BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL RTIAYS FIRST IR Blythe TBLISHED AGENDA JANUARY 14, 2025 REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 P.M. Joseph DeConinck, Mayor Johnny Z. Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Joseph Halby, II, Council Member Sam Burton, Council Member Summer Spraggins, Council Member Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager/City Clerk Brittany Roberto, City Attorney MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA Blythe Regular Meeting January 14, 2025 6:00pm Blythe City Council and Blythe Successor. Agency CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor DeConinck Vice Mayor Rodriguez Council Member Halby Council Member Burton Council Member Spraggins 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 Public Works Director Elegores The City Council may add ani item to the Agenda after making a findingt that therei isa a needt tot takei immediate action ont thei item andt that the item came tot the attention oft the City Council and/ors staff subsequent to the posting oft the Agenda. An action adding ani item to the Agenda requires a: 2/3 vote oft the City Council (4of50 Council Members). Ifless than 2/3 oft the City Council isp present, adding ani item to the Agenda Alln matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and willl be enacted by one motion. There willl be no separate discussion oft these items prior tot the time of voting on the motion unless members oft the Council ors staff request specific items be discussed and/or CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 1-14), removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Posting of the Agenda. 1. The agenda was posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber and on the City's Recommendation: Approve 1/14/25, warrants numbered 10909 through 10930 and 79021 through 79082 in the amount of $512,475.64; 1/14/25, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 79083 through 79093 in the amount of $1,059.02 and 1/14/25, warrants numbered 10931 through 10942 and 79094 through 79155 int the amount of $602,285.85. Recommendation: Approve 1/14/25, warrants numbered 54881 through 54883 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60635 through 60662 in the amount of $161,798.13; 1/14/25, warrants numbered 54884 through 54904 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60663 through 60734 in the amount of $313,335.96; 1/14/25, warrants numbered 54905 through 54924 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60735 through 60807 in the amount of $308,58.76; 1/14/25, warrant numbered 54925 and Direct Deposit warrant numbered 60808 int the amount of $71,176.05; 1/14/25, warrants numbered 54926 through 54937 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60809 through 60906 in the amount of $88,870.31 and 1/14/2025, warrant numbered 54938 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60907 through website on Friday, January 10, 2025. Approval of the Warrant Register. 2. 3. Approval of the Payroll Register. 60908 in the amount of $18,412.48. 4. 5. Minutes of the December 10, 2024. City Council Meeting. Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the December 10, 2024, Meeting. City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of December 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Any writings or documents provided to ar 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 during normal business hours. Ina addition such writings and documents willl be posted ont the City's website: www.dlyolylne.cago. 6. 7. 8. 9. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for December 2024. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for December 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for December 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Investment Report for Second Quarter FY 2024/25. Recommendation: Accept and file the quarterly Investment Report. 10. FY2023/24 General Fund Reserve Policy Update. unassigned fund balance for FY: 2023/24. 11. Acceptance of Donation- Firearms. the Blythe Police Department. Recommendation: Designate as reserves, $3,142,753 of General Funds net increase in Recommendation: Accept the donation of six (6) firearms from the City of Imperial for use by 12. Continued Participation in the Operation Stonegarden Program (OPSG). Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Agreement(s) required to participate in the OPSG Program for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024, once reviewed and approved by the Interim City Manager and City Attorney and authorize staff to expend grant 13. Acceptance of Work- 2024 Beautify Blythe Project Package I- Transit Center/Bus Recommendation: Accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the 2024 Beautify Blythe Project Package I, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the projects and authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once funding up to $163,901.88 as authorized under the agreement(s). Stops/Solar Lights. appropriate. 14. Acceptance of Work- 2024 Beautify Blythe Project Package Il- Miller Park. Recommendation: Accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the 2024 Beautify Blythe Project Package II, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the projects and authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completionis recorded and release project bonds once appropriate. PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 15) 15. Ordinance No. 934-24, Amending Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code (BMC) Relating to Changes Required by the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Programs for Emergency Shelters, Employee Housing, and Reasonable Accommodation Procedures. Recommendation: Council, Subsequent to the Public Hearing, introduce Ordinance No. 934- ORDINANCE NO. 934-24. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHANGES REQUIRED BYTHE CITY'S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS, EMPLOYEE HOUSING, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO 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 during normal business hours. In addition 24. CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION) such writings and documents willl be posted ont the City's website: www.dlyolbylhecagoy, NEW BUSINESS: (Items 16-18) 16. Committee Appointments. committees and boards. Recommendation: Mayor appoint members of the City Council to serve on the City's standing Recommendation: Award an agreement to Rove Engineering, Inc. in an amount noti to exceed $81,219; authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement once bonds and contract documents are approved by the City Attorney; authorize an additional $15,000 for contingencies; authorize an additional $15,000 for plan review and inspection services; establish a project budget not to exceed $111,219 and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve and execute change orders and approve expenditures within the approved budget. 18. Request to Waive Temporary Use Permit Fees (TUP) for the Desert Sound Live Music Recommendation: Waive the Temporary Use Permit fee of $262.00 for Desert Sound's Art 17. Award of Agreement for the ChanslorPlace Sewer Repair Project. and Art Show. and Music Show on January 18, 2025, at 135 N. Commercial Street. 19. Minutes of the December 10, 2024 Successor Agency Meeting. SUCCESSOR AGENCY: (Item 19) Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the December 10, 2024 Successor Agency Meeting. ORAL REPORTS (Council may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, make a brief report on his/her own activities, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.) PUBLIC COMMENT Public comments will, be allowed on matters not appearing on the agenda, but within Council/Blythe Successor Agency jurisdiction. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be held on February 11, 2025 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@ctyotpytne.ca.gov. 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 Chamber, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California. NOTE TO THE PUBLIC: Title II). Any writings or documents provided to a majority oft the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available for Public inspection int the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. Ina addition such writings and documents willl be posted ont the City'sv website: www.clyolhyhecagow, CONSENT CALENDAR -1- -2- 2 -3 3 -5- 10 -7- 5 8 - -10- e 3 -11- 1E 1E -12- $ -13- 3 6 -14- -15- 2 2 -16- -17- 2 888 -18- -19- -20- 3 -21- C 11 -22- 8 -23- co 41 -24- -25- - -26- 6 0 - 5 -27- 1 0 E -28- 6 - 5 -29- 6 a 5 -30- -31- 1 6 C 5 -32- Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting December 10, 2024 The December 10, 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, Council Members Halby and Burton and Council Member Elect Spraggins. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto, Finance Director Elms, Chief Building Official Brown, Public Works Director Elegores, Police Chief Dale and Fire ChiefHasler. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck. The Invocation was led by Councilman Burton. Interim City Manager Crecelius asked Council to approve a change in Agenda order starting with Presentations, followed by Consent Calendar, the Certification of Election then moving on to New Business. This will allow Supervisor Perez to attend the Certification of Election this No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The evening. motion was seconded by Council Member Halby with a unanimous aye vote. PRESENTATION: Blythe Strengthening Community. Michelle DeArmond, Executive Director of Riverside University Health System and Allison Gonzalez, Assistant Director made a presentation related to integrating services, the problems that have been identified in obtaining county services and what they are doing to address them, specifically in Blythe. Mayor DeConinck asked to move to the Certification of] Election. CERTIFICATION OFI ELECTION: Declaration of Election Results, Installation of New Officers, and Reorganization of the City Council. Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius stated On June 11, 2024, the City Council called a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing two Members of the City Council. The City's General Municipal Election was held on November 5, 2024, and consolidated with the Statewide General Election conducted by the Riverside County Registrar of Voters. The Riverside County Registrar of Voters has canvassed the returns, certified the results and submitted the Certificate of Registrar of Voters to the Results of the Canvass of Election Returns and Statement of Votes Cast to the City Clerk. Pursuant to California Elections Code section 10263, the City Council is required to adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the election and the other matters and declaring the results of the election. Summer Spraggins and Samuel Burton were elected as Members of the City Council, each for a full term of four years. Therefore, it is recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-037 declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024. Following the Council's adoption of Resolution No. 2024-037, the Oath of Office will be administered. Pursuant to California Government Code section 36801, following -33- the declaration oft the election results and the installation of elected officials, the City Council is required to select from its Members a Mayor and Vice Mayor. The City Clerk will conduct the nominations and selection of the Mayor. The selected Mayor will conduct the nominations and selection oft the Vice Mayor. Voting for each office will be handled by roll call vote. No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved adoption of Resolution No. 2024-037. The motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote. Summer Spraggins and Samuel Burton were administered the Oath of Office by Riverside Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius opened nominations for the Office of Mayor. Council Member Burton nominated Councilman DeConinck. No other nominations were received. By roll call vote, aye votes for Joseph DeConinck to serve as Mayor were received from Council Members Rodriguez, Spraggins, Burton, Halby and DeConinck. Mayor Mayor DeConinck opened nominations for the Office of Vice Mayor. Council Member Burton nominated Johnny Rodriguez. No other nominations were received. By roll call vote, aye for Johnny Rodriguez to serve as Vice Mayor were received from Council Members Rodriguez, CONSENT CALENDAR: Items on the Consent Calendar are considered. routine and will be enacted with one motion ofthe Council. Ifany item requires individual consideration, it will be removed, from the County District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. DeConinck was seated as Mayor. Spraggins, Burton, Halby and Mayor DeConinck. consent calendar and acted upon separately. Posting of the Agenda. December 6, 2024. Approval of the Warrant Register. 3. Thé summary of agenda itéms 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 Friday, Recommendation: Approve 12/10/24, warrants numbered 10873 through 10893 and 78922 through 78978 in the amount of $1,056,482.80 and 12/10/24, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 78979 through 78894 in the amount of $549.76 and 12/10/24, warrants numbered 10894 through 10908 and 78985 through 79020 in the amount of$1,266,700.98. Recommendation: Approve 12/10/24, warrants numbered 54830 through 54849 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60385 through 60457 in the amount of $297,291.79; 12/10/24, warrant numbered 54850 and Direct Deposit warrant numbered 60458 in the amount of $27,163.14; 12/10/24, warrant numbered 54851 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60459 through 60468 in the amount of $30,550.37; 12/10/24, warrants numbered 54852 through 54868 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60469 through 60538 in the amount of $272,742.30 and 12/10/24, warrants numbered 54869 through 54880 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60539 4. 5. Approval of the Payroll Register. through 60634 int the amount of$93,145.76. Minutes of the November 12. 2024. City Council Meeting. Recommendation: Approve thel Minutes ofthel November 12, 2024, Meeting. Cityo of] Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of November 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Cityo of] Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for November 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. 6. 7. 8. -34- 9. Cityof Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for November 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. 10. Ouality ofLife Program, Activity Report for November 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Memorandum of Understanding with' WattEV. 11. Grant Agreement with U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration for City of Blythe WattEV I-10 Charging Terminal Project and Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute all grant documents required to accept the Fiscal Year 2022/23 U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant, including but not limited to, the grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, including any amendments to such documents, once approved by the City Attorney and to accept and administer the grant and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute al Memorandum ofUnderstanding with WattEV in connection with the grant and project, Recommendation: Receive and file the Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2004-1 Special No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of the Consent Calendar. The including, but not limited to, WattEV's contribution of$ $6,781,453. 12. Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Annual Report. Tax Bonds, Series 2005. Annual Report. motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote. NEW BUSINESS: Continued Participation in the Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team. Police Chief Dale reported the Public Safety Realignment Act of 2011 resulted in certain convicted felons and parolees being monitored by State Parole being moved to supervision by County Probation Departments. On August 30, 2011, the Community Corrections Partnership Executive Committee of Riverside County voted on the need for a county-wide law enforcement component. The eleven City Police Chiefs, County Sherriff Department, District Attorney's Office and County Probation Department have bult infrastructure to support this enforcement. The Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team (PACT) is a countywide multi- jurisdictional team comprised of police officers, probation officers, and Deputy Sheriffs. The primary mission is to work with the County Probation Department to focus on high risk and at large offenders that pose the most risk to public safety. PACT can share information, serve warrants, locate and apprehend violators, and reduce the number of offenders who have absconded. The support of PACT allows probation more time and resources to focus on case management, treatment needs and compliance with court orders. The Blythe Police Department joined the East PACT two years ago. The team has been very successful in both Blythe and the east end of Riverside County. East PACT has conducted over 400 compliance searches and made over 43 arrests in Blythe since Blythe PD joined. The City has an opportunity to add an additional officer to the PACT team. The City would be reimbursed up to an additional $238,150 per year through June 30, 2028. This will cover salary, benefits, vehicle and equipment for this officer. Should funding for this officer cease, the employee would be removed from PACT and the extra position eliminated. By adding an officer, the City will benefit from more operations and support. The PACT team is an essential part of the Blythe Police Department's coordinated and Proactive approach to stopping crime in violence in our community. -35- Council Member Halby asked ifthe vehicle expense was covered. ChiefDale: reported the Cityis reimbursed up to $238,000 per office. A Blythe Police Officer costs about $115,000 sO there is No Public Comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The extra funding to purchase a vehicle, equipment and for overtime expense. motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote. Central Garage Staffing. Interim City Manager Crecelius reported in February, Council approved funding for a limited term employee to work in Central Garage as a Purchasing Warehouseman. With the adoption of the 2024/25 Operating and Capital Budget, funding was approved for a full-time position. The limited term employee has continued in the role of Warehouseman while Management worked through the logistics of a long-term appointment. Through this limited-term assignment, staff determined that the Equipment Mechanic position would bel better suited for the operation of Public Works. As the Warehouseman, the limited term employee has spent time on minor vehicle repair and maintenance such as oil and air filter changes, battery replacement, vehicle maintenance scheduling and parts and vehicle running. Doing minor repairs in-house and farming out the lager repairs will save the City money. Staff believes the Equipment Mechanic would be a more well-rounded position for Central Garage, as the employee hired would be able to assist with vehicle maintenance and repair when it made sense, while staying on top ofinventory and housing keeping in the shop. As such, staff would like to fund the Equipment Mechanic position instead of the Warehouseman position. There will be no additional cost to the City in doing SO. Therefore, staffrecommends Council reallocate the funding adopted in the FY 2024/25 Budget for the position of Purchasing Warehouseman to Equipment Mechanic and add the position of Equipment Mechanic to the list of funded positions for FY 2024/25 by adopting Resolution No. 2024-038. The revised Schedule of Authorized Positions also reflects the addition of a Police Officer position as requested in the PACT staff report. The resolution also includes language authorizing the Interim City Manager to transfer positions within existing funded classifications and reorganize departments under the Interim City Manager's authority, if the Interim City Manager determines such actions will result in a No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The Pumping Station #5 Renovation Project- Change Order No. 1. Public Works Director Elegores reported the City's Sewer Utility operates a network of nineteen sewer lift stations designed to pump sewer flow to the WasteWater Treatment Plant. Every year the budget contemplates funding for the renovation or rehabilitation ofidentified sewer lift stations. In the current Fiscal Year, Sewer Pump Station #5, located in the Public Works Yard was identified for rehabilitation. On June 11, 2024, the City Council awarded the project to Cholla Construction as the lowest responsible bidder. When the project was originally designed, staff anticipated performing the necessary bypass of the sewer lift station while the contractor installed the new pumps and control panel. Staff estimated the bypass would not last more than a day, while the current system was offline, and the new system hooked in place. After a pre-construction meeting with the contractor, it was determined a bypass was needed for much longer than anticipated. The contractor would need a week to install the new electrical components and a higher degree ofefficiency of overall City operations. motion was seconded by Board Member Spraggins with a unanimous aye vote. -36- week toj plumb ini the new piping. As staff anticipated a short-term bypass, the City does not have the manpower or equipment to run a bypass for that amount of time. As having the contractor install the bypass was not part ofthe original scope ofwork for this project; Cholla Construction was asked to provide a proposed change order to address the bypass needed to complete this project. The change order increases Cholla Construction's total compensation to $259,856. Therefore, staff recommends Council authorize the Interim City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 submitted by Cholla Construction in an amount not to exceed $65,920.00, increasing the established project budget from $218,936 to $284,856. Mayor DeConinck stated odor is an issue at that Sewer Lift Station. No public comment. Council Member Halby moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Rodriguez with al unanimous aye vote. Closure of City Hall and Public Works on December 23, 2024. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated as the Christmas holiday falls on Tuesday and Wednesday, there is a request from staff to close Monday, December 23, 2024. This will allow staff to have an extended holiday to spend with family. The weeks of Christmas and New Years are typically slow, with minimal foot traffic in City Hall. The City's 24/7 operations, the Police Department, Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant would remain open. On-call personnel would be available to address water/sewer and street maintenance issues afterhours and one the days the City is closed. The Recreation Center would also remain open on December 23rd to serve youth on Winter Break. Staff would be required to use personal time off for the 23rd. Therefore, It is recommended Council authorize the closure of City Hall and Public Works on December 23, No public comment. Council Member Burton moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Spraggins with a unanimous aye vote. Thomas House asked for a waiver oft the Business License late fees. 2024, with normal operations resuming December 26, 2024. PUBLIC COMMENT: ORAL REPORTS: Interim City Manager Crecelius reported on the Christmas event being held at the Recreation Center on December 20th and a Free Tire Collection event being held onl December 14, 2024. Council Member Halby reported on the Christmas Parde and Rotary Tamale Festival. The Council Member Spraggins thanked the community for their trust and support. I am honored and Mayor DeConinck reported on the Christmas Parade and thanked the Pink Trash Bags for trash pick up after the event. The Tamale Festival had one heck of a turn out. Most of the tamale Temale Festival was amazing, ifyou didn'ta attend, you: missed out. humbled. Ilook forward to working and improving the City. vendors sold out. -37- ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:18pm. Joseph DeConinck, Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk -38- 1/7/2025 7:51:35AM City of] Blythe PERMITS ISSUED Page 1 For thel Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024 Permit! No./Issued B2412-012 12/13/2024 12/11/2024 12/13/2024 B2411-035 12/6/2024 11/27/2024 11/27/2024 Applied/Approved Type/Sub-TypeStatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees 724.29 Paid 724.29 4,129.00 DEVEL SEWER ISSUED DEVEL SEWER ISSUED Total for: DEVEL Behind: 2221 North Second Street CITYOFI BLYTHEI RIGHT OF WE 2,887.94 BLACK SHEEPI PLUMBING BLACK SHEEPI PLUMBING Permit! Name SewerI Line Repair 1455 WESTHOBSONWAY 836180022 Permitl Name Connect to Sewerl Line KMART CORPFIFTHSTREETF 3,000.00 4,129.00 5,887.94 4,853.29 4,853.29 Permit No./Issued SAB2412-004 12/10/2024 12/10/2024 12/10/2024 SAB2412-007 12/27/2024 12/27/2024 12/27/2024 SAB2412-001 12/3/2024 12/3/2024 12/3/2024 SAB2412-002 12/4/2024 12/4/2024 12/4/2024 SAB2412-003 12/4/2024 12/4/2024 12/4/2024 SAB2412-005 12/13/2024 12/13/2024 12/13/2024 Applied/Approved lypelsubypestatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation 36,250.00 39,231.75 24,570.00 Fees 832.71 745.10 692.19 835.68 831.23 833.52 Paid 832.71 0.00 692.19 835.68 831.23 0.00 ELEC ISSUED ELEC ISSUED ELEC ISSUED ELEC ISSUED ELEC ISSUED ELEC ISSUED Total for: ELEC 144 SOUTHI PALMI DRIVE 848023016 Permitl Name PV+ST 391ALICELANE 848162010 Permit) Name PV&ST 5071 DORALANE 842213002 Permit! Name PV+ST 845143030 Permit Name PV+ST 342SANI LUIS WAY 836155004 Permit! Name PV+ST 842041037 Permit Name PV+ST EMILIO & IRMASANCHEZ BRIGHT PLANET SOLARI INC TERRY8 &A ANGELAI BALES PORTICADE ENERGYLLC EDGAR DELATORRE BRIGHTI PLANET SOLARI INC BRIGHTI PLANET SOLAR: INC SAMSON. &. JENNIFER. JULIAN 32,520.00 BRIGHT PLANET: SOLARI INC BRIGHTI PLANET SOLARI INC 276NORTH! SECONDSTREET RICHARD & IZABELLE. ROACH 51,410.00 6261 NORTHLOVEKINBOUIEV ANTONIO & MARIA AGUILAR 42,460.00 226,441.75 4,770.43 3,191.81 Permit No./Issued B2412-008 12/30/2024 12/9/2024. 12/13/2024 Applied/Approved TypeSub-TypeStatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation 0.00 Fees 687.00 Paid 264.00 264.00 Paid 687.00 ENCROACHMENT ISSUED 1147 WESTI HOBSONWAY 836080052 Permit Name HYDROCARBONI DEMO HAMIDR: SALMASI APEX COMPANIESILC Total for: ENCROACHMENT 0.00 687.00 Permit No./Issued B2412-014 12/18/2024 12/11/2024 12/16/2024 PERM133 Applied/Approved ypelSub-lypelstatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation 0.00 Fees 687.00 EXCAV ISSUED 36101 block West] Hobsonway CITYOFI BLYTHE RIGHTOF WH FRONTIER CALIFORNIAINC Permitl Name WO#50153-5365115 -39- 1/7/2025 7:51:35AM City ofl Blythe PERMITS. ISSUED Page 2 For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024 Total for: EXCAV 0.00 687.00 687.00 Paid 293.06 1,249.28 Permit No./Issued B2402-014 12/18/2024 2/13/2024 2/27/2024 B2411-012 12/5/2024 HA12034 Applied/Approved Type/Sub-TypeSlatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation 5,000.00 45,000.00 Fees 293.06 1,249.28 FENCE BLOCK ISSUED FENCE BLOCK ISSUED Total for: FENCE 470 CHOLLA: STREET 851162001 Permit Name Extend existing Block Fence 2680COLORADORIVER ROAL SCOTT&) LENORE BRUNK 833370057 Permit] Name Block on property lines PEREZ &1 PINON OWNER OWNER 50,000.00 1,542.34 1,542.34 Permit No./Issued B2410-010 12/18/2024 9/25/2024. 12/16/2024 Applied/Approved Type/Sub-lypeStatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation 70,000.00 Fees 1,675.10 Paid 1,675.10 FIRE SPRINKLER ISSUED Total for: FIRE 691 WESTI HOBSONWAY 845100011 Permit Name SPRINKLERS DESERT HORIZON CAL- WESTI FIREI PROTECTION 70,000.00 1,675.10 1,675.10 Permit No./Issued B2412-009 12/30/2024 12/9/2024. 12/11/2024 Applied/Approved Type/Sub-TypeStatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation 0.00 Fees 181.00 Paid 0.00 0.00 Paid 181.00 0.00 262.00 38.00 313.61 HYDRO ISSUED Total for: HYDRO 1147 WESTI HOBSONWAY 836080052 HAMIDRSALMASI APEX COMPANIES LLC Permit Name DEMOALLV WELLS & ABANDON: SITE 0.00 181.00 Permit No./Issued B2412-004 12/3/2024 12/3/2024 12/3/2024 B2412-026 12/27/2024 12/27/2024 12/27/2024 B2412-010 12/12/2024 12/10/2024 12/11/2024 B2412-011 12/10/2024 12/10/2024 12/10/2024 B2412-020 12/18/2024 12/17/2024 12/17/2024 Applied/Approved TypeSub-TupeSlatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation 8,000.00 19,500.00 Fees 181.00 400.75 262.00 38.00 313.61 OTHER ISSUED OTHER ISSUED OTHER ISSUED OTHER FINALED OTHER FINALED 1103 CATALINADRIVE 839034002 Permit Name Drywall Replacement 4311 NORTHI NINTH: STREET PRATT&' WALTERS 851033005 Permit Name REROOF-TO&1 PAINT,35sqs 2861 EASTI HOBSONWAY 848062003 Permit) Name Drywall & Plumbing 450 WESTBARMARDSTRETI HARBOUR' VIEWLLC 845111016 Permit Name Drywall & Plumbing ONORTIHSOLAAVENUE CLYDEHCOPRLANDTRUST 851021017 Permit Name RIROOP-TOEPAINTAw: CONNER & JUSTINE: SPRAWLS OWNER MSCONSTRUCTION FERNANDO&I MANUELAGUB 10,000.00 FERNANDOS. AFFORDABLEFL MTCONSTRUCTONTEAM MSCONSTRUCTION 1,650.00 15,000.00 PERM133 CW -40- 1/7/2025 7:51:35AM City ofl Blythe PERMITS! ISSUED Page 3 For thel Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024 B2411-026 12/9/2024 11/18/2024 12/4/2024 OTHER ISSUED Total for: OTHER 1536RIVIERADRIVE 869410010 Permit! Name Interior Remodel CIRSIOPAEKIYVEAGER OWNER 45,000.00 6,645.48 6,645.48 99,150.00 7,840.84 7,440.09 Permit No./Issued B2412-018 12/18/2024 12/13/2024 12/16/2024 B2412-003 12/2/2024 12/2/2024 12/2/2024 B2411-036 12/6/2024 11/27/2024 12/4/2024 B2411-032 12/19/2024 11/22/2024 11/22/2024 Applied/Approved Type/Sub-lypeStatus Site Address and] Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation 0.00 1,526.50 Fees 0.00 38.00 262.00 38.00 338.00 Fees 438.28 182.73 182.74 243.78 Paid 0.00 38.00 262.00 38.00 338.00 Paid 438.28 182.73 182.74 243.78 PLUMB BACKFLOW ISSUED PLUMB WATERI HEATER FINALED PLUMB SEWER ISSUED PLUMB WATERI HEATER ISSUED Total for: PLUMB 2011 NOKTICOMMERCALSIN CITYOFI BLYTHE 845111007 Permit Name BACKFLOW 1590MESQUITEROAD 851161011 Permit! Name WATERHEATER 1455 WEST HOBSONWAY 836180022 Permit) Name Sewer] Line 851021008 Permit) Name WATERHEATER BLACK: SHEEPPLUMBING JASONTPRUEITE OWNER KMART CORP/FIFTH STREETF 3,000.00 BLACK SHEEPI PLUMBING CRECELIUS INC 4201 NORTH SOLAAVENUE DANIEL & VIRGINIAHUANTE 991.00 5,517.50 Valuation 18,300.00 5,600.00 5,700.00 Permit No./Issued B2412-002 12/2/2024 12/2/2024 12/2/2024 B2412-005 12/5/2024 12/4/2024 12/5/2024 B2412-007 12/6/2024 12/6/2024 12/6/2024 B2412-001 12/2/2024 12//2024 12/2/2024 Applied/Approyed. vpe/sub-ypestatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor RERF TEAROFF FINALED RERF TEAROFF FINALED RERF TEAROFF FINALED RERF TEAROFF FINALED Total for: RERF 6361 BELLLANE 869363011 Permit) Name Tear Off, 19s squares 342 SANLUIS WAY 836155004 Permit Name Tear Of,5squares 869373009 Permit Name Tear Off,2346sqf 6821 ELI PARQUE. DRIVE 839023004 Permit Name Tear Off, 12s squares RAMON BORBOA SUNSTONE! HOME CALIFORNL SAMSON &J JENNIFER. JULIAN SUNSTONE! HOME CALIFORNL 640ARROYO VISTAS STREET FRANCISCO & IRMAACU OWNER EMILLIANO& DANIELLECAS 10,450.00 SUNSTONEHOMB CALIFORNL 40,050.00 1,047.53 1,047.53 Permit) No./Issued RC2410-002 12/6/2024 9/27/2024. 10/16/2024 RC2411-001 12/17/2024 11/4/2024. 11/21/2024 PERM133 Applied/Approved TypeSub-lypeStatus Site Address and) Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees 724.79 183.55 Paid 724.79 183.55 RIVCOUNTY ISSUED RIVCOUNTY FINALED 13770 WARMINGTON: STREET ALICIAI INIGUEZI ROGGENSTEI 22,200.00 872284016 830240003 BRIGHTPLANETS SOLARI INC COWBOYSI ROOFINGI INC Permit Name ROOF MOUNTSOLAR 91801 NORTHI INTAKEE BOULEV VIVIANI BEVERLY SIEGEL Permit Name REROOFTEAROFF,4 sqs 25,000.00 CRW -41- 1/7/2025 7:51:35AM City ofl Blythe PERMITS ISSUED Page 4 For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024 Totalf for: RIVCOUNTY 47,200.00 908.34 Valuation 14,918.69 14,918.69 908.34 Paid 813.77 813.77 Permit No./Issued B2411-006 12/6/2024 11/6/2024. 11/20/2024 Applied/Approved TypelSub-TypelStatns Site Address and] Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Fees 813.77 813.77 $559,165.88 $25,344.64 $22,761.27 SIGN ISSUED Total for: SIGN 8001 WESTI HOBSONWAY 836123001 Permit Name Pole Sign Changes GARCIA&/ ALONSO CARLOSI NEONSIGNS 311 Permits Issued from 12/1/2024 Thru 12/31/2024 Total Valuation: Totall Fees: Total Fees Paid: 1/7/2025 9:05:33AM City of Blythe Cases Opened (By Type) For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024 Type of Case BLDG COMPLAINT DEBRIS TRASH WEED WITNESS INI FIELD Total Cases Opened: 7 Number opened 2 1 1 1 1 1 Cases Closed in December: a5 Current Cases: 325 -42- 1/7/2025 8:58:47AM City of Blythe Page 1 Permits Applications Received For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024 Permit No. Applied Type BP2412-001 12/4/2024 BURNPERMIT Permitl Name Description: BP2412-002 12/5/2024 BURNPERMIT Permit) Name Tumbleweeds &1 Piled Wood Waste/Brush Description: BP2412-003 12/10/2024 BURNPERMIT Permitl Name Tumbleweeds Description: BP2412-004 12/12/2024 BURNPERMIT Permit) Name TUMBLEWEEDS Deseription: Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel) No. 836080018 842060022 824200018 857180022 ApplismvOmm/Camtnacer OWNER BRADMCHRISTIAN FAITH WEHRLI EYLENTERPRISES MARIAI MENDIVIL CHAS: SANI PROP DANIEL & SHELLEYI NASCA FINALED 1551 NORTH SOLANOAVENUE FINALED 255 LEE STREET FINALED 2506' WESTI HOBSONWAY FINALED 100b block SOUTH INTAKEI BOULEVARHORTY & HULL 4 Permit Applications from 12/1/2024 Thru 12/31/2024 1/7/2025 8:59:04AM City of Blythe Page 1 Permits Applications Received For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024 Permit No. Applied Type F2412-001 Permit Name Seel L2408-002 Description: Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. 848062017 Applanomm/Cantace: PALO VERDE COLLEGE CHILD PALO VERDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 12/6/2024 ANNLFIRE CANCELLED 141 SOUTH: SECONDSTREET Permit Applications from 12/1/2024 Thru 12/31/2024 -43- 1/7/2025 9:00:48AM City of Blythe Page 1 Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024 PLANNER NAME: MICHELLE VAN DYKE Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Date Approved Date Closed Owner Name Site Address SITE PLAN WEV BLYTHE LLC & Date Applied Date Expired 12/5/2024 SP2412-001 Comments: VP2412-001 Comments: VP2412-002 Comments: Ocean Pacific Energy RNG Fueling Station OUTFORCORR 5001 BLOCK OFSOUTH, INTAKE BOULEVARD VACANT PROPERTY JORGE HERNANDEZ 1389 WEST WISCONSIN: STREET VACANT PROPERTY FUGATT & VALVA 520 WEST CALIFORNIA STREET RECIEVED 12/2/2024 RECIEVED 12/13/2024 Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024:3 PROIIS CRWSYSTEMS -44- 1/7/2025 9:03:13AM City of Blythe Page 1 Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024 PLANNER NAME: RICKY AGUILAR Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Date Approved Date Closed COMPLETED Owner Name Site Address GRAFFITI SYLVIAI MARCOTTE CLOUTIER 218 WESTHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI NATHAN. MUMME, TRUSTEE 316 WESTHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI HERRERA & ROBLES ET. AL 322 WESTI HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI DOBBS LIVING TRUST 2781 NORTH NINTH STREET Date Applied Date Expired 12/4/2024 G2412-001 Comments: G2412-002 Comments: G2412-003 Comments: G2412-004 Comments: G2412-005 Comments: G2412-006 Comments: G2412-007 Comments: G2412-008 Comments: G2412-009 Comments: covered graffiti covered graffiti COMPLETED 12/4/2024 covered graffiti COMPLETED 12/4/2024 covered graffiti COMPLETED 12/4/2024 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED TRUST OF WARD. DONALD. RAYDTD 19371 EASTHOBSONWAY GRAFFITH 12/4/2024 covered graffiti COMPLETED MYTHREE SONS INVESTMENTS INC 16521 EASTHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI 170S SPRING ST GRAFFITI 12/4/2024 covered graffiti COMPLETED COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALI 12/4/2024 bus stop COMPLETED 12/5/2024 9001 block ofE HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI bus stop COMPLETED 12/5/2024 15001 block OfEHOBSONWAY PROI15 CRVV/SYSTEMS -45- 1/7/2025 9:03:13AM City of Blythe Page 2 Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024 G2412-010 Comments: G2412-011 Comments: G2412-012 Comments: G2412-013 Comments: G2412-014 Comments: G2412-015 Comments: G2412-016 Comments: G2412-017 Comments: G2412-018 Comments: G2412-019 Comments: GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED 12/5/2024 7001 block ofN] BROADWAY GRAFFITI 1001 block ofWRICE ST GRAFFITI 3001 block of W1 14TH AVE GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 12/5/2024 bus stop COMPLETED 12/5/2024 stop sign COMPLETED 12/5/2024 1001 block ofl E: NEVADAST GRAFFITI 500 alley way ofN9THS ST GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 12/5/2024 bus stop COMPLETED 12/5/2024 6001 block of WI HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI OPPORTUNITY: ENTERPRISES SDI LLC 945 EASTI HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED 12/11/2024 stop sign COMPLETED 12/11/2024 1000 alley way ofl E CHANSLORWAY GRAFFITI 3001 block of TESOROLN GRAFFITI 2001 block of ACACIAAVE stop sign COMPLETED 12/11/2024 stop sign COMPLETED 12/11/2024 PROI15 CRW/SYSTEMS -46- 1/7/2025 9:03:13AM City of Blythe Page 3 Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024 G2412-020 Comments: G2412-021 Comments: G2412-022 Comments: G2412-023 Comments: G2412-024 Comments: G2412-025 Comments: G2412-026 Comments: G2412-027 Comments: G2412-028 Comments: G2412-029 Comments: GRAFFITI 3001 block ofE 14TH AVE GRAFFITI SPEED LIMIT SIGN COMPLETED 12/11/2024 covered graffiti COMPLETED MONTEREY OFI BLYTHE LTDI PARTNER 1251 EAST FOURIEENTHAVENUE 12/11/2024 GRAFFITI VALLADOLIDE ETAL 1581 EASTI HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI GRANT & CHERYLMAYFIELD 413 WESTI HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI 3001 block OfNSTHS ST GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED 12/11/2024 RECIEVED 12/12/2024 stop sign COMPLETED 12/12/2024 stop sign COMPLETED 12/12/2024 600 block ofE] BARNARD ST GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 12/12/2024 4001 block of] EBARNARDST GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 12/12/2024 6001 block of W WISCONSIN ST GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED 12/12/2024 7001 block ofE WISCONSIN ST GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED 12/12/2024 3001 block ofEI DONLON ST PROJ15 CRWSYSTEMS -47- 1/7/2025 9:03:13AM City of Blythe Page 4 Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024 G2412-030 Comments: G2412-031 Comments: G2412-032 Comments: G2412-033 Comments: G2412-034 Comments: G2412-035 Comments: G2412-036 Comments: G2412-037 Comments: G2412-038 Comments: G2412-039 Comments: GRAFFITI LACASITA 830 WESTI RICE STREET GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED 12/18/2024 covered graffiti COMPLETED SEVENTH & VALLEY JOINT VENTURE 201 SOUTHLOVEKIN BOULEVARD TRUST OF WARDI DONALD RAYI DTD 19371 EASTI HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI 12/18/2024 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED 12/18/2024 covered graffiti COMPLETED MONTEREY OF1 BLYTHE LTDI PARTNER 1251 EASTFOURTEENTI, AVENUE GRAFFITI ARTEM. ENTERPRISES LLC 1901 EASTHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI 12/18/2024 covered graffiti COMPLETED 12/18/2024 fire hydren COMPLETED 12/18/2024 12001 block ofE 14TH AVE GRAFFITI 5001 block of RIVIERA DR GRAFFITI 1001 block ofBIRCH ST GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 12/18/2024 brick wall COMPLETED 12/18/2024 covered graffiti COMPLETED CASA ENCINAS BLYTHE LLC 22001 EASTI DONLON STREET 12/18/2024 GRAFFITI reduce speed ahead sign COMPLETED 12/19/2024 10001 block OfNLOVEKIN: BLVD PROJ15 CRW/SYSTEMS -48- 1/7/2025 9:03:13AM City of Blythe Page 5 Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024 G2412-040 Comments: G2412-041 Comments: G2412-042 Comments: G2412-043 Comments: G2412-044 Comments: G2412-045 Comments: G2412-046 Comments: G2412-047 Comments: G2412-048 Comments: G2412-049 Comments: GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED MANUEL: & GRACIELA MILKE 1521 NORTH. MAIN STREET 12/19/2024 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 12/19/2024 100 alley way OfNMAINST GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED 12/19/2024 100 block ofw CHANSLORWAY GRAFFITI 20001 block ofE 14TH AVE GRAFFITI stop sign ahead sign COMPLETED 12/19/2024 stop sign COMPLETED 12/19/2024 6001 block ofNI EUCALYPTUSST GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED 12/19/2024 8001 block ofNI EUCALYPTUS GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 12/19/2024 800 alley way OfNEUCALYPTUSST GRAFFITI 2001 block ofN ISTST GRAFFITI 200 block ofN1 1STST GRAFFITI 2001 block ofN5THS ST stop sign COMPLETED 12/19/2024 bus stop bench COMPLETED 12/19/2024 school xing sign COMPLETED 12/19/2024 Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 12/1/2024 thru 12/31/2024: 49 PROI15 CRWSYSTEMS -49- CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT December 2024 Incident Total 40 2 1 6 1 8 58 Public Assist / Rescue /N Medical Aid Structure Vehicle Fire Brush, Grass, Leaves Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster Other Total # of Incidents Activity Drills Staff Meeting Races 4 1 2 7 Total Activities Respectfully Submitted Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief -50- OF PRR BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT 240 North Spring Street . Blythe, CA 9225-1760,922-6111 Garth V. Dale, ChiefofPolice Monthly Incident and Activity Report December 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 5 0 1 3 2 1 3 4 2 13 3 0 3 0 2 6 39 5 0 6 13 147 1291 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement AVA Vehicles' Tows Vehicle Red' Tags Hospital Helicopter Landings Documented. Police Reports Total Incidents -51- OF IR BLYTHE POLICE DEPARIMENT 240 North Spring Street . Blythe, CA 92225.( (760).922-6111 a OLIC Garth V. Dale, ChiefofPolice OL IC Quality of Life Program The statistics listed below reflect total numbers for the month of December 2024. Homeless Detail: People contacted. elsewhere. December 124 5 3 7 0 3 0 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 mental health. People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions Code and transported fori treatment. People sent to substance abuse. 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 4 5 2 minor violations. Vehicles stored. -52- CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Investment Report for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024-2025 December 31,2024 PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, City ofTreasurer PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, City ofTreasurer RECOMMENDATION: City Council accepts and files the Quarterly Investment Report. STAFF REPORT: The City ofBlythe has for many years invested all excess cash (cash not needed for daily operations) for all City funds and the Successor Agency with the California Statel Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). LAIF offers the City and the Agency liquidity and safety. There are: more] profitablei investment instruments ont thei market, but riski increases with FISCAL IMPACT: None. yield. ATTACHMENIS: A. City of Blythe Quarter-end statement from LAIF B. City of Blythe Quarter-end statement for General Checking Account Successor Agency Quarter-end statement from LAIF D. Successor Agency Quarter-end statement for the Agency Checking Account E. Successor Agency Quarter-end statement from US Bank -53- California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA Local Agency Investment Fund P.O. Box 942809 Sacramento, CA 94209-0001 (916)653-3001 CITY OF BLYTHE TREASURER 235NORTH BROADWAY BLYTHE, CA 92225 Account Number: December 2024 Statement Account Summary. Total Deposit: Total Withdrawal: January 08, 2025 LAIF Home PMIAAverage Monthly Yields Tran Type Definitions 0.00 Beginning Balance: 0.00 Ending Balance: 17,315,325.78 17,315,325.78 -54- Business Statement Account Number: Statement Period: Dec2,2024 through Dec 31,2024 Page1of6 U.S. Bank 800-798-6466 usbank.com usbank. P.O. Box 1800 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-0800 3952 TRN S STO1 106481215402341 S yHlrmn CITY OFB BLYTHE GENERAL ACCOUNT 235NBROADWAY BLYTHE CA 92225-1609 Pn f Commercial Customer Service: U.S. Bank accepts Relay Calls Internet: To Contact INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW Price changes for U.S. Bank Business Checking, Savings and Treasury Management Services are effective Jan. 1, 2025. You can view revised pricing (only those prices that have changes for services you. have recently used) at htps.lIcashmgmtuspank.comrepnong beginning Dec. 1, 2024. Please enter the Access Code listed below to view price changes thatr may apply. Ify you experience difficulty accessing thisi information, please call Customer Service. att the number listed in the upper-right comer oft this statement ors send ane email to commercialsupport@usbankcom. Access Code: 91-90A4-OCE9-1C1D CORPORATE CHECKING U.S. Bank National Association Account Summary Beginning Balance on Dec2 Customer Deposits Other Deposits Other Withdrawals Customer Deposits Number Member FDIC Account Number #Items $ 23 83 72 Date Ref Number Dec5 5 8912268722 Dec! 5 8912268726 Dec5 8912268720 Dec9 8015057597 Dec9 8014682912 Dec11 8612864159 Dec11 8612864163 Dec11 8612864151 Dec11 8612864161 Dec11 8612864153 Dec 18 8613072212 Dec1 18 8612876890 5,864,305.70 112,512.82 2,668,781.92 3,884,118.42- 4,761,482.02 Amount Number 1,837.42 3,220.53 6,630.32 475.00 1,504.64 7,613.72 8,853.99 9,228.12 9,244.48 14,967.03 538.00 2,703.16 Ending Balance on Dec 31, 2024 $ Date Ref Number Dec 18 8612876894 Dec 18 8612876892 Dec 18 8613026772 Dec24 8314358229 Dec 24 8314358228 Dec 27 9213134014 Dec: 27 9213134018 Dec: 27 9212705595 Dec27 9212712120 Dec27 9213134016 Dec31 8315059408 Total Customer Deposits Amount 2,949.15 9,206.04 13,321.30 357.00 750.00 1,216.10 2,545.33 2,993.28 3,219.90 3,965.31 5,173.00 112,512.82 Amount 1,682.15 2,541.31 22,007.11 Other Deposits Date Description of Transaction Dec 2 Electronic Deposit Dec 2 Electronic Deposit Dec 2 Consolidated Image Check Refl Number From PAYMENTUS From STRIPE Deposit 1 Items 0000000000 $ REF-248401474417I0N00 REF-248370T1003710NC0 PAYPALSD34TRANSFER CITY OF BLYTHE 427048580OTRANSFER ST-L61759W/MGUS Products and services availablei inl U.S. only. Eligibility requirements and restrictions: apply. For additional information, contact a U.S. Bank branch or call 800-872-2657. -55- California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA Local Agency Investment Fund P.O. Box 942809 Sacramento, CA94209-0001 (916)653-3001 January 08, 2025 LAIF) Home PMIAA Average Monthly. Yields S/A CITY OF BLYTHE FOR: BLYTHE REDEVELOPMENT. AGENCY FINANCE OFFICER 235 NORTH BROADWAY BLYTHE, CA 92225 Account Number: December 2024 Statement Account Summary. Total Deposit: Total Withdrawal: Tran Typel Definitions 0.00 Beginning Balance: 0.00 Ending Balance: 1.61 1.61 -56- Mechanics Bank Statement Ending 12/31/2024 P.O. Box 2200 Corona, CAS 92878 800.797.6324 wwmechanicbank.om RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED CITY OF BLYTHE SUCCESSOR, AGENCYTOTHE BLYTHE REDEVELOPMENT. AGENCY 235 NBROADWAY BLYTHE CA 92225-1609 Page 1of4 Managing YourAccounts Client Services 800.797.6324 Online, Mobile wwemechentsabenkan Download Our MobileApps Learn 10 ways to protect yourself against check fraud Goto MechanicBank.com.com/Checxwashing 2165 - a Bank 2231457996: 0123654321 Summary of Accounts Account Type PUBLIC INTEREST CHECKING Account Summary Date 11/30/2024 Beginning Balance 12/31/2024 Ending Balance Account Number Ending Balance $1,851,748.01 PUBLIC INTEREST CHECKING - XXXXXXXX Interest Summary Description 10 Credit(s) This Period 2Debit(s) This Period Amount Description $127,640.00 Interest Days $1,851,748.01 Interest Earned Amount 0.01% 32 $16.41 $16.41 $244.52 Amount $16.41 $1,979,371.60 Interest Earned From 11/30/2024 Through 12/31/2024 $16.41 Annual Percentage Yield Earned Interest Paid This Period Interest Paid Year-to-Date Other Credits Date 12/31/2024 INTEREST Checks Cleared Check Nbr Member - FDIC Description Date Amount Check Nbr Date Amount $2,640.00 3312 12/05/2024 $125,000.00 3313 12/10/2024 -57- -58- CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Reserve Policy Update PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of] Finance RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file FISCAL IMPACT: Designate as reserves $3,142,753 of General Funds net increase in BACKGROUND: On December 10, 2019, City Council adopted a Reserve Policy (the "Policy"). Thel Policy isi intended to serve as guidelines to assist the Council ini reaching healthy reserve levels to improve the overall financial strength of the City and provide valuable resources for contingencies. The Policy set categories in which reserves will be assigned, the minimum. level reserves will bei maintained, and ai mechanism for which: reserves will be funded STAFF REPORT: The City's Reserve Policy established: amechanism in which reserves will be funded and/or replenished. Annually at1 the close ofeach fiscal year, the Finance Department is required under the policy toi report the General Funds year-end fiscal results. Should actual revenues exceed expenditures and encumbrances, a year-end net increase in fund balance is reported. This net increase is the mechanism used to build and/or replenish these reserves. In compliance with the policy the Finance Department posts at the close of each fiscal year as assigned fund balances (reserves) the amounts calculated per the Policy. In total 75% of the reported net increase in the General Fund is assigned. The Finance Department is required to update the Council annually after close of year-end the amounts assigned ifany for that fiscal year and current levels of reserves held. The attached Exhibit A reports fiscal year 2023-2024 amounts assigned as reserves and current levels of reserves as of. June 30, 2024. unassigned fund balance for: fiscal year 2023-2024. and replenished. ATTACHMENIS: 1. Exhibit. A - General Fund Reserves as of. June 30, 2024 -59- Exhibit A General Fund Reserves asofJune 30, 2024 Fund Balance as of June 30, 2023 Net Change in Position as of. June 30, 2024 Fund Balance as of June 30, 2024 $ 9,164,198 4,346,335 13,510,532 Amounts FY2023/2024 Year End Beginning Designated for 923,222 $ 155,997 $ 2,414,165 $ 1,047,584 $ 3,003,813 $ 1,571,377 139,192 $ $ 1,933,806 $ 1,571,377 750,000 $ $ 9,164,198 $ 4,346,335 Fund Balance as Designated as of June 30, 2024 $ 1,079,219 $ 3,461,749 $ 4,575,189 $ 139,192 $ 3,505,183 $ 750,000 $ 13,510,532 Amounts Designated Non-Spendable Unassigned Operating Reserves Local Emergency Reserves Unfunded Liability Reserves Capital Expenditure Reserves $ $ -60- CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Donation- Firearms PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chiefof Police PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council accept the donation of six firearms from The City of Imperial for usel by Thel Blythe Police Department. FISCAL IMPACT: $50.00 upon delivery for cleaning supplies. Estimated average cost of BACKGROUND: Thel Blythe Police Department is constantly searching toi improve equipment used for law enforcement services. We often search for used equipment that meet the Department's needs and budget, including items that can be donated by other agencies. An example of this was the mobile command post obtained in 2023 from the Riverside County The City of Imperial is willing to donate 61 firearms to' The City ofBlythe for use by Thel Blythe Police Department once the firearms are inspected by POST certified, in-house armorers and transferred as required by The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. STAFFREPORT: Staffhas! beeni in contact with ChiefReelo ofthe Imperial Police Department. ChiefReel has offered to donate, with approval from the Imperial City Council, 6 firearms his department no longer has a use for. These firearms are of a type and caliber that The Blythe Based on the need ofthis equipment for public safety, and the cost savings of accepting it as a donation, staffrecommends accepting the donation ofs six firearms from the Cityo ofImperial for $50.00 a year for maintenance. Sheriff's Department. Police Department can use for special operations and emergency response. usel by thel Blythe Police Department. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Inventory ofFirearms to be donated. -61- oRR BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT 240 North Spring Street . Blythe, CA 9225-(760,922-6111 LI - Garth V.Dale, ChiefofPolice a Inventory ofi items proposed for donation from The City ofl Imperial to The City ofE Blythe. 1. Ruger Mini 14: select fire 223/556 Cal SN: 192-00142 2. HK 9mm Select fire MP5 SN 62-386378 3. HK 9mm Select fire MP5 SN 82-386379 4. HK 9mm Select fire MP5 SN 62-386380 5. HK 9mm Select fire MP5 SN 64-039623 6. Remington 7003 308 Caliber bolt action rifle. -62- CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNÇIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: January 14. 2025 SUBJECT: Continued participation in the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, ChiefofPolice PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of] Police RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute thei required Agreements toj participate int the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG), for Fiscal years 2023 and 2024, once reviewed and approved by the Interim City Manager and City Attorney, and authorize staffto expend grant funding upt to $163,901.88 FISCALI IMPACT: OPSG will: reimburser the City for overtime wages, benefits, equipment and mileage up to the amount of $163,901.88 expended by police department personnel while participating in this operation. Future equipment grant funds may also be available to the City BACKGROUND: OPSG funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) passed through the California Governor's OficeofEmergency Services. The fundingis tol be used to support The DHS Customs and! Border! Protection and Office oft the Border Patrol Inj years past, The Blythe Police Department participated in the OPSG, and received funding to support overtime operations and equipment purchases. The City was forcedi to drop out when we were: no longer able to comply with the grant requirement toj providei immigration enforcement and detail thei immigration status ofthose arrested. Immigration enforcement isi nol longer agrant STAFF REPORT: Blythe Police has been aggressively seeking outside funding for additional law enforcement resources and has worked closely with' TheUS Border. Patrol and Thel Imperial County Sheriff's Department to bei included in their established OPSG funding. Ifapproved, the funds will be used on overtime patrols, focused to interrupt drug trafficking operations in and around the Palo Verde Valley. These grant funds will be used to increase patrol, multiagency operations and collaboration with local, state and federal law enforcement as authorized under the agreements. through this program. efforts to improve border security in the: region. requirement which allows the City to once again participate in thej program. agencies. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Agreement for the FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program -63- 1 2 3 AGREEMENT FORTHE FISCAL YEAR 2023 OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT PROGRAM THIS. AGREEMENT ("*Agreement"), made and entered into effective the dayof 20 4 is by and between the COUNTY OFI IMPERIAL, aj political subdivision oft the State of California, by and 5 through its Sheriff's Office, Department ofProbation, and District Attorney's Office ("County" or "County 6 Parties"), the IMPERIAL COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE ("ICNTF"), the CALIFORNIA 7 HIGHWAY PATROL, by and through its Calexico, El Centro, and Winterhaven Offices ("CHP"), the 8 CITY OF BLYTHE, an incorporated city within the County of Riverside, by and through its Police 9 Department ("Blythe"), the COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, aj political subdivision oft the State off 10 California by and through its Sheriff's Office, ("County of San Bernardino"), the CITY OF BRAWLEY 11 an incorporated city within the County of Imperial, by and through its Police Department ("Brawley"), the 12 CITY OF CALEXICO, an incorporated city within the County of Imperial, by and through its Police 13 Department ("Calexico"), the CITY OFI EL CENTRO, an incorporated city within the County ofl Imperial 14 by and through its Police Department ("EI Centro"), the CITY OFI IMPERIAL, an incorporated city within 15 the County of Imperial, by and through its Police Department ("Imperial"), and the CITY OF 16 CALIPATRIA, an incorporated city within the County of Imperial, by and through its Police Department 17 ("Calipatria"),a and the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, aj political subdivision of the State of California by and 18 through its Sheriff's Office, ("County of Riverside"), (individually, "Party," collectively, "Parties"), for 19 program support oft the FY: 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant ("OPSG"). 20 21 RECITALS WHEREAS, County received funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") 22 passed through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services ("CalOES"), under the OPSG 23 Program for fiscal year 2023; and 24 WHEREAS, said funds shall be used to support the OPSG Program to enhance law enforcement 25 preparedness and operational readiness along the border lands of the United States located within the 26 County; and 27 WHEREAS, Government Code $8 55631 and 55632 authorize the legislative body of any local 28 agency to contract with any other local agency for the furnishing of police protection to such other local 1 -64- 1 agency, where a "local agency" includes a neighboring city, county, federal government, or any federal 2 department or agency; and 3 5 WHEREAS, thel Parties desire to enter into an agreement with provisions concerning the nature WHEREAS, County, by action oft the Board of Supervisors through Minute Order No. 42, dated 4 scope, and extent ofOPSG collaboration, services rendered, and compensation; and 6 February 6, 2024, approved and authorized the Imperial County Sheriff to enter into this Agreement with 7 participating agencies, and to sign all grant documents necessary to receive OPSG funds that will be used 8 to reimburse the participating agencies under this Agreement; and 9 WHEREAS, thel Parties agree toi maintain documentation supporting all expenditures reimbursed 10 from OPSG funds, ensure all expenditures are allowable under grant requirements, adhere to their 11 jurisdictions authorized procurement: methods, and submit an organization-wide financial and compliance 12 audit report ofTwo Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars (2,200,000.00) or more of OPSG federal 13 funds are expended in ai fiscal year; and 14 16 WHEREAS, documentation and records shall be maintained and retained in accordance with WHEREAS, for accounting purposes, the following is a description of OPSG funds: Federal 15 OPSG requirements and shall be available for audit and inspection; and 17 Grantor Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Pass Through Agency: California Governor's 18 Office of Emergency Services; Program Title: Homeland Security Grant Program; Federal CFDA 19 Number: 97.067. 20 NOWTHEREFORE, and in consideration ofthe covenants and conditions hereinafter contained, 21 itis agreed between Parties as: follows: 22 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT. 23 The purpose ofthis. Agreement is to satisfy the OPSG proposal submitted to and awarded by DHS 24 and passed through CalOES under the OPSG for fiscal year 2023-2026. 25 2. SCOPE OF WORK. 26 27 28 2.1. Method of Service Delivery. 2.1.1. County's Sheriff's Office will maintain the OPSG and will be administratively responsible for coordination of Parties' obligations under this Agreement. 2 -65- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2.1.2 The OPSG will be staffed as described in Paragraph 4, - Standards of Service: Obligations of the Parties. 2.2. Overview of Basic Services. 2.2.1. Parties willj provide OPSG activities by increasing the presence oflawe enforcement personnel int their designated areas ofjurisdiction, inc order to support DHS's) Bureau of Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") and Office of the Border Patro! ("OBP") efforts to improve border security in the region. not enforce immigration laws on behalfofCBP/OBP. 2.2.2 Parties will enforce local and state laws within the agency's jurisdiction and will 2,2.3 Parties will conduct OPSG activities consistent with the California Values Act including but not limitedi to Government Code Section 7284.6(b) and thei following (a) The primary purpose of OPSG activities will not be immigration enforcement, as defined in subdivision (f) of Government Code Section conditions: 7284.4. (b) The enforcement or investigative duties will be primarily related tol a violation ofs state or federal law unrelated to immigration enforcement. (c) Participation in OPSG activities by a California law enforcement agency will not violate any local law or policy to which iti is otherwise subject. 20 3. TERM OF AGREEMENT. 3.1. Initial Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from September,2 2023, and shall continue in effect through and terminate at midnight on May 31,2026, subject to thej provisions in Paragraphs 3.2. and 3.3. below. 3.2. Option to. Extend. Renewal or extension ofthis Agreement beyond May 31,2026 shall be subject to remaining grant funds and to at time extension approved by DHS and passed through CalOES. 3 -66- 1 2 3 4 111 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3.3. Termination. Subject to the applicable provisions of State law, any Party may terminate its participation ini this Agreement upon ai minimum of ninety (90) days written notice to the other Parties, 5 4. STANDARDS OF SERVICE AND OBLIGATIONS OF PARTIES. 4.1. Anticipated Outcome. 4.1.1. The anticipated outcome of the OPSG activities, to be provided by Parties under this Agreement, is the increased presence of law enforcement personnel in their designated areas of jurisdiction, to support CBP/OBP efforts to improve border security in the region. 4.1.2. The anticipated outcome will bei reached by achieving the goals and accomplishing the missions set forth int this Agreement and in CBP's "Operations Order Report," hereinafterreferred to as Exhibit"A"andi incorporated! byreference as though fully (a) Parties will provide enhanced enforcement by increasing patrol presencei in proximity to the border and/or routes of ingress from the border. (b) Parties will utilize their unique investigatory and prosecutorial areas of expertise in operations targeting criminal aliens upon reasonable suspicion of, or for violation of, Section 1326 (a) ofTitle 8 oft the United States Code that may be subject to the enhancement specified in Section 1326(b)(2) of Title 8 of the United States Code, if detected during an unrelated lawi enforcement activity, to document fraud, and fori intelligence development including making necessary inquiries as permitted by Government Code set forth herein. Section 7284.6(b). (c) Parties shall increase inteligence/mtormation sharing among each other, which includes but is not limited to the following activities: (i) Conducting monthly meetings with a minimum of one (1) representative from each Party; and. 4 -67- 1 2 111 3 111 4 111 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 (ii) Sharing information during law enforcement operations. 4.2. Personnel Qualifications and Assignment. 4.2.1 Alll Party personnel who perform OPSG activities pursuant tot this Agreement shall have met the minimum qualifications designated for their specific classification. 4.2.2. Parties shall provide OPSG with qualified personnel to meet] performance: standards and scope ofs service defined herein and as further specified in Exhibit" "A." (a) County's Sheriff's Office shall be responsible for the management direction, and supervision of its OPSG personnel, and the standards of performance, discipline, and all other matters incidental to the performance ofsuch services, in its solel but reasonablejudgment, and in accordance with (b) County's Sheriff's Office shall be the appointing authority for all ofi its (c) County's Department ofProbation shall bei responsible fort thei management, direction, and supervision of its OPSG personnel, and the standards of performance, discipline, and all other matters incidental to thej performance ofsuch services, ini its sole but reasonablej judgment, and in accordance with (d) County's Department of Probation shall be the appointing authority for all (e) Non-County Parties shall have no liability for any direct payment of salary, wages, indemnity or other compensation or benefit to persons engaged in 4.2.3. County Participating Agency Discretion. the provisions ofapplicable labor agreements. personnel provided to OPSG by this Agreement. the provisions ofapplicable labor agreements. ofi its personnel provided to OPSG by this Agreement. County's performance of this Agreement. 4.2.4. Non-County Parties' Discretion. 5 -68- (a) Non-County. Parties shalll bei responsible fort thei management, direction, and supervision of their respective OPSG personnel, and the standards of performance, discipline, and all other matters incident to the performance ofsuch services, in each respective non-County Party's sole but reasonable judgment, and in accordance with the provisions of applicable labor (b) Each non-County Party shall be the appointing authority for its respective (c) County shall have no liability for any direct payment of salary, wages, indemnity or other compensation or benefit to persons engaged in non- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 agreements. personnel provided to the OPSG by this Agreement. County Party performance ofthis Agreement. 4.2.5. OPSG Coordinators. (a) County's Sheriff's Office shall select and designate an OPSG Coordinator (b) County's Department of Probation and each non-County Party shall select and designate an OPSG Coordinator under this Agreement. (c) The designated OPSG Coordinator for each Party shall implement, as needed, appropriate procedures governing the performance of all requirements under this Agreement, and shall be responsible for meeting and conferring in good faith in order to address any disputes which may who shall manage and direct the OPSG. arise concerning implementation oft this Agreement. 4.2.6. Staffing for Basic Services. Parties shall ensure that adequate numbers oft their qualified respective personnel are provided to OPSG activities at all times during the term oft this Agreement to meet the commitments set forth herein. 4.2.7. Pre-Authorization of Overtime. (a) The OPSG Coordinator for each participating agency will be responsible for authorizing all OPSG overtime prior to any detail. 6 -69- 1 2 3 11I 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 (b) Any overtime scheduled for the OPSG Coordinator must be approved by the department head or city manager. 4.2.8. Equipment and Supplies. (a) County's Sheriff's Office will provide its OPSG personnel with all supplies and/or prescribed safety gear, body armor and or standard issue equipment (b) County'sDepartment ofP Probation will provide its OPSG personnel withall supplies and/or prescribed safety gear, body armor and or standard issue necessary to perform OPSG activities, equipment necessary to perform OPSG activities (c) Non-County Parties will provide their respective OPSG personnel with all supplies and/or prescribed safety gear, body armor and/or standard issue equipment necessary to perform OPSG activities unless otherwise specified in Exhibit"A." 4.2.9. Party Monitoring. The County will monitor the performance of the Parties against goals and performance standards set forth in this Agreement. Substandard performance as determined by the County will constitute noncompliance with this Agreement. If action to correct such substandard performance is not taken by the Party/Parties within ai reasonable period oft time after being notified by the County, suspension or termination procedures will be initiated. 20 5. COST OF SERVICES/CONSIDERATION. 5.1. General. 5.1.1. As full consideration for the satisfactory performance and completion by non- County Parties of OPSG activities set forth in this Agreement, County shall pay non-County Parties: forj personnel assigned to perform OPSG activities on the basis 5.1.2. Parties agree that awarded funds, identified as allowable costs as set forth in Exhibit "A" shall be expended only for OPSG activities, operating expenses, and ofit invoices and submittals as set forth hereunder. 7 -70- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 equipment as detailed in Exhibit "A" for the applicable grant year, and that 5.1.3. No reimbursement shall be made to al Party during any period oftime within which that Party is in default on filing any informational or financial reports required by County. County, through its Sheriff'sOffice, shall make any: necessaryadjustment: to Party claims to correct for previous overpayments and disallowances or 5.1.4. Payments made by County are dependent on the continued availability of grant 5.1.5. The amount ofavailable OPSG funds shall not exceed' Two Million, Twol Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,200,000.00), unless otherwise provided for under this unallowable costs are not reimbursed. underpayments. funds from DHS passed through CalOES. Agreement. 5.2. Personnel Cost/Rate of Compensation. 5.2.1. During the term of this Agreement, County shall compensate Parties for preauthorized overtime worked by personnel assigned toj perform OPSG activities. 5.2.2. Compensation: madel by County is based upon available funding and the actual costs incurred by Parties to provide OPSG activities under this Agreement. 5.3. Method of] Payment. 5.3.1. Non-County Parties shall fax an itemized invoice, timesheets and any other related supporting documentation that represents amounts due under this Agreement to County's Sheriff's Office no later than 5:00 p.m., ten (10) business days following the end ofeach calendar month during thet term oft this Agreement. 5.3.2. Invoices, timesheets and other related supporting documentation must have the signature of each non-County Party's OPSG Coordinator, or his or her designee. certifying that the invoices, timesheets, and related documentation are true and correct. 8 -71- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 6. 26 27 28 5,3.3. Non-County Parties shall: mail original documents in Paragraph 5.3.1.nol later than 5:00 p.m. of the eleventh (11t) business day following the end of each calendar month during the term oft this Agreement to: Imperial County Sheriff's Department Fiscal Unit, Ref. OPSG PO: Box 1040 EI Centro, CA 92244, 5.3.4. Within ten (10) business days after receipt of a valid invoice, County's Sheriff's Office will process the request for reimbursement to DHS passed through CalOES 5.3.5. Within ten (10) business days after receipt of reimbursement funds from DHS passed through CalOES, County's Sheriff's Office will submit a claim: for payment to County's Auditor-Controller: to pay non-County Parties fort the service agreed to. (a) County will request cash advances on the grant funds from DHS passed through CalOES each quarter during the term oft this Agreement. (b) When County has aj positive balance ini its OPSG account, County will pay non-County Parties for the service agreed to within ten (10) business days ofreceipt of valid invoices. 5.3.6. Non-County. Parties shall maintain payroll: records for each and every person whose costs arei reimbursable undert this Agreement, toi include, ataminimum, thej person's name, classification, duty position, task and regular/overtime hours worked. 5.3.7. Upon request, non-County Parties shall make availablet to County's SherifPsOffice all payroll records and other records that relate to the services provided under this 5.3.8. County Departments shall obtain reimbursement for qualifying OGSP activities Agreement. through procedures to be agreed upon within County. INDEMNIICATON. 6.1. Indemnification Related to Workers' Compensation and Employment. 6.1.1. County shall fully indemnify and hold harmless all non-County Parties and their respective officers, employees and agents from any claims, losses, fines, expenses 9 -72- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 111 (including attorneys' fees and court costs), costs, damages or liabilities arising from (a) Any Workers' Compensation claim or demand or other Workers' Compensation proceeding arising from or related to, or claimed to arise fiom or relate to, employment which is brought by an employee of County or related to: or any contract labor provider retained by County; or (b) Any claim, demand, suit or other proceeding arising from or related to, or claimed to arise from or relate to, the status of employment (including without limitation, compensation, demotion, promotion, discipline termination, hiring, work assignment, transfer, disability, leave or other such matters) which is brought by an employee of County. 6.1.2. Non-County Parties shall fully indemnify and hold harmless County and its officers, employees and agents from any claims, losses, fines, expenses (including attorneys' fees and court costs or arbitration costs), costs, damages or liabilities (a) Any Workers' Compensation claim or demand or other Workers' Compensation proceeding arising from or related to, or claimed to arise from or relate to, employment which is brought by an employee of the respective non-County Party or any contract labor provider retained by the arising from or related to: respective non-County! Party; or (b) Any claim, demand, suit or other proceeding arising from or related to, or claimed to arise from or relate to, the status of employment (including without limitation, compensation, demotion, promotion, discipline termination, hiring, work assignment, transfer, disability, leave or other such matters) which is brought by an employee of the respective non- County Party or any contract labor provider retained by the respective non County Party. 10 -73- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6.2. Indemmification Related to Acts and/or Omissions - Negligence. 6.2.1. Claims Arising from Sole Acts and/or Omissions ofa Party. (a) Each Party to this Agreement hereby agrees to defend and indemnify the other Parties to this Agreement and their agents, officers and employees from any claim, action, orj proceeding against the other) Parties arising solely out ofits own acts or omissions in the performance oft this Agreement. (b) At each Party's sole discretion, each Party may participate at its own expense in the defense of any claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve any Party of any obligation imposed by this Agreement. (c) Parties shall notify each other promptly of any claim, action, or proceeding and cooperate fully int the defense. 6.2.2. Claims Arising from Concurrent Acts or Omissions. (a) Parties hereby agree to defend themselves from any claim, action or proceeding arising out oft the concurrent acts or omissions of Parties. (b) Parties agree to retain their own legal counsel, bear their own defense costs and waive their right to seek reimbursement of such costs, except as provided in Paragraph 6.2.4. below. 6.2.3. Joint Defense. (a) Notwithstanding Paragraph 6.2.2. above, in cases where Parties agree in writing to a joint defense, Parties may appoint joint defense counsel to defend the claim, action or proceeding arising out oft the concurrent acts or omissions of Parties. (b) Joint defense counsel shall be selected by mutual agreement of Parties. (c) Parties agree to share the costs of such joint defense and any agreed settlement in equal amounts, except as provided in Paragraph 6.2.4. below. (d) Parties agree that no Party may bind the others to a settlement agreement without the written consent of the others. 11 -74- 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6.2.4. Reimbursement and/or Reallocation. Where a trial verdict or arbitration award allocates or determines the comparative fault of the Parties, Parties may seeld reimbursement and/or reallocation of defense costs, settlement payments judgments and awards, consistent with such comparative fault. 5 7. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 7.1. Independent Contractor Status. 7.1.1, In the performance of services under this Agreement, County and non-County Parties acknowledge and agree that: (a) County andi its respective officers, agents and/or employees shall be deemed independent contractors and not officers, agents or employees of non- County Parties; and (b) Non-County Parties and their respective officers, agents and/or employees shall be deemed independent contractors and not officers, agents or employees of County. 7.1.2. All personnel provided by County under this Agreement are under the direct and exclusive supervision, daily direction, and control of County, and County assumes full responsibility for the actions of such personnel in the performance ofservices 7.1.3. All personnel provided by non-County Parties under this Agreement are under the direct and exclusive supervision, daily direction, and control of their respective agencies, and each agency assumes full responsibility for the actions of such hereunder. personnel in the performance ofs services hereunder. 7.1.4. County and non-County Parties acknowledge and agree that County does not control the manner and means of performing the work of non-County Parties' officers, agents or employees who perform OPSG activities, nor does County have the right to hire or terminate employment of such officers, agents or employees. 7.1.5. Non-County Parties do not control the manner and means of performing the work ofCounty officers, agents or employees who perform OPSG activities, nor do non- 12 -75- County Parties have the right to hire or terminate employment of such officers, 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 County Parties: 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 agents or employees. 7.1.6. County has no authority of any kind to bind non-County Parties, and non-County Parties have no authority to bind County in any respect whatsoever. 7.1.7. County shall not act or attempt to act, or represent itself directly or by implication as an agent ofr non-County Parties, or in any manner assume or create or attempt to assume or create any obligation on behalfofo or in thei name ofr non-County Parties 7.1.8. Non-County Parties shall not act or attempt to act, or represent themselves directly or by implication as an agent of County, or in any manner assume or create or attempt to assume or create any obligation on behalfofori int the name of County. 7.2. Insurance. Parties agree to obtain, at their sole cost and expense, sufficient insurance to cover the liabilities arising out ofthis Agreement. 7.3. Notices. 7.3.1. Any notice, request, demand or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and may be personally delivered or given as oft the date of mailing by depositing such notice in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, and addressed as follows, or to such otherplace as each Party may designate by subsequent written notice to each other: Sheriff Imperial County Sheriff's Office POE Box 1040 EI Centro, CA 92244 District Attorney Imperial County District Attorney's Office 940 West Main Street, Suite 102 EIC Centro, CA 92243 Non-County Parties: California Highway Patrol Fiscal Management Section PO Box 942898 Sacramento, CA 94298-2898 Chief] Probation Officer Imperial County Probation Department 324 Applestill Road EI Centro, CA 92243 Intcrim City Manager Blythe Police Department 235N. Broadway Blythe, CA92225 13 -76- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Imperial County Narcotics Task Force 2417Lal Brucherie Road, Suite C Imperial, CA 92251 ChiefofPolice Calexico Police Department 4201 Bast Fifth Street Calexico, CA 92231 ChiefofPolice Imperial Police Department 420 South Imperial Avenue Imperial, CA 92251 Riverside County Sheriff 1500 Castellano Rd. Riverside, CA 92509 ChiefofPolice Brawley Police Department 351 Main Street Brawley, CA 92227 ChiefofPolice EIC Centro Police Department 105 North Eleventh Street EIC Centro, CA 92243 ChiefofPolice Calipatria Police Department 125N. Park. Ave. Calipatria, CA! 92233 San Bernardino County Sheriff 655 East Third Street San Bernardino, CA92415 7.3.2. Anotice shall be effective: (a) On the date of personal delivery if personally delivered before five o'clock (b) On thei first (15) business day following personal delivery that did not occur (c) Two (2) business days following the date the notice is postmarked for mail (d) On thei first (15) business day following deliveryt to the applicable overnight courier, if sent by overnight courier for next business day delivery; or (5:00) p.m. on a business day; or before five o'clock (5:00) p.m. on a business day; or delivery; or (e) When otherwise actually received. 7.4. Amendment. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document signed by all Parties, and no verbal understanding or agreement shall be binding on the 7.5. Assignment. No Party shall assign any ofi its rights nor delegate any of its obligations Parties. hereunder without the prior written consent oft the other Parties. 7.6. Entire. Agreement. 7.6.1. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of agreement between County and: non-County Parties with respect to the subject matter hereto. 14 -77- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7.6.2. All prior written and verbal understandings are superseded in total by this Agreement. 7.7. Construction. 7.7.1. This Agreement will be deemed to have been made and shall be construed, interpreted, governed, and enforced pursuant to and in accordance with the lawso of the State of California. 7.7.2. Thel headings and captions used: in this Agreement are for convenience and ease off reference only, and shall not be used to construe, interpret, expand or limit thet terms of the Agreement and shall not be construed against any one (1) Party. 7.8. Waiver. 7.8.1. A waiver by County or non-County Parties of a breach of any oft the covenants to bej performed by County or non-County Parties shall not be construed as a waiver ofany succeeding breach of the same or other covenants, agreements, restrictions 7.8.2. The failure of any Party to insist upon strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of any right to do so, whether for that 7.8.3. Thes acceptance by County or non-County Parties ofeither performance or payment shall not be considered a waiver of any other Party's preceding breach of this or conditions ofthis Agreement. breach or any subsequent breach. Agreement. 7.9. Authority to Enter: Into. Agreement. 7.9.1. County and non-County Parties have all requisite power and authority to conduct their respective business and to execute, deliver and perform the. Agreement. 7.9.2. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right and authority toi make this Agreement and tol bind each respective Party. this Agreement. 7.10. Cooperation. County and non-County Parties will cooperate in good faith to implement 15 -78- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7.11. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one (1) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one (1) and the same instrument. 7.12. Severability. 7.12.1.This. Agreement is subject to all applicable laws and regulations. 7.12.2.1 Ifany provision of this Agreement is found by any Court or other legal authority. or is agreed upon by the Parties, to be in conflict with any law or regulation, then 7.12.3. Ifthe effect ofi nullifying any conflicting provision is such that a1 material benefit of this Agreement to any Party is lost, then the. Agreement may be terminated at the option of the affected Party, with the notice as required in this Agreement. 7.12.4. In all other cases, the remainder of this Agreement shall be severable and shall 7.13. Legislative Changes. If any changes are made to laws or regulations under which this Agreement is made, or1 to any successor legislation or regulations, orifDHS passed through CalOES imposes any budget requirements or limitations applicable to this Agreement and 7.13.1.Tot the extent any oft the changes are ofmandatory application, such change(s) shall apply tot the Parties and this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be deemed to be amended to be consistent with such change(s) except to the extent that such change(s) alter(s) a material provision of this Agreement, in which case, such material provision shall be voidable, and the Parties will negotiate in good faith to 7.13.2. To the extent any of the changes are not of mandatory application, such change(s) shall not affect this Agreement or the rights or obligations of County and non County Parties under this Agreement, unless Parties mutually agree to subject the conflicting provision shall be considered null and void. continue ini full: force and effect. the services to bej provided hereunder, then: amend the. Agreement as necessary; and themselves to such change(s). 7.14. Representation. 16 -79- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 111 21 8. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 7.14.1. County's Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and Department of] Probation shall be represented by their respective OPSG Coordinators, or their designees, in all discussions pertaining to this Agreement. 7.14.2.1 Non-County Parties shall be represented by their respective OPSG Coordinators, ort their designees, in all discussions pertaining to this Agreement. 7.15. Dispute Resolution Concerning Services and Payment. In the event of any dispute concerning services and payment arising from this Agreement, Parties' OPSG Coordinators, or their respective designees, will meet and confer within ten (10) business days after receiving notice of the dispute to resolve the dispute. 7.16. Termination of Funding. 7.16.1. In the event that funding for reimbursement of costs related to OPSG activities is terminated by DHS passed through CalOES, this Agreement, in its entirety, shall be considered null and void, and Parties shall no longer be required to provide 7.16.2. In the event that funding for reimbursement of costs related to OPSG activities is terminated, Parties shall meeti immediately, and if agreed upon by Parties, mutually develop and implement, within a reasonable period, a transition plan for the OPSG activities as described herein. provision of OPSG activities through alternate means. 7.17. Obligation. This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors oft the Parties. SPECIAL PROVISIONS. 8.1. Lobbying and Political Activities. 8.1.1. As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), for persons entering into a contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement from an agency or requests or receives from an agency a commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, each Party independently certifies thati (a) No federal appropriated funds have been paid for or will be paid, by oron behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to 17 -80- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee ofal Member of Congress inc connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making ofany federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or (b) Ifany funds other than federal appropriated funds havel been paid or will be paid to any person fori influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, al Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee ofal Member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form tol Report (c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. cooperative agreement. Lobbying," - in accordance with its instructions. 8.1.2 When applicable, each Party will also comply with provisions of the Hatch. Act(5 U.S.C. 88 1501-1508 and $8 7321-7326) which limit the political activities off employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with federal funds. 8.1.3 Finally, each Party agrees that federal funds will not be used, directly or indirectly. to support the enactment, repeal, modification, or adoption of any law, regulation, or policy without the express written approval from Cal OES or the federal awarding agency. 18 -81- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8.2. Debarment and Suspension. 8.2.1. Each Party will provide protection against waste, fraud, and abuse by debarring or suspending those persons deemed irresponsible in their dealings with the federal government. Each Party independently certifies that it and its principal, (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal subgrantees, recipients, or subrecipients: department or agency; (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement, been convicted of orl had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery falsification or destruction ofrecords, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged byj a governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated inj paragraph (2)(b) ofthis certification; and (d) Have not within a1 three-year period preceding this Agreement, had one or more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default. 8.2.2. Where a Party, its subgrantees, recipients, or subrecipients, under this Agreement isu unable to certify to any ofthese statements in the certification listed inl Paragraph 8.2.1, such Party shall provide a written explanation to County. 19 -82- 1 9. 2 CALIFORNIA! LAW. This Agreement is executed and delivered within the State of California and the rights and 3 obligations of the Parties hereto shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the 4 laws oft the State of California. 5 6 above written. 7 9 10 By: 11 12 14 15 By: 16 17 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year firsi COUNTY OFI IMPERIAL 8 SHERIFF'S OFFICE COUNTY OF MPERIAL DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION By: Daniel Prince ChiefProbation Officer IMPERIAL COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE By; Federico Miramontes Sheriff COUNTY OF IMPERIAL 13 DISTRICT ATTORNEY'SO OFFICE George Marquez District Attorney George Marquez Imperial County District Attorney SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 18 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CALEXICO OFFICE, 19 EL CENTRO OFFICE, WINTERHAVEN OFFICE 20 21 By; 22 23 24 26 27 By: 28 Jimmy Duran Chief By: Tommie- Cocroft Border Division Chief Shannon D.Dicus San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner 25 CITY OF BRAWLEY POLICE. DEPARTMENT CITY OF CALEXICO POLICE DEPARTMENT By: Armando Orozco Chief 20 -83- 1 CITY OFEL CENTRO POLICE! DEPARTMENT CITY OF IMPERIAL POLICEI DEPARTMENT 2 3 By: 4 Robert Sawyer Chief 5 6 8 9 10 By: 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 By: 23 24 25 26 27 28 By: Aaron Reel Chief 7 CITY OF1 BLYTHE POLICE: DEPARTMENT CITY OF CALIPATRIA POLICE: DEPARTMENT By: Cheryl Fowler Chief Mallory Crecelius Interim City Manager COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE SHERIFF'S OFFICE By: Chad Bianco Sheriff/Coroner APPROVED AS' TO: FORM: Bric Havens County Counsel APPROVED ASTOFORM: Minh C. Tran County Counsel- County of Riverside By: Danuta Tuszynska Deputy County Counsel Amrit P. Dhillon Deputy County Counsel 21 -84- -85- CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Work - 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package I- Transit Center/Bus Stops/Solar Lights PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Council accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling &1 Pump, Inc. for the project known as the 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package I- Transit Center/Bus Stops/Solar Lights and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project. It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the! Notice ofCompletion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate. FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: The City entered into an agreement with. AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. dated May 17, 2024 for the installation of new bus shelters at multiple locations, including modifications to curb, gutter and sidewalk at specified locations, installation of a new shade structure, modification of fences and gates, and installation of solar lights at the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, Miller Park and the Public Works Yard. This project was one of four construction agreements entered into as part ofthe City's 2024 Beautify Blythe Project. Beautify Blythe is a $2.9 million grant award from Caltrans' Local Clean California grant program to beautify public spaces. The City partnered with the Palo Verde Valley Transit STAFF REPORT: The 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package I - Transit Center/Bus Stops/Solar. Lights Project was completed to the satisfaction ofthel Public Works Department on December 19,2024. Thej project was completed within the approved project budget established for thel Beautify Blythe] project which included $227,000 for contingencies. The original cost of Package I was $825,579.00. One change order in the amount of $42,000 was issued during construction for the: installation of an additional 12 solar parking lights. This brought the total Itisi recommended Council accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling &1 Pump, Inc. for the subject project, authorize thel Mayor and City Clerk to execute and filet thel NoticeotComplction for the project and authorize the release of retention payments once filed and the release of Agency to clean up and beautify various public spaces and facilities. cost ofconstruction for Package I to $867,579. project bonds when appropriate. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Notice of Completion -86- 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 $56103, 27383 SPACE. ABOVE LINE FOR REÇORDER'S USE ONLY NOTICE OF COMPLETION (California Civil Code S 9204) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 14, 2025, the City Council of the City of Blythe accepted the public work of improvement ("Project") described herein and the Project was 1. Name and Address of Owner: The City of Blythe, 235 North Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225 2. Description of Project: The Project is known as: 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package I Transit Center/Bus Stops/Solarl Lights. The Project generally consisted oft the installation of new bus shelters at multiple locations, including modifications to curb, gutter and sidewalk at specified locations, installation of a new shade structure, modification of fences and gates, and installation of solar lights at the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, the City of Blythe's Miller Park and the City of Blythe's Public Works Yard. 3. Location of Project: Various locations in the City of Blythe, including at the City of Blythe Miller Park, located at 501 S. Lovekin Blvd., Blythe, CA 92225, the City of Blythe Public Works Yard, located at 505 W. 14th Avenue, and the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, 4. Name and Address of Contractor: AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc., P.O. Box 570 Ehrenberg, deemed completed on such date. located at 415 N. Main Street, Blythe, CA 92225. AZ 85334 5. Date of Agreement: May 17, 2024 6. Name of Surety: SureTec Insurance Company Dated: Joseph DeConinck Mayor 1of2 -87- VERIFICATION I, the undersigned, say: Ia am the City Clerk of the City of Blythe, the declarant of the foregoing Notice of Completion; I have read said Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on. at Blythe, California. Mallory Crecelius City Clerk 2of2 -88- CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Work = 2024 Beautify Blythe Project Package II - Miller Park PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATON: Council accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the project known as the 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package II - Miller Park and authorize thel Mayorand City Clerk to execute and filet thel NoticeofCompletion for thej project. Iti is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments oncet the Notice fCompletionisreconded and release project bonds once appropriate. FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: The City entered into an agreement with AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. dated May 17,2024 for the removal and reconstruction oft the existing parking lot and walking path andi modifications, removal, and construction ofcurb, gutter and sidewalk at] Miller Park, located at 501 S. Lovekin Blvd. This project was one of four construction agreements entered into as Beautify Blythe is a $2.9 million grant award from Caltrans' Local Clean California grant program to beautify public spaces. The City partnered with the Palo Verde Valley Transit STAFF REPORT: The 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package II-I Miller Park Project was completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department on December 19, 2024. The project was completed within the approved project budget of $525,012.50. No change orders Itisr recommended Council accept the work] performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the subject project, authorize thel Mayor and City Clerk to execute and filet thel NoticeofCompletion for the project and authorize the release of retention payments once filed and the release of part oft the City's 2024. Beautify Blythe Project. Agency to clean up and beautify various public spaces and facilities. were issued for the project. project bonds when appropriate. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Notice of Completion -89- 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 RECORDER'S USE ONLY NOTICE OF COMPLETION (California Civil Code S 9204) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 14, 2025, the City Council of the City of Blythe accepted the public work of improvement ("Project") described herein and the Project was 1. Name and Address of Owner: The City of Blythe, 235 North Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225 2. Description of Project: The Project is known as: 2024 Beautify Blythe Project - Package II-N Miller Park. The Project generally consisted of the removal and reconstruction of the existing parking lot and walking path and modifications, removal, and construction of curb, 3. Location of Project: City of Blythe Miller Park, located at 501 S. Lovekin Blvd. Blythe, CA 4. Name and Address of Contractor: AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc., P.O. Box 570 Ehrenberg, deemed completed on such date. gutter and sidewalk at the City of Blythe Miller Park. 92225 AZ85334 5. Date of Agreement: May 17,2024 6. Name of Surety: SureTec Insurance Company Dated: Joseph DeConinck Mayor 1of2 -90- VERIFICATION I, the undersigned, say: I am the City Clerk of the City of Blythe, the declarant of the foregoing Notice of Completion; I have read said Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on at Blythe, California. Mallory Crecelius City Clerk 2of2 -91- PUBLIC HEARING -92- CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 934-24-4 Amending Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code (Zoning Code) Relating to Changes Required by the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Programs for Emergency Shelters, Employee Housing, and Reasonable Accommodation Procedures PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: Itisi recommended the City Council,s subsequent tot the public hearing, ORDINANCE NO. 934-24- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. BLYTHE, CALIFORNLA, AMENDING TITLE. 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE. RELATING TO CHANGES REQUIRED BY THE CITF'S6TH CYCLE. HOUSING. ELEMENT. PROGRAMS, FORI ENERGENCISHELTERS, EMPLOYEE. HOUSING, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL. REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROMMENTAL QUALITZACTICEPA) PURSUANTTO introduce Ordinance No. 934-24: CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION1S01B0: (COMMONSENSE. EXEMPTION) FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: On August 13, 2024, the City Council adopted the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element for the 2021-2029 period, which was officially approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on August 29, 2024. As part of the Housing Element, the City committed toj programs which require that changes bei made to the Zoning Code, STAFF REPORT: The proposed ordinance implements changes outlined in three programs of In Program 2.D.3, the City committed to amending the Zoning Code to (1) expand the definition of emergency shelters per Assembly Bill 2339 to include interim housing options such as navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite and recuperative care, and (2) amend parking standards for emergency shelters to bel based solely on staffing pursuant to Assembly Bill 139.To implement this program, the proposed ordinance amends the definition of"emergency shelter" as set forth in Sections 17.04.425 and 17.08.255 of the Zoning Code and amends Section 17.63A.020(B) of the Zoning Code to provide that parking for emergency shelters will be based on1 the: number of spaces required to accommodate the staff working at an emergency shelter at the Inl Program 2.D.4, the City committed to amending the Zoning Codei to comply with the Employee which is set forth in Title 17 ofthe Blythe Municipal Code. the Housing Element: Program 2.D.3, Program 2.D.4, and Program 2.D.5. same time. -93- Housing Act (California Health and Safety Code section 17000 et seq.), which requires jurisdictions to deem employee housing providing accommodations for six or fewer employees a residential use subject to the same standards as single family residences. To implement this program, the proposed ordinance adds a new definition for "employee housing" to Chapter 17.04 of the Zoning Code and amends the table set forth in Section 17.08.010 of the Zoning Code to reflect that employee housing is permitted in all zones that permit residential uses. In Program 2.D.5, the City committed to amending Chapter 17.84 (Reasonable Accommodation Procedure) ofthe Zoning Code to remove the finding for approval relating to "potential impact on surrounding uses," as such finding was considered subjective. To implement this program, the proposed ordinance removes this finding. The proposed ordinance also includes a comprehensive Additional amendments to the Zoning Code are required by other programs of the Housing Element. Staffwill present those proposed amendments to the Council at a future meeting. The Blythe Municipal Code and State law require two public hearings regarding the proposed ordinance. On November 12, 2024, the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, Therefore, it is recommended the City Council, subsequent to the public hearing, introduce update to Chapter 17.84. conducted a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance No. 934-24. Ordinance No. 934-24. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance No. 934-24 -94- ORDINANCE NO. 934-24 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHANGES REQUIRED BY THE CITY'S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS, EMPLOYEE HOUSING, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES 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 August 13, 2024, the City Council adopted the City's 6th Cycle WHEREAS, the Housing Element includes a number of programs which require WHEREAS, on November 12, 2024, the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, held a duly noticed public hearing and considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony regarding the proposed amendments to 2021-2029 Housing Element ("Housing Element"); and the City to make changes to its Zoning Code; and Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the City Council held a second duly noticed public hearing and considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony regarding the proposed amendments to Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code; WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE DOES and occurred. ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds that: A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct. B. The changes to Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code are consistent with the City's General Plan. More specifically, these changes implement changes required by the Housing Element and are compliant with State law. Ordinance No. 934-24 Page 1 of9 -95- SECTION 2. Amendment to Section 17.04.425. Section 17.04.425 (Emergency Shelter) of Chapter 17.04 (Definitions) of Division I (General Provisions) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 17.04.425 - Emergency shelter. Emergency shelter" means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. Emergency shelter" includes other interim interventions, including, but not limited to, a navigation center, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care. SECTION 3. Amendment to Section 17.08.255. Section 17.08.255 (Emergency Shelter) of Chapter 17.08 (Permitted Uses) of Division II (Zones) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 17.08.255 - Emergency shelter. "Emergency shelter" means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. "Emergency shelter" includes other interim interventions, including, but not limited to, a navigation center, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care. SECTION 4. Amendment to Section 17.63A.020. Subsection B of Section 17.63A.020 (Special Development and Management Standards) of Chapter 17.63A (Emergency Shelter) of Title 17( (Zoning) oft the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended tor read as follows: B. Off-street parking shall be based upon the number of spaces required to accommodate all staff working at the emergency shelter at the same time, provided that no more parking shall be required for an emergency shelter than is required for other commercial or industrial uses within the same zone. SECTION 5. Amendment to Section 17.08.010. In the table set forth in Section 17.08.010 (Uses Permitted in Each Zone) of Chapter 17.08 (Permitted Uses) of Division II(Zones) ofT Title 17 (Zoning) ofthel Blythe Municipal Code, the Residential Uses category is hereby amended as follows to reflect that employee housing is permitted in all zones where residential uses are permitted (additions in underline): ZONES USE TYPES Residential: Single-Family Dwelling Two-Family Dwelling ZONES PIQ- C- C- C- C- P N C G M-O I-S G R/MH R- R- R- R- R- P- - SPR RR A E L M-L M H D X X xx X x X /* 13)* x X Ordinance No. 934-24 Page 2 of 9 -96- X X X Multiple-Family Dwelling Group Dwelling Guest House Mobile Home Park Recreational Vehicle Park Residential Care Residential Care Facilities (Large) Residential Unit, One per 20 acres Single-Room Occupancy Transitional Housing and Supportive Housing Emergency Shelter X x Xx X X X X X Employee Housing X X X xx X X X X xx X x x X X Facilities (Small) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X [4) SECTION 6. Amendment to Chapter 17.04. Chapter 17.04 (Definitions) of Division 1 (General Provisions) of Title 17 (Zoning) is hereby amended as follows: A. The current Section 17.04.430 (Enclosed building) is hereby renumbered to Section 17.04.435. B. Section 17.04.430 is hereby amended to read as follows: 17.04.430 - Employee housing. Employee housing" means privately-owned housing that provides accommodations six or fewer employees, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 17021.5. "Employee housing" shall not be included within the definition of a boarding house, rooming house, hotel, dormitory, or other similar term that implies that the employee housing is a business run for profit or differs in any way from a family dwelling. SECTION 7. Repeal and Replace Chapter 17.84. Chapter 17.84 (Reasonable Accommodation Procedure) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: Ordinance No. 934-24 Page 3of9 -97- Chapter 17384-REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURE 17.84.010 - Intent and purpose. A. The intent of this chapter is to provide flexibility in the application of the city's zoning and building code requirements for persons with a disability when flexibility is necessary to eliminate barriers to housing opportunities. This chapter will facilitate compliance with fair housing laws and promote housing opportunities for residents of B. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a procedure for persons with disabilities to make requests for a reasonable accommodation in the application of the city's land use, zoning, and building laws, rules, policies, practices, and procedures pursuant to Blythe. fair housing laws to ensure equal access to housing. 17.84.020 - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: A. Department" means the development services department. B. "Director" means the development services director or the director's designee. C. "Eligible person" means a person with a disability, a representative of such person, or D. "Fair housing laws" means the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. Section 3601 et seq.), including reasonable accommodation required by 42 U.S.C. section 3604(F)(B)(3), and the Califoria Fair Employment and Housing Act (California Government Code section 12900 et seq.), as any of these statutory provisions may E. "Person with a disability" is any person who has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities; anyone who is regarded as having such F." "Reasonable accommodation" means providing persons with disabilities or developers of housing for persons with disabilities flexibility in the application of land use, zoning, and building regulations, policies, practices, and procedures, or waiving certain requirements when it is necessary to eliminate barriers to housing ac developer of housing for persons with disabilities. be amended from time to time. impairment; or anyone who has a record of such impairment. opportunities. Ordinance No. 934-24 Page 4 of9 -98- G. Request for reasonable accommodation" means a request to modify land use, zoning, or building regulations, policies, practices, or procedures in order to give persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing opportunities. 17.84.030 - Procedure for requesting a reasonable accommodation. A. Any eligible person may request a reasonable accommodation in the city's' land use, zoning, or building laws, rules, policies, practices, and/or procedures by filing an application with the department on the form provided by the department. B. The application shall include the following information: 1. Name, address, and telephone number of the individual(s) requesting reasonable accommodation; 2. Address of the property for which the request is being made; 3. Name and address of the property owner(s) of the property for which the request 4. Description of the requested accommodation and the regulation(s), policy(ies) or 5. Reason that the requested accommodation may be necessary for the individual(s) C.Ifnecessary to reach a determination on the request for reasonable accommodation, the city may request further information from the applicant consistent with fair housing D. Any information submitted as part of a reasonable accommodation request shall be kept confidential, shall be retained in a manner sO as to respect the privacy rights of E.If an individual needs assistance in making the request for reasonable accommodation, the city will provide assistance to ensure that the process is is being made. procedure(s) for which accommodation is sought. with the disability to use and enjoy the dwelling. laws, specifying in detail the information that is required. the applicant, and shall not be made available for public inspection. accessible. 17.84.040- - Timing of request. A. A request for reasonable accommodation may be filed at any time that the accommodation may be necessary to ensure equal access to housing. B. Ift the project for which the request for reasonable accommodation is being made also requires some other discretionary approval (e.g., conditional use permit), then, to the Ordinance No. 934-24 Page 5 of9 -99- extent feasible, the applicant shall file the request for reasonable accommodation together with the related application for discretionary approval. 17.84.050- Review procedures and decision on application. A. The director shall have the authority to consider and act on requests for reasonable accommodations and shall make reasonable accommodations in laws, rules, policies, practices, procedures, or services when those accommodations may be necessary to afford persons with disabilities equal opportunities to use and enjoy housing B. The director shall issue a written determination on a request for reasonable accommodation within a timely manner but no later than thirty (30) days of the date of receipt of a completed application and may (1)grant the accommodation request; (2) grant the accommodation request subject to specified nondiscriminatory conditions of approval; or (3) deny the request. All written determinations shall give notice of the right to appeal. The notice of determination shall be sent to the applicant by first class C.Ifnecessaryt to reach a determination on the request for reasonable accommodation, the director may request further information from the applicant consistent with this chapter, specifying in detail what information is required. In the event a request for further information is made, the thirty (30)-day period to issue a written determination shall be stayed until the applicant reasonably responds to the request. D. For requests. for a reasonable accommodation involving related application(s) for discretionary approval, the application shall be processed and considered separately from any discretionary elements of the same proposal. If the request for a reasonable accommodation cannot be effectuated until a final decision is rendered on the related discretionary approval(s), a provisional decision" may be granted within the thirty (30)-day timeframe and shall become final at the same time as the discretionary approval(s). The application(s) for the discretionary approval(s) shall be separately considered and shall be subject to the procedures specified in the applicable chapter of this title. The appropriate decision making body shall act on all discretionary opportunities. mail or in a format reasonably requested by the applicant. permits, but not the reasonable accommodation request. 17.84.060 - Findings and decision. A. In order to grant a request for reasonable accommodation, the director shall make the 1. The housing which is the subject of the request for reasonable accommodation will be used by one or more persons with disabilities protected under fair! housing laws. 2. The accommodation is necessary to make specific housing available to one or following findings: more persons with disabilities protected under fair housing laws. Ordinance No. 934-24 Page 60 of9 -100- 3. The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial oradministrative 4. The requested accommodation will not require a fundamental alteration of the B. If, based upon all of the evidence presented to the director, the findings set forth in this section may reasonably be made, the director shall grant the requested C. None of the findings set forth in this section are intended to supersede any other findings which may be required for a discretionary permit that is reviewed burden on the city. zoning or building laws, policies, and/or procedures of the city. reasonable accommodation. concurrently with the request for reasonable accommodation. 17.84.070 - Finality of decision. A. For requests for reasonable accommodations not involving one or more related land use permits, a decision by the director shall become final ten (10) calendar days after the date of the decision, unless appealed as set forth in Section 17.84.080. B. For requests for reasonable accommodations involving related land use permits, a decision by the director shall become final ten (10) calendar days after the date oft the decision of the related land use permit or the date of the provisional decision, whichever is later, unless appealed as set forth in Section 17.84.080. 17.84.080 - Appeals. A. Within ten (10) calendar days oft the date of the director's written decision, an applicant may appeal an adverse decision. Appeals from the adverse decision shall be made in writing. In the event that the last date of appeal falls on a weekend, holiday or when city offices are closed, the next date such offices are open for business shall be the B. Ifan individual needs assistance in filing an appeal on an adverse decision, the city will provide assistance to ensure that the appeal process is accessible. C.A All appeals shall contain a statement of the grounds for the appeal. Any information submitted as part of the appeal shall be kept confidential, shall be retained in a manner sO as to respect the privacy rights of the applicant, and shall not be made available D. Appeals shall be heard by the city manager within thirty (30) days of filing an appeal. The city manager shalli issue a written decision within ten (10) days oft the hearing and last date of appeal. for public inspection. the decision shall be final. Ordinance No. 934-24 Page 7 of9 -101- E. Nothing in this procedure shall preclude an aggrieved individual from seeking any other state or federal remedy available. 17.84.090 - Notice to public of availability of accommodation process. Notice ofthe city's reasonable accommodation procedures along withi the application form shall be displayed at public information counter of the department and on the city's website. City employees shall direct individuals to such documents whenever they are requested to do sO or reasonably believe that persons with disabilities or their representatives may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation. SECTION 8. Environmental. Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance implements programs required by the City's Housing Element and will not result in any development or activity with the potential to impact 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 9. 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 10. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions 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 unconstitutional. its final passage. SECTION 11. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after SECTION 12. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law. Ordinance No. 934-24 Page 8 of9 -102- PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 2025, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Joseph DeConinck Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Brittany E. Roberto City Attorney Ordinance No. 934-24 Page 9 of9 -103- NEW BUSINESS -104- CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Committee Appointments PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Managèr RECOMMENDATION: Itisr recommended thel Mayor appoint memberso ofthe City Council to the City's standing committees and boards. FISCAL: IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: On December 10, 2024, the City Council started ai new term. This allows for STAFF REPORT: The Mayor may appoint members of Council to City Committees and Standing Committees: Standing Commiteemectings are called by staff/Council, as necessary. The committee provides recommendations to the full City Council on the following: Economic Development: Members ofthis committee discuss the City'seconomic development goals, proposed development projects, and attend ICSC toi meet with] potential retailers looking Budget and Finance: Members of this committee review the City's Operating and Capital Budget withs staff and review the draft audited financial statements with staffandt the City'saudit Parks and Recreation: Members ofthis committee discuss the City'spark andi recreation needs, Arti in Public Places: When aj project is developed, the applicant has the option ofdelivering art on site or paying a fee to the City. This committee reviews and approves submitted art projects and makes recommendations to Council on how to spend Art in Public Places funds. Energy Development: This committee was disbanded for at time due tol lack ofi items. In 2023, staff asked Council to re-establish the committee to address issues related to solar and other Planning PRC: The first stepi in the development process is submitting al Project for Review,a PRC. Members of this committee have an opportunity to review all projects submitted to the City and provide comments/feedback. That feedback would be included in the applicant's the reassignment of Committee Appointments. Boards. Below'is a summary ofe each committee. to expand operations. team. where to use CDBG funding in the City's parks, and park grant funding. renewable energy development. -105- Conditions of Approval. Palo Verde Transit Agency: The Palo Verde Transit Agency's Board of Directors meets the first Wednesday ofevery month at 1lam at the Transit Office on Main Street. Board Members arei responsible foroversight ofthel local transits systemi includingr route configurations; fares and Ad Hoc Committees:. Adl Hoc Committees are created: foras specificp purpose andi remain formed for as long as needed. These meetings are called by staff/Council as needed. Mesa Bluffs: This committee was created to discuss the sewer issues at Mesa Bluffs. Blight Elimination: This committee meets as necessary to discuss plans and ideas to reduce Palo Verde Economic Alliance. This committee was formed with the County EDA to bring local agencies and organizations together toj promotel Blythe. Thei meetings arel held at City Hall Animal Shelter: This committee wasi formed in 2021 after the Shelter had been under thet threat ofclosure by the County of] Riverside twice in two years. The Committee will research viable options for the City as it relates to the Shelter, and the County's continued operation of the 2+2+2+2: This committee allows for the City, School District, Hospital and College to work GolfCourse: Staffrecommends thel Mayor appoint twoi members tos serve on: a GolfCourse Ad Hoc Committee to discuss, plan and assist withi the future operation ofthe City'sMunicipal Golf levels of service provided. blight in the City. on the second Thursday ofevery month at 10:00am. facility. together to share resources and ideas. Course. Other Government Agency Meetings: MIDAQMID: Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District meets the third Monday ofthe month at 10am at their office in Victorville. The City has video/eleconferencing abilities. Subject matter is extensive relating to air quality rules and regulations, licenses, permits, and RCTC:T The Riverside County Transportation Commission meets on1 the: second Wednesday of every month at 9:30am in Riverside. RCTC handecontolsdsinbures monies for all transportation related functions (e.g. road construction, transit) in Riverside County. CVAG: The Coachella Valley Association of Governments is comprised of several standing committees. Blythe joined CVAG in 1998, primarily tol have the support of Coachella Valley cities and the County when dealing with RCTCandi their division ofdiscretionaryt transportation funds. CVAG committee meetings are held in their office in Palm Desert, but video/eleconterencing is available at City Hall. CVAG appointees received a stiped of$125to attend the Executive Committee meetings and a $100 stipend per meeting for all other enforcement actions. committees. Executive Committee Last Monday of thei month at 4:30pm Transportation Committee 3rMonday oft thei month at noon -106- Energy & Sustainability Homeless Committee. Public Safety: General Assembly: 2nd Thursday oft the month at 12:00pm 3rd Wednesday oft thei month. at 10:00am 2nd Monday of the month at 9:00am Last Monday in June at 6:00pm (all Council Members should plan to attend to represent Blythe at the event. League ofCA Cities: Thel Leaguel hosts period meetings andt training sessions. The Committee member should attend the Annual Conference held each fall. The City is also ai member ofthe Riverside County Division of the League which hosts bi-monthly meetings at 5:00pm. The meeting location rotates around the various Riverside County Cities. ATTACHMENIS: 1. 2. Current Committee. Appointments CVAG Meeting Schedule for 2024/2025 -107- 2024 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Standing Committees Member: Committee: Economic Development Budget and Finance Parks and Recreation Art in Public Places Energy Development Planning PRC Johnny Rodriguez Joseph Halby Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Joey Deconinck Joey Deconinck Sam Burton Johnny Rodriguez Joey DeConinck Joseph Halby Johnny Rodriguez Joseph Halby Johnny Rodriguez Palo' Verde Transit. Agency Joseph Halby Ad Hoc Committees Member: Committee: Mesa Bluffs Blight Elimination Open Communication- Supervisor Perez 2+2+2+2 Committee Animal Shelter Agency: MDAQMD RCTC CAL CITIES Palo' Verde College CVAG Executive Transportation Energy & Sustainability Homeless Committee Public Safety Joey DeConinck Joseph Halby Joey DeConinck Joey DeConinck Johnny Rodriguez Primary Joey DeConinck Joey DeConinck Joey DeConinck Joseph Halby Joey DeConinck Joey DeConinck Joey DeConinck Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Sam Burton Johnny Rodriguez Sam Burton Alternate Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Sam Burton Joseph Halby Sam Burton CVSP Closure Committee Joey DeConinck Other Government Agency Meetings -108- d0 2 9 8 0 N 5 Co 8 0o d0 N 10 F 8 * > - 0 - a la I 8 s 92 - 3 N 6 9 - d0 e 4 6 5 0 $ 4 1 16 4 Ia & a 8 00 I S 16 N 0 8 a S S -109- CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING. DATE: January 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Award of Agreement for ChanslorPlace Sewer Repair Project PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: To complete the ChanslorPlace Sewer Repair Project, it is 1. Award an agreement to Rove Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $81,219. 2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement once all bonds and contract recommended Council: documents are approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. Authorize an additional $15,000 for contingencies. 5. Establish aj project budget not to exceed $111,219. 4. Authorize an additional $15,000 for plan review and inspection services. 6. Authorize the Interim City Manager to approve and execute change orders and approve expenditures for engineering and project inspection services during construction within the approved project budget. FISCAL IMPACT: $111,219 from contingency included in the FY 2024/25 Sewer Enterprise BACKGROUND: The ChanslorPlace subdivision was proposed to be constructed in three phases. Phase I construction was completed in 2005. The plans for Phase II and Phase III were approved by the City in August 2006. Construction on Phase II began in 2006 but was never There are currently eight undeveloped lotsi inl Phase II. The Cityl has not issued any building permits for the vacant lots in Phase II due to the issues with the sanitary sewer system. Repairing the sanitary sewer system in Phase II would enable the eight vacant lots to be developed as well as Contract documents and specifications were prepared to solicit bids to repair defects in the Phase IIs sanitary sewer system. The City issued a Notice Inviting Bids for the project in July 2024. Unfortunately, no bids were received by the deadline. Staffobtained information that nol bids were received due to timing issues. It was reported contractors were busy with other projects. Staff thought it was best to wait a few months to allow time for those projects to wind down before In September 2024,staffre-released the Notice Inviting Bids for the Chanslor Place Sewer Repair Fund Budget. completed due to outstanding issues with the sanitary sewer system. correct defects that could impact current residents. advertising the project a second time. -110- project. Bids were originally due October 31, 2024. That deadline was extended to December 12, 2024, to allow stafft time to accommodate questions about the project that arose during the pre-bid STAFF REPORT: The bid opening for the Chanslor Place Sewer Repair Project was held on meeting with the contractors. Thursday, December 12, 2024. The following bids were received: Cholla Construction Radco Inc. Rove Engineering, Inc. $158,580 $208,119 $81,219 The apparent low bidder, Rove Engineering, Inc., submitted a responsive bid. Rove Engineering, Inc. is an A licensed contractor operating in El Centro, California. Their contractor's license is active and in good standing with the State of California. Rove Engineering has performed work for the City in the past, including street improvement projects and repairs at the WasteWater Treatment Plant. All projects were performed to the satisfaction ofthe City. Staff determined that Therefore, it is recommended the Council award an agreement to Rove Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $81,219; authorize the Interim Cityl Manager to execute the agreement once all bonds and contract documents are approved as to form by the City Attorney; authorize an additional $15,000 in contingencies; authorize an additional $15,000 for plan reviews and inspection services; establish a project budget not to exceed $111,219; and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve and execute change orders and approve expenditures for engineering and project inspection services during construction within the approved project budget. Rove Engineering, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder. ATTACHMENTS: None -111- CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNÇIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING. DATE: January 9,2 2024 SUBJECT: Request to Waive Temporary Use Permit Fees for the Desert Sound Music and Art Festival. PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Itisrecommended Council waive the' Temporary Use Permit (TUP) Fee of $262.00 for Desert Sound's Art and Music Show on January 18, 2025 at 135 N. Commercial Street. FISCALIMPACT:1 Loss ofr revenue in the amount of$262.00 BACKGROUND: Desert Sound will present à free show with live music, food, and art on January 18, 2025, from 4-10pm. The event will bel held at 135N. Commercial Street (Halby's) A Temporary Usel Permit isi required tol host this event at this location. Other community events STAFF REPORT: Desert Soundl has submitted ther requiredTemporaryl Usel Permit application for their show on January 18, 2025. The established Temporary Use Permit fee is $262.00.As thisi sisac community event, free of charge and open to all ages, staffisi in support ofwaiving the and is free and open to all ages. have been held at this location with much success. TUP fee for this event. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Event Flyer -112- DESERTSOUND SHOW PRESENTS FREE LIVE MUSIC FOODS ART! BLYTHE CA 135 N. COMMERCIAL MUSICAL GUEST a DENNIS RIVIZZIGNO "RYAN REYES" DOORS OPEN 4pm TILL 10pm ALL AGES WELCOME SAN T -113- SUCCESSOR AGENCY -114- MINUTES BLYTHE SUCCESSOR AGENCY December 10, 2024 The December 10, 2024 meeting of the Blythe Successor Agency was called to order by Chair DeConinck. Also in attendance were Vice Chair Rodriguez and Board Members Halby, Burton and Spraggins. Staffin attendance included Board Secretary Crecelius and other agency staff. NEW BUSINESS: Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and Administrative Budget for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Finance Director Elms stated staff has prepared the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule known as the ROPS. as shown in Attachment A and an administrative budget shown in Attachment B for the enforceable obligation period ofJuly 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Items listed on the ROPS for funding are routine and enforceable obligations of the Successor Agency which include debt payments for bond issuance, trustee fees, maintenance costs for properties set to be disposed of per the Agency's Long Range Property Management Plan and the City's eligible administrative costs. Ifthe Board agrees with the proposed, staff recommends the adoption of Resolution No. SA 2024-001, approving the ROPS and administrative budget for an enforceable obligation period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and further authorize staff to submit the Agency's ROPS and administrative budget to the Riverside County Oversight Board and the Department of Finance for Review and No public comment. Vice Chair Rodriguez moved approval of Resolution No. SA 2024-001. The RESOLUTION NO. SA 2024-001. A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE BLYTHE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AND TAKING Approval motion was seconded by Board Member Burton with al unanimous aye vote. RELATEDACTIONS. ING CONNECTIONTIERENITIL ADJOURN: There being no further business to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned. Joseph DeConinck, Chair ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius, Secretary -115- REPORTS -116- PUBLIC COMMENT -117- ADJOURN -118-