BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL FIRST ARTIY Blythe BLISHED AGENDA February 11, 2025 Closed Session: 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting: 6:00 P.M. Joseph DeConinck, Mayor Johnny Z. Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Joseph Halby, III, Council Member Sam Burton, Council Member Summer Spraggins, Council Member Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager/City Clerk Brittany Roberto, City Attorney MEETINGS ARE HELDI IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 11, 2025 Closed Session: 5:00pm Regular Session: 6:00pm Blythe Joseph DeConinck, Mayor Johnny Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Jospeh Halby, III, Council Member Samuel Burton, Council Member Summer Spraggins, Council Member CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address the City Council only on those items listed on the Closed Session agenda. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration. CLOSED SESSION: 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: 3480 Quail Run Rd., Blythe, CA 92225. Agency Negotiator: Mallory Crecelius. Negotiating Parties: BNB Golf Management, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. NOTE TO THE PUBLIC: (28CFR35.104ADA Title II). Inc compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk Mallory Crecelius at (760)922-6161 EXT. 1237. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made 1 available for Public inspection ini the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235/ N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.lyotbythe.cagow Blythe Blythe City Council Meeting February 11, 2025 6:00pm 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 au unanimous vote. PRESENTATION: (Item 1) CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 2-14) removed from the Consent Calendari for separate action. Posting of the Agenda. Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius City Attorney Roberto City Treasurer/Finance Director Elms Chief Building Official Brown Police Chief Dale Fire Chief Hasler Public Works Director Elegores The City Council may add ani item tot the Agenda after making a finding that there is ai need tot take immediate action on the item and that the item came tot the attention oft the City Council and/or staff subsequent tot the posting of the Agenda. An action adding an item tot the Agenda requires a 2/3 vote oft the City Council (4 of5 Council Members). Ifl less than 2/3 oft the City Council is present, adding ani item tot the Agenda 1. Colorado River Fair Ambassadors. Allr matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/or 2. 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 2/11/25, warrants numbered 10943 through 10964 and 79156 through 79220 in the amount of $395,267.36; 2/11/25, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 79221 through 79231in the amount of $1,734.28 and 2/11/25, warrants numbered 10965 through 10975 and 79232 through 791278 in the amount of $292,390.35. Recommendation: Approve 2/11/25, warrants numbered 54939 through 54940 in the amount of$ $5,822.27; 2/11/25, warrants numbered 54941 through 54960 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60909 through 60980 in the amount of $288,485.60; 2/11/25, warrants numbered 54961 through 54962 in the amount of $307.93; 2/11/25, warrants numbered 54963 through 54981 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 60981 through 61050 in the amount of $295,856.48; 2/11/25, warrants numbered 54982 through 54983 and Direct Deposit warrant numbered 61051 in the amount of $78,783.22; 2/11/2025, warrant numbered 54984 and Direct Deposit warrant numbered 61052 in the amount of $288.25 and 2/11/25, warrants numbered 54985 through 54996 and Direct Deposit Warrants numbered 61053 through61153 website on Friday, February7,2025. Approval of the Warrant Register. 3. 4. Approval of the Payroll Register. int the amount of $96,616.79. 5. Minutes of the January 14, 2025, City Council Meeting. Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the January 14, 2025, Meeting. 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 such writings and documents will be posted ont the City's website: ww.dlyolbylhe.cagow, 6. 7. 8. 9. City of Blythe Permits Issued in the Month of January 2025. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for January 2025. Recommendation: Receive andi file the monthly report. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for January 2025. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for January 2025. 10. Acceptance of Work- New Water Reservoir at Palo Verde College. Recommendation: Accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the New Water Reservoir at Palo Verde College Project, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project and authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Robert Yates dba Cholla Construction for the Pumping Station #5 Renovation Project, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project and authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project 12. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Cities of Blythe and Indio Regarding Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Blythe and City Indio, once reviewed and approved by Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Servies Agreement for Consulting Services between the City and Retail Strategies, LLC extending the term for a period of three years at a cost of $45,000 per year. 14. 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. bonds once appropriate. 11. Acceptance of Work- Pumping Station #5 Renovation Project. bonds once appropriate. Reimbursement of Off-Duty Personnel at Special Events. the City Attorney. 13. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Retail Strategies. Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 934-24. 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 EMERGENCYSHELTERS, EMPLOYEE HOUSING, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION) Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available for Publici inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In addition such writings and documents willl be; posted on the City's website: www.dlyorlymnecagoa PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 15) 15. Ordinance No. 935-25 Amending Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code Relating to Changes to Implement Various Programs Set Forth in the City's 6th Cycle Housing Recommendation: Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conduct a Public Hearing ORDINANCE NO. 935-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS SET FORTH IN THE CITY'S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT, INCLUDING ADDING A NEW! HOUSING ELEMENTOVERLAY, ADDING, REVISING, AND DELETING DEFINITIONS, ADDING. AND AMENDING REGULATIONS RELATING TO LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS AND VARIOUS TYPES OF GROUP HOUSING, AMENDING RESIDENTIAL LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-M AND R-H ZONES, ADDING AND REVISING STANDARDS REGARDING DENSITY IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AMENDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIED RESIDENTIAL USES, AND ADDING REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE DENSITYBONUS. LAW 16. Ordinance Establishing a Prohibition Against Camping and Storage of Personal ORDINANCE NO. 936-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITYOFBLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 12.32 (CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY PROHIBITED) TO TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE 17. Agreement for Annual Inspection and Maintenance of WTP and WWTP PV Solar Sites. Recommendation: Make a determination that compliance with bidding requirements for the procurement of inspection and maintenance services for solar sites at the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant would not be in the best interest of the City and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute agreement(s)with M.B. Herzog Electric, Inc. for annual inspection and maintenance services for a term of 5 years with a maximum cost of $77,350 for the WTP and $77,350 for the WWTP, once approved by the City Attorney. Recommendation: Establish a budget not to exceed $125,000, $109,942.50 to purchase the vehicle and $15,057.50 in contingency, authorize the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $109,94.50 to GTA Fleet Solutions, Inc., authorize the issuance of purchase order(s) for upfitting the vehicle within the approved budget, authorize the Interim City Manager to issue additional and/or make minor adjustments to purchasing contracts in an amount not to exceed $15,057.50 and allocate $125,000 in contingency funds adopted in the FY 2024/25 19. Resolution No. 2025-001 Making the Required Certification for an Exception to the 180- Day Wait Period and Approve the Appointment of Thomas Ecret as a Retired Annuitant Element. regarding Ordinance No. 934-24. NEW BUSINESS: (Items 16-21) Property upon Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places. Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 936-25: 18. Purchase of a 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 Brush Truck. General Fund Budget for this purchase. int the Position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-001: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-001. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE 180-DAYWAIT PERIOD. AND APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS ECRET AS A RETIRED ANNUITANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56. AND 21224. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available for Publici inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California duringr normal business hours. In addition such writings and documents will be; posted on the City's website: www.dlyothyhecagow, 20. Participation with Riverside County Office of Economic Development in the Submittal Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Partnership Letter to participate in the USDA Rural Business Development Grant and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all grant documents and items necessary to administer the grant Recommendation: Authorize staff to offer a Quechan Park Summer Pass for Day Use Parking and Boat Launch for $75.00 valid between May 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025. ofa USDA Rural Business Development Grant. and to provide an in-kind contribution of staff time. 21. Quechan Park Summer Pass. 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 March 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 msutterield@ciyotblymne.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 35.104A ADA Chamber, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California. NOTE TO THE PUBLIC: Title II). Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available for Publici inspection 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: ww.dlyotbyhe.cagow, PRESENTATION CONSENT CALENDAR 2 3 888 1o 6o N a 00 CN 2N 4e - S C o 5 2 2 e 5 2 2 2 2 Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting January 14, 2025 The January 14, 2024 meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers by Mayor DeConinck. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Council Members Halby, Burton and Spraggins. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, Finance Director Elms, Chief Building Official Brown, Public Works Director Elegores, Police ChiefDale and Fire ChiefHasler. City Attorney Roberto participated via teleconference. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck. The Invocation was led by Councilman Burton. consent calendar and acted upon separately. Posting of the Agenda. Friday, January 10, 2025. Approval of the Warrant Register. CONSENT CALENDAR: Items on the Consent Calendar are considered. routine and will be enacted with one motion of the Council. Ifany item requires individual consideration, it will be removed from the 1. 2. The agenda was posted on the bulletin boards on the outside oft the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber and on the City's website on 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 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 in 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 60908 in the amount of $18,412.48. 10942 and 79094 through 79155 in the amount of$602,285.85. 3. Approval of the Payroll Register. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Minutes of thel December 10. 2024. City Council Meeting. Recommendation: Approve the Minutes oft the! December 10, 2024, Meeting. City of Blythe Permits Issued for the Month of December 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Cityof] Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for December 2024. Recommendation: Receive and: file the monthly report. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for December 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Ouality ofLife Program, Activity Report for) December 2024. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Investment Report for Second Ouarter FY2024/25. Recommendation: Accept and file the quarterly Investment Report. 10. FY2023/24 General Fund Reserve Policy Update. Recommendation: Designate as reserves, $3,142,753 of General Funds net increase in unassignèd Recommendation: Accept the donation of six (6) firearms from the City of Imperial for use by the 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 funding up to 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 thej projects and authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate. 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 Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate. No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of the Consent Calendar. The fund balance for FY 2023/24. 11. Acceptance of] Donation- Firearms. Blythe Police Department. 12. Continued Participation in the Operation Stonegarden Program (OPSG). $163,901.88 as authorized under the agreement(s). Stop/Solarliphts. 14. Acceptance of Work- 2024 Beautify Blythe Project Package I- Miller Park. motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote. PUBLIC HEARING: 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. Interim City Manager Crecelius reported in November 2024, the Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency conducted a Public Hearing regarding this Ordinance, which, if adopted, would make changes to the Blythe Municipal Code as committed by the City when it adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element. The proposed Ordinance implements changes to three programs oft the Housing Element: Program 2.D.3, 2.D.4 and 2.D.5. In Program 2.D.3, the City committed to amending the Zoning Code to 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 amend parking standards for emergency shelters to be based solely on staffing pursuant to Assembly Bill 139. To implement this program, the proposed ordinance amends the definition of "emergency shelter" and provides that parking for emergency shelters will be based on the number of spaces required to accommodate staff. Inl Program 2.D.4, the City committed to amending the Zoning Code to comply with the Employee Housing Act which requires jurisdictions to deem employee housing providing accommodation 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) of the 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. Thej proposed ordinance also includes ac comprehensive update to Chapter 17.84. Additional amendments to the Zoning Code are required by other programs of the Housing Element. Staff will 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. Tonight is the second Public Hearing on this matter. Therefore, it is recommended the City Council, subsequent to the public No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The 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 EMERGENCISHELTERS, EMPLOYEE HOUSING, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIROMMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROMMENTAL QUALITYACT (CEQA) PURSUANTTO hearing, introduce Ordinance No. 934-24. motion was seconded by Council Member Spraggins by a unanimous aye vote CEPAGUIDELINESSECTIONIS0AICB0) (COMMONSENSE: EXEMPTION) NEW BUSINESS: Appointments: Economic Development Budget and Finance Parks and Recreation Art in Public Places Energy Development Planning PRC Palo Verde Transit Agency Mesa Bluffs Blight Elimination Open Communication 2+2+2+2 Committee CVSP Closure Committee Animal Shelter MDAQMD RCTC Cal Cities Palo Verde College CVAG Executive CVAGTPansportation CVAG Energy & Sustainability CVAG Homeless Committee Public Safety Committee Appointments. Mayor DeConinck made the following Committee Sam Burton Joseph Halby Joey DeConinck Joey DeConinck Jospeh Halby Joey DeConinck Joseph Halby Joey DeConinck Joey DeConinck Joey DeConinck Joey DEConinck Joey DeConinck Joseph Halby Joey DeConinck Joey DeConinck Joey DeConinck Summer Spraggins Summer Spraggins Johnny Rodriguez Jospeh Halby Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Sam Burton Johnny Rodriguez Sam Burton Joseph Halby Johnny Rodriguez Joseph Halby Johnny Rodriguez Jospeh Halby Summer Spraggins Johnny Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Sam Burton Johnny Rodriguez Sam Burton Johnny Rodriguez Sam Burton Award of Agreement for the ChanslorPlace Sewer Repair Project. Council Member Spraggins recused herself from the meeting due to a potential conflict of interest. Interim City Manager Crecelius reported 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 completed due to outstanding issues with the sanitary sewer system. There are currently eight undeveloped lots in Phase II. The City has not issued building permits for the vacant lots in Phase II due to the issues with the sanitary sewer system. No permits have been issued for Phase III. Contract documents and specifications were prepared to solicit bids to repair defects in the Phase II sanitary sewer system. The City issued a Notice Inviting Bids for the project in July 2024. Unfortunately, no bids were received by the deadline. In September 2024, staffre-released the Notice Inviting Bids for the Chanslor Place Sewer Repair project. Bids were originally due October 31, 2024. That deadline was extended to December 12, 2024, to allow staff time to accommodate questions about the project that arose during the pre-bid meeting with contractors. Bids were received from Cholla Construction in the amount of $158,580, Radco Inc. in the amount of $208,119 and Rove Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $81,219. It was determined that 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 has performed work for the City in the past, including street improvement projects and repairs at the WasteWater Treatment Plant. Therefore, it is recommended the Council award an agreement to Rove Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $81,219; authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement once all bonds and contract documents are approved as to form by the City Attorney; authorize an additional $15,000 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 No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote. Council Member approved project budget. Spraggins re-joined the meeting. Request to Waive Temporary Use Permit Fees (TUP) for the Desert Sound Live Music and Art Show. Council Member Halby recused himself from the meeting due to a potential conflict of interest. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated Desert Sound is hosting a free. Art and Music Show this Saturday, January 18th from 4-10pm at 1351 N. Commercial Street. ATemporary Use Permit was submitted for the event. As this is a free community event, open to No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Spraggins with a unanimous aye vote. Council all ages, staffrecommends Council waive the $262. TUP fee for this event. Member Halby re-joined the meeting. ORALREPORIS: community, Police Chief Dale introduced newly hired Blythe Police Officers Jonahtan Thompson, Arley Olivas and Emilio Arista. They are going through the FTO Program now and will be part ofour 3 Interim City Manager Crecelius reported on the Recreation Center's Christmas event. She thanked everyone for coming, Jones Mayer for their donation, Chris Peters for bringing Santa to the event, all the volunteers who made it possible and the Sheriff Department's Grinch for stopping by. She announced that kitchen counter pails for organic waste collection are available Councilman Burton reported on the Saila Show held at the fairgrounds this past weekend. He would like to acknowledge those children who are working hard and representing Blythe. Alejandro Clark of 326 S. 4th Street thanked Council Member Spraggins for coming to the Cathy Urmaita with Oasis for Children, a local non-profit stated they are looking to recruit and appoint CASA's to work with foster children in the community. The CASA's advocate for the safety and welfare of youth while in foster care. They currently have 12 youth on a waiting list at City Hall on a first come, first served basis. PUBLIC COMMENT: Colorado River Consortium's retreat to develop their strategic plan. for a CASA. ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:25pm. Joseph DeConinck, Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk 2/6/2025 8:28:43AM City of Blythe PERMITS ISSUED For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 Page Permit No./Issued B2412-019 1/24/2025 12/16/2024 12/20/2024 B2412-015 1/16/2025 12/11/2024 1/3/2025 B2412-025 1/10/2025 12/20/2024 1/7/2025 SAB2501-009 1/31/2025 1/31/2025 1/31/2025 SAB2501-004 1/17/2025 025 B2412-016 1/10/2025 12/6/2024 1/3/2025 B2501-014 1/22/2025 1A22825 SAB2501-005 1/22/2025 1/22/2025 1/22/2025 SAB2501-002 1/14/2025 1/14/2025 1/14/2025 B2412-017 1/24/2025 12/16/2024 12/20/2024 B2412-023 1/8/2025 12/20/2024 1/3/2025 SAB2501-010 1/24/2025 1/24/2025 1/24/2025 SAB2501-006 1/28/2025 1/28/2025 1/28/2025 SAB2501-007 1/28/2025 1AM2BS PERM133 Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Tpe'Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation 1,250.00 35,000.00 Fees 297.00 878.55 871.97 829.10 834.39 297.50 297.00 832.31 1,021.45 297.00 297.00 989.78 692.20 827.58 Paid 297.00 878.55 871.97 0.00 834.39 0.00 297.00 832.31 1,021.45 297.00 297.00 989.78 692.20 827.58 ELEC FINALED ELEC SOLAR FINALED ELEC ISSUED ELEC SOLAR ISSUED ELEC SOLAR ISSUED ELEC ISSUED ELEC ISSUED ELEC SOLAR ISSUED ELEC ISSUED ELEC FINALED ELEC ISSUED ELEC SOLAR ISSUED ELEC SOLAR ISSUED ELEC SOLAR ISSUED 1331 NORTH! DATE1 ROAD 851102011 Permit Name Upgrade Panel & Rewire 821 AURORA WAY 842221012 Permit Name SOLAREBATTERY 851062004 Permit! Name Solar &I Battery 955LIDOLANE 869372014 Permit! Name PV+ST 845022022 Permit Name PV+ST 845163003 Permit Name MPU 839041013 Permit] Name Replace 200 amp w/same 842100003 Permit) Name PV+ST 845093002 Permit! Name PV+ST 1431 NORTHDATEI ROAD 851102011 Permit Name Upgrade Panel 22081 DEKENS COURT 821220015 851055008 Permit Name PV+ST 8581 LIDOLANE 869371016 Permit Name PV+ST 845091009 Permit Name PV+ST CEJAETAL DRR ELECTRICLLC MELINDALOVE STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC BRIGHT PLANET SOLARI INC LUTHERI DH HOLLEY BRIGHT PLANET SOLARI INC BRIGHT PLANET: SOLARI INC BRIGHTI PLANET SOLAR INC SHAWNCOPELAND BRIGHT PLANET SOLARI INC BRIGHTI PLANET SOLARI INC CEJAI ETAL DRRE ELECTRICLLC ALEXANDER & CAROLI NARA? 7,600.00 BLACK SHEEPI ELECTRICI INC BRIGHTI PLANET: SOLARI INC LETICIA GOMEZ BRIGHT! PLANET SOLARI INC BRIGITPLANETSOLAR INC SEASTBARMARDSTRET GILBERTO&E ENEDINACASTRI 38,250.00 23,840.00 49,180.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 4801 NORTHLOVEKIN. BOULEV ANGELICAGALLEGOS 5281 EASTI MURPHY STREET VICTOR & SONIA GALVEZ 9301 NORTHLOVEKINI BOULEV STEVEN & ANNALINDBERGH 301 EAST CHANSLORWAY HEÇTOR & SUSANNAFLORES 33,140.00 7241 EASTI MICHIGANSTREET DARION & DARREN RIGGERT 41,940.00 1,250.00 Permit Name Temporary Power Pole for) Repair 2271 NORTH! EIGHTH STREET STACEYKLINGENSMITE: 29,080.00 24,650.00 12,150.00 4SANORTHFFTHSTREET RAYGCIERLEY CRW 2/6/2025 8:28:43AM City ofl Blythe PERMITS ISSUED For thel Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 Page 2 SAB2501-001 1/3/2025 132825 SAB2501-008 1/30/2025 1/30/2025 1/30/2025 SAB2501-003 1/23/2025 ELEC SOLAR ISSUED ELEC SOLAR ISSUED ELEC SOLAR ISSUED Total for: ELEC 2780COLORADORIVER. ROAD MARK & CHERYL CATTELL 4341 EAST MURPHY: STREET DAVID & PAMELAI DAGNINO 450 SOUTHPOURIHSTREET LIONELA & STELLI MIRANDA 83,147.00 40,000.00 30,141.00 812.81 1,021.20 584.92 812.81 1,021.20 584.92 833360040 Permit Name PV+ST 845163008 Permit Name PV+ST 848162036 Permit Name PV+ST FREEDOM: FOREVER SOUTHEF SOLARMAXI RENEWABLE ENE PORTICADEI ENERGY LLC 455,618.00 11,681.76 10,555.16 Permit. No./Issued B2501-012 1/17/2025 1/17/2025 1/17/2025 B2501-002 1/6/2025 H62825 B2501-007 1/13/2025 1/13/2025 1/13/2025 B2501-031 1/31/2025 1/31/2025 1/31/2025 Applied/Approved TypeSub-Type'Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation 7,500.00 15,000.00 14,500.00 5,400.00 Fees 191.47 313.61 313.55 262.00 Paid 191.47 313.61 313.55 262.00 OTHER ISSUED OTHER ISSUED OTHER FINALED OTHER ISSUED Total for: OTHER 411 NORTENNTHSTREET ANRES&I MARIASANCHEZ Permit) Name REROOF-TO&I PAINI,25sqs 651 NORTHNINTH: STREET FAUSTINOMALDONADO Permit Name Reroof, Windows &1 Painting Permit Name REROOF-TO& PAINI,20sqs 514 WEST NEVADAAVENUE DON & LINDAI FAULKNER Permit Name Plumbing, Painting & Flooring 851033007 857064004 9981 LIDOLANE 869363017 842131017 MSCONSTRUCTION FERNANDOSAFFORDABLEFC LENALOPEZ MSCONSTRUCTION FERNANDOS. AFFORDABLEFL 42,400.00 1,080.63 1,080.63 Permit No./Issued B2412-021 1/7/2025 12/18/2024 1/3/2025 Applied/Approyed Iypeub-lypeStatas Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation 16,060.80 16,060.80 Valuation 1,000.00 990.00 100.00 Fees 602.80 602.80 Fees 262.00 262.00 262.00 Paid 602.80 602.80 Paid 262.00 262.00 262.00 PATIO ISSUED Total for: PATIO 1311 SUNSET! DRIVE 854121032 Permit? Name RANGEL& CROSS OWNER Permit No./Issued B2501-008 1/14/2025 1/14/2025 1/14/2025 B2412-022 1/2/2025 12/19/2024 12/20/2024 B2501-013 1/17/2025 1/17/2025 1/17/2025 PERM133 Applied/Approved Typelsub-lypeSlatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor PLUMB WATER FINALED PLUMB WATER FINALED PLUMB WATER ISSUED 6101 NORTHS SOLAAVENUE RICHARD&. JULIE CASTILLO 481 NORTH SOLAAVENUE ROBERTI PSTEVENSON 857072001 Permit Name Water Line Repair 851022002 Permit Name Water Linel Repair 391 ALICELANE 848162010 Permit Name WATERI LINE REPAIR LUSK PLUMBING BLACK SHEEP PLUMBING TIRAYEANGELABALES OWNER C 2/6/2025 8:28:43AM City of] Blythe PERMITS ISSUED For thel Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 Page 3 Total for: PLUMB 2,090.00 Valuation 2,000.00 4,900.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 786.00 Fees 182.50 182.64 182.91 182.91 182.50 786.00 Paid 182.50 182.64 182.91 182.91 182,50 913.46 Paid 1,104.02 2,033.92 Permit No./Issued B2501-018 1/24/2025 1R42825 B2501-025 1/28/2025 1/28/2025 1/28/2025 B2501-005 1/6/2025 1/6/2025 1/6/2025 B2501-028 1/30/2025 1/30/2025 1/30/2025 B2501-030 1/30/2025 1/30/2025 1/30/2025 Applied/Approved TypeSub-TypeStatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor RERF OVERI EXIST ISSUED RERF TEAROFF ISSUED RERF TEAROFF FINALED RERF TEAROFF ISSUED RERF TEAROFF ISSUED Total for: RERF 521 NORTHI BROADWAY 842070017 Permit Name OVERI EXISTING, 500-700: sqs 514 WEST NEVADAAVENUE DON & LINDAI FAULKNER 842131017 Permit! Name Tear Off, 1000sqft 911 EASTI MURPHY STREET JIMG CHILDRESS 851052011 Permit Name Tear Off,22sqs 5941 BELLLANE 869363007 Permit Name Tear Off, 1600sqft 845143024 Permit Name Tear Off, 2000sqft BRANDY SHEUFELT OWNER OWNER OWNER LUTHER: DWAYNE! HOLLEY OWNER OWNER 2011 NORTHTHIRDSTREET GILDARDO&I ESTHER: RAMIRE 3,700.00 24,600.00 913.46 Valuation 37,284.00 Permit No./Issued B2501-004 1/17/2025 1/2/2025 1/17/2025 B2501-003 1/22/2025 1/6/2025 1/17/2025 Applied/Approved TypeSub-Type'Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Fees 1,104.02 RES-STOR ISSUED RES-STOR ISSUED Total for: RES-STOR 872 NORTHI BROADWAY 842163035 Permit) Name 1531 MULEDEER COURT 824170051 Permit Name ANDREANNAACANO OWNER JEFFEBONNET OWNER 95,600.00 2,033.92 132,884.00 3,137.94 3,137.94 Permit No./Issued RC2501-005 1/14/2025 H42035 RC2501-004 1/14/2025 1/14/2025 1/14/2025 RC2410-001 1/6/2025 9/23/2024. 11/21/2024 RC2412-002 1/17/2025 12/27/2024 1/17/2025 PRRM133 Applied/Approved TupeSab-TupeStatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation 0.00 2,155.76 0.00 2,155.76 37,933.00 24,770.00 Fees Paid 2,155.76 2,155.76 434.43 427.50 RIVCOUNTY ISSUED RIVCOUNTY ISSUED RIVCOUNTY FINALED RIVCOUNTY ISSUED 6508 4th AVENUE 833030018 Permit Name GRADINGI Permit Renewal 64964 4THAVENUE 833030019 Permit Name GRADINGI Permit Renewal 17406 DEFRAINI BOULEVARD ALEXJGUILIN 869270002 Permit Name Roof Mount Solar 11443 WESTF FOURTEENTHAVI PATRICIASFARRELL 869020018 Permit Name SOLAR&BAITERY B&DEXCELLENT: RIVERI BAR RICHARDI EHOOVER B&I DEXCELLENT: RIVERI BAR RICHARDEHOOVER AMECOSOLARILC BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR: INC 434.43 427.50 CW 2/6/2025 8:28:43AM City of Blythe PERMITS ISSUED Fort the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 Page Total for: RIVCOUNTY 62,703.00 5,173.45 5,173.45 Permit No./Issued B2411-027 1/6/2025 11/19/2024 12/10/2024 Applied/Approved TrpeSub-TpeSlatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation 1,500.00 Fees 551.89 Paid 551.89 551.89 SIGN ISSUED Total for: SIGN 2421 WESTHOBSONWAY JAY AMBEI MALLC Permit Name MONUMENT SIGN 824194002 OWNER 1,500.00 551.89 371 Permits Issued from 1/1/2025 Thrul 1/31/2025 Total Valuation: Total Fees: Total Fees Paid: $737,855.80 $23,927.93 $22,801.33 2/6/2025 8:44:27AM City of Blythe Cases Opened (By Type) For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 Type of Case COMPLAINT DEBRIS WEED Number opened 4 1 2 Total Cases Opened: 7 Cases closed in January: 35 Remaining CaSes: 307 2/6/2025 8:29:36AM City of Blythe Page Permits Applications Received For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 Permit No. Applied Type F2501-001 Permit Name PVI Hospital Modular Clinic Description: F2501-002 Permit Name Description: Subtype Status Site. Address/Parcel. No. 845142020 845123020 AplantmerCatre: OWNER PALOVERDE HEALTHO CAREDIST SGT CRAWFORD COUNTYOF: RIVERSIDE 1/8/2025 ANNLFIRE 1/21/2025 ANNLFIRE FINALED 291 NORTH SECOND: STREET FINALED 2601 NORTH SPRING! STREET 2 Permit Applications from 1/1/2025 Thru 1/31/2025 2/6/2025 8:29:57AM City of Blythe Page Permits Applications Received For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 Permit No. Applied Type L2501-001 Permitl Name Description: L2501-002 Permit Name Description: Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. 845112022 845112022 APplsnOmmrComtracer ALYSSANAILS YNEZ & SANDRACOVARR STEVIZARATE YNEZ & SANDRACOVARR 1/6/2025 BUSINESSLICENS 1/7/2025 BUSINESSLICENS FINALED 423 WESTI HOBSONWAY FINALED 4231 WEST HOBSONWAY Permit Applications from 1/1/2025 Thru 1/31/2025 3 2/6/2025 8:40:27AM City of Blythe Page Permits Applications Received For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 Permit No. Applied Type BP2501-001 1/2/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Tumbleweeds &I Piled Wood Waste/Brush Description: BP2501-002 1/2/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit! Name Tumbleweeds, Piled Wood' Waste/Brush Description: BP2501-003 1/2/2025 BURNPERMT Permit? Name Tubmleeeds/ Piles wood waste/Brush Description: BP2501-004 1/2/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Tumbleweeds Description: BP2501-005 1/2/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name See notes Subtype Status Site. Address/Parcel No. 842060022 842060009 AppleamvOmerCamtnc, FAITH WEHRLI EYLENTERPRISES DIANA PHILLIPS MICHAEL PHILLIPS SCHINDLER, HENRY MICHAELJESSI MCDOWELL DAVIDLAMB BRIANALEXANDER BRIAN &1 MARKALEXANDER STAN: DUNCAN ROBERTAGEORGE GOSE & WOLFSWINKEL ELLIOTT&) HULL VARIOUS VANI DYKE FARMS VARIOUS FINALED 255LEESTREET FINALED 250LEE STREET FINALED ALLFIELDS! INSIDE CITYLIMITS SCHINDLER: BROTHERS INC FINALED 232 SOUTHCARLTON. AVENUE OWNER FINALED 15901 EAST FOURTEENTHAVENUE DAVIDLAMB 836122005 869170002 Description: Includes all oft the Fishl Farm, 1611 East 14th & the old] Dune Co 854-110-028, 869-170-023, 869-170-002, 869-170-016, 869-190-001, 869-1 190-007, 842-133-009 &842-070-023 BP2501-006 1/2/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name PILED WOOD' WASTE/E BRUSH Description: BP2501-007 1/3/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit) Name Tumble weeds Description: BP2501-008 1/3/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Tumbleweeds Description: BP2501-009 1/6/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Tumbleweeds, Piled Wood Waste/Brush, Ditches & Border Description: BP2501-010 1/6/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Tumbleweeds, Piled Wood' Waste/Brush, Ditches,Roads. & BP2501-011 1/6/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Tumbleweeds, Piled Wood Waste/Brush Description: PERMIT 2024-004,1 1ACRE BP2501-012 1/8/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Tumbleweeds BP2501-013 1/13/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name PILED' WOOD WASTE/BRUSH Description: PERMIT 2024-016, 1.83 ACRES BP2501-014 1/13/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Tumbleweeds & Palm Fronds Deseription: PERMIT2024-036, 1.87ACRES BP2501-015 1/13/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Piled wood waste/brush Description: BP2501-016 1/13/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Piled Wood' Waste/Brush Description: PERMIT: 2024-040, 2.43ACRES BP2501-017 1/14/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Tumbleweeds, Piled Wood Waste/Brush Description: PERMIT: 2024-017,2ACRES FINALED 1720 WEST HOBSONWAY FINALED 2105 WEST HOBSONWAY 836100004 824191036 869032001 FINALED 9101 WESTI FOURIEENTIAVENUE TIMOTHY GOSE FINALED ALLFIELDS IN CITYLIMITS FINALED ALLFIELDS IN CITYLIMITS Description: INCLUDES TUMBLEWEEDS, PILED WOOD WASTE/BRUSH4 & AGWASTE PERMIT2024-012, APPROX 300 ACRES FINALED 1321 EASTI FOURTEENTH. AVENUE OWNER 854121027 842080030 836190004 824194002 839110010 839110011 824170050 LUTHERDHOLLEY ROBERTOFLORES CITYOF BLYTHE OWNER HOSSAIN SAHLOLBEI GRACE: SPARKS JAYAMBEI MA OWNER WAYNE & CHERYLADAMS OWNER WAYNE&O CHERYLADAMS LAURENRAY RAY&I PHELPS ETAL FINALED SEEI NOTEPAD FINALED 1231 SUNNYSIDE: DRIVE FINALED 2421 WEST HOBSONWAY FINALED 1208. JENNIFER COURT FINALED 1205 JENNIFER COURT FINALED 2441 HEFLINI DRIVE Description: 7hSTCATCH) BASINI E/O1 BRIARBROOKE: & 3955 WEST SIXTHAVENUE PERM50 CRW'SYSTEMS 2/6/2025 8:40:27AM City of Blythe Page 2 Permits Applications Received For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 Permit No. Applied Type BP2501-018 1/14/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Piled' Wood Waste/Brush Description: BP2501-019 1/17/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Includes. APN 836-090-047 Description: PILEDI WOOD WASTE/BRUSH BP2501-020 1/17/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Piled Wood Waste/ /Brush BP2501-021 1/24/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Tumbleweeds/Pled Wood Waste/Brush BP2501-022 1/27/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name Tumbleweeds, Piled Wood Waste/Brush Description: PERMIT 2024-039, 10ACRES BP2501-023 1/28/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit Name MLEDWOODWASTE/BRUS: Deseription: PERMIT2024-007,. .36ACRE BP2501-024 1/29/2025 BURNPERMIT Permit) Name Piled Wood Waste/Brush Description: BP2501-025 1/31/2025 BURNPERMIT Permitl Name Tumbleweeds & Grass Description: BP2501-026 1/31/2025 BURNPERMIT Description: Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel. No. 839140001 836090045 836062011 857130005 830190014 875270011 851071007 839090003 2828 WEST HOBSONWAY 824170022 AglemuOmmrComtae. OWNER EFRAIN & ELSAMORENO GEORGE! MARTINEZetal DAVILA& CEBREROS RANDALLDPASSMORE OWNER PALO VERDE CEMETERY: DIST OWNER JIM&I LEAHSARGENT OWNER LINDASCHLUETER GAIL TOWNSEND TOWNSENDETAL STEVENRI MONTGOMERY FINALED 982 NORTH! BROADWAY FINALED 200 block NORTH SOLANOAVENUE OWNER APPLIED 4061 NORTH CARLTONAVENUE JUAN CEBREROS FINALED 9421 NORTH INTAKEI BOULEVARD OWNER FINALED 343 WESTTENTHAVENUE FINALED 2204) RIVIERADRIVE FINALED 2461 NOKIHACACASTREET APPLIED 1007 NORTH! BROADWAY Description: Description: ISSUED Permit) Name TUMBLEWEEDSAND: PILESOFWOODANDBRUSH 26 Permit Applications from 1/1/2025 Thru 1/31/2025 PERM50 CRW/SYSTEMS 3! 2/6/2025 8:43:02AM City of Blythe Page Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 PLANNER NAME: MICHELLE VAND DYKE Project Number Project Type PRC2501-001 PRC Comments: TUP2501-001 TUP Comments: VP2501-001 Comments: VP2501-002 Comments: VP2501-003 Comments: Project Name A& RE BAKERY Status of Project Date Approved Date Closed STAFF REVIEWING Owner Name Site Address LA CASITA CAFE INC 830 WESTI RICE STREET Date Applied Date Expired 1/16/2025 Desert Sound Music & Art Festival APPROVED 1/16/2025 1/16/2025 RECIEVED JOSEPH! MICHAEL HALBY II 135 NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET VACANT PROPERTY JOSHUA BOWMAN 9421 EASTMURPHY STREET VACANT PROPERTY JORGE HERNANDEZ 1389 WESTWISCONSIN STREET VACANT PROPERTY FUGATT& VALVA 520 WEST CALIFORNIA STREET 1/9/2025 1/14/2025 RECIEVED 1/14/2025 RECIEVED 1/29/2025 Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025: 5 PROJ15 CRWVSYSTEMS 2/6/2025 8:43:02AM City of Blythe Page 2 Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 PLANNER NAME: RICKY AGUILAR Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Date Approved Date Closed COMPLETED Owner Name Site Address GRAFFITI APPLEBY PROJECTLLC 401 SOUTHTHIRD STREET Date Applied Date Expired 1/9/2025 G2501-001 Comments: G2501-002 Comments: G2501-003 Comments: G2501-004 Comments: G2501-005 Comments: G2501-006 Comments: G2501-007 Comments: G2501-008 Comments: G2501-009 Comments: covered graffiti GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED TRUST OF WARD DONALD. RAYI DTD 1937 EAST HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI KRISHNAHARUPINC 850 WESTHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI 1/9/2025 covered graffiti COMPLETED 1/9/2025 covered graffiti COMPLETED MONTEREY OF] BLYTHE: LTD: PARTNER 1251 EAST FOURTEENTH, AVENUE 1/9/2025 GRAFFITI NEW COMMUNICATIONS OF THE: SOUT 400 EASTRICE STREET GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED 1/9/2025 fire hydren COMPLETED 1/9/2025 1001 block ofSI LOVEKIN BLVD GRAFFITI p.v.i.d canal COMPLETED 1/9/2025 110001 block ofw CHANSLORWAY GRAFFITI 170 SSPRINGST GRAFFITI LAURENCE EI MCCALLEY 791 SEVILLE LANE covered graffiti COMPLETED COACHELLA VALLEYHOUSING COALI 1/9/2025 covered graffiti COMPLETED 1/10/2025 PROJ15 CRW/SYSTEMS 2/6/2025 8:43:02AM City of Blythe Page 3 Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 G2501-010 Comments: G2501-011 Comments: G2501-012 Comments: G2501-013 Comments: G2501-014 Comments: G2501-015 Comments: G2501-016 Comments: G2501-017 Comments: G2501-018 Comments: G2501-019 Comments: GRAFFITI DESERT HORIZON 691 WESTHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI CITY OF] BLYTHE 400 BLOCK NORTH BROADWAY GRAFFITI 5001 block of] BELLLANE GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED 1/10/2025 skate park COMPLETED 1/10/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/10/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/10/2025 3001 block of] ESTEWARTST GRAFFITI 5001 block OfNSOLAST GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 1/10/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/10/2025 900 block of] E CHANSLORWAY GRAFFITI 3001 block ofN: 5TH ST GRAFFITI 5001 block ofN 9THS ST GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 1/10/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/10/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/10/2025 10001 block ofl ECALIFORNIA. AVE GRAFFITI 3001 block of WRICEST stop sign COMPLETED 1/10/2025 PROJ15 CRW'SYSTEMS 2/6/2025 8:43:02AM G2501-020 Comments: G2501-021 Comments: G2501-022 Comments: G2501-023 Comments: G2501-024 Comments: G2501-025 Comments: G2501-026 Comments: G2501-027 Comments: G2501-028 Comments: G2501-029 Comments: City of Blythe Page 4 Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 GRAFFITI 3001 block OfEDOLON: ST GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 1/10/2025 stop ahead sign COMPLETED 1/10/2025 12001 block OfEBARNARD: ST GRAFFITI DESERTHORIZON 691 WESTHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI JACQUELYNE R VASQUEZ 508 WESTCALIFORNIA STREET covered graffiti COMPLETED 1/14/2025 covered graffiti COMPLETED 1/14/2025 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 1/14/2025 5001 block OfHOLLEY: LANE GRAFFITI 2001 block ofN: 5THST GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 1/14/2025 water presure box COMPLETED 1/14/2025 15001 block of E CHANSLORWAY GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 1/14/2025 4001 block of SANLUIS WY GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 1/14/2025 13001 block of W: SAN GORGONIO: ST GRAFFITI 1001 block ofl DATER RD stop sign COMPLETED 1/14/2025 PROI15 CRWSYSTEMS 2/6/2025 8:43:02AM G2501-030 Comments: G2501-031 Comments: G2501-032 Comments: G2501-033 Comments: G2501-034 Comments: G2501-035 Comments: G2501-036 Comments: G2501-037 Comments: G2501-038 Comments: G2501-039 Comments: City of Blythe Page 5 Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 GRAFFITI 5001 block OfEAVEA GRAFFITI STOPSIGN COMPLETED 1/14/2025 turning sign COMPLETED 1/16/2025 32001 block of] E] HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI eletric box COMPLETED 1/16/2025 32001 block OfEHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI water presure box COMPLETED 1/16/2025 21001 block of EDONLONS ST GRAFFITI 11001 block of 10TH AVE GRAFFITI 11001 block of1 10TH AVE GRAFFITI p.v.i.dcanal COMPLETED 1/16/2025 p.v.i.d canal COMPLETED 1/16/2025 sewer lift COMPLETED 1/16/2025 3001 block of S INTAKEI BLVD GRAFFITI ALEXANDER GUILIN 1340 WESTI HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED 1/16/2025 covered graffiti COMPLETED MAIN STREETREVOCABLELIVINGT 190 NORTH MAIN STREET GRAFFITI 1/16/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/21/2025 2001 block ofl EI BARNARDST PROI15 CRW/SYSTEMS 2/6/2025 8:43:02AM G2501-040 Comments: G2501-041 Comments: G2501-042 Comments: G2501-043 Comments: G2501-044 Comments: G2501-045 Comments: G2501-046 Comments: G2501-047 Comments: G2501-048 Comments: G2501-049 Comments: City of Blythe Page 6 Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 GRAFFITI children passing sign' COMPLETED 1/21/2025 2001 block ofl E CHAPARRALDR GRAFFITI 4001 block ofS7THS ST GRAFFITI 3001 block ofS7THST GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED 1/21/2025 speed limit sign COMPLETED 1/21/2025 10 freeway sign COMPLETED 1/21/2025 700 block OfEHOBSONWAY GRAFFITI 3001 block ofN8 8TH ST GRAFFITI FIRE HYDREN COMPLETED 1/21/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/21/2025 1001 block of CHAPARRAL: DR GRAFFITI 3001 block of SI MAIN ST GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED 1/21/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/21/2025 900 block ofl E NEVADA! ST GRAFFITI 600 block ofN SOLAST GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED 1/21/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/21/2025 500 alley way ofN SOLA: ST PROI1S CRWSYSTEMS 4! 2/6/2025 8:43:02AM City of Blythe Page 7 Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 G2501-050 Comments: G2501-051 Comments: G2501-052 Comments: G2501-053 Comments: G2501-054 Comments: G2501-055 Comments: G2501-056 Comments: G2501-057 Comments: G2501-058 Comments: G2501-059 Comments: GRAFFITI VALLADOLID: ETAL 15731 EAST HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI DAVIDLAMB. & 425 WEST CHANSLORWAY GRAFFITI 1001 block ofNI MAIN ST GRAFFITI 4001 block ofl MURPHY ST GRAFFITI 3001 block OfTESOROLN GRAFFITI 3001 block OfNEARLEST GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED 1/28/2025 covered graffiti COMPLETED 1/28/2025 bus stop COMPLETED 1/28/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/28/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/28/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/28/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/28/2025 200 alley way ofN 9THS ST GRAFFITI 1001 block ofN 8THS ST GRAFFITI 300 block ofN 8TH ST GRAFFITI 2001 block ofS3RDST stop sign COMPLETED 1/28/2025 fire hydren COMPLETED 1/28/2025 stop sign COMPLETED 1/30/2025 PROI15 CRWSYSTEMS 2/6/2025 8:43:02AM G2501-060 Comments: G2501-061 Comments: G2501-062 Comments: G2501-063 Comments: G2501-064 Comments: G2501-065 Comments: G2501-066 Comments: City of Blythe Page 8 Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025 GRAFFITI both way sign COMPLETED 1/30/2025 4001 block ofEDEKEMA ST GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 1/30/2025 100 alley way ofs 2ND ST GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED 1/30/2025 13001 block of W BARNARD ST GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED 1/30/2025 4001 block ofNO CARLTON. AVE GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED 1/30/2025 3001 block of W CHAPARRALDR CASA ENCINAS BLYTHE LLC 22001 EAST DONLON STREET GRAFFITI 8901 HOBSON LLC 8901 EAST HOBSONWAY GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED 1/30/2025 covered graffiti COMPLETED 1/30/2025 Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 1/1/2025 thru 1/31/2025: 66 PROI15 CRWSYSTEMS CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT January 2025 Incident Total 55 2 2 9 2 6 76 Public Assist / Rescue. /I Medical Aid Structure Vehicle Fire Brush, Grass, Leaves Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster Other Total # of Incidents Activity Drills Staff Meeting Total Activities 4 1 5 Respectfully Submitted Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief OFBLP BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2401 North Spring Street Blythe, CA 9225-760,922-6111 Garth V.. Dale, ChiefofPolice Monthly Incident and Activity Report January 2025 Incident Resident Burglaries Commercial Burglaries Vehicle Burglaries Domestic Violence Battery Grand Theft Petty Theft Shoplifting Traffic Collision-Injury Traffic Collision-Non injury Traffic Collision-Hit and Run Driving Under the Influence Vandalisms Trespassing Prowlers Public Intoxication Alarm Total 0 0 0 12 5 3 3 4 2 11 1 1 1 0 2 3 33 5 0 7 11 148 1356 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement AVA Vehicles Tows Vehicle Red Tags Hospital HelicopterLandings Documented Police Reports Total Incidents 151 OF BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2401 North Spring Street Blythe, CA 9225-(760,922-6111 Garth V. Dale, ChiefofPolice > Quality of Life Program The statistics listed below reflect total numbers of the Quality-of-Life Program for. January 2025. Homeless Detail: People contacted. elsewhere. January 97 6 4 61 5 2 0 0 0 Year to Date 97 6 4 61 5 2 0 0 0 People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security Cards to register for housing and assistance. People transported to or referred to DPSS/Mental Health. People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions Code and transported for treatment. People awaiting acceptance to rehab.. People sent to rehab. out of town. People picked up by ai family member and taken home People assisted with tires and/or gas and relocated to a location for resources out of Blythe. Traffic Detail: Citations issued for various traffic related violations. Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in warnings for_ 0 1 0 0 1 0 minor violations. Vehicles stored CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe HED MEETING DATE: February 11,2025 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Work - New Water Reservoir at Palo Verde College PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Council accept the work performed by AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. for the project known as the New Water Reservoir at Palo Verde College Project and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project. Itis further recommended Council authorize thel Interim Cityl Manager toi release: retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate. FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: The City entered: into an agreement with AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc., dated April 26, 2024, for the installation of a new 500,000-gallon bolter water reservoir with site fencing modifications, site grading, site inlet and outlet pipingmodifications, electrical control modifications and the abandonment oft the existing 500,000-gallon bolted reservoir. The project was funded in part by a Fiscal Year 2022 Community Project grant of $500,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which was supported by Congressman Raul Ruiz, and in part with $500,000 from the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resiliency (SAFER) Drinking Water Program through the State Water Resources STAFF REPORT: The New Water Reservoir at Palo Verde College Project was completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The project required an inspection by the State Water Resources Control Board which also occurred on The project was completed within the approved project budget of$1,076,000, which included $70,000 for project contingencies. No change orders were issued as part oft the project. Itis 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 NoticeorComplction for the project and authorize the release of retention payments once filed and the release of Control Board. January 14, 2025. project bonds when appropriate. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Notice of Completion 5 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 February 11, 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 Proiect: The Project is known as: New Water Reservoir at Palo Verde College Project. The Project generally consisted oft the installation ofanew 500,000-gallon bolted water reservoir including site fencing modifications, site grading, sitei inlet and outlet piping modifications, electrical and control modifications and the abandonment of the deemed completed on such date. existing 500,000-gallon bolted reservoir. 3. Location of Project: 1 College Drive, Blythe, CA92225 4. Name and Address of Contractor: AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc., P.O. Box 570 Ehrenberg, AZ 85334 5. Date of Agreement: April 26, 2024 6. Name of Surety: SureTec Insurance Company Dated: Joseph DeConinck Mayor 1of2 5 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 5 CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: February 11,2025 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Work - Pumping Station #5 Renovation Project PRESENTED BY: Mirasol Elegores, Public Works Director PREPARED BY: Mirasol Elegores, Public Works Director RECOMMENDATION: The Council accept the work performed by Robert Yates dba Cholla Construction for the project known as the Pumping Station #5 Renovation Project and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion for the project. Itis furtheri recommended Council authorize thel Interim Cityl Manager to releasei retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The City entered into an agreement with Robert Yates dba Cholla Construction, dated June 14, 2024, for the installation ofnew pumping units and renovation of STAFF REPORT: The Pumping Station #5 Renovation Project was completed to the Thej project was completed within the amended budget of$284,856. The: final cost ofthej project was $262,016, whichi included two change orders; Change Order #1 ini the amount of$65,9201 for the bypass of the wastewater flow ofl Pumping Station #5 for the duration ofthe project, which was approved by the Council on December 10, 2024, and Change Order #2 in the amount of $2,160to purchase andi install ai new: motor starter. Thet two change orders werer memorialized. in Iti is recommended the Council accept the work performed by Robert Yates dba Cholla Construction for the subject project, authorize thel Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice ofCompletion for the project and authorize the release ofretention payments once filed Pumping Station #5. satisfaction of the Public Works Department on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. an amendment to the agreement with Cholla Construction. and the release of project bonds when appropriate. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Notice of Completion 5 RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City Clerk City of Blythe 235 North Broadway Blythe, CA92225 EXEMPT FROM RECORDING FEES- GOVERNMENT CODE SS 6103, 27383 SPACE ABOVE LINE FOR REÇORDER'S USE ONLY NOTICE OF COMPLETION (California Civil Code S 9204) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 11, 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, CA92225 2. Description of Project: The Project is known as: Pumping Station #5 Renovation Project. The Project generally consisted of the installation of new pumping units and renovation of deemed completed on such date. Pumping Station #5. 3. Location of Project: 440 S. Main St., Blythe, CA 92225 4. Name and Address of Contractor: Robert Yates DBA Cholla Construction, 1051 Jones St., Brawley, California 92227 5. Date of Agreement: June 14, 2024 6. Name of Surety: Developers Surety And Indemnity Company Dated: Joseph DeConinck Mayor 1of2 5 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 51 CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe EES MEETING DATE: February 11,2025 SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Blythe and Indio Regarding Reimbursement of Off-Duty Personnel at Special Events. PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chiefof Police PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chiefo of] Police RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) between the City of Blythe and the City ofIndiot toj provide City ofBlythe off-duty personnel at special events with The City of FISCAL IMPACT: The city will be reimbursed for the actual overtime rate for each officer, $50.00 a day for use ofamarked patrol vehicle and $6.00 a day for all handheld radios used. In addition to1 making reimbursement for the cost provided above, the city will bej provided with an administrative fee equal to three percent (3%) oft the total amount reimbursed. BACKGROUND: The City ofIndioi is responsible to provide law enforcement services for the annual Coachella Festival and Stagecoach concerts held in. April. Over 100, 000 people attend these events. The Indio Police Department relies on other local law enforcement agencies to supplement their staffto provideas safe environment for event attendees. Up to sixteen other law enforcement agencies assist Indio Police in accomplishing this goal. The City of Indio reimburses the cost of providing personnel at the established overtime rate and pays a flat rate STAFF REPORT: The City of Indio has requested The City of Blythe consider authorizing Blythe Police Personnel assist ini the Coachella Festival and Stagecoach concerts this April." The cost of the personnel and equipment is reimbursed to the City of Blythe by the City of Indio. Officers will work this detail on their days off and this will: not interfere with police operations. If an emergency arises in The City of Blythe during these events, officers will be required to Our police officers will gain experience working these large events. Our officers will represent The City of Blythe in this well-known event, bringing worldwide attention to the East End of Riverside County, which includes our community. This is a positive way to bring attention to Indio, once reviewed and approved by the City. Attorney. per day for the cost of equipment. leave the event and report to Blythe. The Blythe Police Department, The City of Blythe, and our community. ATTACHMENIS: 1. Request for Service 2. Memorandum ofUnderstanding Between the City of] Blythe and City of Indio 5 INDIO POLICE DEPARTMENT 46-800JACKSON STREET. INDIO, CALIFORNIA92201 Phone (760) 391-4057 . Fax (760)391-4036- - Indio.org Our community.Our Commitment Brian Tully ChiefofA Police January 16, 2025 Chief Garth Dale Blythe Police Department 240 N. Spring St. Blythe, CA 92225 Dear Chief Dale, Sent via email dacedvoDYIEcagON Please consider this letter a formal request from the city of Indio where we are requesting the Blythe Police Department's assistance with the upcoming Coachella Music Festival Weekend 1, Coachella Music Festival Weekend 2, and Stagecoach Music Festival. The city of Indio and Goldenvoice Productions will be hosting the events on three consecutive weekends in April at the Empire Polo Grounds. The Coachella Music Festival #1 will be April 11, 12, and 13, 2025; the Coachella Music Festival #2 will be April 18, 19, and 20, 2025; and the Stagecoach Music Festival will be April 25, 26, and 27, 2025. The promoter estimates 125,000 people will attend the Coachella events each day and The city of Indio plans to contract with additional law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety and the orderly flow of traffic, and we are asking for your assistance with this event. The schedule is still being finalized and you will be notified of the exact deployment requirement when it becomes available. The city of Indio will reimburse your department for actual costs as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Please have your agency representative(s) attend our law enforcement meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 0900 hours. The meeting will be held at the Indio Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located at 45222 Towne Street Indio, CA 92201. Thank you for your consideration of this request, and please feel free to contact my representative Sgt. James Koyanagi at his desk number (760) 541-4022, his mobile number (760) 996-8823 or via e-mail at koyanagieindopi.ary if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and participation in these events. 85,000 people will attend the Stagecoach Festival each day. the Reimbursement of Off-Duty Personnel at Special Events. Cordially, 67 Brian Tully CHIEF OF POLICE INTEGRITY * PROFESSIONALSM * SERVICE * RESPECT NDIO police department 51 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF OFF- DUTY PERSONNEL AT SPECIAL EVENTS THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") is entered into on January 2025 and is by and between the City of Indio and the City of Blythe collectively referred to herein as the Participating Agencies" or "Parties" or individually as a "Participating Agency" or' "Party." RECITALS A. From time to time, the Parties need to utilize off-duty law enforcement personnel (hereinafter "Off-Duty Personnel" as defined below) from other Participating Agencies to assist B. The Parties desire to have a common understanding and agreement regarding reimbursement for utilizing such Off-Duty Personnel and related equipment at Special Events. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of such recitals, and the mutual promises, obligations and covenants herein contained, the Parties hereby agree as follows: Section 1. The Parties accept the above recitals as true and correct and incorporate Section 2. For the purpose of this MOU the terms set forth in this Section have the with staffing "Special Events" (as defined below) at their respective cities. them herein as if they were fully restated in this MOU. meaning ascribed herein: A. "Actual Overtime Rate" shall mean the rate of overtime pay for the specific rank or job classification of each Off-Duty Personnel actually paid or to be paid by the employing Participating Agency. The Parties acknowledge that the "Actual Overtime Rate" will vary among OffDuty Personnel as well as among the Participating Agencies. For example, certain Off-Duty Personnel may receive pro-rata stipends and/or certificate pay. In such case, if the Participating Agency includes such pay as part of the Off-Duty Personnel's overtime rate, then the Actual B. "Off-Duty Personnel" shall mean sworn peace officers, dispatchers, community service officers, reserve peace officers and similar employees of a Participating Agency's police or public safety department, that are off-duty, and are not on-call, from the Participating Agency. gathering, or similar event held, sponsored, or permitted by a Participating Agency, and any protest, demonstration, or similar occurrence within the territorial jurisdiction of a Participating Agency for which that Agency has determined the need for additional Personnel. The Parties agree that Special Events includes, without limitation, the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Section 3. The Parties agree that a requesting Party may utilize the Off-Duty Personnel and equipment, to the extent available and on the terms provided herein, of a Participating Agency to augment the requesting Party's law enforcement staffing needs at Special Events. The requesting Party shall make a written request to the other Participating Party(ies) Chief of Police describing the Special Event, the relevant date(s) and time(s), the needed services, and the number of Off-Duty Personnel and the number and type of any equipment desired togetherv with any other pertinentinformation. Each Chief of Police shall respond in writing within fifteen (15) days, or within such other time as is agreed upon by the requesting and Overtime Rate will include such amount. "Special Events" shall mean any festival, concert, parade, celebration, social Festival and Stagecoach Festival. 1 12183-0001437955511 responding Parties, if the request can be accommodated. Aresponding Party has no obligation to accommodate a request unless, in the sole determination of the responding Party, it may feasibly do so without any undue hardship or material impact to its ability to provide public safety services within its jurisdiction. Are responding Party has no obligation to compel or otherwise direct any Off-Duty Personnel to make themselves available in response to ar requesting Party's request. Section 4. The Parties agree that each requesting Participating Agency shall reimburse the other Participating Agencies that provide Off-Duty Personnel and/or equipment at the rates set forth in thei following Rate Schedule. A Participating Agency will only be reimbursed for the actual Off-Duty Personnel and equipment supplied by it and only to the extent such Off- Duty Personnel and equipment was specifically requested by the Requesting Party. Rate Schedule Off-Duty Personnel Marked Patrol Vehicle Plain Vehicle Motorcycle Bicycle Handheld Police Radio Actual Overtime Rate $50.00 per day $30.00 per day $15.00 per day $5.00 per day $6.00 per day Beginning in 2023, the reimbursement rates for equipment shall be adjusted each July 1st by the percentage increase or decrease for the preceding twelve (12) month period ending in May of the subject year in the Consumer Price Index for. All Urban Consumers for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, not seasonally adjusted, base period 2017 = 100, as published Ina addition to making reimbursement for the cost as provided above, each requesting Party shall pay each Participating Agency that provided Off-Duty Personnel and/or equipment an administrative fee equal to three percent (3%)of the total amount to be reimbursed to that Party. Section 5. The responding Party shall invoice the requesting Party within thirty (30) days of the Off-Duty Personnel and/or equipment being provided. The invoice shall include the names of the Off-Duty Personnel, the day(s) and hours worked, the corresponding Actual Overtime Rate and a listing of any equipment. The requesting Party shall compare the invoice with the time-sheets kept by the requesting Party for the service and shall within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the invoice either pay the invoice or, if there is a difference between the invoice and the time-sheets, the Parties through their respective Chiefs of Police shall within fifteen (15) days meet to discuss and reconcile any differences after which the requesting Party shall pay the Section 6. Each of the Parties is a public entity. This indemnity provision is written in contemplation of the provisions of Government Code Section 895.2, which impose certain tort liability jointly upon public entities, solely by reason of such entities being parties to an agreement as defined in Government Code Section 895. In the event a court of competent jurisdiction by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. agreed upon invoice amount to the responding Party within thirty (30) days. 2 12183-00012379555v1 construes this Memorandum of Understanding to be an agreement as defined in Government Code Section 895, each Party hereto, as between themselves, pursuant to the authorization contained in Government Code Sections 895.4 and 895.6, assumes the fulll liability imposed upon itor any- of its officers, agents, representatives or employees by law for injury caused by a negligent or wrongful act or omission occurring in the performance of this MOU, including the performance of services provided by their respective Off-Duty Personnel, to the same extent that such liability would be imposed in the absence of Government Code Section 895.2. To achieve this purpose, each Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other Party(ies) for any loss, cost, or expense, including actual attorneys' fees that may be imposed upon or incurred by such Section 7. This Memorandum of Understanding is deemed to have been prepared by all of the parties hereto, and any uncertainty or ambiguity herein shall not be interpreted against the drafter, but rather, if such ambiguity or uncertainty exists, shall be interpreted according to applicable rules of interpretation of contracts under the laws of the State of California. other Party(ies) solely by virtue of Government Code Section 895.2. Section 8. This Memorandum of Understanding may not be terminated or amended, Section 9. This Memorandum of Understanding shall be governed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of California. The venue for any action or claim shall be the Section 10. 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Executed as of the day and year first written above. 3 12183-0001237955541 CITY OF BLYTHE CITY OF INDIO By: By: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager Bryan Montgomery, City Manager Attest: By: Attest: By: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk Approved as to form: Sabdi Sanchez, City Clerk Approved as to form: By: By: Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney Steven P. Graham, City Attorney 4 12183-000123795511 CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe SHED MEETING DATE: February 11,2025 SUBJECT: Amendment to Agreement between City and Retail Strategies for Consulting Services PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Consulting Services between the City and Retail Strategies, LLC, extending the term ofthe agreement for aj period ofthree years at a cost of $45,000 per year, once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. FISCAL IMPACT: $135,000 from the General Fund Budget. BACKGROUND: Retail Strategies, founded in 2011, is the national expert in recruiting businesses on behalfofcommunities. Retail Strategies exists to give communities an advantage in attracting businesses. Their mission is to provide real estate expertise, tools, and human Attracting new retail to a community is complex, connection critical and a time-consuming endeavor. Retail Strategies gives communities the option to outsource retail recruitment services to well connected, experienced, and licensed retail real estate professionals. Their For client communities, Retail Strategies identifies and aggressively executes a tailored strategy to attract new retailers, restaurants and hotels. They attend more than 10 ICSC conferences and multiple RetailLive! retail real estate trade shows across the country to meet Their process includes engaging the client to understand their story of opportunity to leverage attributes toward expanding businesses. They serve as a conduit between communities and national retailers to ensure the story of opportunity resonates with the right retail audience. They work as an extension of staff, adding specific expertise and amply efforts and visibility. They provide feedback, answer questions, and solve problems to position market growth. STAFF REPORT: The City entered into an agreement with Retail Strategies in 2022 with a term of three years. To continue the relationship with Retail Strategies, an amendment to the The partnership with Retail Strategies has been invaluable to the City. There has been more interest ini the Blythe market by national retailers than ever before. Many national retail brands took a serious look at entering the Blythe market. Some of these brands were very close to entering the market, but population, rent/lease costs, size of available storefronts and effort that position towns to allure national businesses. activities pay ai return in sales tax, added jobs and businesses. with industry professionals to showcase opportunities. agreement is necessary to extend the term for an additional three years. negotiations with property owners were somel hurdles experienced. However, the new Chipotle is one. success story. from this partnership. The work done by Retail Strategies resulted. in the Retail Strategies maintains an inventory of all available sites in Blythe and works with local property owners to attract development to their sites. They conduct an annual visit, driving the market, looking for potential opportunities. They have worked to fill the vacant pads at The Hampton Inn, vacant storefronts at the All-Star Cinemas shopping center and the formerly vacant Rite Aid. They had several national retailers interested in the former Kmart, but unfortunately the building owner had other plans for the shopping center. They have been asked by stafftolook: for potential tenants fori the former Burger King, and other developments Retail Strategies will use thei momentum from Chipotle and Grocery Outlet to attract new: retail establishments to the City. They maintain constant communication with staff and are aware of all potential development projects. They use this information to attract retailers to the City. This partnership is a creative way for the City to focus on economic development without the cost of additional personnel. The City has a planned, on-going economic development effort Therefore, it is recommended that Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Consulting Services between the City and Retail Strategies, LLC, extending the term oft the Agreement for aj period of three years at acost of$45,000 per year, once: reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. development ofthis new restaurant. looking for ai retail component for their development project. with this partnership with Retail Strategies. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Retail Strategies Activity Report retail strategies Activity Report BLYTHE, CA Market Summary Ongoing Business Our team continues to drive positive interest toward the City of Blythe. Throughout 2024, we attended three industry conferences which allowed us to highlight the city, and we conducted outreach to over 30 retailers which yielded market interest from five national retail brands. We have maintained ongoing conversations with these prospects, providing them with key data, demographics, and potential site opportunities. Additionally, we are actively engaging with developers in the region to connect them with opportunities in the market and ensure Blythe remains top of Keep an eye out as these retailers progress toward construction and development. Chipotle: We engaged. in conversations with multiple retailers for this property. Chipotle ultimately secured the site with a store opening in July 2024. Throughout the process, our team remained. available to support the City and address any questions as needed, Hobson Center: With the recent opening of Grocery Outlet, we continue to promote opportunities in this center. The City informed us that the former Rite Aid property has been purchased. We proactively reached out to offer our assistance to the buyer and remain engaged in discussions regarding future plans for the site. mind. Interested Retailers Other Outreach We're working closely with these interested retailers to match them with suitable sites by understanding their needs and preferences. Sandwich Quick Service Restaurant Discount Store Burger Quick Service Restaurant Coffee Concept Wings Quick Service Restaurant Listed below are retailers we have reached out to; however, they have indicated either a lack ofinterest in the market or a decision not to expand in this area at the moment. Home Décor Store Hardware Store Restaurant Mexican-Style Grilled Chicken Quick Service General Merchandise Store Fast-Casual Asian Restaurant Mexican Supermarket CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING! DATE: February 11,2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 934-24-4 Amending Title 17 oft 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: Iti is recommended the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 934-24: 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 EMERGENCISHELTERS, EMPLOYEE. HOUSING, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIROMMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL, QUALITTACT/CEPAPPURSUANTTO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION. 15061(B)(3) (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 to programs which require that changes be made to the Zoning Code, STAFF REPORT: The proposed ordinance implements changes outlined in three programs of the Housing Element: Program 2.D.3 (emergency shelters), Program 2.D.4 (employee housing), 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, conducted a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance No. 934-24. On January 14, 2025, the City Council conducted the second public hearing and introduced Ordinance No. 934-24. which is set forth in Title 17ofthe Blythe Municipal Code. and Program 2.D.5 (reasonable accommodation procedures). Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 934-24. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance No. 934-24 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 1of9 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) oft the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 17.04.425-E 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)ofTitle1 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended toread 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) of Title 17 (Zoning) of thel 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 SPR RR A R- R- R- R- R- P- P/Q- C- C- C- C- I-S P N c G M-O R/MH G E L M-L M H D x x Xx X x x [3* x x Ordinance No. 934-24 Page 2of9 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 X x xx x X X X X X X X X X Facilities (Small) X X X X X x X X X X X 141 x x 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. SECTION7. 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 30 of9 Chapter 17.84-F 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 California 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 neçessary to eliminate barriers to housing a 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 71 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.I 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.A 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. If 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 50 of9 71 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. Ifnecessary 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.F 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. Ifthe 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. Inorder 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 6of9 3. The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative 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 of 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 of the date oft 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. If an 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 shall issue a written decision within ten (10) days of the hearing and last date of appeal. for public inspection. the decision shall be final. Ordinance No. 934-24 Page 7of9 7: 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 oft thec city'sreasonable accommodation procedures along with 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 of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconsttutional. 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 7. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of February, 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 7! PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: February 11, 2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 935-25-4 Amending Title 17 oft the Blythe Municipal Code (Zoning Code) Relating to Changes to Implement Various Programs Set Forth in the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council, acting as the City's Planning ORDINANCE NO. 935-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF1 THE. BLYTHE. MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHANGES TO. IMPLEMENT PROGRAMSSETFORI!, IN THE CITPSGIHCYCLEHOLEHOLSINGELEMENT, INCLUDINGADDINGANEWHOLSING ELEMENT OVERLAY, ADDING, REVISING, AND DELETING DEFINITIONS, ADDING AND AMENDING REGULATIONS RELATING TO LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS AND VARIOUS TYPES OF GROUP HOUSING, AMENDING. RESIDENTIALI LOT COVERAGE. REQUIREMENTS. IN: THE R-MANDI R-HZONES,. ADDING AND REVISING STANDARDS REGARDING DENSITY IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AMENDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIED RESIDENTIAL USES, AND ADDING REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE 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 Agency, conduct aj public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 935-25: STATE DENSITY. BONUS. LAW Guidelines. 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 to programs which require that changes bei made to the Zoning Code, STAFF REPORT: This is the second in a series of ordinances addressing changes required by the Housing Element. The proposed ordinance implements changes outlined in five programs of the Housing Element: Program 1.A.3, Program 1.A.4, Program 2.A.6, Program 2.D.1, and In Program 1.A.3, the City committed to creating a density development bonus to incentivize development by increasing economies of scale. The proposed ordinance implements this program which is set forth in' Title 17 ofthe Blythe Municipal Code. Program 2.D.3. 7 by adding a new Chapter 17.30A - Density Bonus and Incentives- to the Zoning Code. Thenew Chapter 17.30A establishes how the State Density Bonus Law (California Government Code section 65915 et seq.) will be implemented to promote the construction of affordable housing In Program 1.A.4, the City committed to amending the Zoning Code to require by-right approval ofhousing development that includes 20 percent oftheu units as housing affordable to lower income households, applicable to sites being used to meet the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) that represent a "reuse" of sites previously identified in the 4th and 5th Cycles Housing Element. To implement this program, the proposed ordinance (I)adds al Housing Element Overlay (HEO) zone which allows affordable developments by right, and (2) adds regulations in Section 17.08.020 that apply to sites designated as HEO. This ordinance only creates the zone and the regulations. In the near future, staff will bring forward both a General Plan Amendment and zone change relating to the following parcels: APNs 845030002, 845030003 within the City. 851080021, and 851130030. Inl Program 2.A.6, the City committed to amending the Zoning Ordinance to: Permit manufactured housing ini the same manner and int the same zone as conventional or stick-built structures are permitted pursuant to California Government Code section 65852.3 and consolidate R/MH and Mobile Home zones. The City already allows mobile homes on residential lots under Section 17.38.040 and there is no separate R/MH and Modify the City's parking requirements to create separate requirements for detached single-family homes and multi-family developments and create multi-family parking Mobile Home Zone. standards based on the number ofbedrooms. Modify the lot coverage requirements for thel R-M and R-H zones. To implement this program, the proposed ordinance: (1) amends the definitions of manufactured housing and mobile homes, (2) amends Section 17.16.060 to create new parking requirements for detached single-family homes and multi-family developments, including creating multi-family parking standards based on the number ofbedrooms, and (3) amends Section 17.10.015 toi increase the lot coverage requirements for the R-M and R-H zones to fifty percent (50%) of the total area. In Program 2.D.1, the City committed to amending the Zoning Code to (1) designate residential care facilities as uses permitted by-right in residential zones, regardless of facility size, (2) add a definition for group homes and allow group homes with six or fewer persons by right in all residential zones subject only to the same restrictions in that zone, and (3) update its definition of family to be consistent with current housing law. To implement this program, the proposed ordinance: (1) amends the permitted uses table set forth in Section 17.08.010 to allow residential care facilities in all residential zones, regardless of size, (2) adds a definition for group home in Section 17.04.070, (3) amends thej permitted uses table set forthi in Section 17.08.010to1 reflect that group homes are permitted in all residential zones subject only to the restrictions that apply to the residential uses of the same type in the same zone, and (4) amends the definition of family. Inl Program 2.D.3, the City committed to amending the Zoning Code to ensure that supportive and transitional housing are treated as residential uses subject only to the same restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone and to comply with State law requirements regarding low-barrier navigation centers. To implement this program, the proposed ordinance (1) adds a new Chapter 17.63F - Low Barrier Navigation Centers to implement the provisions ofCalifornia Government Code section 65660 et seq. relating to low barrier navigation centers, (2) adds a new Chapter 17.63G - Supportive Housing for Homeless - to implement the provisions California Government Code section 65650 et seq. relating to supportive housing fora target population of homeless persons as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 5067.14, and (3) amend the permitted uses table set forth in Section 17.08.010 to outline where supportive housing for the homeless and low barrier navigation centers are permitted by right. In addition to implementing the various programs outlined above, the proposed ordinance also adds, revises and deletes definitions set forth in Chapters 17.04 and 17.08, relocating definitions to Chapter 17.04 and removing them from Chapter 17.08. The ordinance also includes a change to Section 17.10.050 to incorporate the allowed density per acre for each of the zones; the density The changes to the Zoning Code are shown in underline and strikethrough format in Attachment The City committed to additional amendments to the Zoning Code. Staff will present those Therefore, it is recommended the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conduct a correlates to that in the General Plan. 2. proposed amendments to the Council at future meetings. public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance No. 935-25. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance No. 935-25 2. Changes to Title 17 (Shown in Underline and Strikethrough Format) 7 ORDINANCE NO. 935-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS SET FORTH IN THE CITY'S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT, INCLUDING ADDING A NEW HOUSING ELEMENT OVERLAY, ADDING, REVISING, AND DELETING DEFINITIONS, ADDING AND AMENDING REGULATIONS RELATING TO LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS AND VARIOUS TYPES OF GROUP REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-M AND R-H ZONES, ADDING AND REVISING STANDARDS REGARDING DENSITY IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AMENDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIED RESIDENTIAL USES, AND ADDING REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT 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 February 11, 2025, 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 HOUSING, AMENDING RESIDENTIAL LOT COVERAGE THE STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW 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 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; and occurred. WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE DOES 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. 935-25 Page 1 of42 SECTION 2. Amendment to Chapter 17.04. Chapter 17.04 is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 17.04-DEFINITIONS 17.04.010-"A"Definitions. Access. "Access" means a place or way by which pedestrians and vehicles shall have safe, adequate and usable ingress and egress to a property or use as required by this title. Accessory building. "Accessory building" means a building, part of building or structure which is subordinate to, and the use of which is incidental to, that of the main building, structure or use of the same lot. Accessory dwelling unit. "Accessory dwelling unit" or "ADU" means the same as stated in California Government Code section 65852.2 as that section may be amended from time to time. As of the effective date of the ordinance establishing this definition, the term "accessory dwelling unit" means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multiple-family, dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following: an efficiency unit and a manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 ofthe California Health and Safety Code. Accessory use. "Accessory use" means a use customarily incidental to a principal use established on the same lot or parcel of land, which accessory use does not alter the principal use nor serve property other than the lot or parcel of land on which the principal use is located. Administralvepotsiona services. Administrative!proressional services" means offices of private firms or organizations primarily used for the provision of professional, executive, management or administrative offices, legal offices, architectural firms, physician's offices, insurance agencies, real estate firms and other similar activities where a service is rendered, as distinguished from the handling of commodities. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 2 of42 Adult businesses. "Adult businesses" means any massage parlor, model studio or arcade, bookstore or theater which is not customarily open to the general public because minors are excluded by virtue of their age as a prevailing business practice. Airport. "Airport" means any area which is used or is intended to be used for the taking off and landing of aircraft, including helicopters, and any appurtenant areas which are used or are intended to be used for airport buildings or facilities, including open spaces, taxiways and tie-down areas. Alley. "Alley" means a public or private way, at the rear or side ofp property, permanently reserved as a means of vehicular access to abutting property. Frontage on the alley shall not be construed as satisfying the requirements of this title related to frontage on a dedicated street. Animal boarding. "Animal boarding" means boarding services for dogs, cats and similar small animals, as well as horses. Typical uses include kennels, pet motels, dog training centers and stables. Animal grooming. "Animal grooming" means grooming of dogs, cats and similar small animals. Typical uses include dog bathing and clipping salons or pet grooming shops, but excludes animal boarding. Animal health care. "Animal health care" means veterinary services for animals. Typical uses include pet clinics, dog and cat hospitals or animal hospitals. Animal keeping (light). "Animal keeping (light)" means premises where animals are fed or kept for personal use, for 4-H or other agricultural organization projects by the owner or occupant of the premises, as limited by Chapter 17.54. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 3 of42 Apartment. "Apartment" means a room or suite of two or more rooms in a multiple-dwelling structure, occupied or suitable for occupancy as a residence for one family. Apartment, bachelor. "Bachelor apartment" means a dwelling unit in an apartment house that combines sleeping, living, cooking and dining facilities into one habitable room. Lgntnousekeeping room" means the same as "bachelor apartment." Apartment, efficiency. "Efficiency apartment" means a dwelling unit in an apartment house that combines sleeping, living, cooking and dining facilities into two habitable rooms, one of which shall be a kitchen. "Single apartment" and "efficiency living unit" mean the same as "efficiency apartment." Apartment house. "Apartment house" means a building designed and used for occupancy by three or more families, all living independently of each other. "Apartment house" means the same as multiple-tamily dwelling." Apartment, one-bedroom. more than three habitable rooms. Apartment, wo-ormore-bedrom. contains more than three habitable rooms. One-bedroom apartment" means a dwelling unit in an apartment house that contains Two-or-more-bedrcom apartment" means a dwelling unit, in an apartment house, that Architectural feature. "Architectural feature" means a part, portion or projection that contributes to the beauty ore elegance ofa a building or structure and is not intended for occupancy, which may extend beyond the face of the exterior wall, but shall not include signs. "Net area" means that area of a lot or parcel of land exclusive of: A. Public alleys, highways streets or rights-of-way; or Area, net. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 4 of42 B. Proposed public facilities such as alleys, highways, streets or other necessary public sites when included within a proposed development project; or C. Other public or private easements where the owner of the servient tenement does not have the right to use for permanent structures the entire surface of the land. Assessor. Attach. structure. "Assessor" means the county assessor. "Attach" means to connect, fasten or structurally affix permanently to a building or Automobile dismantling yard. "Automobile dismantling yard" means any premises used for the dismantling or wrecking of motor vehicles required to be registered under the California Vehicle Code, including the buying, selling or dealing in such vehicles or integral parts or component materials thereof and the storage, sale or salvage of dismantled, partially dismantled, or wrecked, inoperative or disabled vehicles generated incidentally with the legal operation of an automobile repair garage or body and fender shop. "Automobile dismantling yard" means the same as "salvage operations." Automobile impound yard. "Automobile impound yard" means an area designated or maintained for the temporary storage of vehicles legally removed or impounded from public or private property as prescribed by law. Automobile painting. other motor vehicles. Automobile parking. "Automobile painting" means the painting of autos, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes and "Automobile parking" means the parking of motor vehicles on a temporary basis within an off-street parking area with or without a fee. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 50 of42 Automobile repair. "Automobile repair" means the repair of motor vehicles, as well as the sale, installation and servicing of automotive equipment and parts, together with body repairs, steam cleaning, welding and automated car washes. Automobile sales/rentals. "Automobile sales/rentals" means the sale, retail or wholesale, and/or rental of autos, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes, mobile homes, travel trailers, aircraft, construction equipment, farm equipment, and boats. Automotive servicing. "Automotive servicing" means fueling, washing and polishing, installation and servicing of automotive equipment and parts, including motor-cycle service and repair, but excluding automated car washes using blowers, dryers and other automatic equipment, and auto glass shops. Ai typical use is automobile service station. Automobile service station. "Automobile service station" means an area which provides for the servicing of motor vehicles, including tube and tire repairs, minor tune-ups, battery charging, storage of merchandise and supplies related to the servicing of motor vehicles, sale of gasoline and lubricants, automobile washing and grease racks, but excluding automobile repairs such as body and fender work, engine overhauling or other similar activities. Automotive storage. "Automotive storage" means the storage of operating motor vehicles for extended periods of time. Typical uses include recreational vehicle storage, fleet storage and automobile, van and pickup truck impound yards. 17.040.020- "B" Definitions. Basement. "Basement" means a space wholly or partly underground, and having more than one-half of its height, measured from floor to ceiling, below the average adjoining grade. If the finished floor level directly above a basement is more than six feet above grade at any point, such basement shall be considered a story. Breezeway. "Breezeway" means a roofed passageway, open on two sides, where the roof is in keeping with the design and construction of the main building. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 6 of42 Buildable area. setbacks. Building. "Buildable area" means any portion of a lot or building site not contained within required "Building" means any structure built and maintained for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind. Building area. and structures on a lot. Building height. "Building area" means the sum in square feet of the ground areas occupied by all buildings "Building height" means the vertical distance from the finished grade at the exterior wall to the highest point of the roof structure. In case of sloping lots the vertical distance from the finished grade on the exterior wall at a point located midway between the front and rear of the building, or side and side property lines toi the highest point of the roof structure. Building, main. "Main building" means a building within which is conducted the principal use permitted on the lot, as provided by this title. Building material yards. "Building material yards" means places of business engaged in the sales and storage of lumber, masonry and metal products, including plumbing, electrical and air-conditioning equipment and supplies used in the construction of buildings. Typical uses include lumberyards and brickyards. Building setback line. "Building setback line" means the minimum distance as prescribed by this title or a city ordinance, between the property line of a lot or parcel of land, or rights-of-way of alleys, streets or highways, and any point on a building or structure related thereto, exclusive of those architectural features permitted to extend beyond the setback line. Building site. required by this title. "Building site" means the ground area of a building together with all the open space Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 7of42 Business support services. "Business support services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of services of a clerical, employment, protective, maintenance, janitorial or minor processing nature to firms rather than individuals. 17.04.030 - "C" Definitions. Camper. "Camper" means a structure designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle and to provide facilities for human habitation for camping purposes. Carport. "Carport" means a permanent roofed structure with not more than two enclosed sides used or intended to be used for automobile shelter. Cemeteries. "Cemeteries' means areas reserved for interment of human dead. Centerline. "Centerline" means the same as "street centerline." Communication services. Communication services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of broadcasting and other information-relay services accomplished through the use of electronic and telephonic mechanisms, but excluding television studios, telecommunication service centers or telegraph service offices. Compact car. "Compact car" means a vehicle capable of movement under its own power having a wheelbase of one hundred inches or less. Compatible use. "Compatible use" means a use that, by its manner of operation, is suitable in the zone in which it may be nonconforming. Said use of land and/or buildings shall be in harmony with the type of use and manner of operation on abutting properties in the same zone. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 8 of42 Condominium. Condominium" means an estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of a parcel of real property togetherwith a separate interest in space ina residential, industrial or commercial building on such real property such as an apartment, office or store. A condominium" may include, in addition, a separate interest ino other portions of such real property. Such estate may, with respect to the duration of an enjoinment, be either: B. An estate for life; C. An estate for years; or Construction sales and services. A. An estate of inheritance of perpetual estate; D. With a separate interest in a legal lot or air space. "Construction sales and services" means places of business primarily engaged in construction activities and incidental storage on lots other than construction sites, as well as the retail or wholesale sale, from the premises, of materials used in the construction of buildings or structures other than retail sale of paint, fixtures and hardware. Typical uses include building materials stores, tool and equipment rentals or sales, or building contractors. Convenience sales and services. "Convenience sales and services" means places of business primarily engaged in the provision of frequently or recurrently needed small personal items or services for residents within a reasonable walking distance. These include various general retail sales and personal services of an appropriate size and scale to meet the criteria of this section. Typical uses include neighborhood grocery and convenience stores and laundromats. County. "County" means the county of Riverside. County recorder. "County recorder" means the county recorder of the county. Court. "Court" means an open, unoccupied space, other than a yard, on the same lot with a building and bounded on two or more sides by such building. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 9 of42 Coverage. "Coverage" means that portion of a lot or building site which is occupied by any building or structure, regardless of whether the building or structure is intended for human occupancy. Crematory. "Crematory" means a building or structure containing one or more furnaces for the reduction of bodies of deceased persons to cremated remains. Cultural xhibits-museums, nonprofit. "Nonprofit cultural exhibits-museums means nonprofit, museum-like preservation and exhibition of objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences. Curbline. "Curbline" means a straight line along the top outer edge of a curb. The curbline for streets without curbs shall be considered to be located ten feet, measured at right angles, from the property line. Exception: In the case of streets with established highway setback lines, the future curbline shall be determined by the director of public works. Custom manufacturing. "Custom manufacturing" means establishments primarily engaged in the on-site production of goods by hand manufacturing which involves only the use of hand tools or domestic mechanical equipment, and the direct sale to consumers of only those goods produced on the site. Typical uses include ceramic studios, candiemaking shops and custom jewelry manufacturers 17.04.040- "D" Definitions. Design review committee. "Design review committee" means that committee appointed under this title for the purpose of reviewing plans for the downtown redevelopment area. Director designee. "Director" means the director of the development services department or the director's Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 10 of42 Double frontage lot. "Double frontage lot" means a lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets, and having the right of access to both streets. Drive-in business. "Drive-in business" means any establishment or business which, whether by design or operation, provides services or products directly to occupants of motor vehicles, or directly to pedestrian traffic from exterior openings or counters or any combination thereof. Driveway. "Driveway" means a paved access to a required off-street parking facility. Dwelling. "Dwelling" means a building or portion thereof designed and used exclusively for residential occupancy, with the exception of permitted home occupations, but not including hotels, motels, motor hotels, boarding homes or lodginghouses. Dwelling unit. "Dwelling unit" means one or more rooms in a dwelling designed for, or occupied by, one family for living or sleeping purposes and having only one kitchen. 17.04.050 - "E" Definitions. Easement. Easement means an area on a lot or parcel of land, and sO indicated on a subdivision map or in a deed, reserved for and/or used for public utilities, public uses and/or private uses. Eating/drinking establishments. Eating/drinking establishments" means places of business primarily engaged in the sale of prepared food and beverages for on-premises consumption. Typical uses include restaurants, short-order eating places or bars. Educational instifutions/schools. "Educational institutions/schools means public or private institutions offering instruction at the primary, intermediate, high school, college or university level with incidental administration, recreational and storage facilities. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 11 of42 9( 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. 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. Enclosed building. "Enclosed building" means a building enclosed by a permanent roof and on all sides by solid exterior walls, except for window and door openings. Enclosed space. "Enclosed space" means an area enclosed on all sides by a solid physical barrier, such as a solid wood fence or masonry wall. Entertainment facilities. "Entertainment facilities" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of cultural, entertainment, athletic and other events to spectators. Typical uses include small theaters and meeting halls. 17.04.060- "F" Definitions. Family. household. "Family" means a person or a group of persons living together and maintaining a common Family daycare home. "Family daycare home" means a facility that regularly provides care, protection, and supervision for fourteen or fewer children, in the provider's own home, for periods of less than twenty-four hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away, and is either a large family daycare home or as small family daycare home that is licensed in accordance with the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code. A family daycare home Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 12of42 includes a detached single-family dwelling, at townhouse, a dwelling unit within a dwelling, or a dwelling unit within a covered multifamily dwelling in which the underlying zoning allows for residential uses. A small family daycare home or large family daycare home is where the daycare provider resides, and includes a dwelling or a dwelling unit that is rented, leased, or owned. As used herein, a "small family daycare home" means a facility that provides care, protection, and supervision for eight or fewer children, including children under ten years of age who reside at the home, as set forth in Section 1597.44 of the California Health and Safety Code and as defined in regulations. As used herein, a "large family daycare home" means a facility that provides care, protection, and supervision for seven to fourteen children, inclusive, including children under ten years of age who reside at the home, as set forth in Section 1597.465 of the California Health and Safety Code and as defined in regulations. Farm equipment repair. "Farm equipment repair" means the repair of farm tractors, implements, machinery and irrigation systems, as well as the sale, installation and servicing of farm equipment and parts. Farm/plant cultivation (heavy). plants as a business. Farm products processing. Farm/plant cultivation (heavy)" means premises primarily devoted to the growing of "Farm products processing" means industrial plants engaged in processing, packing, storage and shipping of fruit, vegetables and cotton as a business. Farm supplies. "Farm supplies" means sale, retail or wholesale, of fertilizers, feed, seed, herbicides and insecticides, including open and bulk storage. Farmworker housing. "Farmworker housing" means any housing for agricultural employees consisting of no more than thirty-six beds in a group quarters or twelve units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household on land zoned for agricultural uses. Such employee housing shall be considered to be an activity that in no way differs from an agricultural use. The permitted occupancy in employee housing in a zone allowing agricultural uses shall include agricultural employees who do not work ont the property where the employee housing is located. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 13 of42 9: Federal. "Federal" means the Government of the United States of America. Fence. "Fence" means any structural device forming a physical barrier which is sO constructed that not less than fifty percent of the vertical surface is open to permit the transmission of light, air and vision through the surface in a horizontal plane. This shall include wire mesh, steel mesh, chain link, louvered, stake and other similar materials. Planting shall be regulated to maintain the required open areas in the fence structure. Financial institutions. "Financial institutions" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of financial services, including banks and savings and loan institutions. Floor area. "Floor area" means the total horizontal area of all the floors of a building measured from the exterior surface of the outside walls including all floors below ground level but exclusive of vent shafts, courts and basements (residential). Food and beverage sales. "Food and beverage sales" means places of business primarily engaged in the retail sale of food and beverages for home consumption. Typical uses include grocery stores, liquor stores and delicatessens. Fraternal organizationlodge hall/club. "Fraternal organizationlodge hall/club" means meeting hall and rooms used primarily for the activities of a fraternal organization, lodge or club. Front wall. "Front wal" means the wall of a building or structure nearest the street on which the building fronts, but excluding certain architectural features as cornices, canopies, eaves ore embellishments. Frontage. "Frontage" means all property fronting on one side of a street between a street and right- of-way, or between intersecting or intercepting streets, the end of a dead-end street, or city boundary measured along a street line. An intercepting street shall determine only the boundary of the frontage on the side of the street that it intercepts. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 14 of42 Funeral services. "Funeral services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of services involving the care, preparation or disposition of human dead, other than cemeteries. Typical uses include funeral homes and mortuaries. 17.04.070 - "G" Definitions. Garage. "Garage" means a detached accessory building or a portion of a main building on the same lot as a dwelling, used for the housing of vehicles oft the occupants of the dwelling, including carports. General manufacturing. "General manufacturing" means industrial plants primarily engaged in manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembling, packaging, treatment or fabrication of materials and products. Typical uses include fruit packing, woodworking, metal working and machine shops. Grade. "Grade" means the average of the finished ground level at the center of all the exterior walls of a building. In cases where the front wall is parallel to and within five feet of a sidewalk, the grade shall be measured at the sidewalk at the centerline of the front oft the lot. Group dwelling. "Group dwelling" means a non-licensed residential facility which provides housing for groups with common kitchen and dining facilities, but without medical, psychiatric, orother care and who do not operate under the definition of "family". Group dwellings include, but are not limited to, dormitories, sorority or fraternity houses, retirement homes, boardinghouses and roominghouses. State licensed facilities are not group dwellings. Housing which falls under another definition of this code shall not be considered a "group dwelling". Group home. "Group home" means a type ofhousing for a specific population of individuals where peer or other support services are provided to the residents. Group homes may be licensed or unlicensed, depending on the requirements of state law. Guest. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 15 of42 "Guest" means any transient person who occupies a room for sleeping purposes. Guest house. "Guest house" means living quarters within a detached accessory building located on the same premises with the main building, for use by temporary guests of the occupant oft the premises, such quarters having no kitchen facilities and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling unit. 17.04.080 "H" Definitions Heavy manufacturing. "Heavy manufacturing" means industrial operations involving the compounding of radioactive materials, petroleum refining, manufacturing of explosives, or any other operation of a dangerous nature or creating high levels of air, water or noise pollution. It includes the manufacture of any acid, chlorine or other noxious gases, fireworks, glue and potash. Hedge. "Hedge" means a plant or series of plants, shrubs or other landscape material sO arranged as to from a physical barrier or enclosure. Home occupation. "Home occupation" means any use customarily conducted entirely within only one room in a dwelling or accessory structure and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which use is clearly incidental and secondary to the structure for dwelling purposes and which does not change the character thereof or does not adversely affect the uses permitted in the zone of which it is a part. Hospitals. "Hospitals" means establishments providing for on-site residence or confinement and medical treatment of persons afflicted with bodily or mental disease. Typical uses include homes for the aged, sanitariums, institutions for the care of chronic drug addicts and mental patients, rest homes and convalescent homes. Household pet. "Household pet" means any domesticated animal commonly maintained in residence with man. (See Chapter 17.54 for provisions on keeping of dogs and cats.) Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 16of42 9! 17.04.090 -"!" Definitions. Instructional services. "Instructional services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of informational, instructional, personal improvement and similar services of a nonprofessional nature. Typical uses include driving schools and reducing salons. Intensification of use. "Intensification of use" means a change in use that creates of itself or as a result of itself increased traffic or need for parking as defined in this title. 17.04.100-"J" Definitions. Jails. "Jails" means prisons, detention homes or similar buildings where human beings are housed and detained under legal restraint. Junior accessory dwelling unit. "Junior accessory dwelling unit" or "JADU" means the same as stated in California Government Code section 65852.22 as that section may be amended from time to time. As of the effective date of the ordinance establishing this definition, the term "junior accessory dwelling unit" means a unit that is no more than five hundred square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure. Junk and salvage yard. "Junk and salvage yard" means any premises used for the storage or keeping ofold, used or secondhand scrap ferrous and nonferrous metals, paper and paper products, roofing and tar paper, cloth and clothing, wood and wood products, paints, clay and porcelain products, trash and similar materials, including dismantling of machinery, equipment and parts and the baling of cardboard boxes, paper and paper products, but does not include any business defined as an automobile dismantling yard. "Junk and salvage yard" means the same as "salvage operations." Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 17 of42 17.04.110 -"K" Definitions. Kennel. "Kennel" means any lot or premises on which four or more dogs or cats or combination thereof are kept, boarded or trained, whether or not for compensation. "Kenne!" is included in the use "animal boarding." Kitchen. "Kitchen" means any room designed to be used or maintained for the cooking and/or preparation of food. 17.04.120 - "L" Definitions. Landscaping. Landscaping" means the planting and maintenance of a combination of trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, flowers, lawns or desert plants. In addition, the combination of design may include natural features such as rock and stone; and structural features, including but not limited to fountains, reflecting pools, art works, screens, walls, fences and benches. Laundry services (heavy). "Laundry services (heavy)" means establishments primarily engaged in the process of laundering, dry-cleaning or dyeing clothing or other materials. Laundry services (light). "Laundry services (light)" means establishments primarily engaged in providing laundering, dry-cleaning or dyeing services directly toi the consumer. Typical uses include laundromats and dry-cleaning stores. Legal lot or parcel of land. "Legal lot or parcel of land" means: A. A parcel of real property which is shown as a single lot in a lawfully recorded subdivision, approved pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act; or B. A parcel of real property, the dimensions and boundaries of which are defined as C. A parcel of real property shown on a parcel map as a single lot, lawfully recorded D. Any parcel of real property otherwise lawfully created and dimensioned either prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title ori in conformance with it; or asingle lot by a lawfully recorded record of survey map; or pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act; or Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 18 of42 E. Two or more lots not meeting the regulations of this title which are combined, by an appropriate recorded written instrument, or two or more such lots which are combined by a common usage, shall be deemed, for all purposes, a single lot. Library services. "Library services" means public uses involving the collection of books, manuscripts, audio-visual materials, etc., for study and reading. Livestock/animal keeping (heavy). Livestock/animal keeping (heavy)" means premises where animals are kept and fed as al business. Loading space. "Loading space" means an off-street space or berth on the same lot with a main building, or contiguous to a group of buildings, for the temporary parking of commercial vehicles while loading or unloading. It shall abut a street, alley or other appropriate means of ingress or egress. Lota area. "Lot area" means the total horizontal area within the property lines of a lot. Lot, corner. "Corner lot" means a lot located at the intersection of two or more streets. Lot coverage. "Lot coverage" means that portion of a lot covered by a building, buildings or structures, exclusive of the normal roof overhang. Lot depth. "Lot depth" means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines measured in the mean direction of the side lot lines. For irregular lots, see Section 17.04.700, "Lot line, rear." Lot, interior. "Interior lot" means a lot other than a corner lot. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 19of42 91 Lot, key. "Key lot" means a lot where a side property line abuts the rear property line of one or more other lots, and not separated by an alley. Lot line. "Lot line" means any line bounding a lot as defined in this chapter. Lot line, front. "Front lot line" means all property fronting on one side of a street between a street right- of-way, or between intersecting or intercepting streets, the end of a dead-end street, or city boundary measured along a street line. In case of a corner lot, a line separating the narrowest street frontage of the lot from the street, except ini those cases where the latest tract deed restrictions specify another line as the front lot line. Lot line, rear. "Rear lot line" means a lot line which is opposite and most distant from the front lot line. In the case of an irregular, triangular or gore-shaped lot, a line within the lot, parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line, having a length of not less than ten feet. Lot line, side. "Side lot line" means any lot boundary line not a front lot line or a rear lot line. Lot of record. "Lot of record" means a parcel of land as shown on the records of the assessor at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title. Lot, reversed corner. "Reversed corner lot" means a corner lot, the side line of which is substantially a continuation of the front lot lines of the lots to its rear, whether across an alley or not. Lot slope. "Lot slope" means the greatest slope expressed in percent obtained by the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points within the lot to the horizontal distance between the points. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 20of42 9! Lot, through. "Through lot" means a lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel dedicated streets. The lot frontage in instances such as this shall be determined by the director of public works. Lot width. "Lot width" means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured at right angles to the lot depth at the established building setback line. Low barrier navigation center. "Low barrier navigation center" means a housing first, low barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. Alow barrier navigation center may be non-congregate and relocatable. 17.04.130 - "M" Definitions. Manufactured home or manufactured housing. Manufactured home" or manufactured housing" means any structure constructed on or after June 15, 1976 that is transportable in one or more sections, is eight body feet or more in width, or 40 body feet or more in length, in the traveling mode, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet. Manufactured homes are built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a single-family dwelling with or without a foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein. A "manufactured home" also includes any structure that meets the requirements of this paragraph except the size requirements and which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974. Medical services. "Medical services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of personal health services ranging from prevention, diagnosis and treatment or rehabilitation to medical testing and analysis services, but not providing in-patient services or overnight accommodations. Typical uses include medical offices, dental laboratories and health maintenance organizations. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 21 of42 101 Mobilehome. A "mobilehome" is a structure that meets the same requirements as a manufactured home, but was built on or before June 15, 1976 and complies with the state standards for mobilehomes in effect at the time of construction. Mobilehome does not include modular housing, a multifamily manufactured home, or a recreational vehicle. Mobilehome park. "Mobilehome park" means a designated area or parcel of land where spaces are rented or leased for mobile homes. Modular housing. "Modular housing" means any dwelling unit or units which are fabricated either in whole or in sections at a factory wherein such sections, or modules, are not constructed on a chassis. For purposes of this title this category shall not include manufactured housing as defined herein, but shall be considered equivalent to any dwelling or dwellings which require substantial assembly on site. Multiple-family dwelling. Multiple-family dwelling" means a building containing three or more dwelling units, each unit designed for occupancy by one family. Multiple-family dwelling" means the same as "apartment house." For the purposes of Chapter 17.33 only, "multiple-family dwelling" shall mean a structure with two or more attached dwellings on a single lot. 17.04.140- "N" Definitions. 17.04.150-"0" Definitions. Off-street parking facility. "Off-street parking facility" means an approved space or spaces located within a building or structure, or surface parking areas, public or private, for the parking of vehicles, including driveways. Open space. "Open space" means that portion of a lot which is not covered by a building, buildings or structure and is open from the ground up, except for normal roof overhang, in residential zones. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 22 of42 10 17.04.160 -"P" Definitions. Parking space, automobile. "Automobile parking space" means a readily accessible space, exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, loading areas, office or work areas within a building or open parking area for the parking of one automobile. Person. "Person" means an individual, firm, copartnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, the federal or state government, city, county, district or any other group or combination acting as an entity. Plant cultivation (light). "Plant cultivation (light)" means premises where plants are raised and nurtured for personal use, either for aesthetic value or consumption. Plot plan. "Plot plan" means a plan drawn to scale showing existing and proposed structures, improvements, etc., as to standards established by planning director. Postal services. "Postal services" means mailing services, excluding major processing, owned or operated by governmental agencies as traditionally provided by the United States Postal Service. Public administrative services. "Public administrative services" means premises occupied by public agencies engaged in consulting, recordkeeping, clerical or public-contact services that deal directly with the citizen, together with incidental storage and maintenance of necessary equipment and vehicles. It includes civic centers. Public maintenance services. "Public maintenance services" means yards or other space, whether enclosed or unenclosed, devoted to the storage of equipment needed by public agencies to maintain public facilities such as any incidental structures housing administrative operations of such programs. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 23 of42 10: Public transportation facilities. "Public transportation facilities" means facilities, such as bus terminals and train tracks, devoted to one or more oft the various means of public transit. 17.04.170 -"Q" Definitions. 17.04.180 - "R" Definitions. Rabbits, poultry and domestic fowl. "Rabbits, poultry and domestic fowl" means any member of the hare family, chinchillas, hamsters, nutria, guinea pigs and other rodents, pigeons, chickens, chicks, capons, ducks, geese, turkeys, doves, squab and all other domestic or domesticated fowls and birds. "Rabbits, poultry and domestic fowl" is included under the use "animal keeping (light)." Recreation services/facilities. "Recreation services/acilites means recreational, social or multipurpose uses of open areas, as well as within buildings. Typical uses include parks, community meeting centers and public swimming pools. Recreationa/fitness facilities. Recreational/fitness facilities" means establishments or places primarily engaged in the provision of sports and recreation by and for participants. Any spectators would be incidental and on a nonrecurring basis. Typical uses include bowling alleys, billiard parlors, driving ranges, spas, physical conditioning centers and cardrooms (subject to Chapter 5.24). Recreational vehicle. "Recreational vehicle" means a camper, motor home, travel trailer or tent trailer, with or without motor power, designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy, with a living area less than three hundred twenty square feet. Recreation space. "Recreation space" means any area, whether enclosed, covered or open, at ground level or in oronas structure, used exclusively for active or passive recreational purposes. Refuse processing/dumps. "Refuse processing/dumps means processing and sale of plant or animal byproducts, including fish or any refuse or garbage or the disposal of such products in a landfill dump. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 24 of42 10 Religious assembly. "Religious assembly" means religious services involving public assembly such as customarily occurs in churches, synagogues and temples. "Church" is further defined as a building, the principal purpose of which is religious worship and including uses in the principal structure or separate buildings, including Sunday school rooms, assembly rooms, kitchen, library, one-family dwelling unit and day nurseries operated by and located on the same lot or site as the church, but excluding facilities for residences of or training of religious orders. Repair services. "Repair services" means establishments primarily engaged in the repair of appliances, apparel and musical instruments for individuals and households. Research/testing services. Research/testing services" means establishments primarily engaged in research of an agricultural or scientific nature provided as a service or conducted by and for a private firm, excluding medical testing and analysis and product testing. Typical uses include soils analysis, plant and animal pest monitoring and control programs. Residential care facility, small. Residential care facility, small" means any type of state licensed residential facility providing non-medical services, which, by state law, is required to be treated as a residential use of property when serving six or fewer people. Residential care facility, large. "Residential care facility, large" means any type of state licensed residential facility providing non-medical services for seven or more people. Rest home. "Rest home" means a convalescent home, guest home or any other facility operating similar to a boardinghouse for the temporary housing of and caring for ambulatory, aged, infirm or invalid persons, and in which nursing, dietary and incidental convalescent and medical care is furnished to residents. Retail sales (indoor). "Retail sales (indoor)" means places of business primarily engaged in the sale or rental to the ultimate consumer of commonly used goods and merchandise for personal or household use from an enclosed structure, but excluding bulk sales and storage. Typical Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 25of42 10. uses include department stores, apparel stores, sporting goods stores and furniture stores. Retail sales (outdoor). "Retail sales (outdoor)" means the display, exchange, barter or sale to the ultimate consumer of new or commonly used household items, office equipment, furnishings or other personal goods as well as foods and beverages in an outdoor setting outside of a fully enclosed structure. Typical uses include swap meets, flea markets, farmers' markets, nurseries and crafts fairs. RV parks/campgrounds. "RV parks/campgrounds means any parcel of land used or offered for use in whole or in part, with or without charge for parking oft travel trailers, pickup campers, motor homes or similar devices used fori temporary portable housing for a relatively short-term occupancy; includes camping spaces for tents or other short-term camping. 17.04.190 - "S" Definitions. Salvage operations. "Salvage operations" means places of business primarily engaged in the storage, sale, dismantling or other processing of used or waste materials not intended for reuse in their original form. Typical uses include automobile dismantling yards, junkyards and paper salvage yards. Service station. "Service station": See definition of "Automobile service station." Sign. "Sign" means any method of display or part thereof, for visual communication, that includes any announcement, declaration, demonstration, display, illustration or insignia, which is used to advertise or promote the interests of any person, business group or enterprise. Sign structure. "Sign structure" means any structure which supports or is capable of supporting any sign as defined ini this chapter. A sign structure may be a single pole ori it may not be an integral part of the building. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 26 of42 10 Single-family dwelling. "Single-family dwelling" means a building designed for occupancy by one family. Single-room occupancy (SRO). "SRO" means a multi-unit housing project for single persons typically consisting of single rooms and shared bathrooms, and may include a shared common kitchen and activity area. SROS may be restricted to seniors or be available to persons of all ages. Story. "Story" means a space in a building between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above, or, if there is no floor above, then the space between such floor and the ceiling or roof above. Street. "Street" means a public thoroughfare or right-of-way dedicated, deeded or condemned for use as such, other than an alley, which affords the principal means of access to abutting property, including avenue, place, way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, road and any other thoroughfare, except as excluded in this title. Street centerline. official surveys. Street line. "Street centerline" means the centerline of a street or right-of-way as established by "Street line" means the boundary line between the street and abutting property. Street, side. "Side street" means that street bounding a corner lot and which extends in the same general direction as the line determining the depth of the lot. Structure. "Structure" means anything constructed or built, an edifice or building or any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or çomposed of parts jointed together in some definite manner, which requires location on the ground or is attached to something having a location on the ground. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 27 of42 101 Structural alterations. "Structural alterations" means any change ini the supporting members of a building, such as in a bearing wall, column, beam or girder, floor or ceiling joists, roof rafters, roof diaphragms, foundations, piles or retaining walls or similar components. Supportive housing. "Supportive housing" means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite and offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Swimming pool. A "swimming pool" shall be considered as a structure, except that it shall not be considered as covered space in computing lot coverage. 17.04.200-"T" Definitions. Target population. "Target population" means adults with low-income having one or more disabilities, including mental illness, HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health conditions, or individuals eligible fors services provided under the Lanterman Development Disabilities Services Act and mayi include, among other populations, families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals existing from institutional settings, veterans, or homeless people. This definition shall not apply if a more specific or different definition applies in any other chapter of this code. Transient. "Transient" means a person who requests accommodations for a price, with or without meals, for a period of not more than one hundred eighty days. Transitional housing. "Transitional housing" means rental housing operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 28 of42 10 17.04.210 - "U" Definitions. Use. "Use" means the purpose for which land or a building is arranged, designed or intended, or for which either land or building is or may be occupied or maintained. Used for. occupied for." "Used for" includes the words "arranged for, designed for, occupied or intended to be Utility distribution facilities. "Utility distribution facilities" means utilities which are necessary to support principal development and involve only minor structures such as lines and poles. 17.04.220 -"V" Definitions. Viewshed. Viewshed" means that area from which an existing or proposed sign may be viewed with nonenhanced eyesight. Visual obstruction. "Visual obstruction" means any combination of fencing, hedges, trees, shrubs and walls which limits the visibility of persons at intersecting or intercepting streets and alleys between three feet and ten feet above the ground, measured in a vertical plane of the sidewalk area. 17.04.230-* "W" Definitions. Wall. "Wall" means any structure or device forming a physical barrier which is sO constructed that fifty percent or more of the vertical surface is closed and prevents the passage of light, air and vision through the surface in a horizontal plane. This includes concrete, concrete block, wood or other materials that are solids and are sO assembled as to form as solid barrier. (See definition of "Fence.") Warehousing/wolesaling. Warehousngwroesaling means places of business primarily engaged in warehousing, wholesaling, storage, distribution and handling of materials and equipment other than live Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 29 of42 10: animals and plants. It includes the bulk storage of fuels, fertilizers, feed, seed and other agricultural supplies. Bulk storage of fertilizers derived from livestock/animal keeping (heavy) or feed lots is not included except in association with such use. This does not include the bulk storage of hazardous chemicals or materials. 17.04.240 - "X" Definitions. 17.04.250 - "y" Definitions. 17.04.260 0-"Z" Definitions. SECTION 3. Amendments to Chapter 17.08. Footnote [2] of Chapter 17.08 and sections 17.08.015 through 17.08.720 of Chapter 17.08 of the Blythe Municipal Code are hereby deleted in their entirety. Section 17.08.730 (Uses Similar to Those Listed) shall be renumbered as Section 17.08.030. Section 17.08.740 (Location of Commercial Cannabis BusinessesDspensanes) shall be renumbered as Section 17.08.040. (Zones Designated) is hereby amended by adding the following: SECTION 4. Amendment to Section 17.06.010. The table in section 17.06.010 Symbol HEO Zone Name Housing Element Overlay SECTION 5. Addition of Section 17.08.020. Section 17.08.020 is hereby added to the Blythe Municipal Code to read as follows: 17.08.020- Housing Element Overlay. Notwithstanding anything in this code to the contrary, any residential development project, including a mixed-use development project, on a site designated as HEO shall be considered a permitted use and approved if it meets the following. requirements: A. The project provides twenty percent or more of the units as affordable to lower- income households. Ar recorded affordability restriction shall be required for a fifty- five year period for affordable rental housing units and for a forty-five year period for affordable for-sale units, or such other period as required by an applicable B. The director has reviewed the plans to ensure that they comply with all applicable objective provisions of the underlying zone, municipal code, general plan, and any applicable specific plans or city regulationslstandards. No other findings shall be C. Nothing herein exempts a project which requires any. type of map from going through the procedures required under the state Subdivision Map Act and Title 16 of this code as provided for in California Government Code section 65583.2(1). provision of law. required. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 30of42 10 SECTION 6. Amendment to Section 17.08.010. In the table set forth in Section 17.08.010 (Uses Permitted in Each Zone) of the Blythe Municipal Code, the Residential Uses category is hereby amended as follows to read as follows and transitional shelters are deleted from the Public/Quas-PublIc category. All other provisions remain the same. SPR RR A R- R- R- R-R- P- X X XX X X X X X XX X I USE P/Q- CCC-C I- R/MH P NcGM- S G E L/ M- M H D L X X X X X o /12) /12) Residential: Single-Family Dwelling Two-Family Dwelling Multiple-Family Dwelling Group Dwelling Guest House Mobile Home Park Recreational Vehicle Park Facilities (Small) [3) Facilities (Large) [3) Residential Unit, one per 20 acres Single-Room Occupancy Supportive Housing [3] Homeless 14) Transitional Housing [3) [2) Emergency Shelterl5] Low Barrier Navigation Center [6] Public/Quasl-Public / / / X X X X XX X X X X X Residential Care X X XX X X X X X Residential Care X X XX X X X X X Group home 3] X X X X X X XX X X X X XX X X X XX Xx X X X X X X X Supportive Housing X X X X X X X X [The R-L zone includes the R-L-1, R-L-1-72, and R-L-2 zones. [2)F For provisions regarding residences in nonresidential zones, see Section 17.68.025. [31 This constitutes a residential use and is subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zoning district when the use meets the definition of a family. [4IN Must comply with Chapter 17.63G. [51 Must comply with Chapter 17.63A. [6] Must comply with Chapter 17.63F. SECTION 7. Amendment to Section 17.10.015. Section 17.10.015 of the Blythe Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 31 of42 11 17.10.015 - Residential lot coverage. lots shall be limited as follows: The ground floor area of all roofed structures, both main and accessory, on residential A. All lots except the R-M and R-H zones - forty percent of the total lot area. B. R-M: zone - fifty percent of the total lot area C. R-Hzone fifty percent of the total lot area. Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 17.10.050 - Lot area per dwelling unit/density per acre. SECTION 8. Amendment to Section 17.10.050. Section 17.10.050 of the Blythe The minimum lot area required for each dwelling unit in the residential zones and the allowed residential density in such zones shall be as shown in the following table: Zone R-R R-E R-L-1 R-L-1-72 R-L-2 R-M-L R-M R-H Mobilehome Minimum Required Lot Multi-Family Units Per Area Per Dwelling Unit (sq. Gross Acre ft.) 9,600 7,800 7,200 6,000 3,900 3,100 1,500 0-2 2.1-4 4.1-5 5.1-6 6.1-7 7.1-11 11.1-14 14.1-29 11.1-14 SECTION 9. Amendment to Section 17.16.060. Section 17.16.060 of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 17.16.060 - Number of spaces equired-Residenta. The number of spaces required for residential uses shall be as follows: A. There shall be at least two parking spaces for every dwelling unit with a detached single-family home in the SPR, R-R, A, R-E, R-L, R-M, R-M-L, I-S, I-G, and P-D B. In the multi-family zones of R-M-L, R-M, R-H, P-D, and C-G, the following parking zones. standards shall apply: Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 32of42 11 1. One parking space per unit for studio and one-bedroom units; 2. One and one-half parking space per unit for all units above two bedrooms. C. Tandem parking shall not be permitted to meet the requirements of subsections A SECTION 10. Addition of Chapter 17.30A. Chapter 17.30A is hereby added to and B of this section. the Blythe Municipal Code to read as follows: Chapter 17.30A-[ DENSITY BONUS AND INCENTIVES 17.30A.010- Purpose; applicability. A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish how the state density bonus law, as set forth in California Government Code section 65915 et seq. ("Density Bonus Law"), will be implemented and to promote the construction of affordable housing within B. This chapter shall apply to any housing development that is entitled to receive a the city. density bonus pursuant to the Density Bonus Law. 17.30A.020- Definitions. The definitions found in the Density Bonus Law shall apply to the terms contained in this 17.30A.030 - Density bonus, concessions or incentives, waivers, and parking The city shall provide density bonuses, concessions or incentives, waivers or reductions of development standards, and parking ratios in accordance with the requirements oft the Density Bonus Law, as the same may be amended from time to time. In the event of any conflict between this chapter and the Density Bonus Law, the Density Bonus Law shall chapter. standards. prevail. 17.30A.040 - Density bonus calculations and requirements. A. In determining the total number of units to be granted, each component of any density calculation, including base density and bonus density, resulting in fractional units shall be separately rounded up to the next whole number. B. When calculating the number of affordable units needed for a given density bonus, any fractions of affordable units shall be rounded up to the next whole number. C.T The density bonus units shall not be included in determining the number of Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 33of42 11 affordable units required to qualify a housing development for a density bonus D. The granting of a density bonus and/or related concession(s) or incentive(s) shall not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zone pursuant to the Density Bonus Law. change, or other discretionary approval. 17.30A.050 - Application. A. Application submittal. An affordable housing application for a density bonus, including any incentive, concession, waiver and/or reduction, shall be filed with the development services department concurrently with an application for a housing B. Application contents. An application shall be accompanied by the following: 1. Site plan showing the total number of units, number and location of affordable dwelling units and location of proposed density bonus units. The plan must also include a breakdown of the units (e.g., unit sizes, number of bedrooms and baths, the amount of private or common open space dedicated toi the units, and 2. Summary table showing the greatest number of units permitted by the zoning or general plan excluding any density bonus units, number of proposed affordable units by income level, proposed density bonus percentage, number 3. Tenure (rental versus for-sale) of affordable units and proposal for ensuring 4. A description of all dwelling units existing on-site in the five-year period preceding the date of submittal of the application and identification of any units rented in the five-year period. If dwelling units on the site are currently rented, income and household size, if known, of all residents of currently occupied units. If any dwelling units on the site were rented in the five-year period but are not currently rented, the income and household size, ifknown, of residents occupying dwelling units when the site contained the maximum number of 5. Description of any recorded covenant, ordinance, or law applicable to the site that restricted rents to levels affordable to very low- or low-income households int the five-year period preceding the date of the submittal of the application. 6. Description of any requested incentive(s) or concession(s) that result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for the affordable housing, including written documentation evidencing the need for such incentive(s) or development. the total number of parking spaces). of! bonus units proposed, and total number of units. affordability. dwelling units. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 34 of42 11. concession(s). 7. Description of any requested waiver(s) and/or reduction(s) of development standards that would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of the housing development at the permitted densities or with the concession(s) ori incentive(s) permitted by the Density Bonus Law. 8. Description of requested parking ratios. C. The development services department will process the application concurrently with any other applications required for the housing development. Staff shall review the application for completeness and will notify the applicant whether the application is complete in accordance with the provisions of applicable law. D.Ifap proposed housing development would be inconsistent with this title or the Density Bonus Law, the city shall provide the applicant notice of such inconsistency in accordance with the Housing Accountability Act, California E. A density bonus application shall be approved or denied in conjunction with the housing development application by the approving body within the timeframes Government Code section 65589.5. required for approval of such development. 17.30A.060- Requirements. A. The applicant for a density bonus shall enter into a regulatory agreement with the city in a form to be approved by the city attorney and said agreement shall be recorded against the property. The regulatory agreement shall be approved byt the approving body. Ifan appeal is taken oft the project, then the regulatoryagreement B. The applicant shall be required to pay the city's costs forany third-party consultants required to assist the city in drafting a regulatory agreement, developing guidelines, verifying the eligibility of owners or tenants of the affordable units as permitted by law, or any other matter relating to the density bonus. C.The required affordable units shall be constructed concurrently with the market- rate units unless both the approving body and the developer agree within the D. The affordable units shall be similar in size and number of bedrooms to the market rate units. If the development project includes a range of unit sizes, then the affordable units shall provide a range of unit sizes in proportion to the market rate units. If the project includes a subdivision, the lots with affordable units shall be of similar size to the lots with market rate units. If the development project includes a range of lot sizes, the lots with affordable units shall be no smaller than the smallest shall be approved by the decision-maker on appeal. regulatory agreement to an alternate schedule for development. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 35 of42 11 lots with market rate units. E. The affordable units shall have the same amenities as the market rate units, including the same access to and enjoyment of common open space, parking, storage, and other facilities in the residential development, provided at an affordable rent. or at affordable ownership cost specified by California Health and Safety Code section 50052.5and California Code of Regulations Title 25, sections 6910-6924, as the same may be amended from time to time. Developers are strictly prohibited from discriminating against tenants or owners of affordable units ing granting access to and full enjoyment of any community amenities available to F.Ifthe development project is for units that will be sold, then the affordable dwelling units shall also be for-sale units. The regulatory agreement may make provisions for rental of the units for the same level of affordability that qualified the applicant for the density bonus if the unit is not sold within a period of time specified in the G. Affordable units shall be dispersed throughout the housing development rather than clustered in a single area or a few areas. Location of affordable units within a housing development shall be specified in the regulatory agreement. SECTION 11. Deletion of Chapter 17.63C. Chapter 17.63C of the Blythe SECTION 12. Addition of Chapter 17.63F. Chapter 17.63F is hereby added to other tenants or owners outside of their individual units. agreement. Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety. the Blythe Municipal Code to read as follows: Chapter 17.63F - LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS 17.63F.010 - Purpose. The purpose oft this chapter is to implement the provisions of California Government Code section 65660 et seq. relating to low barrier navigation centers. 17.63F.020 - Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: A. "Coordinated entry system" means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations as specified in California Government Code section 65662, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 36 of42 11: B. "Low barrier" means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, 1. The presence of partners if it is not a population-spec.ific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth; but is not limited to, the following: 2. Pets; 3.: The storage of possessions; or 4. Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting ori in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms. 178F030-Reguirements, the following requirements: A low barrier navigation center shall be ministerially approved by the director if it meets A. It offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan B. It is linked to a coordinated entry system, sO that staff in the interim facility or staff who collocate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to C. Itc complies with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the D. Ithas a system for entering informationregarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System as defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal that identifies services staffing. connect people to permanent housing. California Welfare and Institutions Code. Regulations. 17.63F.040 - Application procedures. A. An application shall be submitted to the planning division of the development B. The city shall notify the applicant within thirty days of receipt of an application whether the application is complete and if not, shall provide the applicant with a services department. complete list of items that were not complete. C.T The city shall act within sixty days of receipt of a completed application. SECTION 13. Addition of Chapter 17.63G. Chapter 17.63G is hereby added to the Blythe Municipal Code to read as follows: Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 37 of42 110 Chapter 17.63G- SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS 17.63G.010-1 Purpose. A. The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of California Government Code section 65650 et seq. relating to supportive housing for a target population of homeless persons as defined in California Health and Safety Code B. The provisions of this chapter take precedence over any section oft the zoning code section 5067.14. to the contrary. 17.63G.020 - Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: "Administrative office space" means an organizational headquarters or auxiliary office space utilized by a nonprofit organization for the purpose of providing onsite supportive services at a supportive housing development authorized pursuant to this title and includes other nonprofit operations beyond the scope of the corresponding supportive housing development. "Administrative office space" includes parking necessary to serve "Lower income households" means the same as defined in Section 50079.5 of the "Supportive housing - homeless" means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Supportive housing includes nonresidential uses and administrative offices as limited by this chapter "Supportive services" includes, but is not limited to, a combination of subsidized, permanent housing, intensive case management, medical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment services, and benefits advocacy. "Target population" means persons, including persons with disabilities, and families who are homeless, as that term is defined by Section 11302 of Title 42 of the United States Code, or who are homeless youth, as that term is defined by paragraph (2) of subdivision the office space. California Health and Safety Code. and specifically includes transitional housing for youth and young adults. (e) of Section 11139.3 of the California Government Code. 17.63G.030 - Requirements. A. This chapter shall only apply to a supportive housing development of no more than 50 units that meets the requirements of this chapter. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 38 of42 11' B. Units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for fifty-five years. The city shall record an affordability restriction against the property which restricts the units to lower income households for a period ofi fifty-five years. C. One hundred percent of the units, excluding the manager unit(s), within the development are dedicated to lower income households and are or will be receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians. Rents shall be set at an amount consistent with the rent limits stipulated by the public program providing financing for the development. D. At least twenty-five percent of the units in the development or twelve units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than twelve units, then one hundred percent of the units, excluding manager unit(s), in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing. E. Nonresidential floor area shall be used for onsite supportive services and 1. For a development with twenty or fewer total units, at least ninety square feet 2. For a development with more than twenty units, at least three percent of the total floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens. 3. The total floor area dedicated to administrative office space shall not exceed F.7 The developer replaces any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development in the manner provided in California Govemment Code section G. Units within the development, excluding managers' units, include at least one bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a H. The development shall be required to comply with the objective development standards and policies that apply to other multifamily developments within the The applicant shall be required to sign all necessary documents. administrative office space in the following amounts: shall be provided for onsite supportive services. twenty-five percent of total floor area. 65915(c)(3). stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator. same zone. Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 39 of42 111 17/636.040-Application/processing. A. The standard application for the housing development project shall be 1. The plan for providing supportive services with appropriate documentation showing that the supportive services will be provided on site to the residents in 2. The name of the proposed entity or entities that will 3. The proposed funding source(s) for the provided on-site supportive services; supplemented with the following information: the project; provide supportive services; 4. Proposed staffing levels by shift; 5. The number of units that are restricted to residents who meet criteria of the 6. The amount of nonresidential floor area that shall be used for on- 7. An identification of the number of manager units that will be provided; and 8. Anidentification: of the number of rental dwelling units on site, or units that have been vacated in the five-year period preceding the application, which are subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons of lower or very low income; subject to any other form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its police power, target population; site supportive services; or occupied by lower or very low income households. B. An application shall be reviewed for completeness within thirty days of receipt. The application shall be acted on within sixty days after the application is complete for C. The application for a supportive housing project that complies with all applicable requirements, including the requirement for replacement housing, shall be a project with 50 or fewer units. ministerially approved by the director. 17.63G.050- - Parking requirements. The following parking requirements shall apply: A. Parking shall be required at the rate of one space per unit. However, no minimum parking requirement shall apply for the units occupied Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 40of42 11 by supportive housing residents if the development is within one-half mile of a B. Aminimum of one parking space shall be provided for each manager unit(s). C.F Parking at the rate of one space for every employee on the largest shift. public transit stop. SECTION 14. 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 15. 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 16. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. its final passage. SECTION 17. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after SECTION 18. 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. 935-25 Page 41 of42 121 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 ASTO FORM: Brittany E. Roberto City Attorney Ordinance No. 935-25 Page 42 of42 12 ORDINANCE NO. 935-25-C CHANGES TO TITLE 17 (Changes Denoted in Underline and Strikethrough) Chapter 17.04-D DEFINITIONS 17.04.010 -"A" Definitions. Access. "Access" means a place or way by which pedestrians and vehicles shall have safe, adequate and usable ingress and egress to a property or use as required by this title. Accessory building. "Accessory building" means a building, part of building or structure which is subordinate to, and the use of which is incidental to, that of the main building, structure or use of the same lot. Accessory dwelling unit. "Accessory dwelling unit" or "ADU" means the same as stated in Government Code Section 65852.2 as that section may be amended from time to time. As of the effective date oft the ordinance establishing this definition, the term "accessory dwelling unit" means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multiple-family dwelling isor will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following: an efficiency unit and a manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. Accessory use. "Accessory use" means a use customarily incidental to a principal use established on the same lot or parcel of land, which accessory use does not alter the principal use nor serve property other than the lot or parcel of land on which the principal use is located. Administrativelprofessional services. Admnsraiveproessona services" means offices of private firms or organizations primarily used for the provision of professional, executive, management or administrative offices, legal offices, architectural firms, physician's offices, insurance agencies, real estate firms and other similar activities where a service is rendered, as distinguished from the handling of commodities. Attachment 2 Page 1 of40 12: Adult businesses. "Adult businesses" means any massage parlor, model studio or arcade, bookstore or theater which is not customarily open to the general public because minors are excluded by virtue of their age as a prevailing business practice. Airport. "Airport" means any area which is used or is intended to be used for the taking off and landing of aircraft, including helicopters, and any appurtenant areas which are used or are intended to be used for airport buildings or facilities, including open spaces, taxiways and tie-down areas. Alley. "Alley" means a public or private way, at the rear or side of property, permanently reserved as a means of vehicular access to abutting property. Frontage on the alley shall not be construed as satisfying the requirements of this title related to frontage on a dedicated street. Animal boarding. "Animal boarding" means boarding services for dogs, cats and similar small animals, as well as horses. Typical uses include kennels, pet motels, dog training centers and stables. Animal grooming. "Animal grooming" means grooming of dogs, cats and similar small animals. Typical uses include dog bathing and clipping salons or pet grooming shops, but excludes animal boarding. Animal health care. "Animal health care" means veterinary services for animals. Typical uses include pet clinics, dog and cat hospitals or animal hospitals. Animal keeping (light). "Animal keeping (light)" means premises where animals are fed or kept for personal use, for 4-H or other agricultural organization projects by the owner or occupant of the premises, as limited by Chapter 17.54. Attachment: 2 Page 2 of40 12: Apartment. "Apartment" means a room or suite of two or more rooms in a multiple-dwelling structure, occupied or suitable for occupancy as a residence for one family. Apartment, bachelor. "Bachelor apartment" means a dwelling unit in an apartment house that combines sleeping, living, cooking and dining facilities into one habitable room. Lighthousekeeping room" means the same as "bachelor apartment." Apartment, efficiency. "Efficiency apartment" means a dwelling unit in an apartment house that combines sleeping, living, cooking and dining facilities into two habitable rooms, one of which shall be a kitchen. "Single apartment" and "efficiency living unit" mean the same as "efficiency apartment." Apartment house. "Apartment house" means a building designed and used for occupancy by three or more families, all living independently of each other. "Apartment house" means the same as "multiple-family dwelling." Apartment, one-bedroom. more than three habitable rooms. Apartment, wo-or-more-bedrom. contains more than three habitable rooms. One-bedroom apartment" means a dwelling unit in an apartment house that contains Two.or-more-Dedrom apartment" means a dwelling unit, in an apartment house, that Architectural feature. "Architectural feature" means a part, portion or projection that contributes to the beauty ore elegance ofa a building or structure and is not intended for occupancy, which may extend beyond the face of the exterior wall, but shall not include signs. Area, net. "Net area" means that area of a lot or parcel of land exclusive of: A. Public alleys, highways streets or rights-of-way; or Attachment 2 Page 3 of40 12. B. Proposed public facilities such as alleys, highways, streets or other necessary public sites when included within a proposed development project; or C.C Other public or private easements where the owner of the servient tenement does not have the right to use for permanent structures the entire surface of the land. Assessor. Attach. structure. "Assessor" means the county assessor. "Attach" means to connect, fasten or structurally affix permanently to a building or Automobile dismantling yard. "Automobile dismantling yard" means any premises used for the dismantling or wrecking of motor vehicles required to be registered under the California Vehicle Code, including the buying, selling or dealing in such vehicles or integral parts or component materials thereof and the storage, sale or salvage of dismantled, partially dismantled, or wrecked, inoperative or disabled vehicles generated incidentally with the legal operation of an automobile repair garage or body and fender shop. "Automobile dismantling yard" means the same as "salvage operations." Automobile impound yard. "Automobile impound yard" means an area designated or maintained for the temporary storage of vehicles legally removed or impounded from public or private property as prescribed by law. Automobile painting. other motor vehicles. Automobile parking. "Automobile painting" means the painting of autos, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes and "Automobile parking" means the parking of motor vehicles on at temporary basis within an off-street parking area with or without a fee. Attachment 2 Page 4 of4 40 12: Automobile repair. "Automobile repair" means the repair of motor vehicles, as well as the sale, installation and servicing of automotive equipment and parts, together with body repairs, steam cleaning, welding and automated car washes. Automobile sales/rentals. "Automobile sales/rentals" means the sale, retail or wholesale, and/or rental of autos, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes, mobile homes, travel trailers, aircraft, construction equipment, farm equipment, and boats. Automotive servicing. "Automotive servicing" means fueling, washing and polishing, installation and servicing of automotive equipment and parts, including motor-cycle service and repair, but excluding automated car washes using blowers, dryers and other automatic equipment, and auto glass shops. A typical use is automobile service station. Automobile service station. "Automobile service station" means an area which provides for the servicing of motor vehicles, including tube and tire repairs, minor tune-ups, battery charging, storage of merchandise and supplies related to the servicing of motor vehicles, sale of gasoline and lubricants, automobile washing and grease racks, but excluding automobile repairs such as body and fender work, engine overhauling or other similar activities. Automotive storage. "Automotive storage" means the storage ofo operating motor vehicles for extended periods of time. Typical uses include recreational vehicle storage, fleet storage and automobile, van, and pickup truck impound yards. 17.040.020- - "B" Definitions. Basement. Basement" means a space wholly or partly underground, and having more than one-half of its height, measured from floor to ceiling, below the average adjoining grade. If the finished floor level directly above a basement is more than six feet above grade at any point, such basement shall be considered a story. Breezeway. Breezeway" means a roofed passageway, open on two sides, where the roof is in keeping with the design and construction of the main building. Attachment: 2 Page 5 of40 12 Buildable area. setbacks. Building. "Buildable area" means any portion of a lot or building site not contained within required "Building" means any structure built and maintained for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind. Building area. and structures on a lot. Building height. "Building area" means the sum in square feet of the ground areas occupied by alll buildings "Building height" means the vertical distance from the finished grade at the exterior wall to the highest point of the roof structure. In case of sloping lots the vertical distance from the finished grade on the exterior wall at a point located midway between the front and rear of the building, or side and side property lines to the highest point oft the roof structure. Building, main. "Main building" means a building within which is conducted the principal use permitted on the lot, as provided by this title. Building material yards. "Building material yards" means places of business engaged in the sales and storage of lumber, masonry and metal products, including plumbing, electrical and air-conditioning equipment and supplies used in the construction of buildings. Typical uses include lumberyards and brickyards. Building setback line. "Building setback line" means the minimum distance as prescribed by this title or a city ordinance, between the property line of a lot or parcel of land, or rights-of-way of alleys, streets or highways, and any point on a building or structure related thereto, exclusive of those architectural features permitted to extend beyond the setback line. Building site. required by this title. "Building site" means the ground area of a building together with all the open space Attachment: 2 Page 6 of40 12' Business support services. "Business support services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of services of a clerical, employment, proleclve,maintenanc, janitorial or minor processing nature to firms rather than individuals. 17.04.030- "C" Definitions. Camper. "Camper" means a structure designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle and to provide facilities for human habitation for camping purposes. Carport. "Carport" means a permanent roofed structure with not more than two enclosed sides used or intended to be used for automobile shelter. Cemeteries. "Cemeteries" means areas reserved for interment of human dead. Centerline. "Centerline" means the same as "street centerline." Communication services. Communication services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of broadcasting and other information-relay services accomplished through the use of electronic and telephonic mechanisms, but excluding television studios, telecommunication service centers or telegraph service offices. Compact car. "Compact car" means a vehicle capable of movement under its own power having a wheelbase of one hundred inches or less. Compatible use. "Compatible use" means a use that, by its manner of operation, is suitabie in the zone in which it may be nonconforming. Said use of land and/or buildings shall be in harmony with the type of use and manner of operation on abutting properties in the same zone. Attachment 2 Page 7 of40 12 Condominium. Condominium" means an estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common ina a portion of a parcel of real property together with a separate interest in space ina residential, industrial or commercial building on such real property such as an apartment, office or store. A "condominium" may include, in addition, a separate interest in other portions of such real property. Such estate may, with respect to the duration of an enjoinment, be either: B. An estate for life; C. An estate for years; or Construction sales and services. A. An estate of inheritance of perpetual estate; D. With a separate interest in a legal lot or air space. "Construction sales and services" means places of business primarily engaged in construction activities and incidental storage on lots other than construction sites, as well as the retail or wholesale sale, from the premises, of materials used in the construction of buildings or structures other than retail sale of paint, fixtures and hardware. Typical uses include building materials stores, tool and equipment rentals or sales, or building contractors. Convenience sales and services. Convenience sales and services" means places of business primarily engaged in the provision of frequently or recurrently needed small personal items or services for residents within ar reasonable walking distance. These include various general retail sales and personal services of an appropriate size and scale to meet the criteria of this section. Typical uses include neighborhood grocery and convenience stores and laundromats. County. "County" means the county of Riverside. County recorder. "County recorder" means the county recorder of the county. Court. "Court" means an open, unoccupied space, other than a yard, on the same lot with a building and bounded on two or more sides by such building. Attachment 2 Page 8 of40 12: Coverage. "Coverage" means that portion of a lot or building site which is occupied by any building or structure, regardless of whether the building or structure is intended for human occupancy. Crematory. "Crematory" means a building or structure containing one or more furnaces for the reduction of bodies of deceased persons to cremated remains. Cultural exhibits-museums, nonprofit. "Nonprofit cultural exhibits-museums means nonprofit, museum-like preservation and exhibition of objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences. Curbline. "Curbline" means a straight line along thet top outer edge of a curb. The curbline for streets without curbs shall be considered to be located ten feet, measured at right angles, from the property line. Exception: In the case of streets with established highway setback lines, the future curbline shall be determined by the director of public works. Custom manufacturing. "Custom manutacturing" means establishments primarily engaged in the on-site production of goods by hand manufacturing which involves only the use of hand tools or domestic mechanical equipment, and the direct sale to consumers of only those goods produced on the site. Typical uses include ceramic studios, candlemaking shops and custom jewelry manufacturers 17.04.040-"D" Definitions. Design review committee. "Design review committee" means that committee appointed under this title for the purpose of reviewing plans for the. downtown redevelopment area. Attachment: 2 Page 9 of40 131 Director designee. Double frontage lot. "Director" means the director of the development services department or the director's "Double frontage lot" means a lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets, and having the right of access to both streets. Drive-in business. "Drive-in business" means any establishment or business which, whether by design or operation, provides services or products directly to occupants of motor vehicles, or directly to pedestrian traffic from exterior openings or counters or any combination thereof. Driveway. "Driveway" means a paved access to a required off-street parking facility. Dwelling. "Dwelling" means a building or portion thereof designed and used exclusively for residential occupancy, with the exception of permitted home occupations, but not including hotels, motels, motor hotels, boarding homes or lodginghouses. Dwelling unit. "Dwelling unit" means one or more rooms in a dwelling designed for, or occupied by, one family for living or sleeping purposes and having only one kitchen. 17.04.050- . "E" Definitions. Easement. "Easement" means an area on a lot or parcel of land, and sO indicated on a subdivision map or in a deed, reserved for and/or used for public utilities, public uses and/or private uses. Attachment 2 Page 10 of40 13 Eating/drinking establishments. Eating/drinking establishments" means places of business primarily engaged ini the sale of prepared food and beverages for on-premises consumption. Typical uses include restaurants, short-order eating places or bars. Educational instifutions/schools. Educational institutions/schools means public or private institutions offering instruction at the primary, intermediate, high school, college or university level with incidental administration, recreational and storage facilities. 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. 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. Enclosed building. "Enclosed building" means a building enclosed by a permanent roof and on all sides by solid exterior walls, except for window and door openings. Enclosed space. "Enclosed space" means an area enclosed on all sides by a solid physical barrier, such as a solid wood fence or masonry wall. Entertainment facilities. Entertainment facilities" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of cultural, entertainment, athletic and other events to spectators. Typical uses include small theaters and meeting halls. Attachment: 2 Page 11 of40 13: 17.04.060 - "F" Definitions. Family. "Family" means_ a person or a group of persons living together and maintaining a common household. any-group-eFindivsa6-wgiegeteF.9R8-dwelng-WR-a8-the Aomsionalieguhalemiafaladabanayaee-eraemyehsehouseNoirssponshiles andacivlies-swchawAgewpenses,ehon8,andeaingg-mealstogetner: Family daycare home. "Family daycare home" means a facility that regularly provides care, protection, and supervision for fourteen or fewer children, in the provider's own home, for periods of less than twenty-four hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away, and is either a large family daycare home or a small family daycare home that is licensed in accordance with the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code. A family daycare home includes a detached single-family dwelling, at townhouse, a dwelling unit within a dwelling, ora dwelling unit within a covered multifamily dwelling in which the underlying zoning allows for residential uses. A small family daycare home or large family daycare home is where the daycare provider resides, and includes a dwelling or a dwelling unit that is rented, leased, or owned. As used herein, a "small family daycare home" means a facility that provides care, protection, and supervision for eight or fewer children, including children under ten years of age who reside at the home, as set forth in Section 1597.44 of the California Health and Safety Code and as defined in regulations. As used herein, a" "large family daycare home" means a facility that provides care, protection, and supervision for seven to fourteen children, inclusive, including children under ten years of age who reside at the home, as set forth in Section 1597.465 of the California Health and Safety Code and as defined in regulations. Farm equipment repair. "Farm equipment repair" means the repair of farm tractors, implements, machinery and irrigation systems, as well as the sale, installation and servicing of farm equipment and parts. Farm/plant cultivation (heavy). plants as a business. Farm products processing. "Farm/plant cultivation (heavy)" means premises primarily devoted to the growing of "Farm products processing" means industrial plants engaged in processing, packing, storage and shipping of fruit, vegetables and cotton as a business. Attachment 2 Page 12 of40 13 Farm supplies. "Farm supplies" means sale, retail or wholesale, of fertilizers, feed, seed, herbicides and insecticides, including open and bulk storage. Farmworker housing. Farmworker housing" means any housing for agricultural employees consisting of no more than thirty-six beds in a group quarters or twelve units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household on land zoned for agricultural uses. Such employee housing shall be considered to be an activity that in no way differs from an agricultural use. The permitted occupancy in employee housing in a zone allowing agricultural uses shall include agricultural employees who do not work on the property where the employee housing is located. Federal. "Federal" means the Government of the United States of America. Fence. "Fence" means any structural device forming a physical barrier which is so constructed that not less than fifty percent of the vertical surface is open to permit the transmission of light, air and vision through the surface in al horizontal plane. This shall include wire mesh, steel mesh, chain link, louvered, stake and other similar materials. Planting shall be regulated to maintain the required open areas in the fence structure. Financial institutions. "Financial institutions" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of financial services, including banks and savings and loan institutions. Floor area. "Floor area" means the total horizontal area of all the floors of a building measured from the exterior surface of the outside walls including all floors below ground level but exclusive of vent shafts, courts and basements (residential). Food and beverage sales. "Food and beverage sales" means places of business primarily engaged in the retail sale of food and beverages for home consumption. Typical uses include grocery stores, liquor stores and delicatessens. Attachment 2 Page 13 of40 13. Fraternal organzationlodge hall/club. "Fraternal organization/lodge hall/club" means meeting hall and rooms used primarily for the activities of a fraternal organization, lodge or club. Front wall. "Front wall" means the wall of a building or structure nearest the street on which the building fronts, but excluding certain architectural features as cornices, canopies, eaves ore embellishments. Frontage. "Frontage" means all property fronting on one side of a street between a street and right- of-way, or between intersecting or intercepting streets, the end of a dead-end street, or city boundary measured along a street line. An intercepting street shall determine only the boundary of the frontage on the side of the street that it intercepts. Funeral services. "Funeral services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of services involving the care, preparation or disposition of human dead, other than cemeteries. Typical uses include funeral homes and mortuaries. 17.04.070 - "G" Definitions. Garage. "Garage" means a detached accessory building or a portion of a main building on the same lot as a dwelling, used for the housing of vehicles of the occupants of the dwelling, including carports. General manufacturing. "General manufacturing" means industrial plants primarily engaged in manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembling, packaging, treatment or fabrication of materials and products. Typical uses include fruit packing, woodworking, metal working and machine shops. Grade. "Grade" means the average of the finished ground level at the center of all the exterior walls of a building. In cases where the front wall is parallel to and within five feet of a sidewalk, the grade shall be measured at the sidewalk at the centerline of the front of the lot. Attachment2 Page 14of40 13 Group dwelling. "Group dwelling" means a non-licensed residential facility which provides housing for groups with common kitchen and dining facilities, but withoutr medical, psychiatric, or other çare and who do not operate under the definition of "family". Group dwellings include, but are_not limited to, dormitories, sorority or fraternity houses, retirement homes, boardinghouses and roominghouses. State licensed facilities are not group dwellings. Housing which falls under another definition of this code shall not be considered a' "group dwelling". Group home. "Group home" means ai type ofhousing for a specific population of individuals where peer or other support services are provided to the residents.- Group homes may be licensed oru unlicensed, depending on the requirements of state law. Guest. "Guest" means any transient person who occupies a room for sleeping purposes. Guest house. "Guest house" means living quarters within a detached accessory building located on the same premises with the main building, for use by temporary guests of the occupant of the premises, such quarters having no kitchen facilities and not rented or otherwise used as as separate dwelling unit. 17.04.080 "H" Definitions Heavy manufacturing. "Heavy manufacturing" means industrial operations involving the compounding of radioactive materials, petroleum refining, manulacturing of explosives, or any other operation of a dangerous nature or creating high levels of air, water or noise pollution. It includes the manufacture of any acid, chlorine or other noxious gases, fireworks, glue and potash. Hedge. "Hedge" means a plant or series of plants, shrubs orotherla landscape material sO arranged as to from a physical barrier or enclosure. Home occupation. "Home occupation" means any use customarily conducted entirely within only one room in a dwelling or accessory structure and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which use Attachment: 2 Page 15 of40 13 is clearly incidental and secondary to the structure for dwelling purposes and which does not change the character thereof or does not adversely affect the uses permitted in the zone of which it is a part. Hospitals. "Hospitals" means establishments providing for on-site residence or confinement and medical treatment of persons afflicted with bodily or mental disease. Typical uses include homes for the aged, sanitariums, institutions for the care of chronic drug addicts and mental patients, rest homes and convalescent homes. Household pet. "Household pet" means any domesticated animal commonly maintained in residence with man. (See Chapter 17.54 for provisions on keeping of dogs and cats.) 17.04.090 "!" Definitions. Instructional services. "Instructional services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of informational, instructional, personal improvement and similar services of a nonprofessional nature. Typical uses include driving schools and reducing salons. Intensification of use. "Intensification of use" means a change in use that creates of itself or as a result of itself increased traffic or need for parking as defined in this title. 17.04.100-"J" Definitions. Jails. "Jails" means prisons, detention homes or similar buildings where human beings are housed and detained under legal restraint. Junior accessory dwelling unit. "Junior accessory dwelling unit" or "JADU" means the same as stated in Government Code Section 65852.22 as that section may be amended from time to time. As of the effective date of the ordinance establishing this definition, the term "junior accessory dwelling unit" means a unit that is no more than five hundred square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure. Attachment: 2 Page 16 of40 13 Junk and salvage yard. "Junk and salvage yard" means any premises used for the storage orl keeping of old, used or secondhand scrap ferrous and nonferrous metals, paper and paper products, roofing and tar paper, cloth and clothing, wood and wood products, paints, clay and porcelain products, trash and similar materials, including dismantling of machinery, equipment and parts and the baling of cardboard boxes, paper and paper products, but does not include any business defined as an automobile dismantling yard. "Junk and salvage yard" means the same as "salvage operations." 17.04.110 - "K" Definitions. Kennel. "Kennel" means any lot or premises on which four or more dogs or cats or combination thereof are kept, boarded or trained, whether or not for compensation. "Kennel" is included in the use "animal boarding." Kitchen. "Kitchen" means any room designed to be used or maintained for the cooking and/or preparation of food. 17.04.120- "L" Definitions. Landscaping. "Landscaping" means the planting and maintenance of a combination of trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, flowers, lawns or desert plants. In addition, the combination of design may include natural features such as rock and stone; and structural features, including but not limited to fountains, reflecting pools, art works, screens, walls, fences and benches. Laundry services (heavy). "Laundry services (heavy)" means establishments primarily engaged in the process of laundering, dry-cleaning or dyeing clothing or other materials. Laundry services (light). "Laundry services (light)" means establishments primarily engaged in providing laundering, dry-cleaning or dyeing services directly to the consumer. Typical uses include laundromats and dry-cleaning stores. Attachment2 Page 17 of40 13: Legal lot or parcel of land. "Legal lot or parcel of land" means: A. A parcel of real property which is shown as a single lot in a lawfully recorded subdivision, approved pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act; or B. A parcel of real property, the dimensions and boundaries of which are defined as C. A parcel of real property shown on a parcel map as a single lot, lawfully recorded D. Any parcel of real property otherwise lawfully created and dimensioned either prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title ori in conformance with it; or E. Two or more lots not meeting the regulations of this title which are combined, by an appropriate recorded written instrument, or two or more such lots which are combined by a common usage, shall be deemed, for all purposes, a single lot. as single lot by a lawfully recorded record of survey map; or pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act; or Library services. "Library services" means public uses involving the collection of books, manuscripts, audio-visual materials, etc., for study and reading. Livestockanimal keeping (heavy). Livestock/animal keeping (heavy)" means premises where animals are kept and fed as a business. Loading space. "Loading space" means an off-street space or berth on the same lot with a main building, or contiguous to a group of buildings, for the temporary parking of commercial vehicles while loading or unloading. It shall abut a street, alley or other appropriate means of ingress or egress. Lot area. "Lot area" means the total horizontal area within the property lines of a lot. "Corner lot" means a lot located at the intersection of two or more streets. Lot, corner. Lot coverage. "Lot coverage" means that portion of a lot covered by a building, buildings or structures, exclusive oft the normal roof overhang. Attachment 2 Page 18 of40 13 Lot depth. "Lot depth" means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines measured in the mean direction of the side lot lines. For irregular lots, see Section 17.04.700, "Lot line, rear." Lot, interior. "Interior lot" means a lot other than a corner lot. Lot, key. "Key lot" means a lot where a side property line abuts the rear property line of one or more other lots, and not separated by an alley. Lot line. "Lot line" means any line bounding a lot as defined in this chapter. Lot line, front. "Front lot line" means all property fronting on one side of a street between a street right- of-way, or between intersecting or intercepting streets, the end of a dead-end street, or city boundary measured along a street line. In case of a corner lot, a line separating the narrowest street frontage of the lot from the street, except in those cases where the latest tract deed restrictions specify another line as the front lot line. Lot line, rear. "Rear lot line" means a lot line which is opposite and most distant from the front lot line. In the case of an irregular, triangular or gore-shaped lot, a line within the lot, parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line, having a length of not less than ten feet. Lot line, side. "Side lot line" means any lot boundary line not a front lot line or a rear lot line. Lot of record. "Lot of record" means a parcel of land as shown on the records of the assessor at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title. Lot, reversed corner. Attachment: 2 Page 19 of40 14 Reversed corner lot" means a corner lot, the side line of which is substantially a continuation of the front lot lines of the lots to its rear, whether across an alley or not. Lots slope. "Lot slope" means the greatest slope expressed in percent obtained by the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points within the lot to the horizontal distance between the points. Lot, through. "Through lot" means a lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel dedicated streets. The lot frontage in instances such as this shall be determined by the director of public works. Lotv width. "Lot width" means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured at right angles to the lot depth at the established building setback line. Low Barrier Navigation Center. "Low barrier navigation center" means a housing first, low barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connectindividuals experiencing homelessness toi income, public benefits, health services. shelter, and housing. Alow barrier navigation center may be non-congregate and relocatable. 17.04.130 - "*M" Definitions. Manufactured home or manufactured housing. Manufactured home" or manufactured housing" means any structure constructed onor after June 15, 1976 that is transportable in one or more sections, is eight body feet or more in width. or 40 body feet or more in length, in the traveling mode, or. when erected on site. is 320 or more square feet. Manufactured homes are built on apermanent chassis and designed to be used as a single-family dwelling with or without a foundation when connected to the required utilities. and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning. and electrical systems contained therein.- A "manufactured home" also includes any structure that meets the requirements of this paragraph except the size requirements and which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Actof 1974. dwelingunitorunis.lhsaiaauus-DepasmeniaihUiban Developmen:Sea-welasaese:Abgesagesecionsatalsdey: are-designed-and-eesinwcieomaechasa-ertransponalonotne-He,de-Retrequire absiamlakasembwyonsesherSancomedenievale.aniareimsialed-ao: Attachment 2 Page 20 of40 14 witheuta-permant-oundation-er-residensa-oceuPandy-eMeNSNeH-FOFOF-purpeses-e: e-e,hecalageryshatnaue-mahelomesmiswyuR.lainge-achan construcledona.chasislertransponialionioabulaingele,ana-desgnedd-to-be-nstalled wilhorwihouta.permanentioundaioonlorresasentialogupansy-A.mablebie-hOFPe-eanS -faclory-assembledpemable-sindure-conamng-moelhaP-OUFhuRdred-square-eet: and-which-exeeeds-eignteetnwEERWIGHPaRd/OF9ePy-eet-engi,and-designed-te-De-usee asadweligunt-madelipbe-mamewaseonsgmndassansrumingger-ThE alegory-shai-na-imowdemauarhouangstg.miorunNE-wAsA-egure eubstantial-assembWy-OR-He,ROF-Shal-nE-caegeatonal-veheles-a8 deHned-Dy-thS-e: Medical services. "Medical services" means establishments primarily engaged in the provision of personal health services ranging from prevention, diagnosis and treatment or rehabilitation to medical testing and analysis services, but not providing in-patient services or overnight accommodations. Typical uses include medical offices, dental laboratories and health maintenance organizations. Mobile-home. See-Section-17.94-779-Manufacurred-houBing-A "mobilehome". is a structure that meets the same requirements as a manufactured home, but was built on or before June 15, 1976 and complies with the state standards for mobilehomes in effect at the time of construction. Mobilehome does not include modular housing, a multifamily manufactured home,or a recreational vehicle. Mobile-home park. or leased for mobile homes. Modular housing. "Mobile-home park" means a designated area or parcel of land where spaces are rented "Modular housing" means any dwelling unit or units which are fabricated either in whole or in sections at a factory wherein such sections, or modules, are not constructed on a chassis. For purposes of this title this category shall not include manufactured housing as defined herein, but shall be considered equivalent to any dwelling or dwellings which require substantial assembly on site. Multiple-family dwelling. "Multiple-family dwelling" means a building containing three or more dwelling units, each unit designed for occupancy by one family. "Multiple-family dwelling" means the same as "apartment house." For the purposes of Chapter 17.33 only, "multiple-family dwelling" shall mean a structure with two or more attached dwellings on a single lot. Attachment 2 Page 21 of40 14: 17.04.140 -"N" Definitions. 17.04.150- - "O" Definitions. Off-street parking facility. "Off-street parking facility" means an approved space or spaces located within a building or structure, or surface parking areas, public or private, for the parking of vehicles, including driveways. Open space. "Open space" means that portion of a lot which is not covered by a building, buildings or structure and is open from the ground up, except for normal roof overhang, in residential zones. 17.04.160 - "P" Definitions. Parking space, automobile. "Automobile parking space" means a readily accessible space, exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, loading areas, office or work areas within a building or open parking area for the parking of one automobile. Person. "Person" means an individual, firm, copartnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, the federal or state government, city, county, district or any other group or combination acting as an entity. Plant cultivation (light). "Plant cultivation (light)" means premises where plants are raised and nurtured for personal use, either for aesthetic value or consumption. Plot plan. "Plot plan" means a plan drawn to scale showing existing and proposed structures, improvements, etc., as to standards established by planning director. Postal services. "Postal services" means mailing services, excluding major processing, owned or operated by governmental agencies as traditionally provided by the United States Postal Service. Attachment2 Page 22 of40 14: Public administrative services. "Public administrative services" means premises occupied by public agencies engaged inc consulting, recordkeeping, clerical or public-contact services that deal directly with the citizen, together with incidental storage and maintenance of necessary equipment and vehicles. Iti includes civic centers. Public maintenance services. "Public maintenance services" means yards or other space, whether enclosed or unenclosed, devoted to the storage of equipment needed by public agencies to maintain public facilities such as any incidental structures housing administrative operations of such programs. Public transportation facilities. "Public transportation facilities" means facilities, such as bus terminals and train tracks, devoted to one or more of the various means of public transit. 17.04.170-"Q" Definitions. 17.04.180 - "R" Definitions. Rabbits, poultry and domestic fowl. "Rabbits, poultry and domestic fowl" means any member of the hare family, chinchillas, hamsters, nutria, guinea pigs and other rodents, pigeons, chickens, chicks, capons, ducks, geese, turkeys, doves, squab and all other domestic or domesticated fowls and birds. "Rabbits, poultry and domestic fowl" is included under the use "animal keeping (light)." Recreation services/facilities. Recreation services/acilities" means recreational, social or multipurpose uses of open areas, as well as within buildings. Typical uses include parks, community meeting centers and public swimming pools. Recreational/ftness facilities. Recreational/ftiness facilities" means establishments or places primarily engaged in the provision of sports and recreation by and for participants. Any spectators would be incidental and on a nonrecurring basis. Typical uses include bowling alleys, billiard parlors, driving ranges, spas, physical conditioning centers and cardrooms (subject to Chapter 5.24). Attachment: 2 Page 23 of40 14. Recreational vehicle. Recreational vehicle" means a camper, motor home, travel trailer or tent trailer, with or without motor power, designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy, with a living area less than three hundred twenty square feet. Recreation space. "Recreation space" means any area, whether enclosed, covered or open, at ground level or in or ona structure, used exclusively for active or passive recreational purposes. Refuse processing/dumps. "Refuse processing/dumps" means processing and sale of plant or animal byproducts, including fish or any refuse or garbage or the disposal of such products in a landfill dump. Religious assembly. "Religious assembly" means religious services involving public assembly such as customarily occurs in churches, synagogues and temples. "Church" is further defined as a building, the principal purpose of which is religious worship and including uses in the principal structure or separate buildings, including Sunday school rooms, assembly rooms, kitchen, library, one-family dwelling unit and day nurseries operated by and located on the same lot or site as the church, but excluding facilities for residences of or training of religious orders. Repair services. "Repair services" means establishments primarily engaged in the repair of appliances, apparel and musical instruments for individuals and households. Research/testing services. Research/testing services" means establishments primarily engaged in research of an agricultural or scientific nature provided as a service or conducted by and for a private firm, excluding medical testing and analysis and product testing. Typical uses include soils analysis, plant and animal pest monitoring and control programs. Residential care facility, small. "Residential care facility, smal" means any type of state licensed residential facility providing non-medical services, which, by state law, is required to be treated as a residential use of property when serving six or fewer people. Attachment 2 Page 24 of40 14 Residential care facility, large. "Residential care facility, large" means any type of state licensed residential facility providing non-medical services for seven or more people. A-essemta-ar-sal, operatingasalamlyaepowaeio-n4A9ehaHBeletrealed-asalamiy Rest home. "Rest home" means a convalescent home, guest home or any other facility operating similar to a boardinghouse for the temporary housing of and caring for ambulatory, aged, infirm or invalid persons, and in which nursing, dietary and incidental convalescent and medical care is furnished to residents. Retail sales (indoor). "Retail sales (indoor)" means places of business primarily engaged in the sale or rental to the ultimate consumer of commonly used goods and merchandise for personal or household use from an enclosed structure, but excluding bulk sales and storage. Typical uses include department stores, apparel stores, sporting goods stores and furniture stores. Retail sales (outdoor). "Retail sales (outdoor)" means the display, exchange, barter or sale to the ultimate consumer of new or commonly used household items, office equipment, furnishings or other personal goods as well as foods and beverages in an outdoor setting outside of a fully enclosed structure. Typical uses include swap meets, flea markets, farmers' markets, nurseries and crafts fairs. RV parks/campgrounds. "RV parks/campgrounds means any parcel of land used or offered for use in whole or in part, with or without charge for parking of travel trailers, pickup campers, motor homes or similar devices used for temporary portable housing for a relatively short-term occupancy; includes camping spaces for tents or other short-term camping. 17.04.190 "S" Definitions. Salvage operations. "Salvage operations" means places of business primarily engaged in the storage, sale, dismantling or other processing of used or waste materials not intended for reuse in their original form. Typical uses include automobile dismantling yards, junkyards and paper salvage yards. Attachment: 2 Page 25 of40 141 Service station. "Service station": See definition of Seden-17.04,169,"Automobile service station." Sign. "Sign" means any method of display or part thereof, for visual communication, that includes any announcement, declaration, demonstration, display, illustration or insignia, which is used to advertise or promote the interests of any person, business group or enterprise. Sign structure. "Sign structure" means any structure which supports or is capable of supporting any sign as defined int this chapter. A sign structure may be a single pole ori it may not be an integral part of the building. Single-family dwelling. "Single-family dwelling" means a building designed for occupancy by one family. Single-room occupancy (SRO). "SRO" means a multi-unit housing project for single persons typically consisting of single rooms and shared bathrooms, and may include a shared common kitchen and activity area. SROS may be restricted to seniors or be available to persons of all ages. Story. "Story" means a space in a building between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above, or, if there is no floor above, then the space between such floor and the ceiling or roof above. Street. "Street" means a public thoroughfare or right-of-way dedicated, deeded or condemned for use as such, other than an alley, which affords the principal means of access to abutting property, including avenue, place, way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, road and any other thoroughfare, except as excluded in this title. Street centerline. official surveys. "Street centerline" means the centerline of a street or right-of-way as established by Attachment: 2 Page 26 of40 14' Street line. "Street line" means the boundary line between the street and abutting property. Street, side. "Side street" means that street bounding a corner lot and which extends in the same general direction as the line determining the depth of the lot. Structure. "Structure" means anything constructed or built, an edifice or building or any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts jointed together in some definite manner, which requires location on the ground or is attached to something having a location on the ground. Structural alterations. "Structural alterations" means any change in the supporting members of a building, such as in a bearing wall, column, beam or girder, floor or ceiling joists, roof rafters, roof diaphragms, foundations, piles or retaining walls or similar components. Supportive housing. "Supportive housing" means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite and offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his orl her ability to live and, when possible, work int the community. Target popuatom,asusadherenaMAEANAM-ROMANawgeNeormosedasies, imdlwding-menla-HaseADS.aas#due-drdhaher-chene-haath condtione,erindividwidualselgblefersenpesprowded.udertnelamtemman-Develepment Disabillies-ServicesActandmayamengalherpopuiatens-naNdelamieswiichidren, oldelypersens,yewngaduls-agngewoHmelstercasearesyslem.-Pddwalsexistng#e nstisona-settinge,veleran6,0FmoFRlesS-peep.e: Swimming pool. A "swimming pool" shall be considered as a structure, except that it shall not be considered as covered space in computing lot coverage. Attachment 2 Page 27 of40 141 17.04.200 -"T" Definitions. Target population. "Target population". means adults with low-income having one or more disabilities, including mental illness, HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health conditions, or individuals eligible for services provided under the Lanterman Development Disabilities Services Act and mayi include, among other populations. families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals existing from institutional settings, veterans, or homeless people. This definition shall not apply fa more specific or different definition applies in any other chapter of this code. Transient. "Transient" means a person who requests accommodations for a price, with or without meals, for a period of not more than one hundred eighty days. Transitional housing. Transitional housing" means rental housing operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance. 17.04.210- "U" Definitions. Use. "Use" means the purpose for which land or a building is arranged, designed or intended, or for which either land or building is or may be occupied or maintained. Used for. occupied for." "Used for" includes the words "arranged for, designed for, occupied or intended to be Utility distribution facilities. "Utility distribution facilities" means utilities which are necessary to support principal development and involve only minor structures such as lines and poles. 17.04.220 - "V" Definitions. Viewshed. Attachment2 Page 28 of 40 14! "Viewshed" means that area from which an existing or proposed sign may be viewed with nonenhanced eyesight. Visual obstruction. "Visual obstruction" means any combination of fencing, hedges, trees, shrubs and walls which limits the visibility of persons at intersecting or intercepting streets and alleys between three feet and ten feet above the ground, measured in a vertical plane of the sidewalk area. 17.04.230-"W" Definitions. Wall. "Wall" means any structure or device forming a physical barrier which is sO constructed that fifty percent or more of the vertical surface is closed and prevents the passage of light, air and vision through the surface in a horizontal plane. This includes concrete, concrete block, wood or other materials that are solids and are sO assembled as to form a solid barrier. (See definition of "Fence.") Warehousingwholesaling. Warenousngwroesang means places of business primarily engaged in warehousing, wholesaling, storage, distribution and handling of materials and equipment other than live animals and plants. It includes the bulk storage of fuels, fertilizers, feed, seed and other agricultural supplies. Bulk storage of fertilizers derived from livestock/animal keeping (heavy) or feed lots is not included except in association with such use. This does not include the bulk storage of hazardous chemicals or materials. 17.04.240 - "X" Definitions. 17.04.250 -"y" Definitions. 17.04.260 -"Z" Definitions. 17.06.010 -2 Zones Designated. Symbol HEO Zone Name Housing Element Overlay 17.08.020 - Housing Element Overlay. Notwithstanding anything in this cGode to the contrary. any residential development project, including a mixed-use development project, on a site designated as HEO shall be considered a permitted use and approved if it meets the following requirements: Attachment2 Page 29 of40 151 A. The project provides twenty percent or more of the units as affordable to lower- income households-Arecorded affordability restriction shall be required for a fifty- five year period for affordable rental housing units and for a forty-five year period for affordable for-sale units, or such other period as required by an applicable B. The director has reviewed the plans to ensure that they comply with all applicable objective provisions of the underlying zone, municipal code, general plan, and any applicable specific plans or city requlationslstandards. No other findings shall be A-C.Nothing herein exempts a project which requires any type of map from going through the procedures required under the state Subdivision Map Act and Title 16 oft this cCode as provided for in California Government Code section 65583.2(). provision of law. required. 17.08.010 - Uses permitted in each zone. SPR RR A R- R- R- R- R- P- X X XX X X X / X X XX X I USE PIQ- C- C- C- C- I- I- R/MH P N C G M- S G E L/) M- M H D Residential: / Single-Family Dwelling I Two-Family Dwelling X X X / Multiple-Family Dwelling / / Group Dwelling / Guest House / / / Mobile Home Park /12) /2) X X / / X X Recreational Vehicle Park Facilities (Small)3) Facilities (Large).!3) Residential Unit, one per 20 acres Single-Room Occupancy Supportive Housing 131 Hhomeless 14) Transitional Housing. [3] amd-Supporlwe-ousing [2) Emergency Shelterl5l Low Barrier Navigation Center 161 Public/Quast-Public Fansiional-Sheler X X XX X X X X X Residential Care X XI X - X X X X+ X+ XI Residential Care X X XX X Xx X X Group home [3) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XI5) X X X X X X X X X Supportive Housing X X X X X x x X Attachment 2 Page 30 of40 15 [1] The R-L zone includes the R-L-1.R-L-1-72. and R-L-2 zones. [21 For provisions regarding residences in nonresidential zones, see Section 17.68.025. [3This constitutes a residential use and is subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zoning district when the use meets the definition of a family. 4/Must comply with Chapter 17.63G. [5] Must comply with Chapter 17.63A. [6Must comply with Chapter 17.63F. 17,10.016-Residental lot coverage. lots shall be limited as follows: Editers-mote-Permied-PIne-R-LRL172and-R-L2z0ne8 The ground floor area of all roofed structures, both main and accessory, on residential A. All lots except the R-M and R-H zones - to-forty percent of the total lot area. B. R-M zone - fifty percent of the total lot area A-C. R-H zone - fifty percent of the total lot area. 17.10.050- Lot area per dwelling unit/density per acre. A. The minimum lot area required for each dwelling unit in the residential zones and the allowed residential density in such zones shall be as shown in the following table: Zone R-R R-E R-L-1 R-L-1-72 R-L-2 R-M-L R-M R-H Mobileh-Home Minimum Required Lot Multi-Family Units Per Area Per Dwelling Unit (sq. GrossAcre ft.) 9,600 7,800 7,200 6,000 3,900 3,100 1,500 0-2 --2.1-4 -4.1-5 --5.1-6 --6.1-7 41.16-7.1-11 14.05-11.1-14 29.0414.1-29 11.1-14 B. - The-table-setoHPSWDSeGHeRAGFNS-SeGHOP-G-designe6-80-Aa:a4evelopment mesinghe-eguiementemeNENeREMERLIeREME-GNa-e-Low Densiy-Residential-ategey-deined-ntne-land-Use-tiementdHtne.Blyhe-Genera: Plan:he-R-M-LandP-Maenee-egurequPemenEwAbecOnsSeREWAARe-Medu-Densiy ResidentiaF-eategery-and-Me-R-H2enlsieRE-WA-te--H9H DemsyRassema-oNge: Attachment2 2 Page 31 of40 15: 17.16.060 - Number of spaces required-Residental. The number of spaces required for residential uses shall be as follows: A._There shall be at least two parking spaces for every dwelling unit with a detached- single family home in the SPR, R-R.A. R-E. R-L, R-M, R-M-L. I-S, I-G, and P-D B. Int the multi-family zones of R-M-L, R-M, R-H, P-D, and C-G, the following parking zones. standards shall apply: 1. One parking space per unit in-for studio and one-bedroom units: 4-2. One and one-half parking space per unit for all units above two Dedroomszones-R.RE,RLAGRMAL-OReaNSGme-alparkangepaces shal-beprovided-edorevenydwalingUnE-RIneR-Mand-R-Hzones: Tandem parking shall not be permitted to meet the requirements of A-C. subsection Aand B of this section. Chapter 17.30A - DENSITY BONUS AND INCENTIVES 17.30A.010 - Purpose; applicability, A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish how the state density bonus law, as set forth in California Government Code section 65915 et seg. ("Density Bonus Law"). will be implemented and to promote the construction of affordable housing within B. This chapter shall apply to any housing development that is entitled to receive a the city. density bonus pursuant to the Density Bonus Law. 17.30A.020 - Definitions. The definitions found in the Density Bonus Law shall apply to the terms contained in this 17.30A.030 - Density bonus, concessions or incentives, waivers, and parking The city shall provide density bonuses, concessions or incentives, waivers or reductions ofc development standards. and parking ratios in accordance with the requirements of the Density Bonus Law. as the same may be amended from time to time. In the event of any conflict between this chapter and the Density Bonus Law. the Density Bonus Law shall chapter. standards. prevail. Attachment 2 Page 32 of40 15: 17.30A.040- - Density bonus calculations and requirements. A. In determining the total number of units to be granted, each component of any density calculation, including base density and bonus density, resulting in fractional units shall be separately rounded up to the next whole number. B. When calculating the number of affordable units needed for a given density bonus, any fractions of affordable units shall be rounded up to the next whole number. C. The density bonus units shall not be included in determining the number of affordable units required to qualify a housing development for a density bonus D. The granting of a density bonus and/or related concessionls)orincentivels)shal not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment. zone pursuant to the Density Bonus Law. change, or other discretionary approval. 17.30A.050 - Application. A. Application submittal. An affordable housing application for a density bonus, including any incentive, concession, waiver and/or reduction. shall be filed with the development services department concurrently with an application for a housing B. Application contents. An application shall be accompanied by the following: 1. Site plan showing the total number of units, number and location of affordable dwelling units and location of proposed density bonus units. The plan must also include a breakdown of the units (e.g.. unit sizes, number of bedrooms and baths, the amount of private or common open space dedicated to the units, and 2. Summary table showing the greatest number of units permitted by the zoning or general plan excluding any density bonus units, number of proposed affordable units by income level. proposed density bonus percentage. number 3. Tenure (rental versus for-sale) of affordable units and proposal for ensuring 4.A description of all dwelling units existing on-site in the five-year period preceding the date of submittal of the application and identification of any units rented in the five-year period. If dwelling units on the site are currently rented, income and household size. if known, of all residents of currently occupied units. If any dwelling units on the site were rented in the five-year period but development. the total number of parking spaces). ofbonus units proposed. and total number of units. affordability. Attachment2 Page 33of40 15. arenot currently rented, the income and household size, if known, of residents occupying dwelling units when the site contained the maximum number of 5. Description of any recorded covenant, ordinance, or law applicable to the site that restricted rents to levels affordable to very low- or low-income households inthe five-year period preceding the date of the submittal oft the application. 6. Description of any requested incentive(s) or concession(s) that result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for the affordable housing, including written documentation evidencing the need for such incentive(s)or 7. Description of any requested waiver(s) and/or reduction(s) of development standards that would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of the housing development at the permitted densities or with the concession(s) dwelling units. concession(s). ori incentive(s) permitted by the Density Bonus Law. 8. Description of requested parking ratios. C.T The development services department will process the application concurrently with any other applications required for the housing development. Staff shall review the application for completeness and will notify the applicant whether the application is complete in accordance with the provisions of applicable law. D.Ifap proposed housing development would be inconsistent with this title or the Density Bonus Law, the city shall provide the applicant notice of such inconsistency in accordance with the Housing Accountability Act, California E.A A density bonus application shall be approved or denied in conjunction with the housing development application by the approving body within the timeframes Government Code Section 65589.5. required for approval of such development. 17.30A.060 - Requirements. A. The applicant for a density bonus shall enter into a regulatory agreement with the city in a form to be approved by the city attorney and said agreement shall be recorded against the property. The regulatory: agreement shall be approved by the approving body. If an appeal is taken of the project, then the regulatory agreement B. The applicant shall be required to payi the city's costs for any third-party consultants required to assist the city in drafting a regulatory agreement, developing guidelines. verifying the eligibility of owners or tenants of the affordable units as permitted by law. or any other matter relating to the density bonus. shall be approved by the decision-maker on appeal. Attachment 2 Page 34 of40 15: C. The required affordable units shall be constructed concurrently with the market- rate units unless both the approving body and the developer agree within the D. The affordable units shall be similar in size and number of bedrooms to the market rate units. If the development project includes a range of unit sizes, then the affordable units shall provide a range of unit sizes in proportion to the market rate units. If the project includes a subdivision, the lots with affordable units shall beof similar size to the lots with market rate units. If the development project includes a range of lot sizes, the lots with affordable units shall be no smaller than the smallest E. The affordable units shall have the same amenities as the market rate units, including the same access to and enjoyment of common open space, parking, storage, and other facilities in the residential development, provided at an affordable rent or at affordable ownership cost specified by California Health and Safety Code section 50052.5 and Califoria Code of Regulations Title 25, Section 6910 = 6924, as the same may be amended from time to time. Developers are strictly prohibited from discriminating against tenants or owners of affordable units in granting access to and full enjoyment of any community amenities available to F. If the development project is for units that will be sold, then the affordable dwelling units shall also be for-sale units. The regulatory agreement may make provisions for rental of the units for the same level of affordability that qualified the applicant for the density bonus if the unit is not sold within a period of time specified in the G.Affordable units shall be dispersed throughout the housing development rather than clustered in a single area or a few areas. Location of affordable units within a housing development shall be specified in the regulatory agreement. regulatory agreement to an alternate schedule for development. lots with market rate units. other tenants or owners outside of their individual units. agreement. Chapler#P83C-SUPPORIVEHOUSING 47-63C.010-Intent: s-the-ntentoft'lateandencourage-heproVBiOReHaHordable-sheler er-lowrinseme-pessens.hanuNy-sapposive-hewsing witheuta-conditOna-use-PerniSeFelonay-aeHoP-PaIresidenNal-zenes-and subject-only-te-the-tne-same-develcpmen-slandaras-tna3-aPP-10-Re--ther-perPitted residentia-uses-P-tnese-zones: Chapter 17.63F - LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS 17.63F.010 - Purpose. Attachment2 Page 35 of40 151 The purpose oft this chapter is to implement the provisions of California Government Code sSection 65660 et seq. relating to low barrier navigation centers. 17.63F.020 - Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: A. "Coordinated entry system" means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations as specified in California Government Code Section. 65662, and any related requirements. designed to coordinate program participant intake, B."Low barrier" means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include. 1. The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault. women, or youth: assessment, and referrals. but is not limited to, the following: 2. Pets: 3. The storage of possessions: or 4. Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds. or private rooms. 17.63F.030 = Requirements. the following requirements: Al low barrier navigation center shall be ministerially approved by the director if it meets A. It offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan B. Iti is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who collocate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to C.Itc complies with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the D. Ithas a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics. client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System as defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal that identifies services staffing. connect people to permanent housing. California Welfare and Institutions Code. Regulations. Attachment: 2 Page 36 of40 15 17.63F.040 -Application procedures. A. An application shall be submitted to the planning division of the development B. The city shall notify the applicant within thirty days of receipt of an application whether the application is complete and if not, shall provide the applicant with a services department. complete list of items that were not complete. C.T The city shall act within sixty days of receipt of a completed application. Chapter 17.63G - SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS 17.63G.010 - Purpose. A. The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of California Government Code sSection 65650 et seg. relating to supportive housing for a target population of homeless persons as defined in California Health and Safety B. The provisions of this chapter take precedence over any section of the zoning code Code Section 5067.14. to the contrary. 17.63G.020 - Definitions. For purposes of this chapter. the following definitions apply: "Administrative office space". means an organizational headquarters or auxiliary office space utilized by a nonprofit organization for the purpose of providing onsite supportive services at a supportive housing development authorized pursuant to this title and includes other nonprofit operations beyond the scope of the corresponding supportive housing development. "Administrative office space" includes parking necessary to serve "Lower iincome hHouseholds". means the same as defined in Section 50079.5 of the "Supportive housing - homeless". means housing with no limit on length of stay. that is occupied by the target population. and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving their health status. and maximizing their ability to live and. whenpossible. work in the community. Supportive housing includes nonresidential uses and administrative offices as limited by this chapter and specifically includes transitional housing for youth and young adults. the office space. California Health and Safety Code. Attachment2 Page 37 of40 151 Supportive sServices" includes, but is not limited to, a combination of subsidized, permanent housing, intensive case management, medical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment services, and benefits advocacy. "Target pPopulation" means persons, including persons with disabilities, and families who are homeless, as that term is defined by Section 11302 of Title 42 of the United States Code, or who are homeless youth, as that term is defined by paragraph (2) of subdivision (e)of Section 11139.3 ofthe Government Code. 17.63G.030- - Requirements. A. This chapter shall only apply to a supportive housing development of no more than B. Units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for fifty-five years. The city shall record an affordability restriction against the property which restricts the units to lower income households for a period of fifty-five years. C. One hundred percent of the units, excluding the manager unit(s), within the development are dedicated to lower income households and are or will be receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians. Rents shall be set at an amount consistent with the rent limits stipulated by the public program providing financing for the development. D.A At least twenty-five percent of the units in the development or twelve units. whichever is greater. are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than twelve units. then one hundred percent of the units. excluding manager unit(s). in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing. 50 units that meets the requirements of this chapter. The applicant shall be required to sign all necessary documents. A-E. Nonresidential floor area shall be used for onsite supportive services and administrative office space in the following amounts: shall be provided for onsite supportive services. 1. For a development with twenty or fewer total units. at least ninety square feet 2. For a development with more than twenty units. at least three percent of the total floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to. community rooms. case management offices. computer rooms. and community kitchens. 3. The total floor area dedicated to administrative office space shall not exceed twenty-five percent of total floor area. Attachment 2 Page 38 of40 15! F. The developer replaces any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development in the manner provided in California Government Code section G. Units within the development, excluding managers' units, include at least one bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities. including, at minimum, a H. The development shall be required to comply with the objective development standards and policies that apply to other multifamily developments within the 65915(c)(3). stovetop. a sink. and a refrigerator. same zone. 17636.040-Appliceaton/processins. A. The standard application for the housing development project shall be 1. The plan for providing supportive services with appropriate documentation showing that the supportive services will be provided on site to the residents in 2. The name of the proposed entity or entities that will 3. The proposed funding source(s) for the provided on-site supportive services: supplemented with the following information: the project: provide supportive services: 4. Proposed staffing levels by shift: 5. The number of units that are restricted to residents who meet criteria of the 6. The amount of nonresidential floor area that shall be used for on- 7. An identification of the number of manager units that will be provided; and 8. Anidentification of the number of rental dwelling units on site, or units that have been vacated in the five-year period preceding the application, which are subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons of lower or very low income; subject to any other form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its police power, target population: site supportive services: ord occupied by lower or very low income households. B. An application shall be reviewed for completeness within 30 days of receipt. The application shall be acted on within 60 days after the application is complete for a project with 50 or fewer units. Attachment 2 Page 39 of40 161 C. The application for a supportive housing project that complies with all applicable requirements, including the requirement for replacement housing, shall be ministerially approved by the Planning Director. 17.6G3.050 = Parking requirements. The following parking requirements shall apply: A. Parking shall be required at the rate of one space per unit. However, no minimum by supportive housing residents if the development is within one-half mile of a B.A Aminimum of one parking space shall be provided for each manager unit(s). parking public transit stop. requirement shall apply for the units occupied A-C. Parking at the rate of one space for every employee on the largest shift. Attachment 2 Page 40 of40 16 NEW BUSINESS 16: CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: February y11,2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance Establishing a Prohibition Against Camping and Storage of Personal Property upon Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager Brittany Roberto, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 936- ORDINANCE NO. 936-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING. A. NEW CHAPTER 12.32 (CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON. PUBLIC PROPERTY PROHIBITED) TOTITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS. AND PUBLIC PLACES) OFBLYTHE. MUNICIPAL CODE The Ordinance is exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060)0)(Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines. In addition, the adoption and implementation of the Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15307 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for thel Protection ofthe Natural Resources) and Section 15321 (Enforcement 25: Actions by Regulatory Agencies). FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: In June 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Cityof Grants Pass V. Johnson (603 U.S. 520). Among other things, the Supreme Court held that the Eighth Amendment does not prohibit cities from enforcing laws regulating camping on public property. The Supreme Court's decision also overturned Martin V. Boise, a 2018 decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that held that the Eight Amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause bars cities from enforcing public camping ordinances whenever the number ofhomeless people in aj jurisdiction exceeds the number of "practically available" shelter beds. InJuly 2024, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-1-24. The Executive Order directs that agencies and departments subject to the Governor's authority shall adopt policies generally consistent with the California Department offampansMasmas Policy Directive 1001- R1, to address encampments on state property, including through partnerships with other state and local agencies, and shall prioritize efforts to address encampments consistent with such policy. Specific to local governments, the Executive Order encourages, but does not require, local governments to adopt policies consistent with the Executive Order and to use available resources and infrastructure to take action to humanely remove encampments from public spaces. 16 Following the Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass, staff began researching and working on an ordinance to prohibit camping and the storage ofproperty inj public places. In November 2024, Councilman Halby asked staffhow the City planned to address camping in public places and on public property after the Supreme Court's decision. Staff continued working on an ordinance to STAFF REPORT: The City has implemented several actions to address Quality ofLife issues in the City, which include homelessness. For several years, funding has been allocated for a Sergeant assigned to work with the County of Riverside to provide homeless outreach. This team assists the homeless population by providing a connection to services and/or treatment necessary to get them off the streets and into housing. This can include assisting with obtaining ID or Social Security cards, transportation and referrals to mental health, and assistance with substance abuse treatment. Through grants and donations, the City has funding to assist travelers who have become stranded in Blythe from becoming homeless. This includes bus tickets home or to connect with a family member. Funds can also be used to purchase gas or tires to help stranded individuals reach their Although this program has been very successful, the City needs many tools to address the ongoing homelessness crisis ini the State ofCalifornia. This includes ensuring the health, safety and welfare present to the Council for its consideration. intended destination. ofall residents, businesses and visitors. The proposed Ordinance, as drafted: Prohibits camping and the storage of personal property on public property. This includes public parks, sidewalks, and other publicly owned or controlled property within the City. "Camp" or "camping" is defined as to pitch or erect or occupy facilities and/or to use camp paraphernalia for the purpose of, or in a way that facilitates outdoor sheltering for living accommodation purposes, not associated with ordinaryrecreational use of public property. This includes sleeping, storing personal property, making a fire outside ofa designated fire Prohibits sleeping on any public sidewalk, street, alleyway, median, parkway, right-of- way, or in any pedestrian or vehicular entrance to public or private property abutting a Prohibits building or erecting structures along the banks of waterways and outlines other Prohibits storing personal property on any public property, except as approved in writing Provides for the notice, removal, storage and disposal of personal property left or stored in pit or cooking meals. sidewalk. prohibitions aimed at protecting public waterways. by the City Manager or the Public Works Director. public places. The express purpose and intent of the proposed Ordinance is to maintain the City's public places and areas owned and maintained by the City in a clean, sanitary, safe and accessible condition, to adequately protect the health, safety, environment and general welfare of the community, and to ensure that these public areas are used for their intended purposes and remain accessible to all The use of these public areas for camping purposes and/or storage of private property interferes citizens, businesses and visitors in the City. 16 with the rights ofothers to use and enjoy these public spaces and can constitute aj public health and safety hazard. The Ordinance will be another tool the Citymay use to address thel health and safety issues impacting the quality oflife of our residents and businesses. Therefore, it is recommended that the Council introduce Ordinance No. 936-25. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance No. 936-25 16: ORDINANCE NO. 936-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 12.32 (CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY PROHIBITED) TO TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Blythe ("City"), pursuant to its police power, may adopt WHEREAS, the City is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and general WHEREAS, as part of that commitment, it has been and continues to be the obligation of the City to keep public areas clean and available for public use and to ensure access by the public to all property, both public and private, by people with disabilities, regulations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public; and welfare of all of its residents, businesses, and visitors; and the elderly, families, children, and visitors to the City; and WHEREAS, in June 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in City of Grants Pass V. Johnson (603 U.S. 520). Among other things, the Supreme Court held that the Eighth Amendment does not prohibit cities from enforcing laws regulating camping on public property; and WHEREAS, the City is concerned that access to public and private property is being impeded or prevented by people camping on public property, by the storage of personal items on public property, and by people using the public rights-of-way to sit, sleep, and lie down; and WHEREAS, public spaces, including public rights-of-way, are intended for the use and enjoyment of all members of the community and should be maintained in a safe and accessible condition; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe finds that there is a need to adopt a prohibition against camping and the storage of personal property on public property to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, provide constitutional safeguards, and enable effective and timely enforcement of the prohibition against camping and related activity on public property; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred. Ordinance No. 936-25 Page 1 of10 16 NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE DOES SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that all the recitals, facts, findings, and conclusions set forth above in the preamble of this Ordinance are true and correct. SECTION 2. Amendment to Title 12. Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Blythe Municipal Code is hereby amended to add a new Chapter 12.32 to Chapter 12.32 - CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: read as follows: PROPERTY PROHIBITED 12.32.010 - Purpose. The public parks, public streets and alleys, public parking lots, public rights-of-way, parkways, public sidewalks, and other publicly owned or controlled property within the city should be readily accessible and available to residents, businesses, and the public at large for their intended purposes. The use of these public areas for camping purposes and/or for the storage of personal property interferes with the rights of others to use and enjoy these public areas as they are intended. Such activity can constitute a public health and safety hazard which adversely impacts neighborhoods and commercial areas. The purpose of this chapter is to maintain these public areas within the city in a clean, sanitary, safe and accessible condition, to adequately protect the health, safety, environment and general welfare of the community, and to ensure that these public areas are used for their intended purposes and remain accessible to all citizens, businesses and visitors in the city. Nothing int this chapter is intended to interfere with otherwise lawful and ordinary uses of public property. 12.32.020- - 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 A. "Abandoned personal property" means personal property that by its condition of damage, deterioration, disrepair, non-use, obsolescence or location causes any reasonable person to conclude that the owner has permanently relinquished all B. "Attended" means a person is present with the personal property and the person C." "Camp" or "camping" means to pitch, erect or occupy camp facilities and/or to use camp paraphernalia for the purpose of, or in a way that facilitates outdoor sheltering for, living accommodation purposes, as evidenced by: (a) remaining for different meaning: right, title, claim and possession thereto. claims ownership over the personal property. Ordinance No. 936-25 Page 2 of10 16' prolonged or repetitious periods of time, not associated with ordinary recreational use of the public property, with one's personal property; and (b) engaging in one or more of the following activities: sleeping, storing personal property, making a fire outside of a designated fire pit, or cooking meals. The combined activities of (a) and (b) herein constitute camping when it reasonably appears in light of all of the circumstances that a person is using the public property as a living D." "Camp facility" or' "camp facilities" means any, or any combination of, the following: tent, hut, or other temporary structure or shelter, cot, bed, or hammock. E." "Camp paraphernalia means items that facilitate living outside including items that are used for: sleeping, such as sleeping bags, sleeping pads, blankets, pillows, bedrolls, or other similar bedding; cooking, such as camp stoves, pots, pans, or other cooking equipment; storage, such as backpacks, luggage, or coolers; sitting, such as movable chairs; and lighting, such as headlamps, flashlights, or lanterns. accommodation. F. "City" means the City of Blythe. G." "Encampment means one or more temporary, makeshift, or hand-built structures not intended for long-term continuous occupancy, including tents, that are used to shelter one or more persons or their belongings and that are not authorized by the property owner. Encampment includes any camp paraphernalia and personal property associated with or located in or around the structures or tents. H. "Open space" means any undeveloped public property either primarily in its natural state, including canyons, bluffs, and unimproved waterways, or that is held out by the city or used by the public for passive recreational purposes, conservation, habitat preservation, or that maintains or enhances the conservation of natural or "Parkway" means the area of the street between the back of the curb and the J. "Personal property" means any and all tangible property, and includes, but is not limited to, goods, materials, merchandise, tents, tarpaulins, bedding, sleeping bags, hammocks, and personal items such as luggage, backpacks, clothing, and K. "Public property" means and includes the public right-of-way, and any property that is owned, controlled, managed, or maintained by the city or by any other government agency or district or by a public or private utility. Public property includes, but is not limited to, any street, alley, sidewalk, right-of-way, parkway, park, building, grounds, lot, parcel, plaza, parking lot, open space, waterway, and scenic resources. sidewalk that typically is planted and landscaped. household items. bank of a waterway. Ordinance No. 936-25 Page 3of10 16: L. "Sidewalk" means that portion of the public right-of-way provided for the primary M. "Store or "storing" means to put aside or accumulate for use when needed, to put for safekeeping, andlor to place or leave in a location; which does not include any personal property that clearly has been abandoned or discarded and which clearly N. "Tent" means any tarp, hut, cover, enclosure, structure or shelter, made of any material that is not open on all sides and which hinders an unobstructed view behind or into the area surrounded by the tarp, hut, cover, enclosure, structure or O." "Unattended" means no person is present with the personal property who asserts P." Waterway" means any river, riverbed, arroyo, creek, canal, or channel in the city, use of pedestrians along or adjacent to a street. has no value. shelter. or claims ownership over the personal property. including, but not limited to, the Colorado River. 12.32.030 - Camping on public property prohibited. A. Itisunlawful fora any person to camp, maintain and/ord occupy camp facilities, and/or use camp paraphernalia in or upon any public property, except on any public property designated by the city for such purposes. The city council may, by resolution or ordinance, designate one or more specified areas of public property B. No person may sleep on any public sidewalk, street, alleyway, median, parkway or right-of-way, ori in any pedestrian or vehicular entrance to public or private property for such purposes. abutting a public sidewalk, at any time. 12.32.040 - Protection of waterways. A. It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following: 1. build or erect a structure of any type along the banks of any waterway, or drive a nail or other object into any tree or other natural area vegetation for the purpose of building an encampment or any other structure, or to affix an object 2. move boulders or large rocks, destroy vegetation, paved roads or paths created by the city, or otherwise reconfigure the natural landscape in the waters of or 3. discharge or store waste, including garbage, refuse, or human or animal waste, to any tree or other natural vegetation; along the banks of a waterway; along the banks or into the waters of a waterway. Ordinance No. 936-25 Page 4 of10 16 B. Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit the activities of an owner of private property or other lawful user of private property that are normally associated with and incidental to the lawful and authorized use of private property; and nothing is intended to prohibit the activities of a lawful user if such activities are expressly authorized by the city manager or by any law, regulation, permit, order or other directive from a regulatory authority. 12.32.050 - Storage of personal property on public property prohibited. A. It is unlawful for any person to store personal property, including camp facilities and camp paraphernalia, on any public property, except as approved in writing by the city manager or the public works director. Personal property stored on public property in violation of this section may be impounded pursuant to the provisions B. Any personal property left in any city. park at the time the park is closed to the public, whether or not the personal property is unattended, shall be immediately of this chapter. impounded in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. 12.32.060 - Procedures for removal of personal property. The city manager, police chief, or their designees may remove personal property, camping paraphernalia, camping facilities, and all other property, contraband, litter, and waste found at an encampment, at a location where a person is engaged in unlawful camping, or at a location where personal property is stored on public property in violation A. Pre-removal notice. Prior to removing the property, written notice that the property is subject to removal shall be provided to the person who is storing or claiming ownership of the personal property or shall be posted conspicuously on or near the personal property. The written notice shall be provided at least seventy-two B. Post-removal notice. If the personal property is not removed within seventy-two hours following the written notice, the city manager, police chief, or their designees may remove the personal property on the date specified in the written notice or any date thereafter. Upon removal of stored personal property, written notice oft the removal shall be posted in the area from which the personal property was C. Exceptions. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the city may remove and immediately impound personal property, attended or unattended, without pre- of this chapter in accordance with the procedures set forth below. hours prior to removal of the personal property. removed. removal notice, in the following circumstances: Ordinance No. 936-25 Page 5of10 171 1. If personal property is stored on public property in such a manner that it does not allow for passage as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. 2. If personal property is stored on public property within ten feet of any operational and usable entrance, exit, driveway, or loading dock. 3. Ifp personal property is stored on or within ten feet of public property that has a clearly posted closure time after the posted closure time. 4. Ift the personal property is obstructing city operations. 5. Ifthe personal property poses an immediate threat tot the health or safety of the Ifthe city removes personal property pursuant to this subsection, the city shall provide post-removal notice in accordance with subsection B of this section. public. 12.32.070 - Storage and disposal of impounded personal property. A. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, the city shall move impounded B. The city shall deposit found money with the finance director for a period of ninety C.E Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, the city shall store impounded personal property for ninety days, after which time, if not claimed, it may be D. Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, the city may immediately dispose of the following categories of personal property, without 1. Hazardous items, including items contaminated with human waste or bodily fluid, soiled items likely to expose others to disease, animal waste, or bugs, explosives, weapons, liquids, drug paraphernalia, or mold. 2. Items likely to become hazardous in storage, including perishables, wet materials that might become moldy, and items covered in mud. personal property to a safe place of storage. days, unless sooner claimed by the true owner. disposed ofi in accordance with this chapter. notice: 3. Perishable items. 4. Contraband or stolen items. 5. Items that constitute an immediate threat to the public health or safety. Ordinance No. 936-25 Page 6of10 17 E. The city shall maintain a record of the date any impounded personal property was disposed of and the manner of disposal. 12.32.080 - Removal and disposal of abandoned personal property. Enforcement personnel may remove and immediately dispose of any abandoned personal property located on public property without complying with requirements of this chapter relating to pre-removal notice, post-removal notice, storage, and disposition of personal property. 12.32.090 - True owner may claim personal property. delivered or paid to the true owner as follows: During the time that any impounded personal property is held by the city, it may be A. The owner of impounded property may claim the personal property prior to its disposal upon submitting satisfactory proof of ownership to the chief of police. A person may establish satisfactory proof of ownership by, among other methods, describing the location from and date when the personal property was impounded from public property and providing a reasonably specific and detailed description B. Ifthe personal property consists of money, the finance director shall pay the money to the true owner upon written notice from the chief of police. The chief of police shall provide such notice upon receiptofsatisfactionyprofofownersnp as detailed C.I If ownership cannot be determined to the satisfaction of the chief of police, or if multiple individuals have asserted a claim of ownership to the personal property, the chief of police may refuse to deliver the personal property or provide written notice to the finance director regarding payment of money to anyone until ordered D. The city may charge the true owner a fee as established by resolution of the city council to defray the costs of storage and care of the personal property prior to of the personal property. in subsection. A of this section. to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction. returning the personal property to the owner. 12.32.100 - Procedures for unclaimed personal property. A. In accordance with California Civil Code section 2080.3, if the reported value of the personal property is two hundred fifty dollars or more, and the owner does not appear and prove his or her ownership of the personal property within ninety days, the chief of police shall cause notice of the personal property to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation. If, after seven days following the publication of the notice, no owner appears and proves his or her ownership of the personal property and the person who found or saved the personal property pays the cost Ordinance No. 936-25 Page 7 of10 17: of publication, title to the personal property shall vest in the person who found or saved the personal property, unless the personal property was found in the course of employment by an employee of the city, in which case the personal property shall be sold at auction as provided in Section 12.32.120. Title to the property shall not vesti in the person who found or saved the property or in the successful bidder at the public auction unless the cost of publication is first paid to the city. B. In accordance with California Civil Code section 2080.3, if the reported value of the personal property is less than two hundred fifty dollars and no owner appears to prove his or her ownership of the personal property within ninety days, the title of the personal property shall vest in the person who found or saved the personal property, unless the personal property was found in the course of employment by ane employee ofthe city, in which case the personal property shall be sold at auction as provided in Section 12.32.120. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the city manager determines that the personal property has no commercial value, the city manager may authorize the disposal of such personal property in such a manner C. The finder of the personal property shall have seven days following notice from the city that title to the personal property has vested in him or her to claim the personal property, after which it may be appropriated to city use, sold at public auction, or D. This section is intended to comply with the requirements of California Civil Code section 2080.3. In the event of any inconsistency between the requirements of California Civil Code section 2080.3 and this section, the requirements of California as the city manager deems appropriate. deposited in the general fund as provided herein. Civil Code section 2080.3 shall control. 12.32.110- Disposition of unclaimed personal property. A. If personal property is not claimed by the true owner within ninety days, and not claimed byt the finder within seven days following notice from the city regarding title vesting in the finder, the city may appropriate the personal property to the use of the city upon a written finding from the city manager that the personal property is needed for a public use, or the city may sell the personal property at a public B. All money not delivered to the true owner ori finder during the time periods set forth auction to the highest bidder. int this chapter shall be deposited into the general fund. 12.32.120 - Auction for sale of unclaimed personal property. A. Notice of sale at auction of unclaimed personal property shall be given by the city clerk at the request of the chief of police at least five days before the time fixed therefor by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation. Ordinance No. 936-25 Page 80 of10 17: B. An auction for the sale of unclaimed personal property shall be conducted in accordance with California Civil Code sections 2080.3 and 2080.4 and city policy. C. The proceeds from any auction for unclaimed personal property shall be delivered to the finance director for deposit in the general fund. 12.32.130- Disposal of unsalable and unusable personal property. Any unclaimed personal property advertised and offered for sale at auction but not sold and not suitable for appropriation to the use of the city shall be deemed of no value and may be disposed of in such a manner as the city manager deems appropriate. 12.32.140-Violations and enforcement. A. Sections 12.32.030, 12.32.040 and 12.32.050 are the mandatory requirements of this chapter and a violation thereof is a misdemeanor which is enforceable B. The remedies provided for the enforcement of this chapter are in addition to and do not supersede orl limit any and all other remedies provided by law. The remedies SECTION 3. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines. In addition, the adoption and implementation of the Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15307 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Natural Resources) and pursuant to chapter 1-24 of this code. provided herein are cumulative and not exclusive. Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies). SECTION 4. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Blythe Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Ordinance No. 936-25 Page 9 of10 17. SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after SECTION7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify toi the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner its final passage. required by law. following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 2025, bythe Joseph DeConinck Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Brittany E. Roberto City Attorney Ordinance No. 936-25 Page 10of10 17: CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: February 11, 4 2025 SUBJECT: Agreements for Annual Inspections and Maintenance of WTP and WWTP PV Solar Sites PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: Itis recommended that the City Council: 1. Make a determination that compliance with bidding requirements fort thej procurement of annual inspection and maintenance services for the solar sites at the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) would not bei ini thel best interest of the City pursuant to Section 2.65.070(1) oft the Blythe Municipal Code (BMC). 2. Authorize thel Interim City Managerto enter and execute agreement(s) with M.B. Herzog Electric, Inc. for annual inspection and maintenance services for the WTP and WWTP for a term of5 5 years, a maximum cost of $77,350 for the WTP system and $77,3501 for the WWTP system, once approved by the City Attorney. The maximum cost for both systems over the 5-year term is $154,700. FISCAL IMPACT: Maximum contract of $154,700 for a term of 5 years, $77,350 for the BACKGROUND: On November 10, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution 2015-032 approving and finding iti ini thel best interest ofthe City to enter into an energy service agreement with Climatec LLC: and SunPower Corporation for the implementation of certain energy-related improvements to City facilities. The City entered into agreements with both parties onl November The agreements included an agreement for thei installation ofphotovoltaic (PV)solar systems at the WTP and WWTP by SunPower Corporation and an agreement for operations and maintenance for both systems effective on commissioning date of thei two systems fora ai term of 25 years. Installation was completed by the contractor and both systems were commissioned in In. July 2022, the City received notice that SunPower Corporation entered into a purchase agreement with TotalEnergies Distributed Generation USA, ILC(Totalnergies) Under the agreement, TotalEnergies acquired all assets and liabilities relating to thel business effectivel May 31,2022. This included the PV solar operations and maintenance agreement between the City and SunPower Corporation. In October 2023, TotalEnergies provided the City a notice of termination of the operations and maintenance agreement effective January 4, 2024. The last documented visit by TotalEnergies to either ofthe systems for maintenance under the agreement was October 9, 2023. The visit documented multiple issues with the system at the WTP. The issues were not corrected during the visit, nor did' TotalEnergies return later to correct the issues. WTP and $77,350: for the WWTP. 20,2015. February of2017. 171 The issues identified are causing the system to underperform and in return impacting the City's STAFF REPORT: In response to TotalEnergies' termination ofthe agreement, staffworked closely with Climatec LLC to identify an independent contractor that had the specialized expertise necessary to inspect and assess the PV: solar system at the WTP. Onl May 10,2024, the City entered contract with M.B. Herzog Electric, Inc. ("Herzog" "), to perform al PV solar system On June 27, 2024, Herzog visited the site to inspect, assess and document the status of the system. Multiple issues were identified including faulty inverters and faulty tracking of the panels. Both issues have a direct link to the system underperforming. Although not a part of Herzog'sscopeofwork, Herzog identified some easy fixes and performed those fixes. The City is currentlynegotiating an agreement with Herzog to fix all issues identified inl Herzog'sreport, Since TotalEnergies terminated the agreement, neither system has been maintained. Toprevent future faults of both systems and to keep both systems performing ideally to reach optimal energy efficiency and savings as projected in the original energy service agreement, staff believesi iti isi in the City's best interest to contract immediately with Herzog for annual inspection and maintenance ofboth the WTP and WWTP PV solar systems and forego the formal bidding requirements as authorized by Section 2.65.070(1) ofthel BMC. Section 2.65.070@)ofthe) BMC provides an exemption from competitive bidding requirements "When the City Council determines, by minute action or resolution, that compliance with thel bidding requirements and proceduresi is inefficient, impractical, or not in the best interest of the City, based on specifically identified conditions set forth on the record." Staff believes foregoing competitive bidding requirements is in the best interest of the City based on Herzog's current knowledge of both systems, expertise in PV solar, and cost, which is lower than the amount that would have been Ifapproved the agreement(s) with Herzog will be for a term of 5 years, with a cost of$77,350 for the WTP system and $77,350: fort the WWTPsystem over that period. The maximum cost for both systems is $154,700. The City currently budgets for this service based on the original energy service agreement with SunPower Corporation. Herzog's maximum cost for both systems is portmaya7Sarlstin in cost to the City at that end ofthe 55 years compared energy savings anticipated by the project. inspection, assessment, and repair cost estimate oft the system at the WTP. to bring the system at the WTP back to ideal performance. paid to SunPower Corporation, and to prevent delays in energy bill savings. to the original agreement with SunPower Corporation. ATTACHMENTS: A. Herzog Preventative Maintenance Proposal for PV Solar System at the B. Herzog Preventative Maintenance Proposal for PV Solar System at the Water Treatment Plant #13159 Wastewater Treatment Plant #13354 177 ATTACHMENT, A 15709 Illinois Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 531.2002 herzogelectric.com -HERZOG ELECTRIC Bid Proposal To: Company: Phone No.: Project Title: From: Bid Date: Bid No.: Payment Terms: SCOPE OF WORK: Christa Elms City of Blythe (760) 922-6161 ext 1230 City of Blythe WTP PV O&M Proposal George Garcia 1/13/2025 13159 Net 30 Ems@clyetblythecagor Pricing valid for 30 days Perform annual PV site inspection and preventative maintenance at City of Blythe Water Treatment Plant (417.60KWDC) PVsite. Inclusions: 1. Herzog to provide once per year onsite service to perform PVi inspection and PV preventative maintenance at site locations listed above. Service includes: Equipment manufacturer recommended yearly maintenance Inverter manufacturer recommended yearly maintenance Infrared scans of equipment Cleaning interior and exterior of all PV electrical enclosures and monitoring Documenting any PV structural issues, broken panels, and panel attachment equipment Documenting any inverters in fault 2. Herzog to provide IR scans, pictures, and comprehensive service report for each site. 3. Herzog to provide one (1) off site day to analyze inspection data of PV system and All field work performed by NFPA-70E trained electricians with approved PPE. provide report. 4. Includes service trucks, drive time, and testing equipment. Exclusions: 1. Any additional services needed to repair and/or replace any equipment related to the DAS or PV systems. 2. Off hours work. 3. Panel washing. 4. Vegetation removal. ATTACHMENT, A 15709 Illinois Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 (562)5 531.2002 herzogelectric.com HERZOG ELECTRIC Clarifications: 1. Work to be performed during normal working hours. 4. This proposal is for one time visit per site, per year. 2. System owner to provide complete, unobstructed access to PV equipment during scheduled work. 5. This contract is for performing and documenting preventative maintenance only. Herzog to document inverters in fault and request additional visit at T&M rates to troubleshoot 6. Any additional work to be approved by customer and performed on a T&M basis. 7. M.B Herzog Electric reserves the right to amend, withdraw or otherwise alter this submission without penalty or charge as a result of any event beyond its control arising from or due to the current Covid-19 epidemic or events subsequent to this epidemic/ pandemic including changes in laws, regulations, by laws or direction from a competent any issues found while on site. authority. We are pleased to provide the following "firm fixed" prices for the work described above: Site Price City Of Blythe Water Treatment Plant Year one Year two Year three Year four Year five $14,281.00 $14,852.00 $15,446.00 $16,064.00 $16,707.00 $77,350.00 Total Contract for five years 17! ATTACHMENT A 15709 Illinois Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 531.2002 herzogelectric.com HERZOG ELECTRIC Respectfully submitted, George Gaycia George Garcia O&M Manager Please sign below to agree to the terms & conditions of this proposal: Print Name Title_ Signature Date_ 18 ATTACHMENT B 15709 Illinois Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 (562) )531.2002 herzogelectric.com -HERZOG ELECTRIC Bid Proposal To: Company: Phone No.: Project Title: From: Bid Date: Bid No.: Payment Terms: SCOPE OF WORK: Christa Elms City of Blythe (760) 922-6161 ext 1230 George Garcia 1/13/2025 13354 Net30 Em@elyetbymecagor City of Blythe WWTP PV 0O&M Proposal Pricing valid for 30 days Perform annual PV site inspection and preventative maintenance at City of Blythe Waste Water Treatment Plant (417.60KWDC) PVs site. Inclusions: 1. Herzog to provide once per year onsite service to perform PVinspection and PV preventative maintenance at site locations listed above. Service includes: Equipment manufacturer recommended yearly maintenance Inverter manufacturer recommended yearly maintenance Infrared scans of equipment Cleaning interior and exterior of all PV electrical enclosures and monitoring Documenting any PV structural issues, broken panels, and panel attachment equipment Documenting any inverters in fault 2. Herzog to provide IR scans, pictures, and comprehensive service report for each site. 3. Herzog to provide one (1) off site day to analyze inspection data of PV: system and All field work performed by NFPA-70E trained electricians with approved PPE. provide report. 4. Includes service trucks, drive time, and testing equipment. Exclusions: 1. Any additional services needed to repair and/or replace any equipment related to the DAS or PV systems. 2. Off hours work. 3. Panel washing. 4. Vegetation removal. 18 ATTACHMENT B 15709 llinois Avenue, Paramount, CAS 90723 (562)531.2002 herzogelectric.com HERZOG ELECTRIC Clarifications: 1. Work to be performed during normal working hours. 4. This proposal is for one time visit per site, per year. 2. System owner to provide complete, unobstructed access to PVequipment during scheduled work. 5. This contract is for performing and documenting preventative maintenance only. Herzog to document inverters in fault and request additional visit at T&M rates to troubleshoot 6. Any additional work to be approved by customer and performed on a T&M basis. 7. M.B Herzog Electric reserves the right to amend, withdraw or otherwise alter this submission without penalty or charge as a result of any event beyond its control arising from or due to the current Covid-19 epidemic or events subsequent to this epidemic/ pandemic including changes in laws, regulations, by laws or direction from a competent any issues found while on site. authority. We are pleased to provide the following "firm fixed" prices for the work described above: Site Plant Year one Year two Year three Year four Year five Price City Of Blythe Waste Water Treatment $14,281.00 $14,852.00 $15,446.00 $16,064.00 $16,707.00 $77,350.00 Total Contract for five years 18: ATTACHMENT B 15709 Illinois Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 531.2002 herzogelectric.com HERZOG ELECTRIC Respectfully submitted, George Garcia George Garcia O&M Manager Please sign below to agree to the terms & conditions of this proposal: Print Name Title_ Signature_ Date 18: CITY OF BLYTHE CITY ÇOUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING: DATE: February 11, 2025 SUBJECT: Purchase of a 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 Brush Truck PRESENTED BY: Ronnie Hasler, Fire Chief PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Iti is recommended Council: 1. Establish a budget in an amount not to exceed $125,000, $109,942.50 to purchase the 2. Authorize the issuance ofaj purchase order in the amount of$109,942.50 to GTA Fleet 3. Authorize thei issuance ofpurchase orders(s) for upfitting the vehicle within the approved 4. Authorize the Interim City Manager to issue additional and/or make minor adjustments toj purchasing contracts in an amount not to exceed $15,057.50 for any costs that may arisei int taxes, equipping and taking delivery ofthe vehicle, excluding thel base cost ofthe 5. Allocate $125,000 from contingency funds approved and adopted in the FY 24/25 FISCAL IMPACT: $125,000 in General Fund Contingency. $150,000 in contingency was BACKGROUND: The Firel Department is interested in thej purchase ofac quick response. Brush Truck to respond to brush fires within the City and surrounding area. Thel larger engines arei not as suited to enter and/orreach areasi in which brush fires occur. The Firel Department has beeni in search ofa smaller vehicle with a water tank toj providel better access and support for firei fighters In addition to fighting brush fires, thel brush truck could be used to respond to smaller calls for service such as trash can fires, alarm calls where no smoke or signs of fire are visible and fires on the side of the freeway or roadway. This would cut down on the need to roll an engine to every fire call, reducing wear and tear on the City's engine fleet as the City has done by using STAFF REPORT: Fire Department Personnel located a 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 Bruch Truck equipped with a 350-gallon water tank from GTA Fleet Solutions, Inc. There is a significant price differencel between the 2024 and 2025 models and is why the Firel Department would like Firel Department personnel did not ask for funding for this vehiclet tol be allocated during budget preparation and thej purchase was not included in the adopted FY2024/25: Budget. However, the vehicle and $15,057.50 in contingency. Solutions, Inc. for purchase of the vehicle. budget. vehicle. General Fund Budget for this purchase. approved in the FY 2024/25 General Fund Budget. on the scene of a brush fire. the Rescue Truck for medical aid calls. to purchase a 2024: model now, while they are still available. 18. General Fund budget included $150,000in contingency. Contingency funds aret there should the need ofa an unbudgeted purchase arise, with Council approval. GTA willl hold the vehicle for the Therefore, iti is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase oft the 2024 Dodge Ram 35001 Brush Truck by establishing al budget in an amount not to exceed$125,000, including $109,942.501 toj purchaset the vehicle and $15,057.50i in contingency, authorize thei issuance ofa purchase order in the amount of$109,942.50 to GTA Fleet Solutions, Inc. for purchase of the vehicle, authorize the issuance of purchase orders(s) for upfitting the vehicle within the approved budget, authorize the Interim City Manager to issue additional and/or make minor adjustments to purchasing contracts in an amount not to exceed $15,057.50 for any costs that may arise in taxes, equipping and taking delivery oft the vehicle, excluding the base cost ofthe vehicle and allocate $125,000 from contingency funds approved and adopted in the FY 24/25 City until after the February Council Meeting. General Fund Budget for this purchase. ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2. Quote from GTA Fleet Solutions, Inc. Photo of Quick Response Brush Truck 18 GTA FLEET SOLUTIONS INC. QUOTATION 60 Bullock Drive, Unit 6, Markham, ON, L3P3P2, Canada. (T)647-886-4357 PURCHASER: City of Blythe 235 N. Broadway Blythe, California 92225 Phone: (760) 922-6161 SHIPPED TO: West Herr Dodge QUOTE NUMBER 25-0008 INVOICE DATE January 10, 2025 OUR ORDER NO. 25-0008 YOUR ORDER NO. None TERMS TBA SALES REP Vid SHIPPEDI VIA TBA F.O.B. Markham, Ont. PREPAID or COLLECT/Pre-Paid HST- Federal Tax D848268801RT0001 QUANTITY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE 99,900.00 2,850.00 450.00 600.00 1,950.00 525.00 395.00 2,870.00 295.00 70.00 37.50 AMOUNT $99,900.00 QUICK RESPONSE BRUSH EQUIPPED AS PER PRICE LEVEL PL241210 PLUS THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL ITEMS TRADESMAN LEVEL: 2 EQUIPMENT PACKAGE 350 GALLON TANK UPGRADE 20HP HONDA VTWIN PUMP UPGRADE 1500W DC TO AC INVERTER PACKAGE 12K WINCH UPGRADE HYPERTECH WHEEL & SPEEDOMETER PROGRAMMER DELIVERY TO BLYTHE CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS FEES 1 FUEL &TOLL CHARGES TITLE AND 10 DAYTEMP PERMIT FEE 2,850.00 450.00 600.00 1,950.00 525.00 395.00 2,870.00 295.00 70.00 37.50 109,942.50 EXPORT SALE N/A $109,942.50 PAYTHIS AMOUNT Terms: Any balance that remains unpaid beyond 30 days shall incurei interest of 2% per month. Funds must bei inf form ofal Bank Draft, Certified Cheque or Electronic Transfer ("wire"). Please contact us for additional information. SUBTOTAL TAX ADDITIONAL Delivery Date /Time: TBA Special Instructions For Delivery Staff: GTA FLEET 181 CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: February 11,2025 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-001 to Make the Required Certification for an Exception to the 180-Day Wait Period and Approve the Appointment of Thomas Ecret as a Retired Annuitant in the Position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor PRESENTED BY: Mirasol Elegores, Public Works Director PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager Brittany Roberto, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: Staffrecommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025- 001 to appoint Thomas Ecret as an extra help retired annuitant in the position of Wastewater RESOLUTION. NO. 2025-001. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION. FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE. 180-DAY WAIT PERIOD AND APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS ECRET AS A RETIRED ANNUITANTINACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNLA GOVERNMENT CODE. SECTIONS 7522.56AND FISCAL MPACT: Up to $23,216.96 over the next 12 months based on an hourly rate of $55.81 per hour. Fundingi is available from salary savings from the vacant WastewaterTreatment BACKGROUND: The City's Wastewater Treatment Plant is a Class III Facility, and the treatment process is Activated Sludge. On average, the Wastewater Treatment Plant treats 1.3 million gallons ofsewage collected ini the City'ss sewer collection system per day. Thei treatment system consists ofal bar screen, pump station, mixing vault and two activated sludge basins, two secondary clarifiers, an aerobic digester with twelve percolation-evaporation ponds and six drying beds. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is typically operated by staff consisting of the WastewaterTreatment Plant Supervisor witha Grade III Wastewater Certification and three: full- time employees with Grade II and Grade I Wastewater Certifications issued by the State of California. To operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the State of California requires an The City's longtime Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, Thomas Ecret, retired from the City of Blythe effective January 23, 2025. As the former Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, Mr. Ecret has a Grade III Wastewater Certification from the State. The City doesnot currently have any other employees that have the required Grade III Wastewater Certification. Assuch, Mr. Ecret'sservices are: necessary duei to the critical need for the continued operationof the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant until the City fills the Wastewater Treatment Plant Treatment Plant Supervisor: 21224 Plant Supervisor position due to the retirement ofMr. Ecret in January. operator with a Grade III Wastewater Certification from the State. Supervisor position on aj permanent basis. 181 STAFF REPORT: Pursuant to Section 7522.56(b) ofthe California Government Code, "Ta] retired person shall not serve, be employed by, or be employed through a contract directly by,a public employer ini the: same public retirement system from which the retiree receives thel benefit without reinstatement from retirement, except as permitted by this section." Section 7522.56(c) oft the California Government Code provides the following exception: "Ta] person who retires from aj public employer may serve without reinstatement from retirement or loss or interruption ofbenefits provided by the retirement system upon appointment by the appointing power ofa public employer either during an emergency toj prevent stoppage ofp public business or because Pursuant to Section 7522.56(f)(1) ofthe California Government Code, "A retired person shall not be eligible to be employed pursuant to this section for aj period of180 days following the date of retirement unless..t)he employer certifies the nature oft the employment and that the appointment isi necessary to: fill a critically needed position before 180 days have passed and the appointment has been approved by the governing body ofthe employeri rinapublic meeting. The Pursuant to California Government Codes section. 21224(a), "Ta]retired person may serve without reinstatement from retirement or loss or interruption of benefits provided by this system upon appointment by the appointing power ofa state agency or public agency employer either during an emergency to prevent stoppage of public business or because the retired person has Asoutlined above, Mr. Ecret'sa appointment as an extra help retired annuitant is necessary to fill the critically needed position ofWastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, with thei required Class II Wastewater Certification from the State, to ensure the continued operation ofthe Wastewater This appointment is limited to 9601 hours per fiscal year. Mr. Ecret will be paid ai rate of$55.81 per hour. Over the next 12 months, the City will work to fill, on a permanent basis, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor position with someone qualified and with the license Therefore, staffrecommends: Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-001, appointing Thomas Ecret to provide extra help to the City of Blythe for approximately one day per week. the retired person has skills needed to perform work ofl limited duration." appointment: may not be placed on a consent calendar." specialized skills needed inj performing work of limited duration." Treatment Plant. necessary to operate the Plant. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 2025-001 2. Offer Letter 18! RESOLUTION NO. 2025-001 ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE 180-DAY WAIT PERIOD AND APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS ECRET AS A RETIRED ANNUITANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 AND 21224 The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows: WHEREAS, in compliance with California Government Code section 7522.56, the City Council ofthe City ofBlythe must provide the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) this certification resolution when hiring a retiree before 180 have passed since their retirement date; and WHEREAS, Thomas Ecret retired from the City of Blythe in the position of WHEREAS, California Government Code section 7522.56 requires that post- retirement employment commence no earlier than 180 days after the retirement date, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, effective January 24, 2025; and which is July 24, 2025 without this certification resolution; and WHEREAS, Califomia Government Code section 7522.56 provides that this exception to the 180-day wait period shall not apply if the retiree accepts any retirement- related incentive; and WHEREAS, the City Council, the City of Blythe and Thomas Ecret certify that Thomas Ecret has not and will not receive a Golden Handshake or any other retirement- related incentive; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby approves the appointment of Thomas Ecret as an extra help retired annuitant to perform the duties of Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor for the City of Blythe under California Government Code section 21224, effective February 14, 2025; and WHEREAS, the form of the appointment document between Thomas Ecret and the City of Blythe is attached hereto as Exhibit A and has been reviewed and approved by the City Council; and WHEREAS, no matters, issues, terms or conditions related toi this employment and WHEREAS, the employment shall be limited to 960 hours per fiscal year for all appointment have been or will be placed on the consent calendar; and CalPERS employers; and Resolution No. 2025-001 Page1of3 191 WHEREAS, the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the monthly maximum base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, divided by 173.333 to equal the hourly rate; and WHEREAS, the maximum base salary for this position is $116,091.04 and the hourly equivalent is $55.81, and the minimum base salary for this position is $80,156.18 and the hourly equivalent is $38.54; and WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to Thomas Ecret will be $55.81; and WHEREAS, Thomas Ecret has not and will not receive any other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefit or other form of compensation in addition to this hourly pay rate. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, SECTION 1. The City Council hereby certifies the nature of the appointment of Thomas Ecret as described herein and detailed in the attached appointment document and that this appointment is necessary to fill the critically needed position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor for the City of Blythe by February 14, 2025 because the City needs an individual with a Class III Wastewater Certification from the State to ensure the CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: continued operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves the appointment and authorizes the Interim City Manager to appoint Thomas Ecret to provide services to the City of Blythe as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, subject to the following terms: Thomas Ecret shall be limited to working no more than 960 hours per fiscal year; the City shall pay Thomas Ecret at a rate of $55.81 per hour; and Thomas Ecret shall not receive any compensation in addition to this hourly rate. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of February, 2025, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Joseph DeConinck, Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk (SEAL) Resolution No. 2025-001 Page2of3 19 EXHIBIT, A FORM OF APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT 19: Thomas Ecret Retired Annuitant Offer Letter Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE 235 North Broadway e Blythe, California 92225 Phone (760) 922-6161 . Fax (760)922-4938 February 12, 2025 Thomas Ecret [Address] Blythe, CA9225 Dear Mr. Ecret: Onl behalfofthe City ofBlythe,Iam happy to offer yous aj position as an extral helpr retired annuitant toj perform the duties ofWastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor. To summarize our understanding, below are the details ofour arrangement: Your appointment will be effective February 14, 2025. Your position is "at-will" and you serve at the pleasure oft the City Manager. Your rate of pay is $55.81 per hour with no other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu ofbenefits, or other form of compensation in addition to this hourly pay rate. You will be You will report to the Public Works Director. Your duties include, but are not limited to: Perform water and wastewater sample collection and laboratory testing. Regulate required chemicals in the City's Wastewater Treatment Facility. Meet with City Engineers, Federal, State, and County regulatory staff, prepare reports and: monitor the operation ofthe Wastewater Treatment facility and monitor discharges fromj properties within the City and for property compliance with the State ofCalifornia Perform other specific projects and duties as assigned by the Public Works Director or Asa CalPERS retired annuitant, you are. limited to working 960 hours in a fiscal year (July Youa are responsible for ensuring that you are in compliance with all CalPERS regulations. paid bi-monthly. and EPA requirements. the City Manager. 1-June 30). Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the above. Sincerely, Mallory Crecelius Interim City Manager 19 Thomas Ecret Retired Annuitant Offer Letter Page 20 of2 Ihave: received, read, and agree to the contents of this offer letter. Iunderstand that this position isa at-will, that Imay be terminated at any time and that Ihave no right ofappeal. Thomas Ecret Date 19 CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: February 11,2025 SUBJECT: Participation with Riverside County OfficeofEconomic. Development in the Submittal ofa USDA Rural Business Development Grant. PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Partnership Letter to participate with Riverside County Office of Economic Development in submitting a USDA Rural Business Development Grant. It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all grant documents and items necessary to administer the grant program and provide an in-kind FISCALIMPACT: In-kind funding including staffi time, salaries, wages and fringe benefits to BACKGROUND: The Riverside County Office of Economic Development approached City staff about partnering in a grant opportunity through USDA's Rural Business Development Grant Program (RBDG). The County ofRiverside: is preparing the grant application and asked the City to provide a partnership letter and obtain letters ofs support for the grant from partner agencies and local businesses. Ifawarded, the funds would be used to provide local businesses with grants for façade improvements, to add or improve business signage, make ADA and to make sidewalk repairs at existing businesses. Funding could also be used for electrical and HVAC replacement or repair or other measures necessary to bring a vacant site up to code. Riverside County asked the City toj partner ini the grant as most ofthe businesses in the area are within City limits. The City will assist with thei identification ofbusinessesbusiness owners, the The purpose of the grant is to help improve the City's built environment, which was one ofthe areas identified in the Kosmont Study commissioned by the County ofRiverside in response to STAFF REPORT: If awarded, the implementation of the RBDG grant would be a vital step toward developing and renovating infrastructure, creating newj job opportunities, and supporting small and emerging businesses. The grant would provide resources for economic growth and community development for residents in both the City and broader Palo Verde Valley. Action: item No. 4ofthe Economic Development Overview prepared by Kosmont Companiesis Improving the Built Environment by improving the streetscapes, aesthetics, pedestrian accessibility, business facades and public spaces to: make the commercial and recreational areas of the region more appealing for businesses, shoppers and travelers. The items include contribution ofstafftime, salaries, benefits and wages for the program. execute the grant program. application process and marketing the program. CDCR closing Chuckwalla Valley State Prison. 19! rejuvenating commercial streets through code enforcement and nuisance abatement, collaborating with community groups to develop community-based ways to address the issues and investing in exiting streetscapes, buildingfaçade improvements pedestrian access, public spaces and other amenities. The report outlined 9 key strategic action items necessary to spur growth and economic development. This grant could bet the first step towardimplementing these Therefore, it is recommended that Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Partnership Letter to participate with Riverside County Office of Economic Development in submitting a USDA Rural Business Development Grant. It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all grant documents and items necessary to administer the grant program and provide an in-kind contribution of staff time, salaries, action items. benefits and wages for the program. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Partnership Letter 19 CITY OF BLYTHE 235 North Broadway e Blythe, California 92225 Phone (760) 922-6161 . Fax (760) )922-4938 Blythe HED February 12, 2025 Maria Gonzalez 2025 RBDG Project Director 3403 10th Street Riverside, CA 92501 Re: Partnership Letter Dear Maria Gonzalez, Riverside County Office of Economic Development The City of Blythe is dedicated to advancing the welfare and prosperity of the City of Blythe, ensuring that both its residents and the business community thrive. By uniting hundreds of businesses and professional firms, our city works as a central agency focused on improving economic conditions and enhancing quality. of life. The implementation of the USDA's Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Program in our community will be a vital step toward developing and renovating infrastructure, creating new job opportunities, and supporting small and emerging businesses in the rural areas of Blythe. This proposed RBDG project will provide essential resources for economic growth and community development for residents in both the We are pleased to commit to participating in and supporting the USDA RBDG 2025 project, "Pathway to Progress: Revitalizing the Blythe Region with Sustainable Infrastructure, Strengthening Local Business, and Expanding Economic Opportunly"thoughout the duration of the grant period. The following individuals will oversee the management and execution of the Person 1: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager. Mrs. Crecelius will assist the County of Riverside to oversee the management and execution of the RBDG Grant Program. This will include, but is not limited to establishing program goals, outcomes, application management, promoting the program and working with local businesses to ensure program success. The Interim City Manager will work closely with the County of Riverside, allocating the resources and time necessary to generate economic growth and community development opportunities in the City of Person 2: Alicia Figueroa, Department Assistant III. Ms. Figueroa will assist the City and County with marketing the RBDG program, the application process and working with local small In addition, the City of Blythe will provide a matching commitment of in-kind funding, which will include staff time, salaries, wages, and fringe benefits. This contribution will be essential to the successful execution of the project and help guarantee a prosperous business revitalization City of Blythe and the broader Palo Verde Valley region. RBDG Grant Program: Blythe through this program. businesses owners, answering questions and providing program coaching. program. 19 Both individuals and the City of Blythe agree to fully comply with the USDA RBDG requirements We look forward to working together to achieve the objectives of this important project and to and the plan outlined in the application. make a lasting impact on our community. Sincerely, Mallory Crecelius Interim City Manager City of Blythe 19 CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT Blythe MEETING DATE: February 11,2025 SUBJECT: Quechan Park Summer Pass PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize staff to offer a Quechan Park Summer Pass for Day Use Parking with Boat Launch for $75.00. The pass would be valid for FISCALIMPACT: This Summer Pass Special could bring ini new revenue for Quechan Park. BACKGROUND: The City owns and operates Quechan Park and Marina located at 250 S. Colorado River. Road. The City's adopted fee schedule includes fees for Day Use Parking with Boat Launch at $12 per day, Day Usel Parking at $5 per day, Boat Launch with off-site parking at $5 per day and Annual Day Use with Boat Launch pass for $150. The annual pass is valid during Currently, the park is operated on the honor payment system. From time to time the City has hired aj part-time employee to man the payment booth. However, after payroll expense the City has collected more funds with the honor system. It is staff's intent to install a pay gate at the STAFFREPORT: As the peak season for Quechan Park occurs between May 1st and October 31st of each year, staff thought it could be beneficial to offer a pass that was valid during the summer months. Itmay bei more: feasible fori residents to purchase a pass for themonths they will frequently uset the park VS. paying for a wholey year'suse. At$75, passholders would need to visit the park an average ofonce per month to break even.. Assuming most local boat owners visit the river more than 6 times over the summer season, this pass would be a good deal for those who Itisrecommended Council authorize staffto offer a Summer Special Day Use with Boat] Launch Pass valid from May 1,2025, through October31,2025, for $75. Passes sold after May 1sfwould If the Summer Special is successful, staff will request, via Resolution, the Summer Pass be usel between May 1st and October 31,2025. the City's Fiscal Year, July 1st- June 30th. Park in the near future to help with the collection of park use fees. frequently use Quechan Park. be sold at a pro-rated rate. added to the City'sadopted fee schedule. ATTACHMENTS: None 19 REPORTS 20 PUBLIC COMMENT 20 ADJOURN 20: