortgage Loans/Bonds. Cooperate with developers. eerelowncomeMousine Tax Credits  owners  Goal4 Policy 4.A  Facilitate development that promotes inclusive, divèrse communities that provide all Analyze vacant sites and provide zoning conduciye to. the development of mixed-  income segments of the community access to high resourçeareas.  income development in high resource areas.  Program,4:A.1 Review and revise the Land.Use Map, to identify opportunities for inclusion of low-  income, medium toh high density development in high resource areas, as identified in  the AFFHanalysis: Schedule Funding  Responsible Development Services Department  Review and develop strategies by 12/31/2027 SB:2.Planning Grant Funds  Policy 4.B  Promote communities that reduce greenhouse emissions, create transient-oriented development, and alternate to automobile transportation pathways.  Program 4.B.1 Pursue funding annually for housing developments that incorporate active transporta-  tion initiatives; pedestrian pathways, shaded bus stops, and create green spaces that  reduce heat islands. Schedule Funding  Responsible Development Department  Annually and on an ongoing basis.  SB! 535 Funding Sources, Cap-and-Trade Funding Programs  CITYOFE BLYTHE  103  HOUSINGI ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -228-    Housing Plan  Goal5: Policy 5.A:  Affirmatively further fair housing  Meet the various housing and related service needs of community members who are lower income, persons and households with special needs, members of protected classes, and in areas of high segregation and poverty or are identified as special needs communities by State and federal Law (i.e. disadvantaged (SB 535), sensitive communities. (SB 50), Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs),  etc.).  Program 5.A.1: Toadequately meet the housing needs of all ségments of the community, the City will  affirmative further fair housing through strategies that focus on outreach and enforcement, access to opportunities; ant-displacement, place-based strategy for Table 42 at the end of this section consolidates the City's meaningful actions to affirmatively further fair housing from the city's Housing Plan as wella as unique actions  improvement, and new housing in high resource areas.  toAFFH. Schedule Funding  Responsible Development. Services Department  Ongoing- depends on action General Fund  Program 5.A.2: TheCity will implement a comprehensive communksationgtateey (See AFFH Outreach  Strategies below) that includessa menu of actions aimed at-effectively disseminating information aboutexisting resources and programs to underserved and sensitive communities, ensuringequitable accessa and awareness of available opportunities.  Responsiblè Development Services Department  Schedulè Funding  Ongoing. depends ona action General Fund  AFFH Outreach Strategies  A variety of public engagement açtivities and strategies are outlined in this plan to achieve housing mobility, increase açcess to opportunities, create new housing opportunities, and reduce displacement. The AFFH Matrix below makes mention of outreach to targeted communities. These targeted communities are specified in the matrix (SB 353 communities, LMI tracts or block groups, TCAC low  resource areas, etc.).  The City has five main engagement strategies:  1. City Website: Dedicated website with all housing information including educational material and  link to fair housing provider.  a. Information will be provided in English and Spanish b. Dedicated page on the City's website by December 2024.  CITY OFBLYTHE  104  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029  -229-    Housing Plan  2. Social Media: The City uses Facebook, Instagram, X (twitter) accounts to communicate with the a. The City will make quarterly posts in English and Spanish about Fair Housing Resources and community programs as well as promote subscription tot the City's Newsletter. 3. Email Newsletter: City newsletter to include advertising fair housing services and program  community.  resources.  a. Information to be provided in English and Spanish b. Begin includingi fair housing information by. July 2024.  The newsletter email list was produced using the Water utility mailing list. The City will work to increase subscribership by prompting it on the City Website, social media  accounts, and encouraging sign up at community events. community and increase awareness ofi faifhousing and program resources.  4. Community Events: The City has at few annual events that provide an,opportunity to engage the a. Annual events include but are not limited to: Chamber of Commerce, Community b. BySpring2024,t the Citywillp prepare ani informationalsheet with Fairl Housing/nformation and the programs available, City-website link toresources, and Newsletter sign up to be distributed at community, events. Sheet to be updated as needed. Information to be Colect-address/ract information to track outreach effectiveness in reaching target  MarketFest, and Annual Outlook Conference.  provided in English and Spanish.  populations.  5. Doris Morgan Community Center: The Doris Morgan Community Center currently provides various services for senior citizens including money management; legal and tax counseling (income tax assistance and will preparation); citizenship preparation, translation, and interpretation; assistance with applying for entitlements; recreational activities; and arts and crafts. Medicalservices include blood pressure checks, medication review, and referrals. Offersa congregate lunch for sèniors. The Center is located in Census Tract 461.02, identified as an area of High Poverty and Segregation, and. is considered a resource hub for this disadvantaged a. Citywill ensurei fairhousing andi resource information is disseminated here by advertising  community.  in English ànd Spanish.  Program! 5.A.3: Ant-Displacement Strategy: The Cityi is committed to preserving housing stabilityand  affordability for residents and providing assistancei tol businesses: so1 that they can stay Residents in Census Tract 461.02 and 462 are at increased risk of displacement as displacement forces (private investments, rising housing costs, limited affordable housing opportunities, closure of Chuckwalla Valley State Prison) disproportionately impact lower income households, minority households, and households already experiencing cost burdens and overcrowding. To ensure existing residents in Census  andi thrive inl Blythe.  CITYOFBLYTHE  105  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: 2021-2029  -230-    Housing Plan  Tracts 461.02 and 462 can remain and benefit as the neighborhood improves the City  will:  Implement Program 1.A.1 (first time homebuyer, down payment assistance, and rehabilitation programs), Program 2.A.1 (Self-Help housing and nuisance property rehabilitation). Program 1.A.2 (pathways to homeownership), and Program 3.A.4 (at-risk unit preservation), included in this Housing Element. Create a list of affordable units available citywide and post it on City website and distribute in the different forums such as social media, newsletter, Inform residents of online listing during targeted outreach events. Include portal in City website for providers to report vacancies. Provide Housing Authority of the County of Riverside with updates on unit Provide al link to the County'sHousing Authority's Affordable Housing Search. Partner with nonprofits that serve underserved residents within the City to share information on fair housing and tenant rights. The Cityv will create at fair housing informational flyer including Fair Housing Rights and resources available to distribute to local non-profits. Educational flyers will bei in English Establish, procedures to implement SB 330, including replacement Collaboratewith non-profitst to pursue quision/ehabltation of affordable housing beyond those atriskbyproviding technical assistance. Inaddition, the City will adopt àmulti-pronged: ant-displacement strategy to work to relieve displacement pressures.The strategy will include measures that encourage affordable housing production, work- to preserve existing affordable housing, and protect current residents from displacement in rapidly changing portions of the city, particularly in Census Tracts 461.02 and 462, where displacement risks are higher. The ant-displacements strategy may various components, such as, but is not limited to, the Production: increase multifamily residential opportunities throughout the city beyond.capacity to meet the RHNA; allow duplexes, triplexes, and multiple. JADUS in lower density high resource areas. prioritizing areas at risk of displacement for gap financing resources (such as LIHTC); tax abatements for new multifamily housing projects with affordable housing units; Support capacity building for Preservation: Create partnerships with the Housing Authority to support acquisition of affordable units at-risk of conversion to market rate; identify a code  website, community events.  vacancies.  and Spanish. requirements.  following potentialefforts:  community development organizations.  CIYOFBLYTHE  106  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -231-    Housing Plan  enforcement specialist on staff to provide technical assistance and information1 to property owners of lower income units to address code enforcement issues; seek funding to support rehabilitation of substandard multifamily units; restrict conversion of existing units occupied by lower-income households to short term rentals; require replacement of all lower income units lost due to redevelopment. Protect Current Residents: Develop an engagement strategy and work with a fair housing service provider to disseminate infofmation on tenant protections (especially source of income, and State rent'stabilization and just cause eviction regulations) and available resources; Inçorporate tenant protections for all rental  properties receiving city emergency rental assistance.  assistance and  In developing the Strategy, theityshall discuss issues, opportunities, and potential ant-displacement measures with the public through event.targeting the Census Tracts 461.02 and 462. Outreach will take into açcount the highrates of linguistic  -  isolation int these areas and provide materials in Spanish. Responsible Develppmentservices Department  Schedule Displacement Strâtegyin.2026. Funding General Fund - -  Complète targeted engagement in 2024-2025; Adopt Anti-  CITYOFBLYTHE  107  HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE2021-2029  -232-    - a 5 5 o  -233-    8  -234-    5 1  -235-    a E  -236-    -237-    -  -238-    -239-    -240-    E  -241-    D 5 -  -242-    -243-    -244-    op E  -245-    n  -246-    E I  >  -247-    Housing Plan  C. Quantified Housing Goal  Table 43: Quantified Housing Obyertive-2021-2029  Conservation/ Preservation: 200 200 220 0 0 620  Income Category New Construction Rehabilitation"  Total 204 286 294 48 245 1,077  Extremely Low VeryLow Low Moderate Above Moderate TOTAL  4 20 3 27  66 71 48 245 430  1 Rehabilitation goals from Program 1.A.1 (3 lower income units), Program.2.B.2 (8 very lowj income units) 3.A.1 (8 very-low income units), and: 3.A.2 (81 loweri income units). The 11 unitst thatdo not havea aspecific income leyel objective (lower income)  were divided equally among extremely low, veryl low, andl lowir income levels (4,4,3, respectively).  CITYOFBLYTHE  123  HOUSING! ELEMENT.UPDATE: 2021-2029  -248-    NEW BUSINESS  -249-    CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT  Blythe  MEETINGDATE: July9,2024  SUBJECT:  License Agreement with County of Riverside for Use of City Building (Doris Morgan Community Center) Located at 445 N. Broadway  PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council:  1. 2. 3. 4.  Authorize the Mayor to execute the License Agreement for Use of City Building Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with MT Construction Team, Inc. for the Floor Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $76,939.84 Authorize an additional 10% for contingencies, establish aj project budget of $84,634, and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve change orders during construction Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with MT Construction Team, Inc. for the Stove Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $17,295 once  Located at 445N. Broadway for a Senior Nutrition Program. once approved as to form by the City Attorney. within the approved project budget. approved as to form by the City Attorney.  FISCAL IMPACT: The. Agreement includes al license fee established at $900 per month with a 3% annual escalator over the term oft the. Agreement. Office on Aging is also required toj pay The Agreement includes floor and stove replacement projects. The City will manage the projects, with the County: reimbursing the City for 100% ofthe construction costs, as outlined BACKGROUND: The Riverside County Office on Aging has. utilized the City's Doris Morgan Blythe Community Center located at 445N. Broadway for a Senior Nutrition Program for many years. The prior agreement expired on. June 30, 2023. Both the City and County wish to enter into a new agreement. Staff has been working with the County over the last year to negotiate ai new License Agreement for Office on Aging'so continued use oft this City facility. STAFF REPORT: The attached Agreement mirrors past agreements, except for an increase in the monthly fee and two facility improvement projects. The Agreement provides for ai term ofJuly 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. The Agreement includes an increase in the previous monthly fee from $530.45 per month to $900 per month. The fee increase allows the City to offset facility maintenance costs. The. Agreement includes an annual 3% fee escalator, which  60% of the electricity, gas, water, sewer and trash utilities.  in the Agreement.  is comparable toj past agreements.  -250-    Office on Aging has funding they wish to use to: make improvements to the their program. Due to alkalinity issues in the floor at the Community Center, facility which flooring to bubble up, it was determined that a floor repair and replacement was cause the Staff obtained bids from local contractors and identified MT Construction successful bidder. Thej project includes thei removal and replacement and repair ofi floor by applying ai moisture vapor barrier epoxy toj protect offlooring the new with treatment installed flooring will have a 10-year light commercial warranty. The project also flooring. includes The  to enhance necessary. Team, Inc. as the  painting in the main hall and lobby.  Officed on. Aging also requested ai new commercial stove for the kitchen. to the Gas Company for suggestions on the installation Project. MT Construction Team, Inc. will provide and install a 48"  staff City reached out Replacement  staff then obtained a quote from MT Construction ofag gas range. With this information, burner range and remove the 36" existing range. The ansul system (hood) WolfChallenger will be Series 8 accommodate the new range. Once moved, the ansul system willl bei recharged and realigned certified. to The City will manage the construction of both projects per the City's adopted County will reimburse the City for 100% of the costs for both projects, as outlined policies. License Agreement. A 10% contingency was included for the Floor Repair Project, in with the Therefore, it is recommended Council authorize the Mayor to execute the License Agreement the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with MT Construction Program; authorize Floor Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $76,939.84 once Team, Inc. for the by the City Attorney; authorize an additional 10% for contingencies, establish approved as to form construction within the approved project budget; and authorize approve the Interim change orders during enter into an agreement with MT Construction Team, Inc. for the Stove City Manager to in an amount not to exceed $17,295 once approved as to form by the City Replacement Attorney. Project  Team, Inc. for the Stove  The  County approval necessary before change orders are executed.  forUseofCityl Building Located at4 445N. Broadway for a Senior Nutrition  of $84,634, and authorize the Interim City Manager to  aj project budget  ATTACHMENTS: 1.  License Agreement for Use ofCity Building Located at 445N. Broadway  -251-    LICENSE AGREEMENT  FOR  USE OF CITY BUILDING LOCATED AT 445 NORTH BROADWAY  THISLICENSE. AGREEMENT ("Agreement') is entered into by and between the CITY OF BLYTHE, a California municipal corporation ("Licensor"), and the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, a  political subdivision of the State of California ("County").  RECITALS  A. "Property"). B. Program. C. D.  Licensor is the owner of real property located at 445 North Broadway, Blythe,  California and all appurtenances thereon known as the Doris Morgan Community Center (the  County desires to utilize a portion oft the Property for its Office on Aging-Nutrtional Licensor is willing to permit County to use a portion of the Property for such Licensor and County desire to set forth their rights, obligations and liabilities in NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and conditions set forth  purpose, subject to thet terms and conditions of this Agreement.  connection with County's use of the Property. herein, the parties agree as follows:  1.  Description. The portion oft the Property to be utilized consists of the kitchen, the  banquet room, the pantry, office space, and storage space, which consists of approximately 3,948 square feet of the Property, as shown on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and by this reference made  a part of this Agreement ("Premises").  2. 3.  Grant of License. Licensor grants County a non-exclusive license to utilize the  Premises in accordance with the terms oft this Agreement.  Use.  (a) County shall use the Premises to provide a nutrition program for the elderly  pursuant to the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (42 United States Code, Section 3030e et seq.) and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Specifically, County shall use the Premises to prepare and serve nutritionally sound meals to the elderly and to provide social and rehabilitative services on a daily basis during the term oft this Agreement. 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, inclusive, during this time of this Agreement. During said period,  (b) County shall have use of the Premises between the hours of 6:30 am and  Page 1 of8  -252-    County shall have shared use of common areas, including restrooms, hallways, entrances,  parking spaces, and other similar facilities in and surrounding the Premises. at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2026, subject to the provisions of Paragraph 11 herein.  4. 5.  Term. The Term oft this Agreement shall commence on July' 1, 2023 andi terminate License Fee. County shall pay Licensor a monthly license fee for use of the  Premises during the term of this Agreement as indicated below:  Monthly License Fee Amount:  Year:  $900.00 $927.00 $954.81  July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026  The monthly license fee for use of the Premises is payable in advance, on the first day of the month or as soon thereafter as a warrant can be issued in the normal course of County business. Premises. County shall pay for 60% of all other utilities as may be required in the maintenance, operation and use of the Premises including electricity, gas, water, sewer and trash service. The  6.  Utilities. County shall pay for all telephone services used in connection with the  amount will be due and payable on a monthly basis as billed by Licensor.  7.  Maintenance.  (a) Licensor shall keep the Premises in good and suitable condition for the  uses herein, and in compliance with Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to fire, health and safety. Licensor shall maintain the exterior and the interior of the Premises, including, but not limited to, pest control, air conditioning equipment, heating equipment, plumbing, electrical V wiring andi fixtures, windows, structural parts, and groundsi in good working condition and repair and in compliance with such laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.  Licensor shall strip and wax all common area floors biannually.  (b) When major repairs or replacement are required on the Premises,  including, but not limited to, replacement of flooring, repainting, and replacement of ceiling tiles, Licensor and County will work in good faith to share in the costs for such repairs or replacement. The distribution of such costs will be memorialized in a separate agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, County agrees to pay one hundred percent (100%) of the costs associated with the following projects: (1) the project known as the Community Center Floor Repair Project and (2)  the range replacement project.  () The costs for the Community Center Floor Repair Project shall not  exceed Eighty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars ($84,634.00); $76,939.84 representing Licensor's estimate of construction costs, and $7,693.9Brepiesenting ac construction  Page 2 of8  -253-    contingency for the project. Licensor and County shall work in good faith to determine the scope of work of such project. Licensor shall obtain County's written approval prior to approving any change orders utilizing the contingency funds for such project. County's approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any change order submitted to County shall be deemed approved if no response is received by Licensor within 48 hours from Licensor's request for approval.  (i) The costs for the stove replacement project shall not exceed  Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($17,295.00) without County's prior written approval. Licensor and County agree that the scope of work for the project consists of the removal of the existing 36-inch range and installation of a new 48-inch Wolf Challenger Series 8 burner range and modifications to the Ansul System to accommodate the new range.  (ii) Licensor will invoice County upon the completion of each project. (c) County shall keep the Premises in a neat and sanitary condition, including  County shall pay each invoice within thirty (30) days.  providing janitorial services and cleaning supplies for the areas in use during County's use oft the Premises, and County shall comply with the California Retail Food Code (section 113700, et seq. of the Health and Safety Code) and Riverside County Health Regulations. County shall leave all appliances in a clean and sanitary condition following any use by County of any such appliances.  County shall not be responsible for the common hallways or lobby.  (d) Licensor and County shall share in the costs associated with maintaining  the grease trap located ati the facility. Licensor will schedule maintenance of the grease trap up to twice per year, as such maintenance is deemed necessary by Licensor. Licensor will bill the County for one-half (1/2) of the costs associated with said maintenance. County shall pay such  invoice within thirty (30) days.  (e) County shall maintain the Automatic Fire Extinguishing System used in  connection with the County's nutrition program according to Section 904.13.5.2 (Extinguishing  system service) of the 2022 California Fire Code.  ()  Licensor and County recognize that the Premises is a shared facility and  that on occasion the banquet room, kitchen and restrooms are rented out to the community for private functions. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the Licensor to inform any party using any portion of the Premises that the kitchen, banquet, and restrooms must be left in clean condition after each and every function. In the event the kitchen, banquet rooms and/or restrooms are not left in a clean condition, then County shall request in writing that Licensor immediately clean the kitchen, restrooms and/or banquet room, as needed. It is the responsibility of the County to leave the kitchen, restrooms and banquet room ina a clean and sanitary condition on Fridays. Should the  Page 3 of8  -254-    County fail to do so, Licensor will notify County and County shall immediately clean the areas of use by County. IfCounty fails to immediately clean such areas upon request by Licensor, Licensor may clean such areas and mayi invoice County fort the costs incurred to clean such areas. County  shall pay such invoice within thirty (30) days.  8.  Improvements by County.  (a) County shall not make any alterations or improvements or install any  fixtures in or on the Premises without the prior written approval of Licensor. If County desires to make any alterations, improvements or install any fixtures in or on the Premises, County shall submit such request in writing to Licensor, together with detailed plans for any such proposed alterations, improvements, or fixtures. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld by  Licensor.  (b) All alterations, improvements and fixtures approved by Licensor shall be (c) Licensor may impose any conditions it deems necessary or appropriate in  constructed at County's sole expense.  connection with the approval of any alterations, improvements or fixtures requested by County. Licensor may also impose reasonable rules and regulations for contractors and subcontractors performing any approved alterations or improvements or installation of fixtures. County shall cause all alterations, improvements, and installations of fixtures to be accomplished in a first- class, good, and workmanlike manner by qualified and licensed contractors and subcontractors. County property and may be removed by County at or prior to the expiration of this Agreement; provided, however that such removal does not cause injury or damage to the Premises, or in the event it does, the Premises shall be restored to the satisfaction of the Licensor.  (d) All alterations, improvements and fixtures installed by County shall remain  9.  Equipment and Supplies. County may, upon obtaining the permission of  Licensor, store equipment and supplies within the Premises which are necessary to accommodate County's use of the Premises. All such equipment and supplies shall remain the sole property of County and shall be removed by County upon the termination oft this Agreement. County agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from responsibility or liability for theft or loss of County's equipment and supplies which are stored on the Premises, except as to such theft or loss caused by Licensor, and in that event, Licensor shall compensate County forthwith  upon an accounting and billing therefore.  10. Insurance. Licensor shall procure and maintain during thet term oft this Agreement, fire insurance and extended coverage on the building in which the Premises are located. Licensor  shall provide County with satisfactory proof of such coverage.  Page 4 of8  -255-    County shall obtain andi maintain during the term ofthis Agreement insurance or a program of self-insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with County's operations and/or use of the Premises. The cost of such  insurance or program of self-insurance shall be borne by County. Minimum Coverage. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:  a. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL onan' "occurrence" basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less b. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury or disease. C. Property insurance against all risks of loss to any tenant improvements or betterments, at full replacement cost with no coinsurance penalty provision. Ifc County maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, Licensor shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits ofi insurance and coverage  than Two Million Dollars $2,000,000.00) per occurrence.  shall be available to Licensor.  Endorsements. County's program of self-insurance shall contain the following provisions: a. Indemnified Party Status. The City of Blythe and its elected and appointed boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as an Indemnified Party on the County's program of self-insurance with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf oft the County of Riverside including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or b. Notice of Cancelation. Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, suspended, voided, nor the coverage or limited Upon approval by Licensor, the required endorsements set forth herein may be satisfied  operations.  reduced, except with thirty (30) days written notice to Licensor.  by County's Certificate of Self-insurance.  Waiver of Subrogation. County hereby waives all rights of subrogation.  Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A: VII, unless  otherwise acceptable to Licensor.  Page 5 of8  -256-    County and shall provide Licensor Certificates of Insurance or a Certificate of Self-  insurance to comply with the insurance requirements stated herein.  11. Option to Terminate.  (a) County shall have the option to terminate this Agreement if the Premises  are destroyed or damaged to the extent that they cannot be repaired within thirty (30) days. Ifthe damage can be repaired within (30) days, and during said period, the license fee shall be prorated as to any portion of the Premises not usable by County. County reserves the right to determine  what, if any, portions oft the Premises are usable. Eighty (180) days' notice thereof, in writing, to the other.  (b) Either party hereto may terminate this Agreement by giving One Hundred 12. Hold Harmless. County agrees toi indemnify, defend and hold harmless Licensor, its officers, officials, agents, and employees, from all loss, cost, and expense, including attorney fees and court costs, arising out of any liability, or claim of liability, for personal injury, bodily injury to persons, contractual liability, or damage to property based or asserted upon any act or omissions of County, its officers, employees, contractors, agents or representatives, arising out of, or which may in any way be connected with, County's use of the Premises or this Agreement. Further, County will pay for any and all damage arising from the County's occupation of the Premises. The provisions of this section do not apply to any damage or loss caused by the active negligence or willful misconduct of Licensor, or any of its officers, officials, agents, employees,  volunteers, or invitees.  13. Notices. Any notices required or desired to be served by either party upon the  other shall be addressed to the respective parties as set forth below:  LICENSOR: City of Blythe 235 N. Broadway Blythe, CA 92225 Attn: City Manager  COUNTY: County of Riverside Facilities Management Real Estate Division 3450 14th Street Suite 200 Riverside, CA 92501 Attn: Deputy Director M-Leasing@RIVCO.org (951) 955-4820  or to such other addresses as from time to time may be designated by the respective parties.  Page 6 of8  -257-    14. No Interest in Property. County understands and agrees that this is a license agreement, not al lease agreement. Not tenancy is established by this Agreement and County shall have no interest in the Property as a result of this Agreement or County's use oft the Premises. 15. Binding on Successors. The terms and conditions herein contained shall apply to and bind the heirs, successors in interest, executors' administrators, representatives and  assigns of all the parties hereto.  16. Entire Agreement; Modifications. This Agreement is intended by the parties hereto as at final expression of their understanding with respect toi the subject matter thereof and as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions thereof and supersedes any and all prior and contemporaneous licenses, agreements, and understandings, oral or written, in connection therewith. This Agreement may be changed or modified only upon written consent of  the parties hereto.  17. Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts by the parties hereto. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by a pdf data file or other scanned executed counterpart by email shall be equally as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement. Each duplicate and counterpart shall be equally admissible in evidence, and each shall fully bind each party who has executed it. The parties waive all right to challenge the admissibility or authenticity of this Agreement in a court of  law based solely on the absence of an original signature.  SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS.  Page 7 of8  -258-    INV WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as oft the  dates written below.  COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, a political subdivision of the State of California  CITY OF BLYTHE, a California municipal  corporation By: Joseph DeConinck Mayor Dated: ATTEST: By:  By:  Chuck Washington, Chair Board of Supervisors  Dated: ATTEST: Kimberly A. Rector Clerk ofi the Board By: Deputy  Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:  APPROVED AS TO FORM: Minh C. Tran, County Counsel  By:  By:  Braden Holly Deputy County Counsel  Brittany Roberto City Attorney  Page 8 of8  -259-    EXHIBIT A  DEPICTION OF PREMISES  -260-    Licensed Space  Licensed Space  Sto./  Sto.  Kitchen 260 Sq.F.  Panty1 110S4 FLV Pantry2 90Sq.Ft. Sto.  Banqupt Room 2,752S4. FL.Total  Women Restroom  Sto. Olice  Lobby  Office 122Sq.Ft.  Olfice  Restroom  Men Restroom  Licensed Space  -261-    CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNÇIL MEETING STAFF REPORT  Blythe  MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024  SUBJECT:  Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvements Project Design  PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager  RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute. Agreement No. 2024-038 A with' The Holt Group in an amount not to exceed two hundred seventy-seven thousand and nine hundred dollars ($277,940) for design and bidding services for the Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvement Project, once reviewed and  approved by the City. Attorney.  FISCAL IMPACT: $277,940.00 from the Water Utility Fund.  Earlier this year, staffs submitted ai funding application toi the State' Water Resources Control Boardto fund the construction oft the Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvement Project. BACKGROUND: The City owns and operates three water systems to supply potable water to the residents of Blythe. The systems include the City ofBlythe, Mesa Ranch and Hidden Beaches. The Hidden Beaches water system needs water treatment, filtration, and storageimprovements to comply In August 2023, the City received a Compliance Order (the "Order") from the SWRCB regarding manganese. levels in the existing well. The City is required to demonstrate to the Water Board that with the implementation ofa water treatment system, the concentration ofmanganese ini the water delivered to customers will meet the State water quality standard by nol later than August 10,2026. The Ordern required the City to: filea Corrective Action Plan byl February 28, 2024. To comply with the Order, in October 2023, the City engaged. The Holt Group to prepare a Preliminary Design Report for the Hidden Beaches Well Site and Manganese Removal System. Until the City is compliant with the Order, the Cityisr required to sample the water quarterly andj providenoticetoall Toaddress the Order, the proposed project includes the addition ofap packaget treatment system tot the existing water supply system toi reducei manganesel levels in the water source. The existing 330,000- gallon water: reservoir that serves the Hidden Beaches Water System is more than 20 years old and has met its useful life. To address this, the water reservoir will be replaced as part of the water In February 2024, the Council adopted a resolution authorizing staff to file a financial assistance  with orders issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).  customers served by the Hidden Beaches system.  system' 's improvement project.  -262-    application with the SWRCB for the Hidden Beaches Water System Treatment, Filtration and Storage project. The application requests $1.98 million in funding for the improvements to the Hidden Beaches Water System. In May, the City Council adopted a Notice of] Exemption for the project to satisfy the environmental review requirements. Thenext step is to design thej project and prepare the bid documents. Once the project is designed and funding secured, staff will release a notice inviting bids to construct the Water System Improvements at the Hidden Beaches Water STAFF REPORT: In October 2023, The Holt Group was contracted to provide engineering services associated with the preparation ofal Preliminary Engineering Study and response to the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water Compliance Order No. 05_20_23R-002- Secondary Maximum Containment Level Violation for 2023 for the Hidden Beaches Public Water System. The Preliminary Engineering: report addressed the: items affected by this Order: fort thel Hidden Beaches Well Site, specifically: regarding thed development ofal Manganese Removal System for the Well Site. The Preliminary Engineering Report was sent to the State for review, along with the funding application to construct improvements tot the Hidden Beaches Water Due to their knowledge and previous work on the Hidden Beaches Water System, the Holt Group was asked toj prepare aj proposal for contract Civil Engineering Design and Bidding Services fort the Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvements Project. The project includes the designo ofa 20,000-gallon raw water storage tank, a 200 GMP VDF pump station, Backwash Management System and settled Backwash Pumping System, a chlorine feed system, Water Well No. 2 for redundancy in the water system along and installation of a new 330,000-gallon ground storage This] proposal will producet the engineering, design plans and1 bidding documents necessaryt to secure acontractor toj perform the work tol bring the Cityi into compliance with thel Board Order. Therefore, it isi recommended the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement No. 2024-038. A with' The Holt Group in an amount not to exceed twol hundred seventy-seven thousand and ninel hundred dollars ($277,940) for design and bidding services for the Hidden Beaches Water Supply System Improvement Project, once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.  System.  System as outlined in the Preliminary Engineering Report.  reservoir.  ATTACHMENTS: None  -263-    REPORTS  -264-    PUBLIC  COMMENT  -265-    ADJOURN  -266-