BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL FIRST GRT Blythe TS CETIE July 8, 2025 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 HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 8, 2025 6:00pm CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor DeConinck Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Police Chief Dale Vice Mayor Rodriguez City Attorney Roberto Fire Chief Hasler Council Member Halby City Treasurer/Finance Director Elms Public' Works Director Elegores Council Member Burton Chief Building Official Brown Council Member Spraggins PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION ADDED STARTER: The City Council may add an item to the Agenda after making a finding that there is a need to take immediate action on the item and that the item came to the attention of the City Council and/or staff subsequent to the posting of the Agenda. An action adding an item to the Agenda requires a 2/3 vote of the City Council (4 of 5 Council Members). If less than 2/3 of the City Council is present, adding an item to the Agenda requires a unanimous vote. PRESENTATION: (Item 1) 1. Recognition of Police Department Employee Sergeant Jakobsen. CONSENT CALENDAR- (Items 2-18) All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time of voting on the motion unless members of the Council or staff request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. 2. Posting of the Agenda. The agenda was posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber and on the City's website on Thursday, July 3, 2025. 3. Approval of the Warrant Register. Recommendation: Approve 7/8/25, warrants numbered 11134 through 11150 and 79730 through 79786 in the amount of $567,354.78; 7/8/25, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 79787 through 79800 in the amount of $1,062.16; 7/8/25, warrants numbered 79801 through 79827 in the amount of $111,954.44, and 7/8/25, warrants numbered 11151 through 11153 and 79828 through 79838 in the amount of $1,287,144.58. 4. Approval of the Payroll Register. Recommendation: Approve 7/8/25, warrants numbered 55209 through 55210 in the amount of $869.44; 7/8/25, warrants numbered 55211 through 55228 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 62237 through 62311 in the amount of $301,466.93; 7/8/25, warrants numbered 55229 through 55246 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 62312 through 62388 in the amount of $303,930.47, and 7/8/25, warrants numbered 55247 through 55250 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 62389 through 62425 in the amount of $146,034.58 5. Minutes of the June 10, 2025, City Council Meeting. Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the June 10, 2025 Meeting. 6. City of Blythe Permits Issued in the Month of June 2025. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available for Public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In addition such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.dlyolbyheca.gow. 7. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for June 2025. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. 8. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for June 2025. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. 9. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for June 2025. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. 10. Request for Letter of Support for Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency's Application for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program. Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Letter of Support on behalf of the Palo Verde Transit Agency's application for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program through the Federal Transit Administration. 11. Wastewater Treatment Plant East Brine Basin Liner Project. Recommendation: Award an agreement to Layfield USA, Corp. in an amount not to exceed $85,353.00; 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 for contingencies and establish a project budget not to exceed $100,335.00 It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager approve and execute change orders during construction within the approved project budget. 12. Subordination Request from the County Successor Agency for the City to Subordinate Certain Statutory Pass-Through Payments to Proposed Refunding Bonds of the County Successor Agency. Recommendation: Approve the subordination request from the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside for the City to subordinate certain Statutory Pass-Through Payments deriving from the County's Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area to proposed refunding bonds of the County Successor Agency and authorize the City Manager or designee to complete, execute, and return to the County Successor Agency the form of Acknowledgement attached to the County Request Letter. 13. Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches). Recommendation: City Council, in their capacity as acting legislative body for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-015. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026. 14. Special Assessment for Prior Year Delinguent Charges. Recommendation: Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE DELINQUENT UTILITYACCOUNTS, AND DIRECTING THE CITYMANAGER TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AUDITOR AND REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE THE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX ROLL. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available for Public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In addition such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.dilyotblylheca.gow. 15. Adoption of Tentative Agreement Regarding Successor MOU for the Clerical/Para- PlokesionalRecrational Unit. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-017 adopting the tentative agreement regarding the ClericalPara-ProlessionalRecreation Unit's successor Memorandum of Understanding for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE CLERICAL/PARA- ROFESSOMALRECAEATON UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OFJULY1, 2025 THROUGHJUNE 30, 2027. 16. Approval and Adoption of Management Salary and Benefits Schedule for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-019: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-019. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS SCHEDULE FOR THE MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OFJULY 1, 2025 THROUGHJUNE 30, 2027. 17. Ordinance No. 940-25, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.33 (Accessory Dwelling Units/Junior. Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code for Compliance and State Law. Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 940-25: ORDINANCE NO. 940-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND PLACING CHAPTER 17.33 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS/JUNIOR ACCESSORY SWELLING UNITS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE SECTION 21080.17 18. Adoption of Ordinance No. 942-25 Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Recommendation: City Council adopt Ordinance No. 942-25: ORDINANCE NO. 942-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION) PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 19) 19. Conditional Use Permit 2502-001 = River Posse Storage. Recommendation: Subsequent to the Public Hearing, Council adopt the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2502-001. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-021. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2502-001 TO ALLOW THE USE OF A COMMERCIAL STORAGE FACILITY ON A PARCEL DESIGNATED AS C-G (GENERAL COMMERCIAL). CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Item 20) 20. Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update. Recommendation: Receive and file a report from the Hospital Ad Hoc Committee. NEW BUSINESS: (Items 21-23) 21. Council Going Dark for the Month of August. Recommendation: Council go dark for the month of August. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available for Publici inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In addition such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: ww.dlyoithyhecagow. 22. Acceptance of the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Schedule of Positions to Add a Police Sergeant = Retired Annuitant Position. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-018 authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept an expend grant funds provided by the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund and Resolution No. 2025-022 approving the revised Schedule of Authorized Positions to include a Police Sergeant - Retired Annuitant position. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-018. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-022. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. 2502-001. 23. Appointment of Beverly Mays as the Community Appointee to the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency Board of Directors. Recommendation: Appoint Beverly Mays as an 'at large' member of the Board of Directors to fill the community appointee seat vacated by Vernoica Alvarado. 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. The City Council cannot take action on items not listed on the Agenda. Council Members will not enter discussion with speakers; but may refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future meeting. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be held on September 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California. NOTE TO THE PUBLIC: In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact 504/ADA Coordinator Mallory Crecelius at (760) 922-6161 EXT. 1237 or by email at msutterfeld@cityotblythe.ca.gov. Notification 72 business hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.104 ADA Title II). Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available for Publici inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In addition such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: ww.dlyotblythe.ca.gov. PRESENTATION -1- CONSENT CALENDAR -2- -3- 2 N -4- -5- -6- 6 -7- -8- -9- CO -10- 5 -11- 0 -12- -13- 2 CN de -14- -15- 2 -16- -17- 4 # o E o -18- -19- 2 N -20- 3 -21- -22- -23- -24- -25- Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting June 10, 2025 The June 10, 2025, meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers by Mayor DeConinck. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Council Members Halby, Burton and Spraggins. Staff in attendance included: Interim City Manager and City Clerk Crecelius, City Attorney Roberto, Finance Director and City Treasurer Elms, Chief Building Official Brown, Public Works Director Elegores, Fire Chief Hasler and Police Chief Dale. The Pledge of. Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck. The Invocation was led by Councilman Burton. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Roberto stated there is no reportable action. CONSENT CALENDAR: Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted with one motion ofthe Council. If any item requires individual consideration, it will be removed, from the consent calendar and acted upon separately. 1. Posting of the Agenda. The agenda was posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber and on the City's website on Friday, June 6, 2025. 2. Approval of the Warrant Register. Recommendation: Approve 6/10/25, warrants numbered 11096 through 11123 and 79641 through 79695 in the amount of $986,997.62; 6/10/25, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 79696 through 79704 in the amount of $635.28 and 6/10/25, warrants numbered 11124 through 11133 and 79705 through 79728 in thè amount of $57,391.01. 3. Approval of the Payroll Register. Recommendation: Approve 6/10/25, warrants numbered 55165 through 55166 in the amount of $4,482.58; 6/10/25, warrants numbered 55167 through 55183 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 61986 through 62061 in the amount of $309,680.68; 6/10/25, warrants numbered 55184 through 55197 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 62062 through 62135 in the amount of $258,612.14 and 6/10/25, warrants numbered 55198 through 55208 and Direct Deposits warrants numbered 62136 through 62235 in the amount of $86,610.55. 4. Minutes of the May 8. 2025, City Council Special Meeting. Recommendation:, Approve the Minutes of the May 8, 2025, Meeting. 5. Minutes of the May 13, 2025, City Council Special Closed Session. Recommendation: Approve the Minutes oft the May 13, 2025, Special Closed Session. 6. Minutes of the May 13, 2025, City Council Meeting. Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of1 the May 13, 2025 Meeting. 7. Minutes of the May 15, 2025 City Council Special Meeting. Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the May 15, 2025 Special Meeting. 8. Minutes of the May 30, 2025 City Council Special Meeting. Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the May 30, 2025 Special Meeting. 9. City of Blythe Permits Issued in the Month of May 2025. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. -26- 10. City of] Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for May 2025. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly: report. 11. City of] Blythe Police Department Monthly. Activity Report for May 2025. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. 12. Ouality ofLife Program Activity Report for May 2025. Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly report. 13. Request for Aerial Fireworks Display. Recommendation: Approve the Aerial Fireworks Display application submitted by the Blythe Volunteer Fire Department. 14. Request for the Sale and Display of Fireworks. Recommendation: Approve applications submitted by Victoria Sanchez/Spirit of Life Church for the sale of safe and sane fireworks. 15. Annual Reaffirmation of City Investment Policy. Recommendation: Adopt Fiscal Year 2025/026 Investment Policy as required by Government Code Section 53646. 16. Acceptance of Work - ChanslorPlace Sewer Repair Project. Recommendation: Accept the work performed by Rove Engineering, Inc. for the ChanslorPlace Sewer Repair Project and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion. It is further recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to release retention payments once the Notice of Completion is recorded and release project bonds once appropriate. 17. 7t Street Rehabilitation Design Project. Recommendation: Award the design work for the 7th Street Rehabilitation Project to Engineering Resources of Southern California, ERCS in an amount not to exceed $85,730 and authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with ERCS once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. 18. Revocation of Business License Issued to Fortune Five Properties LLC dba Econo Lodge- Blythe. Recommendation: The City Council revoke the business license issued to Fortune Five Properties LLC dba Econo Lodge-Blythe by adopting Resolution No. 2025-008: RESOLUTIONNO. 2025-008. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REVOKING THE BUSINESS LICENSE (BL-10876) ISSUED TO FORTUNE FIVE PROPERTIES LLC DBA ECONO LODGE-BLYTHE, LOCATEDAT 903. Wi HOBSONWAL, BLYTHE, CA92225 19. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025/26. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-009: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-009. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR THE CITY OF BLYTHE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERMMENT CODE 20. Fiscal Year 2025/26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funded Project. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-011: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-011. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDED BYSB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY, ACT OF 2017 21. Adoption of Tentative Agreement Regarding Successor MOU for the Mid-Management Unit. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-014: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-014. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE MID-MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR THE. PERIOD OFJULYI, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 22. Ordinance. Adopting Amended Military Equipment Policy Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481. Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 941-25: -27- ORDINANCE NO. 941-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN. AMENDED MILITARY. EQUIPMENT POLICYAND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROMMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSURANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION1506/CB)0) (COMMONS SENSE EXEMPTION) 23. Ordinance No. 937-25 Rezoning Two Parcels and Adding a New Section 17.27.050 to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Municipal Code Waiving the Art in Public Places Impact Fee on Affordable Housing and Special Needs Housing. Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 937-25: ORDINANCE NO. 937-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING TWO PARCELSAND. ADDING A NEW SECTION. 17.27.050 (WAIVER OF FEE) TO CHAPTER 17.27 (ARTS IN. PUBLIC PLACES. PROGRAM) OF DIVISION. II DEVELOPMENTAND PE/OAANCESTANDARDY OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE WAIVING THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES IMPACT FEE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROMMENTAL QUALITY. ACT (CEOA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON, SENSE. EXEMPTION) Public Comment. Nobel Zubaid with Fortune Five Properties stated he needs more time to pay the attorney fees. I will pay the TOT charges; but I can't pay for the attorney fees. The best I can do is pay the taxes owed. Vice Mayor Rodriguez requested to pull Item No. 18 from the Consent Calendar. Council Member Halby moved approval of Consent Calendar Items 1-17 and 19-23. The motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote. Revocation of Business License Issued to Fortune Five Properties LLC dba EconoLodge Blythe. Vice Mayor Rodriguez asked Mr. Zubaid to answer more questions. Mr. Zubaid said he needs more time. The total owed to bring everything current is $17,000. I am willing to pay that by the end of this month. Interim City Manager Crecelius provided the timeline of communication between the City and Mr. Zubaid related to acceptance of the repayment terms offered and approved by the Council Mr. Zubaid asked for a break on the attorney fees. Council Member Halby stated do you see the issue here, you owe us $17,000, but we have $10,000 in attorney fees SO now we only have $7,000. That doesn't make any sense. We've had to spend all this money to fight you to get our money. Now you are asking us to eat that too. Mayor DeConinck said at the last meeting you said you could pay and that you needed time. We have given you time to get this taken care of. Vice Mayor Rodriguez stated as Mr. Halby said, we spent money fighting you on this, and it needs to be returned to the taxpayers. We are not trying to shut you down, that is why and have extended this for quite some time. I am sorry you are unable to get the credit to repay this, but this has to come to an end for us. If we don't hold the line, it's not fair to the rest of the hotel owners who do pay on time and struggle just like you. Mr. Zubaid asked for an additional three months to pay the attorney fees with the TOT being remitted by June 30th, -28- Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved to provide Mr. Zubaid until June 30th to repay all outstanding TOT arrearages. Mr. Zubaid will have 72 hours to agree to the new terms once provided and will have until September 30, 2025 to repay the attorney fees. The motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with a unanimous aye vote. PUBLIC HEARING: Annual Assessment for Lighting Districts Nos 1 and 2 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Finance Director Elms stated pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act, the City must conduct annual proceedings to levy annual assessments for the districts formed under the Act. The proceedings include a public hearing in which the Council must hear and consider all written and oral statements, comments, protests and objections or other communication made in connection with the levy and collection of assessments. The Council previously declared its intention to levy and collect assessments in District Nos. 1 and 2 at the May 13th meeting. Further setting this meeting as the date and time for the Public Hearing. Subsequent to the Public Hearing, staff recommends adoption of Resolution Nos. 2025-012 and 2025-013 approving the Engineer's Report and confirming the assessment for year 2025/26 for Districts Nos 1 and 2. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-012. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE. ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 WITHIN THE CITYOF, BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-013. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM. AND. ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 WITHIN: THE CITYOF. BLYTHE. LIGHTING DISTRICT! NO. 2. Ordinance No. 940-25, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.33 (Accessory Dwelling Units/Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Blythe Mumicipal Code for Compliance and State Law. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated as part of the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element, the City committed to amending its ADU Ordinance to comply with changes to State law. Because the City's ordinance was out of compliance the City could only apply those provisions specified in the Government Code without any local amendments. At the May 13th Council meeting, the Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 939-25-U, amending Chapter 17.33 to be consistent with the most current provisions of State law and was effective immediately. Ordinance No. 940-25 contains the same changes to Chapter 17.33 as the Urgency Ordinance; but is being brought forth through the normal procedures to provide for public comment. The changes to Chapter 17.33 include: changes to reflect the recodification of the State ADU law; a revised definition of "primary dwelling"; incorporation of any words or phrases used in the State ADU law not set forth in the Blythe Municipal Code; language changes to reflect direction the California Department of Housing and Community Development has given on these matters, including to other cities; incorporation of new requirements to provide an applicant with written comments if an application is denied; requirement that an application to demolish a garage for an ADU be reviewed at the same time as the ADU application; shortened time frames if an applicant uses a preapproved plan; clarification that applications cannot be denied due to the need to correct nonconforming zoning conditions or building code violations, or due to unpermitted structures; a new section has been added to group the various rules relating to -29- unpermitted structures constructed prior to January 1, 2020 in one place; clarification as to where ADUS/JADUS may be located; revisions to the standards applicable to ADUS and JADUS to parallel State law; development standards for JADUS have all been included in one separate section; a section has been added to parallel the State requirements for mandatory approvals; a single section has been added to place all of the regulations relating to utilities and fees into one place and a section has been added to provide that ADUS may not be separately conveyed, except as specifically permitted by Government Code. Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council, subsequent to the public hearing, introduce Ordinance No. 940-25 No public comment. Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Spraggins by a unanimous aye vote. ORDINANCE NO. 940-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND PLACING CHAPTER 17.33 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITSJUNIOR ACCESSORY SWELLING UNITS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEOA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE SECTION21080.17 CONTINUED BUSINESS: Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated this is a standing item. There is not a lot to report, but the committee attended the Palo Verde Health Care District's Board Meeting this past Saturday. They have appointed two of their members to serve on this Ad Hoc Committee SO staff will work to schedule a meeting. A letter was prepared to be sent to LAFCO, which will be mailed tomorrow. Vice Mayor Rodriguez stated they are making a request to the State for funds. Our Legislators are working on it along with our Lobbyist. Current events in LA may be slowing things down, but we will meet with the Ad Hoc Committee tomorrow or Thursday to see what their plan is. They have about 10 days of financing left. Public Comment. Leslie Jessop-Watkins applauded the City for your leadership. Without it, our community would be feeling very lost. The lack ofinformation being provided by the Hospital is very distressing. Even their 60-day plan has flaws with things that are against the law including not paying people their PTO when they leave employment. At the Board Meeting on Saturday, there was a question about $79,000 owed to the retirement fund. The deductions have been taken from the employees, but the funds have not been deposited in the retirement fund. Today there was an issue with needing their chillers serviced and not finding a vendor. A doctor at the Clinic was let go on Thursday. Now we only have a PA at the clinic operating under Dr. Arko. One of the three RN grands hired was fired last week. Another one is working in Indio as they can't promise her a schedule. The item was received and filed. NEW BUSINESS: Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating and Capital Budget. Finance Director Elms stated staff presented the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating and Capital Budget to the Finance Committee on May 6th followed by a presentation to the City Council at a Study Session open to the public on May 15th. This evening staff is presenting the final budget for Council's adoption. -30- The Operating and Capital Budget, as recommended, commits $42.3 million in appropriations that are funded with $38.8 million in current year's resources and $3.5 million in reserves. The General fund is the City's primary operating fund and proposed at $16.6 million supported by $17.1 million in expected resourçes. As presented, the General Fund budget is balanced and proposes a budget surplus of$500,000. The proposed General Fund budget assumes normal cost adjustments to personnel and operational costs but otherwise remains relatively unchanged. Water and Sewer are the City's second and third largest operating funds. Water is proposed at $4.6 million in appropriations. The Sewer fund is proposed at $4.4 million in appropriations. The City's operating budget includes capital improvements and fixed asset purchases and commits $4.9 million toward the rehabilitation and maintenance of City streets. The budget supports 7 elected officials, 70 full time positions and 57 part time positions for a total of 134 authorized positions. As of May, the City had 6 full-time vacancies representing an 8.5% vacancy rate. As outlined in the table of the staff report, there are two vacancies in the Mid-Management Unit. One position is expected to be filled by Calendar year end. There are two vacancies in the Non- Sworn unit expected to be filled in the next few months and two vacancies in the Laborers unit expected to be filled by the end of June. Staff may recommend, and Council may request amendments to the budget at any time as deemed necessary. It is recommended Council receive and file the Job Vacancy Status information required by AB 2561, adopt Resolution No. 2025- 010 adopting the City's FY 2025/26 Operating and Capital Budget including all summaries and schedules and approve and adopt salary schedules attached pursuant to Section 570.5 of Title 2 oft the California Code of Regulations. 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. RESOLUTION. NO. 2025-010. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE OPERATINGAND CAPITAL. BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Ordinance 942-25 Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Interim City Manager Crecelius stated on March 24, 2025, the California Office of the State Fire Marshall issued its 2025 Recommended Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. This release is part of a statewide effort to enhance public safety and better inform communities ofwildfire risk based on the latest science, topography, vegetation and fire history. The maps identify areas of Moderate, High, and Very High fire hazard. The City of Blythe's Map has four areas designated as a moderate fire hazard. These areas include the State Prisons, Hobsonway west ofHighway 78 to the City limit line, the area around the Golf Course and an area along the Colorado River around tenth avenue south to Highway 95. In accordance with Assembly Bill 211, local governments are required to adopt these maps by ordinance and designate the severity zones within their jurisdiction. Under California Government Code Section 51179 (b)(3), cities and counties may not decrease the level ofhazard designated by the Office ofthe State Fire Marshall. Therefore, it is recommended that Council introduce Ordinance N. 942-25, designating the fire hazard severity zones for the City of Blythe. Public Comment. Kathy Linares of 2545 Fairway Drive asked what near the Golf Course is a fire hazard. -31- Vice Mayor Rodriguez moved approval of staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Spraggins with a unanimous aye vote. ORDINANCE NO. 942-25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROMMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEOA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION. 15061 (B)(3) (COMMONSENSE EXEMPTION), ORAL REPORTS: Council Member Halby reported on a Flag Day ceremony at the Elks this Saturday. Probation and Blythe PAL will also have their annual water safety event at the fairgrounds this Saturday. PUBLIC COMMENT: Danielle Dorame is concerned about the hospital closing. If the hospital closes, the prison may close. If the prison closed, the college could close. If there is no hospital you can't have team sports. There was more to do here when I was younger. I don't understand why we have been in a progressive decline. Parker, Yuma, Phoenix, Havasu, and Indio have grown but we stay small. Other areas have incentives. I fear with PVH closing we will become Desert Center. Kamran Khalil stated you have a lot of opportunities. You have Quechan Park. The State changed a law where you can designate an area for entertainment. This would allow alcohol sales outside. You can make this place more happening than Lake Havasu without spending too much money. Kathy Linares stated the City should sell Quechan Park to someone who knows how to operate a business. Vice Mayor Rodriguez reported on the monthly Palo Verde Economic Alliance Meetings and work the City has done to attract a Casino to the City and the history of Quechan Park. We have a consultant that brings retail establishments to Blythe. To say we don't try, or that we are not spending money to attract business, that is not the case. Please come to the Economic Alliance Meetings, you can ask these questions of our representatives. I also encourage our local business owners to attend our annual Outlook Conference. ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:54pm. Joseph DeConinck, Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk -32- 7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 1 10:10:45AM PERMITS ISSUED For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 Permit No./Issued Applied/Approved TypelSub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2506-015 ELEC 150 SOUTH FIRST STREET HOWARD & MARIAN. ANDERSC 600.00 297.00 297.00 6/16/2025 848062008 JONATHAN! DINCO ELECTRIC 6/16/2025 FINALED Permit Name SERVICE PANEL INSPECTION 6/16/2025 B2505-022 ELEC 392 COTTONWOOD LANE JAVIER ROCHA &. JUANA MOLI 3,000.00 297.50 297.50 6/6/2025 SOLAR 854110039 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC 5/23/2025 ISSUED Permit Name PANEL UPGRADE 5/28/2025 SAB2506-002 ELEC 6681 NORTH EUCALYPTUS. AVE MARIALI RAMOS 66,481.50 700.64 700.64 6/6/2025 SOLAR 842042003 LGCY INSTALLATION SERVICE 6/6/2025 ISSUED Permit Name PV & ST 6/6/2025 B2504-028 ELEC 457 EARLE STREET DANIEL & SILVIA MEDINA 25,000.00 869.25 869.25 6/9/2025 SOLAR 851142030 MICHAEL SANDOVAL LLC 4/30/2025 ISSUED Permit Name Roof] Mounted Solar 5/2/2025 B2503-023 ELEC 201 SOUTHI LOVEKIN BOULEV SEVENTH & VALLEY JOINT VE 30,000.00 502.40 502.40 6/10/2025 836122031 SHARP: INDUSTRIES LLC 3/28/2025 ISSUED Permit Name EVC's-2 6/2/2025 B2506-005 ELEC 420 NORTH! FIRST STREET TERESA GOMEZ 3,800.00 297.50 297.50 6/12/2025 SOLAR 845062009 RAMIREZ ELECTRICAL CO LLI 6/5/2025 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNT SOLAR 6/11/2025 B2506-008 ELEC 2431 WHITMAN DRIVE TOMAS RAMOS 1,200.00 297.00 297.00 6/12/2025 824191009 JOHNATHAN, DINCO 6/11/2025 ISSUED Permit Name NEW MAIN SERVICE PANEL 6/11/2025 SAB2506-001 ELEC 361 SOUTH SIXTH STREET WAYNE & GLORIA URIAS 35,000.00 694.55 694.55 6/3/2025 SOLAR 848172007 ORANGE COUNTY SOLAR CON 6/3/2025 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR 6/3/2025 B2505-016 ELEC 390 SOUTH FIFTH STREET VICTORIA: RATICA-MCAFEE 17,144.35 883.23 883.23 6/5/2025 SOLAR 848172030 GRID, ALTERNATIVES 5/21/2025 ISSUED Permit Name Roof Solar w/batteries & MPU 5/28/2025 B2506-011 ELEC 942 WESTI BARNARD STREET GILBERT & ROSALIA GUILIN 1,200.00 297.50 297.50 6/30/2025 836090015 6/16/2025 ISSUED Permit Name PANEL for spa 6/23/2025 B2506-014 ELEC 3571 NORTH SECOND STREET FLORENTINO. JR & IRENE: ZAR 75,011.71 941.45 941,45 6/24/2025 SOLAR 845072019 LGCY INSTALLATION SERVICE 6/16/2025 ISSUED Permit Name ROOF SOLAR, BATTERY & MPU 6/23/2025 SAB2506-004 ELEC 411 SOUTH SIXTH STREET ROSA AJUAREZ 50,000.00 755.50 697.50 6/25/2025 SOLAR 848172012 STEVE GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTIC 6/25/2025 ISSUED Permit Name PV & ST 6/25/2025 B2506-006 ELEC 204 HEFLIN DRIVE DONALD. JOYAL 12,000.00 298.56 298.56 6/26/2025 824170049 JOHNSON CYLE ELECTRIC INC 6/10/2025 ISSUED Permit] Name INSTALLI NEW: 200A METER SERVICE 6/23/2025 Total for: ELEC 320,437.56 7,132.08 7,074.08 Permit No./Issued Applied/Apnroved TipelSub-Tiype/Status: Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid PERM133 CRW -33- 7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 2 10:10:45AM PERMITS ISSUED For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 B2505-026 ENCROACHMENT E1 14th Ave & Belll Lane CITY OF BLYTHE. RIGHT OF WE 0.00 687.00 687.00 6/11/2025 GULBRANSON SERVICES INCC 5/30/2025 ISSUED Permit Name WO# #50153-5305443 6/6/2025 B2504-032 ENCROACHMENT 900 block EAST MURPHY STRE CITY OF BLYTHE 0.00 687.00 687.00 6/19/2025 THE GAS COMPANY 4/25/2025 ISSUED Permit Name After the fact Gas Leak Repair 5/27/2025 Total for: ENCROACHMENT 0.00 1,374.00 1,374.00 Permit No./Issued Applied/Approved TypeSub-TupeStatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2505-011 EXCAV 110N NORTH SPRING STREET CITY OF BLYTHE RIGHT OF WE 0.00 687.00 687.00 6/2/2025 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC 5/16/2025 ISSUED Permit Name WO# #50153-5384142 5/27/2025 Total for: EXCAV 0.00 687.00 687.00 Permit No./Issued Applied/Approved TypeSub-TupeSlatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2501-022 PATIO 1551 NORTH EIGHTH STREET SUSAN G GARRETSON 13,766.40 516.82 516.82 6/24/2025 SOLID 851055015 OWNER 1/27/2025 ISSUED Permitl Name SOLID PATIO 2/5/2025 B2505-024 PATIO 821 AURORA WAY MELINDA LOVE 22,944.00 1,070.06 1,070.06 6/26/2025 ALUMAWNING 842221012 CS PATIO COVERS INC 5/23/2025 FINALED Permit Name ALUMINUM. AWNING 6/2/2025 Total for: PATIO 36,710.40 1,586.88 1,586.88 Permit No./Issued Applied/Approved TypeSub-TupeStatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2506-022 PLUMB 440 SOUTHI MAIN STREET CITYOF BLYTHE 0.00 0.00 0.00 6/26/2025 WATERI HEATER 848132003 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM 6/24/2025 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER 6/24/2025 B2506-023 PLUMB 282 NORTH THIRD STREET JOANNA. ARNETT 1,800.00 38.00 38.00 6/26/2025 WATERI HEATER 845161023 PALO VERDE PLUMBING COM 6/26/2025 ISSUED Permit Name WATER HEATER 6/26/2025 B2505-014 PLUMB 190 SOUTHI LOVEKIN BOULEV JACK IN THE BOX & CHOI ET A 3,389.00 147.00 147.00 6/2/2025 BACKFLOW 848021063 CRECELIUS INC 5/19/2025 ISSUED Permit Name BACKFLOW 5/19/2025 Total for: PLUMB 5,189.00 185.00 185.00 Permit No./Issued Applied/Approved TypelSub-TypeSlatus Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid B2506-013 RERF 483 NORTHI FIRST STREET HALBY ETA AL 1,200.00 182.50 182.50 6/16/2025 TEAR OFF 845061012 6/16/2025 ISSUED Permit Name INSTALLATION OF NEW: ROOF ON GARAGE 6/16/2025 PFRMI33 11 -34- 7/2/2025 City ofl Blythe Page 3 10:10:45AM PERMITS ISSUED For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 B2505-025 RERF 348 SOUTH! MAIN STREET MEDRANO & DELEON 15,600.00 331.00 331.00 6/2/2025 TEAR OFF 848122003 COWBOYS ROOFING INC 5/30/2025 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 1900 sq ft 5/30/2025 B2506-010 RERF 668 NORTH EUCALYPTUS. AVE MARIAI L RAMOS 10,400.00 243.77 243.77 6/16/2025 TEAR OFF 842042003 COWBOYS ROOFING INC 6/12/2025 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF 6/12/2025 B2506-007 RERF 360 NORTH WILLOW. AVENUE GLORIA VEGA-CULLISON 17,000.00 348.49 348.49 6/19/2025 TEAR OFF 845021034 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INI 6/10/2025 ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF 6/10/2025 B2506-009 RERF 617 BELL: LANE MANJARREZ, FRANCISCO 2,500.00 182.70 182.70 6/12/2025 OVERI EXIST 869362008 OWNER 6/12/2025 FINALED Permit Name RE-ROOF 1700 SQ. FT. REPLACE FASCIA 6/12/2025 Total for: RERF 46,700.00 1,288.46 1,288.46 Permit No./Issued Applied/Approved TypeSub-Type'Status: Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2501-002 RIVCOUNTY 18050 PEPPER DRIVE NORVERTO & PEARLA! PEREZ 28,170.00 217.56 217,56 6/26/2025 818305007 BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR INC 1/3/2025. ISSUED Permit Name Solar Equipment & Trenching 1/22/2025 Total for: RIVCOUNTY 28,170.00 217.56 217.56 27 Permits Issued from 6/1/2025 Thru 6/30/2025 Total Valuation: $437,206.96 Total Fees: $12,470.98 Total Fees Paid: $12,412.98 7/2/2025 City of Blythe 10:18:17AM Cases Opened (By Type) For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 Type of Case Number opened BLDG 3 COMPLAINT 5 DEBRIS TRASH 8 WEED 9 Total Cases Opened: 26 closed in June: JLo 308 remaining active Cases: -35- 7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 10:12:33AM Permits Applications Received For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel. No. AsplomOmpe/Camrar BP2506-001 6/2/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 5001 block EAST BARNARD STREET BRUCE1 HAULLEY Permit Name PILED WOOD WASTE/BRUSH 845190042 CHARLES & LORRAINE BAKER Description: COMMON AREA FOR TOWNHOUSES @ 5TH & BARNARD - ALL TREES AT TOWNHOUSES PERMIT 2024-041, APPROX 1.25 ACRES BP2506-002 6/11/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 221 LEE STREET Permit Name TUMBLEWEEDS AND: PILED WOOD WASTE OR BRL 842060004 FIDEL: RANGEL Description: BP2506-003 6/16/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2265 EAST CHANSLORWAY MICHAEL: SCHURINGA Permit Name TUMBLEWEEDS/ PILED WOOD WASTE/BRUSH 857140011 JACK SCHURINGA Description: BP2506-004 6/26/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2041 HEFLIN DRIVE OWNER Permit Name Tumbleweeds & Piled' Wood Waste/Brush 824170049 DONALD JOYAL Description: BP2506-005 6/27/2025 BURNPERMIT FINALED 22101 FLORENCE BOULEVARD MICHELLE WUERTZ Permit Name Tumbleweeds & Piled Wood' Waste/Brush 824192033 LARRY & BARBARA WUERTZ Description: 5 Permit Applications from 6/1/2025 Thru 6/30/2025 7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 1 10:12:48AM Permits Applications Received For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 Permit) No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. AMplsmtOm/Camrate. L2506-001 6/12/2025 BUSINESSLICENS FINALED 1701 EAST! FOURTENTHAVENUE Permit Name MEL'S GARDEN 869080049 MELANIE GHALAMBOR Description: NURSERY 1 Permit Applications from 6/1/2025 Thru 6/30/2025 -36- 7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 2 10:16:46AM Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 PLANNER NAME: RICKY AGUILAR Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved Site Address Date Expired Date Closed G2506-001 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED LA CASITA CAFE INC 6/3/2025 830 WEST RICE STREET Comments: G2506-002 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED SEVENTH & VALLEY JOINT VENTURE 6/3/2025 201 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD Comments: G2506-003 GRAFFITI bathroom COMPLETED CITY OF BLYTHE 6/3/2025 375 EAST DONLON STREET Comments: G2506-004 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/3/2025 100 block of N 3RD ST Comments: G2506-005 GRAFFITI speed check pole COMPLETED 6/3/2025 300 block of N 7TH ST Comments: G2506-006 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/3/2025 200 block of SAN LUIS WAY Comments: G2506-007 GRAFFITI basketball court COMPLETED CITY OF BLYTHE 6/3/2025 Engevik Park Comments: G2506-008 GRAFFITI P.VI.D CANAL COMPLETED 6/5/2025 1100 block of 10TH AVE Comments: G2506-009 GRAFFITI P.VI.D CANAL COMPLETED 6/5/2025 1100 block of 10TH AVE Comments: PROIIS CRW'SYSTEMS -37- 7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 3 10:16:46AM Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 G2506-010 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/5/2025 1100 block of W BARNARD ST Comments: G2506-011 GRAFFITI water station COMPLETED 6/5/2025 1200 block of W BARNARD ST Comments: G2506-012 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/5/2025 100 alley way of W BARNARD ST Comments: G2506-013 GRAFFITI restroom COMPLETED 6/5/2025 Comments: G2506-014 GRAFFITI restroom COMPLETED CITY OF BLYTHE 6/5/2025 250 SOUTH COLORADO RIVER ROAD Comments: G2506-015 GRAFFITI people crossing sign COMPLETED 6/5/2025 800 block of] E: HOBSONWAY Comments: G2506-016 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/10/2025 100 block of BIRCH ST Comments: G2506-017 GRAFFITI COB well COMPLETED 6/10/2025 200 block of BIRCH ST Comments: G2506-018 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/10/2025 300 block of N EARLE ST Comments: G2506-019 GRAFFITI traffic light box COMPLETED 6/10/2025 100 block of N. BROADWAY Comments: PROI15 CRWSYSTEMS -38- 7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 4 10:16:46AM Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 G2506-020 GRAFFITI P.V.I.D CANAL COMPLETED 6/10/2025 700 block ofN 7TH ST Comments: G2506-021 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED 6/10/2025 300 block of] E DEKEMA ST Comments: G2506-022 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/10/2025 100 block of N ASH AVE Comments: G2506-023 GRAFFITI street sign COMPLETED 6/10/2025 400 block of TESORO LN Comments: G2506-024 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/10/2025 300 block of TESORO LN Comments: G2506-025 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/12/2025 100 block of S 4TH ST Comments: G2506-026 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/12/2025 100 alley way of S MAIN ST Comments: G2506-027 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED ARTURO SOTO 6/12/2025 648 WEST RICE STREET Comments: G2506-028 GRAFFITI P.V.I.D CANAL RECIEVED 6/12/2025 1100 block of W CHANSLORWAY Comments: G2506-029 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/12/2025 700 block of W RICE ST Comments: PROJ15 CRW/SYSTEMS -39- 7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 5 10:16:46AM Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 G2506-030 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/12/2025 500 alley way ofN 9TH ST Comments: G2506-031 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/12/2025 1000 block of E NEVADA ST Comments: G2506-032 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/12/2025 200 block ofN CARLTON AVE Comments: G2506-033 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/12/2025 400 block of] E. AVE A Comments: G2506-034 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/12/2025 500 block ofE AVE A Comments: G2506-035 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED NEW COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUT 6/17/2025 400 EAST RICE STREET Comments: G2506-036 GRAFFITI cement blockades COMPLETED 6/17/2025 14000 block ofs COMMERCIAL ST Comments: G2506-037 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED 6/17/2025 400 block of COTTONWOOD LN Comments: G2506-038 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED 6/17/2025 400 block ofl E 14TH AVE Comments: G2506-039 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED 6/17/2025 1700 block ofl E 14TH. AVE Comments: PROJ15 CRW/SYSTEMS -40- 7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 6 10:16:46AM Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 G2506-040 GRAFFITI both way sign COMPLETED 6/17/2025 500 block of S INTAKE BLVD Comments: G2506-041 GRAFFITI restrooms COMPLETED CITY OF BLYTHE 6/17/2025 500 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD Comments: G2506-042 GRAFFITI old well COMPLETED 6/17/2025 700 block of N 10TH ST Comments: G2506-043 GRAFFITI baracade COMPLETED 6/17/2025 200 block of DATE RD Comments: G2506-044 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/17/2025 200 block of W WELLS ST Comments: G2506-045 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED VIRGIL & RASAMEE JAYCOX 6/19/2025 1936 EAST HOBSONWAY Comments: G2506-046 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED TRUST OF WARD DONALD RAY DTD 6/19/2025 1937 EAST HOBSONWAY Comments: G2506-047 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/19/2025 400 block of W: RICE ST Comments: G2506-048 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED NATHAN MUMME, TRUSTEE 6/19/2025 316 WEST HOBSONWAY Comments: G2506-049 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/19/2025 300 block of W RICE ST Comments: PROJ15 CRW/SYSTEMS -41- 7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 7 10:16:46AM Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 G2506-050 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/19/2025 200 block of W RICE ST Comments: G2506-051 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/19/2025 300 alley way of] E RICE ST Comments: G2506-052 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED 6/19/2025 100 block of S 7TH ST Comments: G2506-053 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/19/2025 300 block of ALAMEDA ST Comments: G2506-054 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED ROBERT & LUCIA RAMOS 6/26/2025 1225 WEST HOBSONWAY Comments: G2506-055 GRAFFITI cat walk COMPLETED 6/26/2025 200 block of E DEKEMA ST Comments: G2506-056 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED 6/26/2025 1800 block of E HOBSONWAY Comments: G2506-057 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED 6/26/2025 300 block ofs 7TH ST Comments: G2506-058 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED 6/26/2025 800 block of] E 14TH AVE Comments: G2506-059 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/26/2025 100 alley way of] N 5TH ST Comments: PROI15 CRWSYSTEMS -42- 7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 8 10:16:46AM Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 G2506-060 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/26/2025 400 alley way ofN 5TH ST Comments: G2506-061 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED 6/26/2025 400 block of EL DORADO ST Comments: G2506-062 GRAFFITI fire hydren COMPLETED 6/26/2025 300 block of TESORO LN Comments: Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025: 62 7/2/2025 City of Blythe Page 1 10:16:46AM Projects by Type, Status and Date For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025 PLANNER NAME: MALLORY CRECELIUS Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved Site Address Date Expired Date Closed CEQA2506-001 CEQA River Posse Storage IN PROGRESS J. AND J TIRE COMPANY, LLC 6/4/2025 1800 BLOCK EAST HOBSONWAY Comments: Total Projects for MALLORY CRECELIUS For the Period 6/1/2025 thru 6/30/2025: 1 -43- CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT June 2025 Incident Total Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 41 Structure 2 Vehicle Fire 2 Brush, Grass, Leaves 4 Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 3 Other 8 Total # of Incidents 60 Activity Drills 5 Staff Meeting 1 Training 3 Total Activities 9 Respectfully Submitted Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief -44- CHIEF 17 BLYTHE BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT 240 North Spring Street . Blythe, CA 92225 . (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police o OL L OLCS Monthly Incident and Activity Report June 2025 Incident Total Resident Burglaries 3 Commercial Burglaries 2 Vehicle Burglaries Domestic Violence 7 Battery 2 Grand Theft 2 Petty Theft 7 Shoplifting 1 Traffic Collision-Injury 2 Traffic Collision-Non injury 2 Traffic Collision-Hit and Run 5 Driving Under the Influence 3 Vandalisms 5 Trespassing 1 I Prowlers Public Intoxication 7 Alarm 23 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 5 AVA Vehicles Tows Vehicle Red Tags 2 Hospital Helicopter Landings 7 Documented Police Reports 153 Total Incidents 1156 -45- CHIEF BL YTHE BLYTHE POLICE DEP ARTMENT 240 North Spring Street . Blythe, CA 92225 (760) 922-6111 Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police POLI C OLIG Quality of Life Program The statistics listed below reflect total numbers of the Quality-of-Life Program for June 2025. Quality of Life Detail: June Year to Date People contacted. 59 551 People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources, 8 31 elsewhere. People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security. 1 17 Cards to register for housing and assistance. People transported to or referred to DPSS/Mental Health. 18 216 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions. 5 32 Code and transported for treatment. People sent to rehab. 3 People sent for substance abuse. 3 12 People picked up by a family member and taken home. 1 out of town. Patrol assisted 15 41 Enforcement action taken(Arrests and Warrants). 0 4 Traffic Detail: Citations issued for various traffic related violations. 4 22 Traffic enforcement vehicle stops resulting in wamings for 2 34 minor violations. Vehicles stored 2 8 ComplaintsRedyellow tags 3 19 -46- CITY OF BLYTHE Blythe * CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT #T MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Request for Letter of Support for Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency's (PVVTA) Application for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize thel Mayor to execute a Letter of Support on behalf of the Palo Verde Transit Agency's application for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program through the Federal Transit Administration. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: PVVTA operates a fleet ofCNG vehicles. Whilehydrogen vehicles remain a future goal for the agency, current market limitations make continued investment in CNG the most viable and environmentally responsible choice. The construction ofai modern maintenance facility will further enhance PVVTA's ability to maintain its fleet safely and efficiently, improving service quality for riders and supporting future system growth. STAFF REPORT: The Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency is applying for funding through the Federal Transit Administration's Grants for Busses and Bus Facilities Program. If successful, PVVTA will purchase CNG buses and facility equipment with the grant funding awarded. The Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency requested that the City provide a letter of support to submit with their grant application. Iti is recommended Council authorize the Mayor to execute a letter of Support on behalf of the Palo Verde Transit Agency's application for the Grants and Buses and Bus Facilities Program through the Federal Transit Administration. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Letter of Support -47- BLYTHE * * CITY OF Blythe 235 North Broadway e Blythe, California 92225 V Phone (760) 922-6161 e Fax (760) 922-4938 CE à July 8, 2025 Federal Transit Administration Office ofProgram Management 1200 New Jersey Ayenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Letter of Support for Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency - FTA Buses and Bus Facilities Grant Application To Whom It May Concern: Ia am writing to express support for the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency's (PVVTA) application for funding through the Federal Transit Administration's Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities program. The requested funds will be used to purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and assist with construction costs associated with PVVTA's new maintenance facility. PVVTA provides essential transit services to the residents of Blythe and the Palo Verde Valley, including many who rely on public transportation for access to employment, education, medical care, and other critical needs. The agency has demonstrated a strong commitment toimproving the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability ofi its operations. PVVTA operates a fleet of CNG vehicles and continues to embrace clean energy alternatives as part ofits long-term strategy. While hydrogen vehicles remain a future goal for the agency, current market limitations for cutaway hydrogen vehicles make continued investment in CNG the most viable and environmentally responsible choice. The construction of a modern maintenance facility will further enhance PVVTA's ability to maintain its fleet safely and efficiently, ultimately improving service quality for riders and supporting future system growth. Investment in PVVTA's infrastructure and fleet is an investment in rural mobility, environmental sustainability, and transportation equity. I fully support this application and urge the FTA to give it the strongest possible consideration. Ifyou have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Jospeh DeConinck Mayor, City of Blythe -48- CITY OF BLYTHE Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT EE MEETING DATE: July 08, 2025 SUBJECT: Wastewater Treatment Plant East Brine Basin Liner Project PRESENTED BY: Mirasol B. Elegores, Public Works Director PREPARED BY: Mirasol B. Elegores, Public Works Director RECOMMENDATION: To complete the WasteWater Treatment Plant East Brine Basin Liner Project it is recommended Council: 1. Award an agreement to Layfield USA, Corp. in an amount not to exceed $85,335. 2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement once all bonds and contract documents are approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. Authorize an additional $15,000 for contingencies. 4. Establish a project budget not to exceed $100,335. 5. Authorize the Interim City Manager to approve and execute change orders during construction within the approved project budget. FISCAL IMPACT: $100,335.00 from funds allocated in the FY 2025/26 Sewer Budget. BACKGROUND: The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has 21 Brine Ponds (East & West) which are used to hold the brine water discharge from entities having high salinity/TDS effluent that does not meet the standard to discharge to the City's Sewer System. Brine water is discharged into thel holding pond for solar evaporation. To contain the saline water safely, brine ponds should be lined with impermeable liners like HPDE and to safeguard underground water from salt contamination. Some years ago, the holding ponds were sprayed with tar coats but deteriorated overtime. Visible cracks are everywhere at the ponds floor, which a 60 mil HPDE can efficiently cover to mitigate solution from percolating to the underground water. Contract documents, specifications and scopes of work were prepared to solicit bids to install the liner ofthe brine basin. The City issued a Notice Inviting Bids for the project on May 27, 2025, ,a mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on June 05, 2025. STAFF REPORT: The bid opening fori the WasteWater Treatment Plant East. Brine. Basin Liner Project was held on Thursday June 26, 2025. The following bids were received: 1. Erosion Control Applications: $180,400.00 2. ERRG: $145,638.66 3. Layfield USA, Corp. $85,335.00 The apparent low bidder, Layfield USA, Corp., submitted a1 responsive bid. Layfield USA, Corp. is an A - General Engineering, C-61 & D12- Synthetic Products State Licensee operating in Lakeside, California. Layfield USA, Corp. performed similar workst to Coachella Valley Water -49- District, City ofBrawley Treatment Plant Raw Water Storage Liner Replacement, US Navy Las Pulgas Landfill at Camp Pendleton, Energy Northwest Landfill Liner Replacement, and City of San Diego South Chollas Landfill. Staffdetermined that Layfield USA, Corp. was thei responsive and responsible bidder. Therefore, it is recommended the Council award an agreement to Layfield USA, Corp. in an amount not to exceed $85,335; 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; establish aj project budget not to exceed $100,335; and authorize the Interim City Manager to approve and execute change orders during construction within the approved project budget. ATTACHMENT: None -50- CITY OF BLYTHE Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING C LEEHED STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Subordination Request from the County Successor Agency for the City to Subordinate Certain Statutory Pass-Through Payments to Proposed Refunding Bonds of the County Successor Agency PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council, by minute motion: 1. Approve the subordination request from the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside (the "County Successor Agency") for the City to subordinate certain Statutory Pass-Through Payments deriving from the County's Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area (the "County Project Area") to proposed refunding bonds of1 the County Successor Agency; and 2. Authorize the Interim City Manager or designee to complete, execute, and return to the County Successor Agency the form of Acknowledgement attached to the County Request Letter FISCAL IMPACT: Based on the Projected Tax Revenue Schedule provided by the County Successor Agency all affected taxing entities in the County Project Area are expected to benefit from the proposed refunding and reduction in debt service costs and the corresponding increase in tax revenues available for distribution. BACKGROUND: In 1993, the State legislature enacted AB 1290 which allocates a portion of all tax increment funds generated from redevelopment project areas created or amended in certain ways after December 1993 to affected taxing entities that did not previously enter into at tax sharing agreement with the redevelopment agency, in accordance with a statutory formula (the "Statutory Pass-Through Payments"), generally summarized as follows: Statutory Pass-Through (1) Tier A (Years 1-10) 25% Tier B (Years 11-30) 21% + Tier A Tier C (Years 31-40) 14% + Tier A & B 1) Section 34183(a)(1) provides that the amount of Statutory Pass-Through Payments computed for distribution by the County Auditor-Controller tot the affected tax entities will be computed as though the requirement to set aside funds for the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund were still in effect. The amounts calculated in accordance with this formula are then allocated among the various affected taxing entities in proportion to certain property tax payments made under the Revenue -51- and Taxation Code. Based upon the AB 1290 amendments to the Community Redevelopment Law, a number of taxing entities with jurisdictional territory within County Project Area, including the City, receive Statutory Pass-Through Payments. Pursuant to paragraph (c) of Section 34177.5, the County Successor Agency requests that Statutory Pass-Through Payments required to be made to the City (as well as other taxing entities) for the County Project Area in the future be subordinated to the debt service payments on the proposed County Refunding Bonds. In other words, ifin the future there is a shortage of property tax revenue allocated to the County Successor Agency from the County Project Area in any six-month calendar period ending June 30 or December 31, for such period the County Refunding Bonds would be paid before the Statutory Pass-Through Payments to the City, and other affected taxing entities could be made, to the extent provided under Health and Safety Code Section 34183. The Dissolution Act, and in particular Section 34177.5(c), provides a limited basis upon which the City Council (as governing body of the City may disapprove the subordination request. Specifically, the City Council would need to make a finding, based upon substantial evidence, that the County Successor Agency will not be able to pay the debt service payments and the Statutory Pass-Through Payments being subordinated. This does not appear to be the case here. Pursuant to Section 34177.5, the County Successor Agency has included with the County Request Letter projections (the "County Projections"),; prepared by its fiscal consultant, Urban Analytics Inc., which include calculations oftax increment revenues derived from the County Project Area, debt service payments on the proposed County Refunding Bonds and other senior indebtedness of the County Successor Agency, and senior tax sharing agreement payments for the County Project Area. The County Projections use a 2% growth rate for assessed valuation growth after fiscal year 2024-25, which is typical among the industry. The County Projections also çalculate the Statutory Pass-Through Payments based on these assumptions, as well as the balance of net tax increment revenues available for the Statutory Pass-Through Payments to all affected taxing entities that are proposed to be subordinated to the County Refunding Bonds. The County Projections show that the coverage of (a) tax increment revenues available for Statutory Pass-Through Payments, after payment of senior obligations, over (b) the Statutory Pass-Through Payment amounts for each fiscal year through the proposed maturity date ofthe County Refunding Bonds of 2041-42, is projected to range from 756% to 916% over this period. As indicated in the County Request Letter, Section 34177.5 further states that ifthe City does not act to approve or disapprove the subordination request within 45 days after receipt of the County Request Letter, the County Successor Agency's request to subordinate shall be deemed approved and shall be final and conclusive. Staff has reviewed the County Request Letter and recommends that the City Council approve the County Successor Agency's subordination request with respect to the City. STAFF REPORT: The City reçeived the County Request Letter dated June 9, 2025, which informs the City about the County Successor Agency's proposed issuance of refunding tax allocation bonds (the "County Refunding Bonds") for debt service savings, as authorized under -52- Health and Safety Code Section 34177.5 ("Section 34177.5"), which is part oft the Dissolution Act for California redevelopment agencies. The proposed County Refunding Bonds will be issued to refinance existing indebtedness of the County Successor Agency secured by, and payable from, a pledge oftax increment generated by the County Successor Agency's Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area. Pursuant to a process specified in Section 34177.5, the County Request Letter also request that the City subordinate Statutory Pass-Through Payments payable to the City and attributable to County Project Area. The Dissolution Act only provides a limited basis upon which the City may disapprove the subordination requests, which is not satisfied here. Thus, staff recommends that the City Council approve the County Successor Agency's request and authorize the Interim City Manager or designee to complete, execute, and return to the County Successor Agency the form of City Acknowledgement attached to the County Request Letter. ATTACHMENTS: 1. County Request for Subordination Letter and County Projection Schedule -53- RivcONOW EXECUTIVE OFFICE JEFFREY A VAN WAGENEN, JR. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFIÇER JUAN C.F PEREZ June 9, 2025 CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER KIMBERLYE BRITT, ASSISTANT CEO City of Blythe HUMAN: SERVICES 235 North Broadway SARAHFRANCO, ASSISTANT CEO Blythe, California 92225 INTERNAL SERVICES DONI KENT, ASSISTANT CEO Attention: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER CHARISSAI LEACH, ASSISTANT CEO Re: Request for Subordination of Pass-Through Payments in PUBLICWORKS SERVICES & COMMUNITY connection with Proposed Issuance of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (Desert Communities Project Area) MICHELLE PARADISE, ASSISTANT CEO PUBLICSAFETY Dear Ms. Crecelius: ZAREH SARRAFIAN, ASSISTANT CEO I am writing to you on behalf of the Successor Agency to the HEALTHSYSTEMS Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside (the "Successor Agency"). The Successor Agency is requesting that the City of Blythe (the "Taxing Entity") agree to the subordination of certain statutory pass-through payments that the Taxing Entity receives pursuant to Section 33607.5, or Section 33607.7, and Section 34183(a)(1) oft the California Health and Safety Code (the "Statutory Pass-through Payments") for the benefit of tax allocation refunding bonds to be issued by the Successor Agency to refund certain outstanding bonds of the Successor Agency that are secured by property tax increment revenues generated in the Desert Communities Project Area (the "Project Area"), as further described below. Prior to the dissolution ofredevelopment agencies, Health and Safety Code Section 33607.5 provided, and following dissolution of said agencies Health and Safety Code Section 34177.5(c) provides, that a redevelopment agency or successor agency, respectively, may request that Statutory Pass- through Payments be subordinated to loans, bonds or other indebtedness of the agency. The proposed bonds will be issued to provide debt service savings to the Successor Agency and, as a result, an increase in the property tax revenues available for payment ofthe Successor. Agency's other enforceable obligations and distribution to the affected taxing entities, including the Taxing Entity. At the request of the former Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside such payments to the Taxing Entity and the other affected taxing entities in the Project Area were subordinated to tax increment payments in support oft the Redevelopment Agency fort the County COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER of Riverside Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area 2005 Tax 4080LEMONSTREEYT, 4" FLOOR Allocation Bonds, Series D (the "2005D Bonds") and the Redevelopment RVERSIDE, (951)955-1110 CAS 92501 RivCo.org Agency for the County of Riverside Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area 2006 Tax. Allocation Bonds, Series D (the "2006D Bonds"). At -54- City of Blythe Ms. Mallory Crecelius June 9, 2025 Page 2 the request of the Successor Agency, such payments to the Taxing Entity and the other affected taxing entities in the Project Area were subsequently subordinated to tax increment payments in support of the Successor. Agency to thel Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside Desert Communities Project Area 2015 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series D (the "2015D Bonds"), which were issued to refund the then outstanding 2005D Bonds, and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area 2016 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series D (the "2016D Bonds"), which were issued to refund a portion of the then outstanding 2006D Bonds. As described in more detail below, this letter is a similar request for subordination. In addition, the Taxing Entity previously agreed to similar requests for subordination of the Statutory. Pass-through Payments in support ofo other refunding bonds ofthe Successor Agency with respect to the Project Area, including most recently in 2024. The Successor Agency is authorized by Health and Safety Code Section 34177.5 to refinance outstanding bonds or other indebtedness issued by the Successor Agency to achieve debt service savings. Health and Safety Code Section 34177.5(c) provides that the Successor Agency may subordinate Statutory Pass-through Payments to such refunding bonds or other indebtedness, if the affected taxing entity approves the subordination pursuant to Section 34177.5(c). Undert the provisions of Section 34177.5(c), a request to subordinate must be accompanied by substantial evidence that sufficient funds will be available to pay both the debt service on the successor agency's senior debt and all required pass-through payments. Within 45 days after receipt ofthe successor agency's request, the affected taxing entity must either approve or disapprove the request for subordination. Ifthe affected taxing entity fails to approve or disapprove the request within 45 days after receipt of the successor agency's request, the request shall be deemed approved and shall be final and conclusive. An affected taxing entity may disapprove a request for subordination only if it finds, based upon substantial evidence, that the successor agency will not be able to pay the debt payments on the proposed refunding indebtedness and the statutory pass-through payment required to be paid to the affected taxing entity. The Successor Agency has determined that there are potential debt service savings that can be achieved through a refunding of the 2015D Bonds and the 2016D Bonds. The Successor Agency intends to issue one or more series of tax allocation refunding bonds (the "2025D Bonds") to refund the 2015D Bonds and 2016D Bonds for savings, which will ultimately benefit the affected taxing entities. All agencies with taxing jurisdiction over the Project Area, including the Taxing Entity, should benefit from the proposed refunding and reduction of debt service costs and the corresponding increase in property tax revenues available for distributions. The Successor Agency is proposing to issue bonds (i.e., the 2025D Bonds) to refund outstanding bonds ofthe Successor Agency to achieve debt service savings, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 34177.5(a)(1). The Countywide Oversight Board for the County ofl Riverside has approved the issuance of the 2025D Bonds. The California Department of Finance is reviewing said approval. The Successor Agency will issue the 2025D Bonds only with the approval of the California Department of! Finance. The Successor Agency hereby requests that the Taxing Entity subordinate its Statutory Pass- through Payments to payments on the 2025D Bonds, which will be secured by property tax revenues attributable to the Project Area. As referenced above, the Taxing Entity previously agreed to similar -55- City ofBlythe Ms. Mallory Crecelius June 9, 2025 Page 3 requests for subordination of the Statutory Pass-through Payments in support oft the 2005A Bonds, the 2006A Bonds, the 2015D Bonds and the 2016D Bonds, as well as, other refunding bonds of the Successor Agency with respect to the Project Area, including most recently in 2024 To support the Successor Agency's request for subordination, I am enclosing a document entitled Projected Tax Revenue (the "Coverage Calculation"), marked as Attachment 1. The Coverage Calculation, which was prepared by Urban Analytics, Inc., the Successor Agency's fiscal consultant, demonstrates that, with the financing currently proposed and based on current market conditions, tax increment revenues will be sufficient to pay the Successor Agency's Statutory Pass- through Payments to the Taxing Entity, as well as debt service on the 2025D Bonds and other senior obligations of the Successor Agency. The Coverage Calculation is based on certain conservative assumptions with respect to the Project Area, including (1) actual assessed values within the Project Area for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as reported by the Riverside County Auditor-Controller; (2) a 2% annual increase in assessed values thereafter; and (3) without assuming future increases in assessed values that could be generated from new developments or property sales occurring in the Project. Area. In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 34177.5(c), the Coverage Calculation provides substantial evidence that the Successor Agency will have sufficient tax increment revenues available to pay the debt service on its outstanding and proposed indebtedness payable from Project Area property tax revenues and to make its Statutory Pass-through Payments to each taxing entity. As indicated above, you do not need to respond to this letter to evidence your approval. Ifyou need any additional information or ifyou have any questions, please feel free to call me at (951) 955-1110. For the benefit of the Successor Agency's records, please complete the attached Acknowledgement and return it to me no later than July 9, 2025. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. Ifyou have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, S Ka Don Kent Chief] Finance Officer County of Riverside Enclosure cc: Imelda Delos Santos, County of Riverside Executive Office Michael Williams, Columbia Capital Management LLC David Mealy, Urban Analytics Juan Galvan, Anzel Galvan LLP -56- ACKNOWIEDGEMENT In response to the request by the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside (the Successor Agency") set forth in a letter dated June 9, 2027 from Don Kent, Chief Finance Officer of the County of Riverside (the "Subordination Request"), the City of Blythe hereby confirms its approval to the subordination ofthe Successor Agency's obligation to pay Statutory Pass-through Payments to the City ofl Blythe with respect to the Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area to the Successor Agency's payment obligations for the 2025D Bonds. All capitalized terms used but not defined in this Acknowledgement have the meaning ascribed to them in the Subordination Request. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this. Acknowledgement to be signed by its authorized representative on this day of 2025. City of Blythe By: Name: Title: -57- -58- d CITY OF BLYTHE * Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT SHED MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director ofFinance PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: Recommended that the City Council in their capacity as acting legislative body for Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE. LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY, FACILITIES DISTRICTNO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY, FACILITIES DISTRICTNO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026. FISCAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact to the City. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 795-05 designates the Blythe City Council as the acting legislative body for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) and authorizes the levy of special taxes within that district. The purpose ofthe special tax is to pay for public improvements within the district that have been financed through a Special Tax Bond (Series 2005). The bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2004-1 is both secured and repaid through the annual levy and collection of special taxes from all property subject to the tax within the CFD. STAFF REPORT: Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-940, the Finance Director or designee shall be responsible for preparing annually a current roll of special tax levy obligations by assessor's parcel number and for estimating future special tax levies. David Taussig and Associates (DTA) is the firm that has been contracted to prepare this report for the City ofl Blythe. The Administration Report included with the attached Resolution 2025-015 examines the financial obligations ofthe current fiscal year and analyzes the level of development within CFD No. 2004-1. The report is organized into four sections. Section I provides an update of the development status ofproperty within CFDNo. 2004-1. Section II analyzes the previous year's special tax levy. Section III determines the financial obligations ofCFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2025-2026, and Section IV reviews the methodology used to apportion the special tax requirement between developed property and undeveloped property. Also, included in the report is a table ofthe 2025-2026 special taxes for each classification of property. -59- Prior to the levy and collection of these special taxes for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, a Resolution must be adopted by City Council as specified by the terms and provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facility Act of 1982, (the "Act") as amended. ATTACHMENTS: A. Resolution No. 2025-015 - Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within CFD 2004-1 B. Exhibit A - 2025-2026 Administration Report -60- RESOLUTION 2025-015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 WHEREAS, the City of Blythe (the "City") previously established Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) of the City of Blythe ("CFD 2004-1") pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facility Act of 1982, as amended (the "Act"); and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City acting as the legislative body of CFD. 2004-1 (the "City Council") is authorized pursuant to Resolution No. 05-940 (the "Resolution of Formation") to levy a special tax sufficient to pay principal, interest, other periodic costs and administrative expenses with respect to special tax bonds of CFD No. 2004-1 issued to finance certain public improvements and to pay all expenses incidental thereto; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 795-05 on February 8, 2005 (the "Ordinance"), levying the special tax within CFD No. 2004- 1; and, WHEREAS, CFD No. 2004-1 issued its special tax bonds, Series 2005, in the amount of $2,000,000 pursuant to Resolution No. 05-951, adopted by the Blythe City Council; and, WHEREAS, it is now necessary and appropriate that this City Council levy and collect the special taxes for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the purpose specified in the Ordinance, by the adoption of a resolution as specified by the Act and that Ordinance; and, WHEREAS, the special taxes being levied hereunder are at the same rate or at a lower rate than provided by the Ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Blythe, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of the Community Facilities District 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches), does hereby resolve, determine and order as follows: Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct. Section 2. The special tax ("Special Tax") is imposed without regard to property valuation and is levied in compliance with the Act and the Ordinance. Section 3. In accordance with the Act and the Ordinance, there is hereby levied upon the parcels within the City which are not otherwise exempt from taxation under the -61- Act or the Ordinance, the special taxes for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 at the tax rates set forth in the attached report prepared by David Taussig and Associates, Inc. for CFD 2004-1 entitled Administration Report Fiscal Year 2025-2026, City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) (the "Report") submitted herewith, which rates do not exceed the maximum rates set forth in the Ordinance. After adoption of the Resolution, the City Manager oft the City of Blythe, or her designee, may make necessary modifications to these special taxes to correct any errors, omissions or inconsistencies in the listing of categorization of parcels to be taxed or in the amount to be charged to any category of parcels; provided, however, that any such modifications shall not result in an increase in the tax applicable to any category of parcels and can only be made prior to the submission of the tax rolls to the Riverside County Assessor. Section 4. All the collections of the special tax shall be used only as provided for in the Act and the Resolution of Formation. The special tax shall be levied only sO long as needed to accomplish the purposes described in the Resolution of Formation. Section 5. The special tax shall be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem taxes are collected and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in cases of delinquency as provided for ad valorem taxes as such procedure may be modified by law of this Council from time to time. ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this gth, day of July, 2025. City Council of the City of Blythe Acting As The Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) of The City of Blythe Joseph DeConinck, Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk -62- 1BD dta - - Municipal Solutions www.FinanceDTA.com FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADMINISTRATION REPORT CITY OF BLYTHE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 June 20, 2025 Public Finance Public-Private Partnerships Development Economics Clean Energy Bonds Irvinel San Josel San Franciseo 1 Riverside Dallas/Houston! Raleigh/Tampa -63- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 CITY OF BLYTHE THE CITY OF Blythe CALIFORNIA FIRST SUNRISE IN CALIFORNIA FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADMINISTRATION REPORT Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Prepared for: City of Blythe 235 North Broadway Blythe, CA 92225 -64- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION. 1 I SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE. 2 A Special Tax Classifications. 2 B Development Update. 2 II FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SPECIAL TAX LEVY. 3 III FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SPECIAL TAX REQUIREMENT 4 IV METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 6 A Maximum Special Taxes. 6 B Apportionment of Special Taxes 6 APPENDICES APPENDIX A BOUNDARY MAP APPENDIX B RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT APPENDIX C SPECIAL TAX ROLL, FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 -65- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 INTRODUCTION This report provides an analysis of the financial and administrative obligations of Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 ("CFD No. 2004-1") of the City of Blythe (the "City") resulting from the sale of the $2,000,000 Series 2005 Special Tax Bonds (the 2005 Bonds") in May 2005. CFD No. 2004-1 is a legally constituted govemmental. entity established under the Mello- Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, (the "Act") as amended. The Act provides an alternative method for the financing of certain public capital facilities and services. Specifically, CFD No. 2004-1is authorized to issue up to $2,000,000 in bonds. The proceeds of the Series 2005 Bonds are to be used for the acquisition, purchase, construction, expansion, improvement, or rehabilitation of sewer lift station, sewer force main, and related improvements connecting CFD No. 2004-1to the City's existing sewer facilities. The current outstanding principal is equal to $1,370,000 which is based on principal paid through September 2, 2024. The 2005 Bonds are scheduled to be paid off in 2035. Pursuant to the Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment ("RMA"), the special tax shall be levied for a period not to exceed 50 years commencing with fiscal year 2005-2006, provided however that special taxes will cease to be levied in an earlier fiscal year if the CFD administrator has determined (i) that all required interest and principal payments on the CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have been paid; and (ii) all authorized facilities have been constructed. The RMA is included in Appendix B. The bonded indebtedness of CFD No. 2004-1 is both secured and repaid through the annual levy and collection of special taxes from all property subject to the tax within the community facilities district. In calculating the special tax liability for fiscal year 2024-2025, this report examines the financial obligations of the current fiscal year and analyzes the level of development within CFD No. 2004-1. A map showing the property in CFD No. 2004-1 is included in Appendix A. This report is organized into the following sections: Section I: Section I provides an update of the development activity occurring within CFD No. 2004-1.; Section II: Section II analyzes the previous year's special tax levy; Section III: Section III determines the financial obligations of CFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2025-2026; and Section IV: Section IV reviews the methodology used to apportion the special tax requirement between Developed Property and Undeveloped Property. A table of the fiscal year 2025-2026 special taxes for each classification of property is included. -66- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 I SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE A Special Tax Classifications The methodology employed to calculate and apportion the special tax is contained in a document entitled the Rate and Method of Apportionment. The Rate and Method of Apportionment defines two primary categories of property, namely Developed Property" and Undeveloped Property. a The category of Developed Property is in turn divided into two separate special tax classifications, residential development, and non-residential development. The Developed Property special tax classifications are shown in Table 1 below. Table 1: Developed Property Classifications Land Use Class Description 1 Residential Property 2 Non-Residential Property Developed Property is distinguished from Undeveloped Property by the issuance of a building permit and the recordation of a final map. Specifically, property for which a building permit was issued prior to March 1 will be classified as Developed Property in the following fiscal year so long as it is located within a final map that was recorded as of January 1 of the prior fiscal year. For example, all property in CFD No. 2004-1 for which building permits were issued prior to March 1, 2025, and which is located within a recorded final map that was recorded as of January 1, 2025, will be classified as Developed Property in fiscal year 2025-2026. B Development Update Background research was conducted to determine the amount and type of development activity that occurred during the previous fiscal year. Review of the City of Blythe's building permit records indicated that no new building permits were issued between March 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025. Therefore, prior to March 1, 2025, the City of Blythe had issued building permits for 98 single family residential units within CFD No. 2004-1. A total of 0.50 gross acres in the district are considered Undeveloped Property. Table 2 below lists the aggregate amount of taxable property by special tax classification. Table 2: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Taxable Property Land Use Number of Description Class Units/Acres 1 Residential Property 98 units 2 Non-Residential Property 0 acres N/A Undeveloped Property 0.50 acres -67- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 II FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SPECIAL TAX LEVY The special tax levy for CFD No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2024-2025 equaled $164,430. As of June 17, 2025, $163,591 in special taxes had been collected by the County, resulting in a delinquency rate of approximately 0.51%. Of the 98 parcels that were subject to the special tax, the owner of one (1) parcel failed to pay a portion of the fiscal year 2024-2025 special taxes in a timely manner. The district has covenanted for the benefit of the owners of the Series 2005 Bonds that it (i) will commence judicial foreclosure proceedings against parcels with delinquent special taxes in excess of $10,000 by the October 1 following the close of each fiscal year in which suchspecial taxes were due; and (ii) will commence judicial foreclosure proceedings against all parcels with delinquent special taxes by the October 1 following the close of each fiscal year in which it receives special taxes in an amount which is less than 95% of the total special tax levied and the amount on deposit in the Reserve Account is at less than the reserve requirement; and (iii) will diligently pursue such foreclosure proceedings until the delinquent special taxes are paid. At this time, CFD No. 2004-1 is not required to commence foreclosure proceedings. -68- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 III FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SPECIAL TAX REQUIREMENT For fiscal year 2025-2026, the special tax requirement is equal to $167,569 and is calculated as follows: Table 3: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Tax Requirement Subtotal Total Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Surplus/ (Shortfall) $7,500 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Obligations $175,069 Interest Due March1, 2026 $34,054 Interest Due September 1, 2026 $34,054 Principal Due September 1, 2026 $90,000 CFD Administrative Expenses! $16,123 Delinquency Contingency? $839 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Tax Requirement $167,569 Notes: 1. Reflects $16,000 in administrative expenses, plus $123 in County collection fees. 2. Based on actual delinquencies for fiscal year 2024-2025 as of 6/17/2025. The components of the fiscal year 2025-2026 gross special tax requirement are shown graphically below. -69- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 Figure 1: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Gross Special Tax Requirement Delinquency Series 2005 3/2026 CFD Administrative Contingency, $839 Interest, $34,054 Expenses, $16,123. Series 2005 9/2026 Interest, $34,054 Series 2005 9/2026 Principal, $90,000 Total Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Gross Special Tax Requirement: $175,069 -70- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 IV METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT A Maximum Special Taxes The amount of special taxes that CFD No. 2004-17 may levy is strictly limited by the maximum special taxes set forth in the Rate and Method of Apportionment. The maximum special tax for Undeveloped Property and the assigned special tax for each classification of Developed Property are specified in Section C of the Rate and Method of Apportionment. B Apportionment of Special Taxes The special tax that is apportioned to each parcel is determined through the application of Section D of the Rate and Method of Apportionment. Section D apportions the special tax requirement in four steps which prioritize the order in which Developed Property and Undeveloped Property are taxed. The first step states that the special tax shall be levied against each parcel of Developed Property at 100 percent of the assigned special tax. If the special taxes raised pursuant to the first step are less than the special tax requirement, then the second step is applied. The second step states that the special tax shall be levied against each parcel of Undeveloped Property at up to 100 percent of the maximum special tax. The third and fourth steps are designed to accommodate changes in land use and are intended to be used only as a last resort. Since actual land uses have not substantially deviated from the original projections, these steps are not necessary. Application of the maximum special taxes under the first step generates special tax revenues of $235,765 from Residential Property, which is more than sufficient to meet all obligations for fiscal year 2025-2026 as discussed in Section III. Therefore, the fiscal year 2025-2026 special tax levy for each parcel of Residential Property is equal to approximately 71.07% of the maximum special tax. The fiscal year 2025-2026 maximum and actual special taxes are shown for each classification of Developed Property and Undeveloped Property in Table 4 and graphically on the following pages. The Special Tax Roll, which lists the total special tax levy for each parcel, is shown in Appendix C. 1 Technically, Section C states that the maximum special tax for a parcel of Developed Property is equal to the greater of the "Backup Special Tax" or Assigned Special Tax. The Backup Special Tax was established for the contingency of a shortfall in revenues resulting from significant changes in development densities. The contingency for which the Backup Special Tax was established does not exist and hence, all discussion of maximum tax rates for Developed Property focuses on the Assigned Special Tax. -71- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 Table 4: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Taxes for Developed Property and Undeveloped Property FY 2025-2026 FY 2025-2026 Percentage Land Use Assigned Actual Special of Assigmed/ Class Description Maximum Special Tax per Maximum Tax per Unit/Acre Unit/Acre Special Tax 1 Residential Property $2,405.77 $1,709.88 71.07% 2 Non-Residential Property $7,456.49 $0.00 0.00% N/A Undeveloped Property $7,551.58 $0.00 0.00% Figure 2: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Taxes $7,456 $7,552 $8,000 $7,000 $6,000 $5,000 $4,000 $2,406 $3,000 $1,710 $2,000 $1,000 SO sO $0 Residential Property Non-Residential Property Undeveloped Property (per unit) (per acre) (per. Acre) EN Maximum Special Tax a Actual Special Tax -72- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 APPENDIX A City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Administration Report BOUNDARY MAP -73- Ce Rive nothVAver City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) L lt. HiddemBeachesay o POntD GCRCRO APEENK N Google Earth 1000 ft -74- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 APPENDIX B City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Administration Report RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT -75- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 AMENDED RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT FOR CITY OF BLYTHE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT No. 2004-1 (HIDDEN BEACHES) A Special Tax shall be levied on all Assessor's Parcels in City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) ("CFD No. 2004-1") and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in Fiscal Year 2005-2006, in an amount determined through the application of the Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment as described below. All ofthe real property in CFD No. 2004-1, unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent and in the manner herein provided. A. DEFINITIONS The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings: " Acre or Acreage" means the land area of an Assessor's Parcel as shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, or if the land area is not shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable final map, parcel map, condominium plan, or other recorded County parcel map. "Act" means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, being Chapter 2.5, Division 2 ofTitle 5 ofthe California Government Code. " Administrative Expenses" means the following actual or reasonably estimated costs directly related to the administration ofCFDI No. 2004-1:the costs of computing the Special Taxes and preparing the annual Special Tax collection schedules (whether by the City or designee thereof or both); the costs of collecting the Special Taxes (whether by the City or otherwise); the costs of remitting the Special Taxes to the Trustee; the costs ofthe Trustee (including its legal counsel) in the discharge ofthe duties required ofit under the Indenture; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereof of complying with arbitrage rebate requirements; the costs to the City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereof of complying with disclosure requirements ofthe City, CFD No. 2004-1 or obligated persons associated with applicable federal and state securities laws and the Act; the costs associated with preparing Special Tax disclosure statements and responding to public inquiries regarding the Special Taxes; the costs ofthe City, CFD No. 2004-1 or any designee thereof related to an appeal ofthe Special Tax; the costs associated with thei release ofi funds from an escrow account; and the City's annual administration fees and third party expenses. Administrative Expenses shall also include amounts estimated by the CFD Administrator or advanced by the City or CFD No. 2004-1 for any other administrative purposes ofCFD No. 2004-1, including attorney's fees and other costs related to commencing and pursuing to completion any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes. "Assessor's Parcel" means a lot or parcel shown in an Assessor's Parcel Map with an assigned Assessor's Parcel number. City of Blythe January 14, 2005 CFD No. 2004-1 Page 1 -76- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 "Assessor's Parcel Map" means an official map of the County Assessor of the County designating parcels by Assessor's Parcel number. "Assigned Special Tax" means the Special Tax for each Land Use Class of Developed Property, as determined in accordance with Section C.1.b. below. "Authorized Facilities" means those authorized improvements, as listed on. Exhibit "A"to the Resolution ofFormation. "Backup Special Tax" means the Special Tax applicable to each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property, as determined in accordance with Section C.1.d. below. "CFD Administrator" means an official of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for determining the Special Tax Requirement and providing for the levy and collection of the Special Taxes. "CFD No. 2004-1" means City ofBlythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches). "CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds" means any bonds or other debt (as defined in Section 53317(d) of the Act), whether in one or more series, issued by CFD No. 2004-1 and secured solely by Special Taxes levied on property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1 under the Act. "City" means the City of Blythe. "City Council" means the City Council ofthe City ofBlythe, acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2004-1. "County" means the County of Riverside. "Developed Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property, exclusive of Taxable Public Property and Taxable Property Owner Association Property, for which the Final Subdivision was recorded on or prior to January 1 of the prior Fiscal Year and a building permit for new construction was issued afterJ January 1, 2004 and prior to March 1 ofthe prior Fiscal Year. "Final Subdivision" means a subdivision of property by recordation of a final map, parcel map, or lot line adjustment, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et seq.) or recordation of a condominium plan pursuant to California Civil Code 1352 that creates individual lots for which building permits may be issued without further subdivision. "Fiscal Year" means the period starting July 1 and ending on the following June 30. "Indenture" means the indenture, fiscal agent agreement, resolution or other instrument pursuant to which CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds are issued, as modified, amended and/or supplemented from time to time, and any instrument replacing or supplementing the same. City of Blythe January 14, 2005 CFD No. 2004-1 Page 2 -77- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 "Land Use Class" means any of the classes listed in Table 1. "Maximum Special Tax" means the maximum Special Tax, determined in accordance with Section C below, that can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor's Parcel. "Non-Residential Property" means all Assessor' S Parcels ofDeveloped Property for which a building permit permitting the construction of one or more non-residential units or facilities has been issued by the City. "Outstanding Bonds" means all CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds which are deemed to be outstanding under the Indenture. "Property Owner Association Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, any. property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1 that was owned by a property owner association, including any master or sub-association, as of January 1 of the prior Fiscal Year. "Proportionately" means for Developed Property that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the. Assigned Special Tax is equal for all Assessor's! Parcels ofI Developed Property, or where the Backup Special Tax is being levied, that the ratio ofthe actual Special Tax levy to the Maximum Special Tax is equal for all Assessor's Parcels upon which a Backup Special Tax is being levied. For Undeveloped Property, Proportionately" means that the ratio ofthe actual Special Tax levy per. Acre to the Maximum Special Tax per. Acre is equal for all Assessor's Parcels of Undeveloped Property. The term Proportionately" may similarly be applied to other categories ofTaxable Property as listed in Section D below. "Public Property" means property within the boundaries of CFD No. 2004-1 owned by, irrevocably offered or dedicated to, or over, through or under which an easement for purposes of public right-of-way has been granted, to the federal government, the State, the County, the City, or any local government or other public agency, provided that any property leased by aj public agency to a private entity and subject to taxation under Section 53340.1 of the Act shall be taxed and classified according to its use. "Residential Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Developed Property for which a building permit permitting the construction thereon of one or more: residential dwelling units has been issued by the City. "Resolution of Formation" means the Resolution of Formation for CFD No. 2004-1. "Special Tax" means the special tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and Undeveloped Property to fund the Special Tax Requirement. "Special Tax Requirement" means that amount required in any Fiscal Year for CFD No. 2004-1 to: (i) pay debt service on all Outstanding Bonds due in the calendar year commencing in such Fiscal Year; (ii) pay periodic costs on the CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds, including but not limited to, credit enhancement and rebate payments on the CFD No. 2004- City of Blythe January 14, 2005 CFD No. 2004-1 Page. 3 -78- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 1 Bonds due in the calendar year commencing in such Fiscal Year; (iii) pay Administrative Expenses; (iv) pay any amounts required to establish or replenish any reserve funds for all Outstanding Bonds; (v) pay for reasonably anticipated Special Tax delinquencies based on the delinquency rate for the Special Tax levy in the previous Fiscal Year; (vi) pay directly for acquisition or construction of Authorized Facilities to the extent that the inclusion ofs such amount does not increase the Special Tax levy on Undeveloped Property; less (vii) a credit for funds available to reduce the annual Special Tax levy, as determined by the CFD Administrator pursuant to the Indenture. "State" means the State of California. "Taxable Property" means all ofthe Assessor's Parcels within the boundaries ofCFD No. 2004-1 which are not exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to law or Section E below. "Taxable Property Owner Association Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Property Owner Association Property that are not exempt pursuant to Section E below. "Taxable Public Property" means all Assessor's Parcels of Public Property that are not exempt pursuant to Section E below. "Trustee" means the trustee, fiscal agent, or paying agent under the Indenture. "Undeveloped Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as Developed Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Property, or Taxable Public Property. B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES Each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property within CFD No. 2004-1 shall be classified as Developed Property, Taxable Public Property, Taxable Property Owner Association Property, or Undeveloped Property, and shall be subject to Special Taxes in accordance with this Amended Rate and) Method of Apportionment determined pursuant to Sections Cand D below. Residential Property shall be assigned to Land Use Class 1 and Non-Residential Property shall be assigned to Land Use Class 2. C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATE 1. Developed Property a. Maximum Special Tax The Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor's Parcel classified as Developed Property shall be the greater of (i) the amount derived by application of the Assigned Special Tax or (ii) the amount derived by application of the Backup Special Tax. City of Blythe January 14, 2005 CFD No. 2004-1 Page 4 -79- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 b. Assigned Special Tax The Assigned Special Tax for each Land Use Class is shown below in Table 1. TABLE: 1 Assigned Special Taxes for Developed Property Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Land Use Class Description Assigned Special Tax 1 Residential Property $1,619 per unit 2 Non-Residential Property $5,018 per Acre C. Increase in the Assigned Special Tax The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Assigned Special Taxes, identified in Table 1 above, shall increase thereafter, commencing on July 1, 2006 and on July 1 ofeach Fiscal Yearthereafter, by an amount equal to two percent (2%) ofthe Assigned Special Tax for the previous Fiscal Year. d. Backup Special Tax The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Backup Special Tax for an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property shall equal $5,018 per. Acre or portion thereof, and shall increase thereafter, commencing on July 1, 2006 and on July 1 ofe each Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the Backup Special Tax for the previous Fiscal Year. e. Multiple Land Use Classes In some instances an Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property may contain more than one Land Use Class. The Maximum Special Tax levied on an Assessor's] Parcel shall be thesum ofthe Maximum Special Tax for all Land Use Classes located on that Assessor's Parcel. The CFD Administrator's allocation to each type of property shall be final. City of Blythe January 14, 2005 CFD. No. 2004-1 Page 5 -80- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 2. Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and Undeveloped Property The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Property, Taxable Public Property, and Undeveloped Property shall equal $5,082 per. Acre or portion thereof, and shall increase thereafter, commencing on July 1, 2006 and on July 1 of each Fiscal Year thereafter, by an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the Maximum Special Tax for the previous Fiscal Year. D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX Commencing with Fiscal Year 2005-2006 and for each following Fiscal Year, the City Council shall levy the Special Tax until the amount of Special Taxes levied equals the Special Tax Requirement. The Special Tax shall be levied each Fiscal Year as follows: First: The Special Tax shall be levied on each Assessor': s Parcel of Developed Property in an amount equal to 100% of the applicable Assigned Special Tax; Second: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first step has been completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor's Parcel ofUndeveloped Property at up to 100% oft the Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property; Third: Ifadditional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first two steps have been completed, then thel levy ofthe Special Tax on each Assessor's Parcel of Developed Property whose Maximum Special Tax is determined through the application of the Backup Special Tax shall be increased Proportionately from the Assigned Special Tax up to the Maximum Special Tax for each such Assessor's Parcel; Fourth: Ifadditional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first three steps have been completed, then the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on each Assessor' S Parcel ofTaxable Property Owner Association Property and Taxable Public Property at up to the Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Property or Taxable Public Property. Notwithstanding the above the City Council may, in any Fiscal Year, levy Proportionately less than 100% ofthe Assigned Special Tax in step one (above), when (i) the City Council is no longer required to levy the Special Tax pursuant to steps two through four above in order to meet the Special Tax Requirement; and (ii) all authorized CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have already been issued or the City Council has covenanted that it will not issue any additional CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds (except refunding bonds) to be supported by the Special Tax. Further notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the Special Tax levied against any Assessor's Parcel of Residential Property for which an occupancy permit for private residential use has been issued be increased by more than ten percent as a City of Blythe January. 14, 2005 CFD. No. 2004-1 Page 6 -81- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 consequence of delinquency or default by the owner of any other Assessor's Parcel within CFD No. 2004-1. E. EXEMPTIONS No Special Tax shall be levied on upto 15.54. Acres ofProperty Owner. Association Property and/or Public Property. Tax-exempt status will be assigned by the CFD. Administrator in the chronological order in which property becomes Property Owner Association Property or Public Property. However, should an Assessor": S Parcel no longer be classified as Property Owner Association Property or Public Property, its tax-exempt status will be revoked. Property Owner Association Property or Public Property that is not exempt from Special Taxes under this section shall be subject to the levy of the Special Tax and shall be taxed Proportionately as part of1 the fourth step in Section D above, at upt to 100% ofthe applicable Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Property or Taxable Public Property. F. MANNER OF COLLECTION The Special Tax shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that CFD No. 2004-1 may directly bill the Special Tax, may collect Special Taxes at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations, and may covenant to foreclose and may actually foreclose on delinquent Assessor's Parcels as permitted by the Act. G. APPEALS Any landowner or resident who feels that the amount of the Special Tax levied on their Assessor's Parcel is in error may submit a written appeal to CFD No. 2004-1. The CFD Administrator shall review the appeal and ifthe CFD Administrator concurs, the amount of the Special Tax levied shall be appropriately modified. The City Council may interpret this Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment for purposes of clarifying any ambiguity and make determinations relative to the annual administration ofthe Special Tax and any landowner or resident appeals. Any decision of the City Council shall be final and binding as to all persons. H. PREPAYMENT OF SPECIAL TAX The following definitions apply to this Section H: "Buildout" means, for CFD No. 2004-1, that all expected building permits have been issued. City of Blythe January 14, 2005 CFD No. 2004-1 Page 7 -82- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 Special Tax for that Assessor's Parcel as though it was already designated as Developed Property, based upon the building permit which has already been issued for that Assessor' S Parcel. 3. (a) Divide the Assigned Special Tax computed pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total estimated Assigned Special Taxes for the entire CFD No. 2004-1 based on the Developed Property Special Taxes which could be levied in the current Fiscal Year on all expected development through Buildout of CFD No. 2004-1, excluding any Assessor's] Parcels which have been prepaid, and (b) Divide the Backup Special Tax computed pursuant to paragraph 2 by the total estimated Backup Special Taxes at Buildout for the entire CFD No. 2004-1, excluding any Assessor's S Parcels which have been prepaid. 4. Multiply the larger quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3(a) or 3(b) by the Previously Issued Bonds to compute the amount of Previously Issued Bonds to be retired and prepaid (the "Bond Redemption Amount"). 5. Multiply the Bond Redemption Amount computed pursuant to paragraph 4 by the applicable redemption premium (e.g., the redemption price-100%), if any, on the Previously Issued Bonds to be redeemed (the Redemption Premium"). 6. Compute the amount needed to pay interest on the Bond Redemption Amount from the first bond interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year until the earliest redemption date for the Previously Issued Bonds. 7. Determine the Special Tax levied on the. Assessor' S Parcel in the current Fiscal Year which has not yet been paid. 8. Compute the minimum amount the CFD Administrator. reasonably expects to derive from the reinvestment of the Special Tax Prepayment Amount less the Administrative Fees and Expenses from the date of prepayment until the redemption date for the Previously Issued Bonds to be redeemed with the prepayment. 9. Add the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 6 and 7 and subtract the amount computed pursuant to paragraph 8 (the 'Defeasance Amount"). 10. The administrative fees and expenses of CFD No. 2004-1 are as calculated by the CFD Administrator and include the costs ofcomputation ofthe prepayment, the costs to invest the prepayment proceeds, the costs ofr redeeming CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds, and the costs of recording any notices to evidence the prepayment and the redemption (the Administrative Fees and Expenses"). 11 The reserve fund credit (the "Reserve Fund Credit") shall equal the lesser of: (a) the expected reduction in the reserve requirement (as defined in the Indenture), if any, associated with the redemption of Previously Issued Bonds as a result of the City of Blythe January 14, 2005 CFD No. 2004-1 Page 9 -83- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 prepayment, or (b) the amount derived by subtracting the new reserve requirement (as defined in the Indenture) in effect after the redemption of Previously Issued Bonds as a result of the prepayment from the balance in the reserve fund on the prepayment date, but in no event shall such amount be less than zero. No Reserve Fund Credit shall be granted ifthe amount then on deposit in the reserve fund for the Previously Issued Bonds is below 100% ofthe reserve requirement (as defined in the Indenture). 12. If any capitalized interest for the Previously Issued Bonds will not have been expended as-ofthe Adayaloiyean bond interest and/or principal payment date following the current Fiscal Year, a capitalized interest credit shall be calculated by multiplying the larger quotient computed pursuant to paragraph 3(a) or 3(b) by the expected balance in the capitalized interest fund or account under the Indenture after such first interest and/or principal payment (the "Capitalized. Interest Credit"). 13. The Special Tax Prepayment is equal to the sum ofthe amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5, 9 and 10, less the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 12 (the "Prepayment Amount"). 14. From the Prepayment. Amount, the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs 4, 5,9, 11 and 12 shall be deposited into the appropriate fund as established under the Indenture and be used to retire CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds or make debt service payments. The amount computed pursuant to paragraph 10 shall be retained by CFD No. 2004-1. The Special Tax Prepayment Amount may be insufficient to redeem a full $5,000 increment ofCFD No. 2004-1 Bonds. In such cases, the increment above $5,000 or integral multiple thereof will be retained in the appropriate fund established under the Indenture to be used with the next prepayment of CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds or to make debt service payments. As a result ofthe payment ofthe current Fiscal Year's Special Tax levy as determined under paragraph 7 (above), the CFD Administrator shall remove the current Fiscal Year's Special Tax levy for such Assessor's Parcel from the County tax rolls. With respect to any Assessor's Parcel that is prepaid, the City Council shall cause: a suitable notice to be recorded in compliance with the Act, to indicate the prepayment ofthe Special Tax and the release of the Special Tax lien on such Assessor' S Parcel, and the obligation of such Assessor's Parcel to pay the Special Tax shall cease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Special Tax prepayment shall be allowed unless, at the time of such proposed prepayment, the amount of Maximum Special Taxes that may be levied on Taxablel Property within CFD No. 2004-1 (after excluding 15.54 Acres ofProperty Owner Association Property and/or Public Property as set forth in Section E) both prior to and afterthe proposed prepayment is at least 1.1 times the maximum annual debt service on all Previously Issued Bonds, plus the cost of annual CFD administration. City of Blythe January 14, 2005 CFD. No. 2004-1 Page 10 -84- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 2025-015 2. Prepayment in Part The Special Tax on an Assessor's Parcel of] Developed Property or an Assessor's Parcel of Undeveloped Property for which a building permit has been issued may be partially prepaid. The amount of the prepayment shall be calculated as in Section H.1; except that a partial prepayment shall be calculated according to the following formula: PP = [PE-A)xF)+A These terms have the following meaning: PP: = the partial prepayment. PE = the Special Tax Prepayment Amount calculated according to Section H.1. F = the percentage, expressed as a decimal, by which the owner ofthe Assessor": s Parcel is partially prepaying the Special Tax. A = the Administrative Fees and Expenses calculated according to Section H.1. The owner of any Assessor's Parcel who desires such prepayment shall notify the CFD Administrator of such owner' S intent to partially prepay the Special Tax and the percentage by which the Special Tax shall be prepaid. The CFD Administrator shall provide the owner with a statement ofthe amount required for the partial prepayment of the Special Tax for an Assessor's Parcel within 30 days of the request and may charge a reasonable fee for providing this service. With respect to any Assessor's Parcel that is partially prepaid, the City Council shall (i) distribute the funds remitted to it according to Section H.1, and (ii) indicate in the records of CFD No. 2004-1 that there has been a partial prepayment of the Special Tax and that a portion of the Special Tax with respect to such Assessor's Parcel, equal to1 the outstanding percentage (1.00 -F)ofthe remaining Maximum Special Tax, shall continue to be levied on such Assessor' S Parcel pursuant to Section D. I. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX The Special Tax shall be levied for a period not to exceed fifty years commencing with Fiscal Year 2005-2006, provided however that Special Taxes will cease to be levied in an earlier Fiscal Yeari ifthe CFD Administrator has determined (i) that all required interest and principal payments on the CFD No. 2004-1 Bonds have been paid; and (i) all Authorized Facilities have been constructed. K-CliemaBlyheleloumemadRMA3dec City of Blythe January 14, 2005 CFD No. 2004-1 Page 11 -85- EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION2025-015 APPENDIX C City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Administration Report SPECIAL TAX ROLL, FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 -86- EXHIBIT A Appendix C RESOLUTION 2025-015 City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Tax Roll Assessor's Parcel Number FY 2025-2026 Special Tax 833-360-001 $1,709.88 833-360-002 $1,709.88 833-360-003 $1,709.88 833-360-004 $1,709.88 833-360-005 $1,709.88 833-360-006 $1,709.88 833-360-007 $1,709.88 833-360-008 $1,709.88 833-360-009 $1,709.88 833-360-010 $1,709.88 833-360-011 $1,709.88 833-360-022 $1,709.88 833-360-023 $1,709.88 833-360-024 $1,709.88 833-360-025 $1,709.88 833-360-026 $1,709.88 833-360-027 $1,709.88 833-360-028 $1,709.88 833-360-029 $1,709.88 833-360-030 $1,709.88 833-360-031 $1,709.88 833-360-032 $1,709.88 833-360-033 $1,709.88 833-360-034 $1,709.88 833-360-035 $1,709.88 833-360-038 $1,709.88 833-360-039 $1,709.88 833-360-040 $1,709.88 833-360-041 $1,709.88 833-360-042 $1,709.88 833-360-043 $1,709.88 833-360-044 $1,709.88 833-360-045 $1,709.88 833-360-046 $1,709.88 833-360-047 $1,709.88 833-370-028 $1,709.88 833-370-029 $1,709.88 833-370-030 $1,709.88 833-370-031 $1,709.88 833-370-032 $1,709.88 833-370-033 $1,709.88 833-370-034 $1,709.88 833-370-035 $1,709.88 833-370-036 $1,709.88 833-370-038 $1,709.88 833-370-039 $1,709.88 Page 1 of 3 -87- EXHIBIT A Appendix C RESOLUTION 2025-015 City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Tax Roll Assessor's Parcel Number FY 2025-2026 Special Tax 833-370-040 $1,709.88 833-370-041 $1,709.88 833-370-042 $1,709.88 833-370-046 $1,709.88 833-370-047 $1,709.88 833-370-048 $1,709.88 833-370-049 $1,709.88 833-370-050 $1,709.88 833-370-051 $1,709.88 833-370-052 $1,709.88 833-370-053 $1,709.88 833-370-054 $1,709.88 833-370-055 $1,709.88 833-370-056 $1,709.88 833-370-057 $1,709.88 833-370-058 $1,709.88 833-370-059 $1,709.88 833-370-060 $1,709.88 833-370-061 $1,709.88 833-370-062 $1,709.88 833-370-063 $1,709.88 833-370-064 $1,709.88 833-380-001 $1,709.88 833-380-002 $1,709.88 833-380-003 $1,709.88 833-380-004 $1,709.88 833-380-005 $1,709.88 833-380-006 $1,709.88 833-380-007 $1,709.88 833-380-008 $1,709.88 833-380-009 $1,709.88 833-380-010 $1,709.88 833-380-011 $1,709.88 833-380-012 $1,709.88 833-380-013 $1,709.88 833-380-014 $1,709.88 833-380-015 $1,709.88 833-380-016 $1,709.88 833-380-017 $1,709.88 833-380-018 $1,709.88 833-380-019 $1,709.88 833-380-020 $1,709.88 833-380-021 $1,709.88 833-380-022 $1,709.88 833-380-023 $1,709.88 833-380-024 $1,709.88 Page 2 of3 -88- EXHIBIT A Appendix C RESOLUTION 2025-015 City of Blythe Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Hidden Beaches) Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Special Tax Roll Assessor's Parcel Number FY 2025-2026 Special Tax 833-380-025 $1,709.88 833-380-026 $1,709.88 833-380-027 $1,709.88 833-380-028 $1,709.88 833-380-029 $1,709.88 833-380-030 $1,709.88 Total Number of Parcels Taxed 98 Total FY 2025-2026 Special Tax $167,568.24 Page 3 of 3 -89- CITY OF BLYTHE Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4 STAFF REPORT SE MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Special Assessment for Prior Year Delinquent Utility Charges PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: Recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION 2025-016-A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF BLYTHE. ADOPTING THE. REPORTOF: THE. DELINQUENTUTIITYVACCOUNTSAND DIRECTING THE CITY. MANAGER TO FILE. SAID REPORT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AUDITOR AND REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE THE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX. ROLL FISCAL IMPACT: Potential collection of prior year delinquent utility revenue in the amount of $4,742.18. BACKGROUND: As part of normal business operations fori the Utility Department iti is Staff S duty to exhaust all efforts in the collection process for delinquent accounts. Many attempts have been made to collect the amounts owed. In accordance with the California Water Code the City has the right to report all eligible accounts with the County of Riverside Auditor's office as a special assessment of the county property tax bill. STAFF REPORT: All amounts received by the utility accounts are used to pay for water, sewer, and trash services. The attached Exhibit A contains sixteen parcels with a combined total of $4,742.18 of uncollected accounts. The Finance Department hàs exhausted all efforts in attempting to collect the referenced delinquent accounts with no results. In accordance with California Water Code Section 31701 and 31701.5, Staff is recommending the accounts referenced on Exhibit A be sent to the County of Riverside in their last efforts to collect all amounts due to the City. Each property owner has been properly notified ofthe City's intent to levy and given a deadline ofJune 30, 2025, to resolve the delinquency. Adoption ofResolution No. 2025-016 will give authority for City Manager or designee to file with the County of Riverside Auditor's office the attached Exhibit A to be plaçed on fiscal year 2025-2026 property tax roll. ATTACHMENTS: A. Resolution 2025-016 B. Exhibit A - Delinquent Utility Account Parcel Listing -90- RESOLUTION 2025-016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AUDITOR AND REQUEST THE AUDITOR PLACE THE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS ON THE TAX ROLL WHEREAS, a written report ("Report"), a copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, has been filed by the City Manager with the City Council oft the City of Blythe describing each parcel of real property subject to delinquent accounts; and WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Blythe has caused notice of the filing of Report proposing to collect delinquent accounts on the tax roll in accordance with California Water Code Section 31701 and 31701.5; and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and considered all objections and protests to the Report; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe has determined to adopt the Report and collect the delinquent accounts on the tax roll, which constitute a lien against the parcel or parcels of land described in the Report in accordance with California Water Code Section 31701 and 31701.5; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Members of the City Council of the City of Blythe as follows: Section 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein. Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts the Report ("Exhibit A"). On orthereafter the 8th day of July, 2025, the City Manager or designee is hereby directed to file a copy of the Report with the County of Riverside Auditor, together with a statement endorsed thereon over his/her signature that the Report has been adopted by the City Council and shall request that the Delinquent Accounts to be collected on the tax bills for the taxable parcels identified in the Report and such Delinquent Accounts shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner and by the same persons as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes for the City, and shall be delinquent at the same time and thereafter be subject to the same delinquency penalties to be levied on and collected from the owners of said parcels. -91- PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th, day of July 2025, by the following roll call vote to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Joseph DeConinck, Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk (SEAL) -92- EXHIBIT A = RESOLUTION 2025-016 City of Blythe Delinquent Prior-Year Utility Charges FY 2025-2026 Amounts Assessor's Parcel Number Amounts 842-02-1020 $ 361.81 848-08-3005 $ 22.23 848-16-1007 $ 416.90 836-17-2009 $ 373.21 842-16-3036 $ 133.13 851-10-1013 f 674.64 869-42-0009 $ 93.36 845-02-1036 * 140.07 836-14-3018 $ 598.03 842-12-2003 28.98 869-36-2001 514.18 848-14-2002 165.37 857-08-5004 411.09 842-22-1006 ) 261.84 845-02-1005 $ 284.26 845-14-3019 $ 263.08 Total $ 4,742.18 Total Number of Parcels Charged 16 -93- CITY OF BLYTHE * Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT E MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Adoption of Tentative Agreement Regarding Successor MOU for the Clerical/Para-Profesiofessiona/Recreational Unit PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-017, adopting the tentative agreement regarding the Clerical/Para-Professina/Recreation Unit's successor Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) for the period ofJuly 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. RESOLUTIONNO. 2025-017. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE, AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONSOF: THESUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE CLERICAL/PARA- ROFESIOMLAECKEATONM UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OF. JULYI, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 FISCAL IMPACT: Terms ofthe two-year agreement include a $1,500 signing bonus for every full-time member ofthe unit in each year oft the agreement, reclassification oft the Base Salary Rate for various positions within the Unit, the addition of$150 per pay period in longevity pay for 25+ years of continuous service to the longevity pay schedule and a 5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in year two oft the agreement. BACKGROUND: The MOU between the City and the Clerica/Para-Professional/Recreation Unit ("Unit") expired on June 30, 2025. Unit representatives and the City's negotiator, Interim City Manager Crecelius, have been in contract negotiations for a successor MOU. STAFF REPORT: The City and Unit have reached a tentative agreement. The terms of the tentative agreement are outlined in the Deal Points Memo (Exhibit A to the proposed Resolution). It is recommended the Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-017, adopting the tentative agreement regarding the successor Memorandum of Understanding for the Clerical/Para-Professional/Recreation Unit fori the period ofJuly 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. In accordance with the requirements ofthe Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.), ifthe Council adopts the tentative agreement, the City and the Unit will jointly prepare the successor Memorandum of Understanding. The proposed Resolution provides authorization for the Interim City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding and to enter into any cost neutral amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 2025-017 2. Exhibit A - Deal Points for the Two-Year Agreement -94- RESOLUTION 2025-017 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE CLERCALPARAPROFESSOMALRECREATION UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows: WHEREAS, on August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023- 019 adopting the tentative agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Blythe ("City") and the Clerical/Para- PlolessonalRecreation Unit (the "Unit") for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City and representatives for the Unit have met and conferred regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for a successor Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") in accordance with the provisions of the Meyers- Milias-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.); and WHEREAS, the City and the Unit have reached a tentative agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the successor MOU, which will cover the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the tentative agreement is reflected in the Deal Points Memo, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Govemnment Code section 3505.1, if a tentative agreement is reached by the authorized representatives of the City and a recognized employee organization, the City Council is required to vote to accept or reject the tentative agreement within 30 days of the date it is first considered at a duly noticed public meeting; and WHEREAS, once the City Council adopts the tentative agreement, the parties are required to jointly prepare a written Memorandum of Understanding; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the tentative agreement and to authorize the City Manager to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Resolution No. 2025-017 Page 1 of 2 -95- SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the tentative agreement as set forth in Exhibit A and directs City staff to work with the Unit to prepare the successor Memorandum of Understanding in accordance with the requirements of the Meyers-Milas-Brown Act. SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City and to enter into any cost neutral amendments ("side letters") to the Memorandum of Understanding. SECTION 3. The terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding, as set forth in the tentative agreement, shall be effective on July 1, 2025. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2025, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Joseph DeConinck, Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk (SEAL) Resolution No. 2025-017 Page 2 of2 -96- EXHIBIT A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT -97- Blythe MEMO To: Clerica/Para-Professional/Recreation Unit From: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager Date: June 30, 2025 Re: Deal Points for Two Year Agreement- July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 Pursuant to the meet and confer process which concluded on June 23, 2025, the Clerical/Para- Proftssiona/Recreation Unit and the City's negotiator agreed to the following deal points which will amend the Unit's Memorandum ofUnderstanding as follows: 1. A two-year Agreement, to become effective July 1, 2025, and: remain in full force and effect through June 30, 2027. 2. A 5% COLA for every member of this unit effective July 1, 2026. 3. A $1,500 signing bonus to be paid to every full-time member oft this unit on payroll in the first pay period following City Council approval. A $1,500 signing bonus will be paid to every full-time member of this unit on July 1, 2026. 4. Effective July 1, 2025, the following changes will be made to the Base Salary Rate Classification under Article 3- Regular Compensation, Section 1- Base Salary Rate: Department Assistant I (p.p.t) Range 32 Department Assistant I Range 32 Department Assistant II Range 34 Department Assistant III Range 36 Department Assistant IV Range 38 (This will: replace Dept Asst II AP/Payroll) Permit Technician Range 38 Economic Development Specialist Range 38 Recreation Coordinator Range 34 Recreation Supervisor/Sports Coordinator Range 38 Recreation Youth Leader Range 30 Graffiti Control Technician Range 30 Recreation Center Aide $17.45 per hour 5. Effective July 1, 2025, the following positions will be removed from the Base Salary Rate Classification under Article 3- Regular Compensation, Section 1- Base Salary Rate: -98- Department Assistant I (Secretary) Office Asistant/Receptionist 6. Effective with the first pay period following adoption of this MOU, the following changes will be made to Article 4- Special Compensation Section 4- Longevity Pay: Longevity pay for employees in this "Unit" shall be provided as set forth below. For employees with five (5) through nine (9) years of continuous employment with the City ofBlythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $50.00 per pay period. For employees with ten (10) through fourteen (14) years ofcontinuous employment with the City of Blythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $75.00 per pay period. For employees with fifteen (15) through nineteen (19) years of continuous employment with the City ofBlythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $100.00 per pay period. For employees with twenty (20) or more years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $125.00 per pay period. For employees with twenty-five (25) or more, years of continuous employment with the City of] Blythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $150.00 per pay period 7. Effective with the adoption of this MOU, Section 1- Employee and Dependent Insurance, Subsection F- Health Insurance Research Committee of Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits will be removed from the MOU. 8. Effective with the adoption ofthe MOU, prior year Base Salary Rate sheets under. Article 3- Regular Compensation, Section 1- Base Salary Rate will be removed from the MOU. 9. Effective with the adoption ofthe MOU, Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits, Section 4 Sick leave Subsection B will be revised as follows: B. Employees shall begin to accrue sick leave when they become eligible as follows: 1. For the first pay period in which they become eligible, the employee will earn .046 hours of sick leave for each hour that he/she works in the pay period to a maximum of3.70 hours for the period. 2. After the initial accrual begins, employees will earn 3.70 hours of sick leave per pay period for each full active period of service, to a maximum of 720 hours of accrued unused sick leave. Employees with ten (10) or more: years ofcontinuous service will earn .065 hours for each hour that they work in the pay period to a maximum of5.2 hours per pay period. -99- 10. Effective with the adoption ofthis MOU, Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits, Section 4- Sick Leave Subsection D (2)- Sick Leave Pay Back Provisions will be amended as follows: The employee may: request to buy back 50% ofthe annual sick leave accrued, but not used in any twelve month period (maximum of forty-eight (48) hours), made: in the first week ofthe month ofeach quarter (January, April, July, and October) to be paid as a cash pay back at the full rate of pay during the time the sick leave being sold was accrued. 11. Effective with the adoption ofthis MOU, Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits, Section 4- Sick LenyeEmegeny/Perona Business/Bereavement Leave subsection E (3) Personal Business and Bereavement Leave will be amended as follows: Immediate family defined - For the purpose of $4.D2, immediate family shall be defined as follows: The spouse, parents, siblings, children, grandchildren and grandparents of the employee; and the parents, siblings, children, grandchildren and grandparents of the employee's spouse. 12. Effective with the adoption ofthis MOU, Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits, Section 6- Vacation Accrual Subsection C- Accrual will be revised as follows: Vacation accrual will begin on the employment date as follows: 1. .0385 hours per regular hour worked in the first pay period in which the employee becomes eligible to a maximum of3.08 hours thereafter; 2. 3.08 hours per pay period from eligibility to and including five (5) years of service (240 hours maximum accrual); 3. 4.62 hours per pay period after five (5) years, to and including ten (10): years of service (280 hours maximum accrual); 4. 6.16hours per pay period after ten (10) years ofservice (320: hours maximum accrual). 5. 7.5 hours per pay period after fifteen (15) years of service (360 hours maximum accrual). Service must be continvousininterupled except as provided for elsewhere in these regulations. Vacation shall be accrued on al bi-weekly basis. Maximum accumulation shall be 160 hours in addition to the current year's accumulation. Vacation earned abovei the maximum may be sold semi-annually thel last pay period in June and the last pay period in November. Requests for this pay shall be made prior to June 1st and November 1st. All items listed in this proposal are subject to review and approval by the Blythe City Council. -100- CITY OF BLYTHE Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Approval and Adoption of Management Salary and Benefits Schedule for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 PRESENTED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney PREPARED BY: Brittany Roberto, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council adopt the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-019 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MANAGEMENT SALARY AND BENEFITS SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD OFJULY 1, 2025-JUNE 30, 2027 FISCAL IMPACT: The Management Salary and Benefits Schedule provides for two 5.0% cost-of-living adjustments, the first effectiveJuly 1, 2025 and the second effective. July 1, 2026, and two one-time payments of$1,500 to eligible members of the Management Unit. BACKGROUND: The salary schedules and benefits for members of the City's Management Unit ("Unit") are memorialized in a Salary and Benefits Schedule. In November 2023, the City Council approved and adopted a Salary and Benefits Schedule for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. STAFF REPORT: The City and representatives for the Unit met and conferred regarding the salary schedules and benefits and have memorialized their agreement regarding salary schedules and benefits for the period ofJuly 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 in the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule, which is included as Exhibit A to the proposed resolution. The Management Salary and Benefits Schedule memorializes benefits agreed to in prior years' negotiations. There are two changes to the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule for the period ofJuly 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027: (1) two one-time payments of$1,500 to eligible members of the Unit, the first to be paid the first full pay period following City Council approval and the second to be paid on July 1, 2026, and (2) two cost-of-living adjustments of 5.0% for eligible members oft the Unit, with the first adjustment retroactive to. July 1, 2025 and the second adjustment effective July 1, 2026. As the Unit does not have a Memorandum of Understanding that is executed by the City and the Unit, the one-time payment is the equivalent of the signing bonus provided to bargaining units that do have Memorandums of Understanding. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 2025-019 2. Exhibit A Management Salary and Benefits Schedule -101- RESOLUTION 2025-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS SCHEDULE FOR THE MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows: WHEREAS, salary schedules and benefits for members of the Management Unit ("Unit") are approved by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, in November 2023, the City Council approved the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule for the Unit for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City and representatives for the Unit have met and conferred regarding salary schedules and benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Meyers- Milias-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.); and WHEREAS, the City and the Unit have memorialized their agreement regarding salary schedules and benefits for the period of. July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 in the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve and adopt the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule as set forth in Exhibit A. SECTION 2. The terms and conditions of the Management Salary and Benefits Schedule shall be effective upon the adoption of this Resolution. Resolution No. 2025-019 Page 1 of 2 -102- PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2025, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Joseph DeConinck, Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk (SEAL) Resolution No. 2025-019 Page 2 of 2 -103- EXHIBIT A MANAGEMENT SALARY AND BENEFITS SCHEDULE -104- Management Salary and Benefits Schedule Effective: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 (Approved July 8, 2025-Resolution No. 2025-019) 1. Positions by Title and Salary Range: Title Range City Manager Contract Assistant City Manager 85 Director of Finance Contract Planning Director 75 Director of Public Works Contract Assistant Director of Public Works 72 City Engineer/Project & Contract Coordinator 72 Golf Course/Parks Superintendent 71 Recreation Director 65 Police Chief Contract Police Captain 79 Police Lieutenant 77 Employees in this unit will be paid bi-weekly in accordance with City of Blythe established pay schedule. 2. Administrative Leave: 11 days annually per fiscal year, 3 days may be accrued into subsequent year, 14 days maximum on accrual in any fiscal year, no cash out provisions. 3. Longevity: Employees in this unit hired prior to January 1, 2013 shall be eligible to receive longevity pay as set forth below. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 shall not receive longevity pay. a. Employees with 5 through 9 years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a permanent full-time position will receive $50.00 per pay period. b. Employees with 10 through 14 years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a permanent full-time position will receive $100.00 per pay period. C. Employees with 15 through 19 years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a permanent full-time position will receive $150.00 per pay period. d. Employees with 20 or more years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a permanent full-time position will receive $200.00 per pay period. Page 1 of 5 -105- 4. Vacation Leave: Accrual: Vacation accrual will begin on the permanent employment date as follows: Years of Service Hours Accumulated Maximum Accrual Per Pay Period 0-5** 3.08* 240 6-10** 4.62 280 11-15** 6.16 320 15+ 7.50 355 *In the first pay period in which the employee becomes eligible, the employee will accrue 0.0385 hours per regular hour worked, to a maximum of 3.08 hours. After the first pay period, the employee will accrue 3.08 hours per pay period. **Until the employee completes the number of years specified. For example, until an employee completes 5 years of service, the employee is entitled to 3.08 hours per pay period. On the first day of the sixth year of service, the employee is entitled to 4.62 hours per pay period. Cash In Provisions: Maximum accumulation is calculated by adding 160 hours to the current year's accumulation. Vacation earned above the maximum may be sold semi- annually the last pay period in June and the last pay period in November. Requests for this pay shall be prior to June 1st or November 1st. 5. Sick Leave: Accrual: Employees shall begin to accrue sick leave when they become eligible as follows: a. For the first pay period in which they become eligible, the employee will earn 0.065 hours of sick leave for each hour that he/she works in the pay period to a maximum of 5.20 hours for the period. b. After initial accrual begins, employees will earn 5.20 hours of sick leave per pay period for each full active period of service. Cash In Provisions: a. 50% cash pay back on the second payroll in November for sick leave earned but not used, in excess of 720 hours for the prior fiscal year. A maximum of 48 hours will be paid but not deducted from accrual; or b. Request to cash in 50% of the sick leave accrued but not used for the prior fiscal year to be paid at the current rate of pay on the second payroll in November. A maximum of 48 hours will be paid, and hours will be deducted from accrual. Page 2 of 5 -106- C. Upon retirement or termination, sick leave hours accrued shall be paid at the current rate of pay and shall be paid as follows (maximum to be paid 720 hours): 50% 1 to 5 years of continuous service 60% 6 to 9 years of continuous service 70% 10 to 14 years of continuous service 80% 15 to 19 years of continuous service 100% 20 plus years of continuous service d. For sworn personnel in this unit, maximum hours to be paid out at retirement will be 720 hours or the total amount accrued on the books may be converted to retirement service time. 6. Personal Business Leave: Up to 6 days of sick leave per fiscal year may be used by the employee for personal business leave. 7. Holidays: Employees in this unit are entitled to pay for holidays that have been designated by the City of Blythe. Additionally, each member in this unit will be entitied to 1 floating holiday per fiscal year. The floating holiday may be scheduled at a time that is agreeable to the employee and City Manager. The floating holiday is non- accruable. 8. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance: Medical Opt Out: Flex pay will be provided at $695.00 per month for employees in this unit that are eligible to opt out of medical insurance provided by the City. Proof of other medical insurance is required for flex pay option. Medical Insurance: The City's contribution for medical insurance for employees in this unit and eligible family members will have a cap of $695.00 per month. All increases in premiums above $695.00 will be paid by the City up to the 2014 rates as outlined below. All increases above 2014 rates shall be paid entirely by employee. Plan Individual Individual + Individual + Two or One Dependent More Dependents Blue Shield Access (HMO) $543.21 $1,086.42 $1,412.35 PERS Gold Select (PPO) $586.32 $1,172.64 $1,524.43 PERS Platinum (PPO) $638.22 $1,276.44 $1,659.37 Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance: Employees in this unit are eligible for the following dental, vision, life, and STD benefits: a. Dental insurance, with high-low option, includes orthodontics at $1,000 b. Vision C. Life Insurance at $50,000 d. Short Term Disability City pays 100% of premiums for dental, vision, life, and STD as outlined above. Page 3 of 5 -107- 9. Uniform Allowance: An amount of $62.30 per bi-weekly pay period will be paid to any employee in this unit classified as sworn personnel. 10.P.O.S.T. Certificate Pay: Employees in this unit classified as sworn personnel will be entitled to special compensation of 3% of the employee's current base rate of pay for completing the requirements for an intermediate certificate. Sworn personnel will be entitled to an additional 3% (for total of 6%) of the employee's current base rate for completing the requirements for an advanced certificate. This pay will be paid in bi- weekly increments and will begin in the pay period immediately following the date P.O.S.T. approves the certificate(s). 11.Out of Class Pay: When an employee in this unit is assigned to work in a position higher than that employee fills, that employee will be entitled to pay equal to the first step of the higher position, or a 5% increase above his/her current rate of pay, for the period of time the employee is asked to fulfill the duties of the higher-level position. This acting pay will begin after one full workday has been completed by the temporarily promoted individual. 12. Grant-Funded Projects: Employees in this unit filling the position of Police Captain are eligible to work grant-funded projects in which hours worked are subject to reimbursement by a grant. Hours worked will be paid above the employee's regular work assignment as follows: a. Grant projects are assignments directed by the Department Head or designee to be performed in addition to the work of the normal work period. b. Work on grant projects shall be paid at 1-1/2 times of the hourly rate of pay for the top step of the Police Sergeant pay range. 13.Public Employees Retirement System (PERS): All full-time permanent employees in this unit are subject to California Public Employees Retirement System as defined below: Miscellaneous: Classic: 2.5% @ 55 - employee to pay 4% of the 8% employee contribution rate, employer to pay the remaining 4%. PEPRA: 2% @ 62 - employee to pay the entire employee contribution rate. Safety: Classic: 3% @ 50 - employee to pay 4% of the 9% employee contribution rate, employer to pay the remaining 5%. PEPRA: 2.7% @ 57 - employee to pay the entire employee contribution rate. 14.One-Time Pay: Effective the first full pay period following City Council approval of this Management Salary and Benefits Schedule, employees in this unit not designated as "Contract" employees pursuant to Section 1 shall receive one-time nonPERSable pay of $1,500.00. On July 1, 2026, employees in this unit not designated as "Contract" employees pursuant to Section 1 shall receive one-time nonPERSable pay of $1,500.00. Page 4 of 5 -108- 15.Cost-of-Living Adjustment: Employees in this unit not designated as "Contract" employees pursuant to Section 1 shall receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 5.0%; retroactive to July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2026, employees in this unit not designated as "Contract" employees pursuant to Section 1 shall receive a COLA of 5.0%. Page 5 of 5 -109- APPENDIX A SALARY SCHEDULE BY RANGE -110- Salary Schedule by Range Management Range 65 - 85 Effective: July 1, 2025 Adopted July 8, 2025 - Resolution No. 2025-019 Range Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 65 32.66 33.47 34.31 35.17 36.05 36.94 37.87 38.82 66 33.47 34.31 35.17 36.05 36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79 67 34.31 35.17 36.05 36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 68 35.17 36.05 36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 69 36.05 36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 70 36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 71 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 72 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 73 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 74 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 75 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 76 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 77 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 78 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 79 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 80 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 81 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 82 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 83 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 84 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 85 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.30 Range Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 65 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 66 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 67 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 68 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 69 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 70 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 71 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 72 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 73 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 74 49,69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 75 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 76 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 77 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.60 78 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19 79 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82 80 57.63 59,06 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82 68.49 81 59.06 60,54 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82 68.49 70.20 82 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82 68.49 70.20 71.96 83 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82 68.49 70.20 71.96 73.76 84 63.60 65.19 66.82 68.49 70.20 71.96 73.76 75.56 85 65.19 66.82 68.49 70.20 71.96 73.76 75.56 77.45 -111- Salary Schedule by Range Management Range 65 - 85 Effective: July 1, 2025 Adopted July 8, 2025 - Resolution No. 2025-019 Range Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 65 2,612.52 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 66 2,677.30 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 67 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 68 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 69 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 70 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 71 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 72 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 73 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 74 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 75 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 76 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 77 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 78 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 79 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 80 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 81 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 82 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 83 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 84 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 85 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 Range Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 65 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 66 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 67 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 68 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 69 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 71 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 72 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 73 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 74 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 75 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 76 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 77 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 78 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 79 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 80 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 81 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 82 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 83 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 84 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 6,044.64 85 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 6,044.64 6,196.00 -112- Salary Schedule by Range Management Range 65 - 85 Effective: July 1, 2026 Adopted July 8, 2025 - Resolution No. 2025-019 Range Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 65 34.31 35.17 36.05 36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 66 35.17 36.05 36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 67 36.05 36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 68 36.94 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 69 37.87 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 70 38.82 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 71 39.79 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 72 40.78 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 73 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 74 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 75 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 76 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 77 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 78 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 79 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 80 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 81 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 82 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 83 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.60 84 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19 85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82 Range Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 65 41.80 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 66 42.85 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 67 43.92 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 68 45.02 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 69 46.15 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 70 47.29 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 71 48.47 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 72 49.69 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 73 50.93 52.20 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 74 52,20 53.51 54.85 56,22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 75 53.51 54.85 56.22 57.63 59,06 60.54 62.05 63,60 76 54.85 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19 77 56.22 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82 78 57.63 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82 68.49 79 59.06 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82 68.49 70.20 80 60.54 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82 68.49 70.20 71.96 81 62.05 63.60 65.19 66.82 68.49 70.20 71.96 73.76 82 63.60 65.19 66.82 68.49 70.20 71.96 73.76 75.56 83 65.19 66.82 68.49 70.20 71.96 73.76 75.56 77.45 84 66.82 68.49 70.20 71.96 73.76 75.56 77.45 79.34 85 68.49 70.20 71.96 73.76 75.56 77.45 79.34 81.32 -113- Salary Schedule by Range Management Range 65 - 85 Effective: July 1, 2026 Adopted July 8, 2025 - Resolution No. 2025-019 Range Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 65 2,744.54 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 66 2,813.42 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 67 2,883.94 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 68 2,955.28 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 69 3,029.90 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 70 3,105.34 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 71 3,183.24 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 72 3,262.78 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 73 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 74 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 75 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 76 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 77 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 78 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 79 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 80 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 81 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 82 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 83 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 84 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 85 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 Range Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 65 3,343.96 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 66 3,427.60 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 67 3,513.70 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 68 3,601.44 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 69 3,691.64 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 70 3,783.48 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 71 3,877.78 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 72 3,975.36 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 73 4,074.58 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 74 4,176.26 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 75 4,280.40 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 76 4,387.82 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 77 4,497.70 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 78 4,610.04 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 79 4,724.84 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 80 4,842.92 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 81 4,964.00 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 82 5,088.00 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 6,044.64 83 5,215.20 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 6,044.64 6,196.00 84 5,345.60 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 6,044.64 6,196.00 6,347.20 85 5,479.20 5,616.00 5,756.80 5,900.80 6,044.64 6,196.00 6,347.20 6,505.60 -114- CITY OF BLYTHE - Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT HED MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 940-25, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.33 (Accessory Dwelling Units/Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 17 (Zoning ) of the Blythe Municipal Code for Compliance with State Law PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 940- 25: ORDINANCE NO. 940-25 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE C17Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.33 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS/JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROMMENTAL QUALITY. ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17 FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: On August 13, 2024, the City Council adopted the City's 6th Cycle Housing Blement for the 2021-2029 period, which was officially approved by the California Department ofHousing 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, which is set forth in Title 17 ofthe Blythe Municipal Code. In Program 2.A.8 of the Housing Element, the City committed to amending its ADU ordinance to comply with changes to State law. Since the City last updated Chapter 17.33 ofthe Blythe Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUS) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUS), there have been numerous amendments to the State law, including the recodification of the law into new Government Code sections. Because the City's ordinance was out of compliance with State law, the City could only apply those provisions specified in the Government Code without any local amendments. At the May 13, 2025 Council meeting, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 939-25-U, which amended Chapter 17.33 to be consistent with the most current provisions of State law and was effective immediately in order to restore local control. The proposed Ordinance No. 940-25 contains the same substantive changes to Chapter 17.33 as the Urgency Ordinance, but is being presented through the normal procedures in order to provide the public with an opportunity to be heard on the matter. STAFF REPORT: State law has been amended several times since the City last updated its ADU and JADU provisions. The changes to Chapter 17.33 incorporate changes to the State -115- ADU law, which include: Changes throughout to reflect the recodification ofthe State ADU law. A revised definition of"primary dwelling. 79 Incorporation by reference of any words or phrases used in the State ADU law which are not set forth in the Blythe Municipal Code. Language changes to reflect direction the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has given on these matters, including to other cities. For instance, HCD wants the Municipal Code to specifically state that applications will be "approved or denied" rather than applications shall be "processed, 99 or "acted upon. > Incorporation ofnew requirements to provide an applicant with written comments if an application is denied. Requirement that an application to demolish a garage for an ADU be reviewed at the same time as the ADU application. This was to cut down on multiple steps that some cities were imposing. Shortened time frames if an applicant uses a preapproved plan for an ADU. Clarification that applications cannot be denied due to the need to correct nonconforming zoning conditions or building code violations, or due to unpermitted structures. This does not apply ifthere would be a threat to the public health and safety. Additionally, the City may still bring code enforcement actions for such violations. A new section has been added to group the various rules relating to unpermitted structures constructed prior to January 1, 2020 in one place. Clarification as to where ADUS/JADUS may be located and providing that unless an applicant is proçeeding under the mandatory provisions of State law, only one ADU or JADU shall be allowed on a lot. Revisions to the standards applicable to ADUS and JADUS to parallel State law. State law now only allows objective design standards to be imposed. Therefore, terms such as "compatible"had to be eliminated. The height limits for ADUS have been amended to match State law. The size of ADUS has been amended to match State law. Now, attached ADUS cannot exceed 850 square feet for up to one bedroom and 1,000 square feet for two or more bedrooms and the total floor area cannot exceed 50 percent of the existing primary dwelling. However, the 50 percent rule would have to be waived to allow at least an 800 square foot structure. Parking requirements have been amended to comply with HCD's written advice letters that no parking may be imposed on a studio unit. Development standards for JADUS have all been included in one separate section. A section has been added to parallel the State requirements for mandatory approvals. When ADUS/JADUS are processed under this section, the City may not impose any additional requirements other than what is in State law. State law has recently changed to provide that when thereis an existing multi-family building on site, an applicant may add up to eight detached ADUS, provided it does not exceed the total units in the primary building. A single section has been added to place all of the regulations relating to utilities and fees into one place. A section has béen added to provide that ADUS may not be separately conveyed, except as specifically permitted by Government Code section 66341 which applies to qualified nonprofit corporations. The changes to Chapter 17.33 of the Blythe Municipal Code are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code section -116- 21080.17, which provides that CEQA is not applicable to ordinances to implement the State ADUlaw. The Blythe Municipal Code and State law require two public hearings regarding the proposed ordinance. On May 13, 2025, the City Council, acting as the City's Planning Agency, conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance. Staff made minor clerical changes to the draft ofOrdinance No. 940-25 that was presented at the May 13, 2025 meeting. On June 10, 2025, the City Council conducted a public hearing and introduced Ordinance No. 940-25. Staffrecommends: that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 940-25. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance No. 940-25 -117- ORDINANCE NO. 940-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.33 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITSJUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BLYTHE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17 The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows: WHEREAS, State law regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUS) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUS) has been amended by the State legislature numerous times since the City of Blythe last updated its Municipal Code provisions relating to ADUS and JADUS; and WHEREAS, on May 13, 2025, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 939-25-U to immediately put amended regulations for ADUS and JADUS in place to be consistent with State law, and on that same date, prior to the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance, 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 Title 17 of the Blythe Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, prior to the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance, the City's Municipal Code was no longer consistent with State law; and WHEREAS, in addition to adopting the provisions as an Urgency Ordinance, the City Council also wishes to adopt the same provisions through the noticed public hearing procedures in order to give the public an opportunity to comment on the changes; and WHEREAS, on June 10, 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 WHEREAS, all legal requirements prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds that: Ordinance No. 940-25 Page 1 of 13 -118- 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. SECTION 2. Repeal and Readoption of Chapter 17.33. Chapter 17.33 as adopted by Urgency Ordinance No. 939-25-U is hereby repealed and readopted as follows: Chapter 17.33 - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITSNJUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS 17.33.010 - Purpose and scope. A. This chapter's purpose is to encourage and allow the provision of affordable housing, while preserving the character and integrity of Blythe's residential uses and neighborhoods. This chapter establishes standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUS) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUS) in conformance with the State law provisions set forth in California Government Code Sections 66310 through 66342 ("State ADU law"). B. For purposes of this chapter, primary dwelling" shall mean as follows: 1. In the case of a single-family residential zone, the existing single-family dwelling or the larger of two proposed units. 2. In the case of any other residential or mixed-use zone in which a single-family dwelling is allowed on the property, the existing single-family dwelling or the larger of two proposed units. 3. In the case of a multi-family or mixed-use zone which allows a residential use, the existing or proposed multi-family units. C. As used in this chapter, single-family residential zones refers to the specific plan resort (SPR), rural residential (RR), agriculture (A), residential estates (R-E), and low density residential (R-L-1, R-L-72, R-L-1-72) zones. D. In cases of conflict between this chapter and any other provision of this title, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. To the extent that any provision of this chapter is in conflict with state law, the mandatory requirement of state law shall control, but only to the extent legally required. E. For the purposes of this chapter, words and phrases defined in the State ADU law shall have the same meaning when used in this chapter. Ordinance No. 940-25 Page 2 of 13 -119- 17.33.020 - Requirements. A. Zoning Clearance. ADUS and JADUS consistent with the requirements of this chapter are allowed by-right with a building permit. B. Applications. Applications for ADUS and JADUS shall be ministerially approved or denied within sixty days of receipt of a complete application. An application shall be approved if it meets the requirements of this chapter. 1. If the application is denied, the city shall return a full set of comments in writing to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient with a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant. These comments shall be provided to the applicant within sixty days of a complete application. 2. If the city does not approve or deny the completed application within sixty days, the application shall be deemed approved. 3. If the application is submitted in conjunction with an application for a new single-family or multi-family dwelling, the application for the ADU or JADU shall not be approved or denied until the application for the new single-family or multi-family dwelling is acted upon. 4. The city shall grant a delay if requested by the applicant. 5. All applications for ADUS and JADUS shall be accompanied by an application fee. 6. If a detached garage is to be replaced with an ADU, the demolition permit shall be reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time. 7. Notwithstanding the above, if the applicant uses a plan for an accessory dwelling unit that has been preapproved by the city or a plan that is identical to a plan used in an application for a detached accessory dwelling unit approved by the city within the current triennial California Building Standards Code cycle, the application shall be approved or denied within thirty days from the date of a complete application. 8. An application for an ADU or a JADU shall not be denied due to the need to correct nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the unit. 9. Approval of an ADU or a JADU shall not be conditioned on the correction of a nonconforming zoning condition. Ordinance No. 940-25 Page 3 of 13 -120- C. Inspection and Permit Fees. ADUS and JADUS shall be subject to applicable inspection and permit fees. D. No certificate of occupancy for an ADU shall be issued before the city issues a certificate of occupancy for the primary dwelling. 17.33.030 - Unpermitted structures constructed prior to January 1, 2020. A. No application or permit shall be denied for an ADU or JADU that was constructed prior to January 1, 2020, based on either of the following: 1. The ADU or JADU is in violation of building standards pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Part 1.5 of Division 13 of the California Health and Safety Code (commencing with Section 17960); or 2. The ADU or JADU does not comply with state law or the provisions oft the Blythe Zoning Code regulating ADUS. B. The provisions of subsection A, above, shall not apply if the city makes a finding that correcting the violation is necessary to comply with the standards specified in California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3 or if the building is deemed substandard pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3. C. The city shall inform a homeowner that, before submitting an application for a permit, the homeowner may obtain a confidential third-party code inspection from a licensed contractor to determine the unit's existing condition or potential scope of building improvements before submitting an application for a permit. D. Upon receiving an application to permit a previously unpermitted ADU or JADU constructed before January 1, 2020, an inspector from the city may inspect the unit for compliance with health and safety standards and provide recommendations to comply with such standards in order to obtain a permit. The city shall not penalize an applicant for having the unpermitted ADU or JADU and shall approve necessary permits to correct noncompliance with health and safety standards. E. Until January 1, 2030, the city shall issue a statement along with a notice to correct a violation of any provision of any building standard relating to an accessory dwelling unit that provides substantially as follows: You have been issued an order to correct violations or abate nuisances relating to your accessory dwelling unit. If you believe that this correction or abatement is not necessary to protect the public health and safety you may file an application with the Development Services Director. If the Development Services Director or designee determines that enforcement is not required to protect the health and Ordinance No. 940-25 Page 4 of 13 -121- safety, enforcement shall be delayed for a period of five years from the date of the original notice. F. A homeowner shall not be required to pay impact fees or connection or capacity charges for a previously unpermitted unit except when utility infrastructure is required to comply with California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3 and when the fee is authorized by California Government Code Section 66324(e). 17.33.040 - Permitted locations/numbers. A. An ADU is permitted on any lot where single- or multiple-family dwellings are a permitted use as specified in this chapter. An ADU is also allowed on a lot where single- or multiple-family dwellings are a conditionally permitted use, provided that the lot will contain either a single- or multiple-family dwelling. B. A JADU is permitted in a single-family residential zone. C. Except as provided in Section 17.33.080, below, only one ADU or JADU shall be allowed on a lot. D. ADUS are allowed within, attached to, or detached from the primary unit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. 17.33.050 - Transient lodging - prohibited. ADUS may not be rented for periods of less than thirty-one days. 17.33.060 - Site and design standards. A. General Standards. 1. ADUS and JADUS are not included in density calculations, are considered residential uses consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot, and may count as dwelling units for purposes of identifying adequate sites for housing. 2. ADUS and JADUS must satisfy the requirements of Title 15 of this code (Buildings and Construction) and any other applicable provisions of the California Building Standards Code as each may be amended from time to time, except that the construction of an ADU shall not constitute a Group R occupancy change unless the building official makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record that the construction of the ADU could have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety. 3. Notwithstanding anything in, the California Building Standards Code to the contrary, fire sprinklers shall not be required if they are not required for the Ordinance No. 940-25 Page 5 of 13 -122- primary residence and the construction of an ADU or JADU shall not trigger a requirement for sprinklers to be installed in the primary dwelling. 4. The floor area of an ADU and JADU (either attached or detached) may not be less than the floor area required for an efficiency dwelling unit as provided by California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.1(b). B. Height. ADUS shall be subject to the following height limitations: 1. A height of 16 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling unit. 2. A height of 18 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling unit that is within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor as defined in California Public Resources Code Section 21155. The ADU may have an additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. 3. A height of 18 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed multi-family, multistory dwelling. 4. A height of 25 feet or the height limit of the applicable zone that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an ADU that is attached to a primary dwelling. In no event shall the ADU exceed two stories. C. Lot Coverage. An ADU shall comply with the lot coverage standards for the zoning district in which it is located. D. An ADU must have kitchen and bathroom facilities that are separate from the primary dwelling. E. Maximum Unit Size. 1. Detached. For lots with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, a detached ADU shall not exceed 1,200 square feet. 2. Attached. An ADU attached to a single-family dwelling shall not exceed 850 square feet for an ADU with zero to one bedrooms, or 1,000 square feet for an ADU of two or more bedrooms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the total floor area of an attached ADU shall not exceed fifty percent of the existing primary dwelling. 3. Interior Conversions. ADUS which are converted from space entirely within existing structures, including accessory structures, and ADUS entirely within Ordinance No. 940-25 Page 6 of 13 -123- proposed lawful single-family dwellings, are not subject to a limit on maximum square footage. 4. Existing Home Designated as ADU. If a lot contains an existing single-family dwelling less than 1,200 square feet in size, the existing single-family dwelling may be designated as an ADU as part of a project to construct a new single- family dwelling on the lot. F. Setbacks. 1. Front setback: Per the base zoning standard. 2. Side setback: Four feet. 3. Rear setback: Four feet. 4. Building separation: Detached ADUS must be at least ten feet from any other building on the lot. 5. Conversion of Existing Accessory Structure. No setbacks are required for an existing accessory structure, or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure that is converted to an ADU. G. Parking. 1. In addition to the required parking for the primary unit(s), one parking space shall be provided for an ADU that is a minimum of one bedroom in size. The required parking space may be provided as: a. Tandem parking on an existing driveway in a manner that does not encroach onto a public sidewalk and otherwise complies with city parking requirements; or b. Within a setback area or as tandem parking unless the city manager or the city manager's designee determines that parking in the setback or tandem parking is not feasible based upon specified site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions. 2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no parking space shall be required for an ADU if: a. Iti is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit; b. It is located within an architecturally and historically significant district; Ordinance No. 940-25 Page 7 of 13 -124- C. Iti is part of a proposed or existing primary residence or accessory structure; d. On-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU; e. There is a car share vehicle located within one block of the ADU; or f. When a permit application for an ADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new multi-family dwelling on the same lot, provided that the ADU or the parcel satisfies any other criteria listed in this section. 3. When a garage, carport, uncovered, or covered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted into an ADU, those off-street parking spaces need not be replaced. H. Waiver of Standards. Development standards shall be waived to the extent required in order to allow an accessory dwelling unit that is 800 square feet, that does not exceed the height requirements set forth in Section 17.33.060.B, above, and has a minimum of four-foot side and rear yard setbacks. 17.33.070 - Development standards - JADUS. A. Where Allowed. One JADU shall be allowed within an existing or proposed single- family dwelling on a lot zoned for single-family residences, including in an attached garage. A JADU may also be allowed on the same lot as an ADU permitted under Section 17.33.080, below. B. Owner Occupancy. Unless the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization, the owner shall be required to live in either the primary unit or the JADU. C. Efficiency Kitchen. A JADU shall be required to contain at least an efficiency kitchen which includes a sink, cooking appliances, a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the JADU. D. Separate Entrance. A JADU shall be required to have a separate entrance from the primary dwelling which shall be located on a different side of the residence than the front door of the primary dwelling. E. Sanitation Facilities. A JADU may, but is not required to, include separate sanitation facilities. If separate sanitation facilities are not provided, the JADU shall share sanitation facilities with the single-family residence and shall have direct access to the single-family residence from the interior of the dwelling unit. F. Parking. No additional parking shall be required for a JADU. Ordinance No. 940-25 Page 8 of 13 -125- G. Building Standards. JADUS shall be required to comply with applicable building standards, except that fire sprinklers shall not be required if they were not required for the single-family residence. H. JADU Not a Separate Unit. For the purposes of applying any fire or life protection ordinance or regulation, or providing service water, sewer, or power, including a connection fee, a JADU shall not be considered to be a separate or new dwelling unit. I. Deed Restriction. The owner of any new JADU shall record against the property a deed restriction, which shall run with the land, in a form that meets the approval of the city attorney and which establishes the following: 1. The JADU shall not be sold separately from the single-family residence. 2. The JADU is restricted to the maximum size of 500 square feet. 3. The JADU may not be rented for a period of less than thirty-one days. 4. A restriction that the owner must reside either in the primary dwelling or in the JADU. This restriction shall not apply if the owner of the single-family dwelling is a governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization. 5. The deed restriction shall be binding upon any successor in ownership of the property. 17.33.080 - Mandatory approvals. A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the city shall ministerially approve an application for any of the following accessory dwelling units within a residential or mixed-use zone to create any of the following: 1. One ADU and one JADU within the existing or proposed space of a single- family dwelling or accessory structure. a. An expansion of up to 150 square feet shall be allowed in an accessory structure solely for the purposes of accommodating ingress and egress. b. The JADU shall have exterior access separate from the existing or proposed single-family dwelling. C. The side and rear setbacks shall be sufficient for fire and safety. d. If the unit is a JADU, it shall comply with the requirements of this chapter. Ordinance No. 940-25 Page 9 of 13 -126- 2. One new detached ADU with minimum four-foot side and rear yard setbacks on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling; provided, that the unit shall not be more than 800 square feet and shall not exceed the height requirements set forth in Section 17.33.060.B(1) through (3), above. A JADU may be developed in conjunction with this type of detached ADU, provided it complies with the requirements of subsection (A)(1) of this section. 3. On a lot with a multi-family dwelling structure, up to twenty-five percent of the existing total multi-family dwelling units, but no less than one unit, shall be allowed within the portions of the existing structure that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages; provided, that each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings. 4. On a lot with a proposed multi-family dwelling structure, up to two detached units; provided that neither unit exceeds the height requirements set forth in Section 17.33.060.B(1) through (3), above, and has at least four-foot side and rear yard setbacks. 5. On a lot with an existing multi-family dwelling structure, up to eight detached units, but in no event more than the number of existing units on the lot, provided that neither unit exceeds the height requirements set forth in Section 17.33.060.B(1) through (3), above, and has at least four-foot side and rear yard setbacks. B. For those ADUS andlor JADUS which require mandatory approval, the city shall not require the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions as a condition of approval. C. The installation of fire sprinklers shall not be required in an ADU approved under this section if fire sprinklers are not required for the primary residence. D. No unit approved under this section shall be rented for a period of less than thirty- one days. 17.33.090 - Utilities and Fees. A. Public Utilities. All ADUS and JADUS must be connected to public utilities or their equivalent, including water, electric, and sewer services. However, legally compliant well-water and septic services may meet these requirements on a lot with a single-family dwelling if the well-water and septic services would be authorized if the ADU or JADU were a single-family dwelling. B. Zones of Insufficient Water and Sewer Service. Unless prohibited by law, new ADUS are prohibited if the public works director or designee determines the surrounding residential neighborhood has insufficient water or sewer service. The Ordinance No. 940-25 Page 10 of 13 -127- public works director shall maintain a document detailing the known areas in the city with insufficient water or sewer service and the map shall be posted on the city's website and shall be promptly made available to the public upon request. The public works director shall update the document periodically. C. Impact Fees. 1. No impact fee shall be imposed on any ADU less than 750 square feet in size. 2. For ADUS 750 square feet or greater, impact fees shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling. 3. All applicable public service and applicable recreation impact fees shall be paid prior to occupancy in accordance with California Government Code Sections 66000 et seq. and 66012 et seq. 4. For purposes of this section, "impact fee" shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Government Code Section 66324. D. Connection Fees/Capacity Charges. 1. An ADU shall not be considered to be a new residential use for purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including for water and sewer service, unless the ADU is being constructed with a new single- family dwelling. A JADU shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit. 2. For an ADU contained within a single-family dwelling meeting the requirements of Section 17.33.080.A(1), above, the city shall not impose a connection fee or capacity charge, or require a new or separate utility connection between the ADU and the utility, unless the unit is being constructed with a new single-family dwelling. For all other ADUS, the city shall charge a connection fee or capacity charge that is proportionate to the burden of the proposed ADU based on the size of the unit or number of plumbing fixtures. 17.33.100 - Separate conveyance. Except as permitted by California Government Code section 66341, an ADU may not be separately sold or conveyed. SECTION 3. Environmental Compliance. The City Council finds and determines that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, which provides that CEQA does not apply to an ordinance to implement State ADU law. Ordinance No. 940-25 Page 11 of 13 -128- 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. SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage. Upon the effective date of this ordinance, Urgency Ordinance No. 939- 25-U shall be of no further force and effect. SECTION 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2025, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Joseph DeConinck Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius City Clerk Ordinance No. 940-25 Page 12 of 13 -129- APPROVED AS TO FORM: Brittany E. Roberto City Attorney Ordinance No. 940-25 Page 13 of 13 -130- CITY OF BLYTHE Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT TSHE MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Adoption ofOrdinance No. 942-25 Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 942-25: ORDINANCE NO. 942-25 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROMMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEOA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMONSENSE EXEMPTION) FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: In California Government Code Section 51175(a), the Legislature has declared: "Wildfires are extremely costly, not only to property owners and residents, but also to local agencies. Wildfires pose a serious threat to the preservation of the public peace, health, or safety. The wildfire front is not the only source of risk since embers, or firebrands, travel far beyond the area impacted by the front and pose a risk ofignition to a structure or fuel on a site for a longer time. Since fires ignore civil boundaries, it is necessary that cities, counties, special districts, state agencies, and federal agencies work together to bring raging fires under control. Preventive measures are therefore needed to ensure the preservation ofthe public peace, health, or safety." Pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) - Office of the State Fire Marshal ("State Fire Marshal") is required to identify areas in the State as Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Factors considered include fire history, existing and potential fuel (natural vegetation), predicted flame length, blowing embers, terrain, and typical fire weather for the area. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178.5, within 30 days after receiving a transmittal from the State Fire Marshal that identifies Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the City is required to make the information available for public review and comment in a format that is understandable and accessible to the general public, including, but not limited to, maps. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 51179(a), the City is required to designate, by ordinance, Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178. -131- STAFF REPORT: The State Fire Marshal released a map identifying Fire Hazard Severity. Zones in the City on March 24, 2025. The map is included as Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 942-25. As shown on the map, the State Fire Marshal identified Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City's jurisdiction. The City made the map and information regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones available for public review and comment on the City's website commencing on April 23, 2025. No comments were received. At the June 10, 2025 meeting, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 942-25. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 942-25. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance No. 942-25 2. Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 942-25 - Map -132- ORDINANCE NO. 942-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES 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, in California Government Code Section 51175(a), the Legislature has declared: "Wildfires are extremely costly, not only to property owners and residents, but also to local agencies. Wildfires pose a serious threat to the preservation of the public peace, health, or safety. The wildfire front is not the only source of risk since embers, or firebrands, travel far beyond the area impacted by the front and pose a risk of ignition to a structure or fuel on a site for a longer time. Since fires ignore civil boundaries, it is necessary that cities, counties, special districts, state agencies, and federal agencies work together to bring raging fires under control. Preventive measures are therefore needed to ensure the preservation of the public peace, health, or safety"; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178, the State Fire Marshal is required to identify areas in the State as Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178.5, within 30 days after receiving a transmittal from the State Fire Marshal that identifies Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the City is required to make the information available for public review and comment in a format that is understandable and accessible to the general public, including, but not limited to, maps; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 51179(a), the City is required to designate, by ordinance, Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Office of the State Fire Marshal ("State Fire Marshal") released a map identifying Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the City on March 24, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City made the map and information regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones available for public review and comment on its website commencing on April 23, 2025; and Ordinance No. 942-25 Page 1 of 4 -133- WHEREAS, the City Council considered all public input regarding the map at a regular meeting on June 10, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to designate the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the State Fire Marshal; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: 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. Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The City Council hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178, as depicted in the map entitied "City of Blythe-Riverside County Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones" published by the State Fire Marshal on March 24, 2025. The map is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein. The map shall be made electronically available on the City's website. SECTION 3. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines. SECTION 4. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Blythe Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 5. Uncodified Ordinance. This Ordinance shall not be codified in the Blythe Municipal Code unless and until the City Council SO ordains. SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions be declared invalid or unconsttutional. Ordinance No. 942-25 Page 2 of 4 -134- SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage. SECTION 8. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law. SECTION 9. Transmittal to Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. The City Clerk shall transmit a copy of this Ordinance to the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within 30 days of adoption as required by California Government Code Section 51179(c). SECTION 10. Posting at County Agencies. The City Clerk shall cause a notice to be posted at the Office ofthe County Recorder, County Assessor, and County Planning Agency identifying the location of the map as required by California Government Code Section 51179(g). PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 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. 942-25 Page 3 of 4 -135- EXHIBIT A MAP -136- CITY OF BLYTHE - RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRE Local Responsibility Area As Identified by the State Fire Marshal 2025 Zones Fire Hazard Severity March 24, MINCORPDED RIVERSIDEC co. RIZO NA - - UNNCDRPORATED MPERTAL co. IMPERIAEC cO. Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) In Local Responslbility Mio 2 6 Area (LRA), as Identified byt the State Fire Marshal Km 0 10 12 High Moderate Projection: NADS 83 Callfomie Teale Albers Scale: 1:170,000a at 11"x 17" Incorporated City Waterbody Unzoned! LRA 8 Federal Responsibility Area (FRA) Governmento Codes section! 51178 requirest the State! Fire statewide criteris andb based ont thes severttyo off fireh hazard thati is endo other relevantf fectors Includinga areas where winds Marshalt toir identifys areasi int the state asn moderate, high, expectedtop prevaille int those areas. Moderate, high, andvery highf fire have been identifiedt by the Office oft the State Fire! Mershal andveryt highf fire hazard: severityz zonesi basedo ond consistent hazard severityz zoness shalll be! based onf fuel loeding siope, fire weather, asan major causec ofv wildfire spread. Ths S5te Caitana and! Dutmen - forcuty une Fire Gam MeWSERI. GMEInUs. S13 S Caiforno Dits ourtas Proe 4 m aNS Be ali Wude Crto Seseraryfor : à tu Res curces CA Marunar Fesorses Aeinsy CAL FmL ire anra Sevenfy ones MSZSA2 FSILA cun a mal sncrEN Ou urtme te Satie der - atns dints spArl modal le Tl Directsn che CA bepactingit. etr nd E Pretestion CAI FIPC Stair es panattty Ara a SRA26 1 or Meearein age MN ary LE M any wu sete Aastut a UFF fcresny a e fecturt Car ar Count, ucunda 1f t of 10 - bs the vaty DE tcogite tc Ca anvret fomL the MT cemape Donellle Dperners qvatgut -137- PUBLIC HEARING -138- CITY OF BLYTHE Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT REE MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit 2502-001- River Posse Storage PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Iti is recommended, subsequent to the Public Hearing, Council adopt the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS. INSUPPORT OF APPROVAL OFAI NOTICE OPEXEMPTIONFOR CONDITIONAL USE. PERMIT. 2502-001. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-021. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS AND CONDITION IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OFCONDITIONAL USE. PERMIT 2502-001 TOALLOW THE USE OFA COMMERCLALSTORACE FACILITY ONA PARCEL. DESIGNATEDASC- G (GENERAL COMMERCIAL). FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: J&J Tire Services submitted a Land Use Application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct the River Posse Storage facility at 9162 E. Hobsonway. The project includes construction of a storage facility to store vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles and equipment on an 18,750 sq. ft. vacant lot. The sitei is legally described as APN 851-120-007 and has a General Commercial (C-G) zoning designation. Chapter 17 (Zoning) ofthe Blythe Municipal Code permits automobile storage in the General Commercial Zone with a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed storage facility will provide residents and visitors with a place to store vehicles and equipment. The site is presently vacant and was a former fuel station. This project will helprehabilitate: a vacant lot on East Hobsonway. The project site: is level and has very little vegetation. The site: is surrounded by empty lots to the north, east and south. The existing Magnuson hotel lies to the west across Green Valley Road. STAFF REPORT: The proposed site is suited for the proposed use as there are similar commercial operations and uses along Hobsonway. Its location on E. Hobsonway also makes ita convenient spot for residents and tourists to storerecreational vehicles for use on the water ori in the desert. The development will enhance the surrounding neighborhood as the project site is currently vacant land and surrounded by vacant land. Projects such as this will help to redevelop the East Blythe neighborhood. -139- Notice of application for the subject Conditional Use Permit and adoption of a Notice of Exemption for the project was published in the Palo Verde Times and sent to surrounding property owners on June 25, 2025. No comments were received regarding the proposed project/CUP as ofthe publishing oft this staff report. Environmental Review: As the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has undertaken preliminary review and determined that the proposed development qualifies for a Class 32 Infill Development Categorical Exemption from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. The Categorical Exemption report describes the proposed project and assesses each ofthe criteria required to qualify for a Class 32 categorical exemption. Class 32 Consists of projects characterized as infill development meeting the conditions described in this section: (a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. The City's General Plan and land use and zoning classification on the project site is General Commercial (C-G) which allows for automobile storage with a Conditional Use Permit. With City approval ofa CUP, the proposed project is determined to be consistent with the applicable General Plan and zoning designations. (b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. The project site is located entirely within the City of Blythe on a parcel totaling 0.44- acres at 9162 E. Hobsonway approximately 600 feet west ofI Intake Boulevard. Various commercial and industrial uses extend up and down Hobsonway to the east and west. The site lies within city core lands that have been developed in urban uses for decades. (c) The site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. The project site is not located in proximity to any wetlands; wildlife refuge or lands protected under a special habitat conservation management plan. With its proximity to Hobsonway and Interstate 10 and long-established commercial uses on surrounding properties, there is no potential for any wildlife use of the property as a mitigation corridor. The property has no value as habitat for any special-status plant or animal species. (d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water supply. The proposed project is a commercial vehicle storage operation with no retail operation. It is expected to generate low traffic volume on Hobsonway and other nearby roadway segments within the city for delivery and pick up ofvehicles. All roadways operate well below capacity and do not experience congestion under existing conditions. The vehicle storage operations do not require the use of any high-level noise generating equipment and is an inherently quite activity. City water will be used for high efficiency landscaping irrigation systems along Hobsonway; but no other potable water is required. -140- There will be no facilities requiring sanitary disposal into the city's sewer system. Therefore, it is determined the project has no potential to cause significant effects or impacts related to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality. (e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The City's water and sewer lines extend to the property, and connection to these lines will be made subject to review and approval ofi the City Engineer. The proposed project is not subject to any of the exceptions for exemption under Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines. The location of the project is predominantly urban and not considered a sensitive environment; therefore, the project will not result in any significant impacts that may otherwise occur in a sensitive environmental area. The cumulative impact of this project, and the approval ofother projects like it in the vicinity, is not expected to have any significant environmental impact. The project is not located along any state designated scenic highway nor within any designated hazardous waste site. Staff does not expect any significant impacts or unusual circumstances related to the approval and construction ofthis project. Therefore, the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Infill Exemption. The Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk following City Council approval. Findings: Before final approval ofthe Conditional Use Permit, the City Council shall make the following findings: 1. That the proposed location ofthe Conditional use is in accord with the objectives ofthis title and the purpose ofthe zone in which the site is located; and 2. That the proposed location in which the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and 3. A Conditional Use Permit issued under the terms ofBlythe Municipal Code Title 17.68 shall lapse if no improvements to the real estate concerned have been made, and the holder ofthe permit shall not have utilized it within one year from the date upon which such permit shall have been granted. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 2025-020 2. Notice ofl Exemption 3. Resolution No. 2025-021 -141- RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIIT 2502-001 WHEREAS: The City Council ofthe City of! Blythe at its regularly scheduled meeting of July 8, 2025, conducted a public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit 2502-001 being a request to allow the use of a Storage Facility on property designated as C-G (General Commercial). The subject project site is 18,750 square feet and is located at 9162 E. Hobsonway; and is more specifically described as Assessor's Parcel Number 851-120-007; and, WHEREAS: The City Council considered the following findings in its review of the environmental circumstance for this project: 1. That the project is exempt under State CEQA Guideline Section 15332. 2. That a Notice of Exemption, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, was prepared for the project. 3. That review of the environmental circumstances regarding this project indicates that no adverse impacts would accrue to wildlife resources from implementation of the project. 4. That the project may proceed subsequent to approval and/or conditional approval of the State Department's consideration of a "de minimus impact" pursuant to Section 711.2 et seq. ofthe Fish and Game Code. 5. That the environmental assessment and analysis prepared for this project reflect the independent judgment of the City of Blythe. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of Blythe does hereby approve the Notice of Exemption prepared for Conditional Use Permit 2502- 001 for the 18,750t sq.ft. site shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of July 2025, by the following called vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Joseph DeConinck, Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk (SEAL) -142- Figure 2: Project Site and Surrounding Land Uses - Legend River Posse Vehicle Storage Project Site - 8182E Hobsopway Projeristr and surroundingUses. Eoon Featurei 1 Feature2 2 Fasture 3 Magnusonk Hotel Blythe RiverF Posse Velide Storage Project River Posse Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption June 2025 Page 4 of 11 -143- Figure 3: Site Plan 750 - ea a - - ME ne AaVTE A MAET L HLC SITE MAP RE E COREVS: $M62 GBSOVHR, BCTHL, a P2E2S LOT PN 51 30-007 T S2E 1,166 54 n 440 AENS River Posse' Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption June 2025 Page 5 of 11 -144- NOTICE OF EXEMPTION TO: FROM: Riverside County Clerk City of Blythe 2724 Gateway Drive 235 North Broadway Riverside, CA 92507 Blythe, CA 92225 (951) 486-7000 Attn: Mallory Crecelius Interim City Manager and City Clerk (760) 922-6161 Project Title: River Posse Vehicle Storage Project Project Location: North of Hobsonway and Interstate 10 and west of Intake Boulevard/State Route 95 in the City of Blythe; Assessor's Parcel Number 851-120-007; 33'3639.75" N Lat., 114'3425.51'W Long., (Approximate center of site.) Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project: A vehicle storage lot is designed to provide a safe place to store automobiles, equipment, boats and/or recreational vehicles. The entire lot will be used for storage with no sales areas. Entrance and exit areas will be from Hobsonway on the south side of property. The storage lot will be completely enclosed for security and will be equipped with electronically operated access gates to the lot. Landscaping along Hobsonway will be designed to incorporate low water use native plant species that can improve the visual quality of the facility without interfering with visibility from law enforcement vehicles. Site operations would be consistent with the City's General Plan and zoning land use designation of "General Commercial". Primary beneficiaries include the applicant and the City of Blythe. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Blythe Approved by City Council July 8, 2025 Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: J &. J1 Tire Service, LLC Exempt Status: Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268 Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a) Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c) Categorical Exemption: State type and section number: Infill Development Projects, 2025 CEQA Guidelines $15332 Statutory Exemption: State code number: Reasons why project is exempt: The proposed project meets all criteria for exemption from CEQA as defined in the CEQA Guidelines $15332, with citation to Section 21083, Public Resources Code, and reference to Section 21084 Public Resources Code, and has no features or characteristics that would qualify as exceptions to the exemption. Lead Agency Contact Person: Mallory Crecelius Interim City Manager / City Clerk (760) 922-6161 Lead Agency Signature: Date: July 9 2025 Date received for filing at County Clerk: July 9. 2025 2025 CEQA Guidelines Appendices, Appendix E: Notice of Exemption -145- City of Blythe River Posse Vehicle Storage Project CEQA Exemption - In-fill Development Project Prepared for: FIRST * of Blythe Blythe City Community Development Department * * 235 N. Broadway Blythe, CA 92225 * Tn - June 2025 -146- Table of Contents 1.0 River Posse Vehicle Storage Project. 2.0 Purpose ofthe Categorical Exemption. 3.0 Project Description. 2 4.0 CEQA Guidance. 6 5.0 Categorical Exemption - Analysis and Findings. 6 6.0 Consideration of CEQA Exceptions to Exemptions. 8 7.0 Eligibility Conclusion. 11 List of Figures Figure 1: Project Site Location Map. 3 Figure 2: Project Site Map and Surrounding Land Uses.. 4 Figure 3: Site Plan. - -147- Categorical Exemption - In-Fill Development Project 1.0 River Posse Vehicle Storage Project = City of Blythe 1. Project Title: River Posse Vehicle Storage Project 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Blythe 235 N. Broadway Blythe, CA 92225 3. Contact Person and Phone Mallory Crecelius Number: Interim City Manager / City Clerk (760) 922-6161 4. Project Location: 9162 E. Hobsonway, Blythe, CA 92225 APN: 851-120-007 33° 36' 39.75" N Latitude, 114° 34'25.51"1 W Longitude (North of Hobsonway, east of Green Valley Road, 600 feet west of Intake Blvd., and 1,000 feet north of I-10) 5. Project Sponsor's Name and J &J1 Tire Services Address: P.O. Box 1223 Westmorland, CA 92228 6. General Plan and Zoning Land Use General Commercial (C-G), with a Conditional Use Permit Designation: required for vehicle storage facilities. 2.0 Purpose of the Categorical Exemption This California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption document has been prepared by the City of Blythe in conformance with CEQA review requirements for the proposed River Posse Vehicle Storage Project. The Project Description is detailed in the following section, followed by a record of the supporting analyses that were used to make the determination that the proposed vehicle storage project qualifies for an exemption from CEQA as an in-fill development project (CEQA Guidelines $15332). River Posse Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption June 2025 Page 1 of1 11 -148- 3.0 Project Description J &J Tire Services has applied to the City for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) allowing development of the River Posse vehicle storage facility on a 0.44-acre lot located at 9162 E. Hobsonway, (Assessor's Parcel Number 851-120-007). The City's General Plan and zoning land use designation for the property is General Commercial (C-G). The City's zoning code allows vehicle storage facilities within the C-G: zone with approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The 125 feet by 150 feet lot is approximately 600 feet west of Intake Boulevard (State Route 95) and the southern boundary is on the north side of East Hobsonway, with Green Valley Road along the western boundary. Interstate-10 lies to the approximately 1,000 feet south, and various commercial and industrial uses extend up and down Hobsonway to the east and west. The Applicant's goal is to provide the people of Blythe and regular visitors with a safe place to store automobiles, equipment, boats and/or recreational vehicles. The entire lot will be used for storage with no sales areas. Entrance and exit areas will be from Hobsonway on the south side of property. The storage lot will be completely enclosed for security and will be equipped with electronically operated access gates to the lot. Landscaping along Hobsonway will be designed to incorporate low water use native plant species that can improve the visual quality of the facility without interfering with visibility from law enforcement vehicles. At present, the property is an empty lot that was previously used as a vehicle fueling and service station. The site is level and has very little vegetation, and is surrounded by empty lots to the north, east and south. The existing Magnuson hotel lies to the west across Green Valley Road. An existing pavement and chain-link fence on the perimeter of the property will be repaired as needed and enhanced with installation of slats to screen the property. The other improvements proposed include installation of security lights directed into the parcel from each corner of the lot, and installation of landscaping irrigation for the Hobsonway frontage. The City of Blythe will supply potable water to the facility. The City of Blythe will also provide police and fire protection for the site. (See Figure 7: Project Site Location Within the City of Blythe, Figure 2: Site Map and Surrounding Land Uses, and Figure 3: Site Plan.) The Project requires a CUP from the City. The Applicant has no other related projects proposed or planned in the City of Blythe and the proposed project is not related to any other proposed projects in the City. The City of Blythe has primary responsibility for approval of the CUP for the proposed Project and is therefore the CEQA Lead Agency. River Posse Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption June 2025 Page 2 of 11 -149- Figure 1: Project Location Map River Posse Mehicle Storage Project Legend 81B2EHobsorway Projects SteL Locationinthed City ofBlythe Excn Featurei Feature2 Fwature3 Magnusont HotelE Biythe River Posse Vehicle Storaper Project Google Eart River Posse Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption June 2025 Page 3 of11 -150- Figure 2: Project Site and Surrounding Land Uses Fn River Posse' Vehicle Storage Projéct Site Legend Projects Sae and surrounding Uses 9 Exgn 9162E1 Hobsonway e Festurei 1 Festure2 2 Feature3 3 Magnusonk Hotel Bythe River Posse Vehicle Storage Project River Posse Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption June 2025 Page 4 of 11 -151- Figure 3: Site Plan * R a Cpe i - - - - E a C Co 1 - - - CA - - - a IER PBPAHA SITE MAP ER ADOREIS *6E voSSoN BUTHE, CA atres APN BB 30- 607 0 I S7E 18,166 54. FI. 0 460 River Posse Vehicle Storage Project Cityo of Blythe Categorical Exemption June 2025 Page 5 of 11 -152- 4.0 CEQA Guidance = Categorical Exemption As the Lead Agency under CEQA, the City of Blythe has undertaken environmental review and determined that the proposed development qualifies for a Categorical Exemption (CE) as an infill development project (State CEQA Guidelines $15332). This CE document has been prepared to describe the proposed project and assess each of the criteria required to qualify for the exemption. The applicable criteria for exemption are identified as follows. CEQA Guidelines 15332. IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Class 32 consists of projects characterized as in-fill development meeting the conditions described in this section. (a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with the applicable zoning designation and regulations. (b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. (c) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. (d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. (e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 21084, Public Resources Code 5.0 Categorical Exemption = Analysis and Findings 1. Is the project consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with the applicable zoning designation and regulations? The City's General Plan land use and zoning classification on the subject project site is C-G, General Commercial, which does allow operation of commercial vehicle storage businesses with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Therefore, the proposed Project is determined to be consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and applicable General Plan policies, and with the City's zoning designation and regulations. River Posse Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption June 2025 Page 6 of 11 -153- Requiring a CUP allows the City to consider special uses which may be essential or desirable to a community, but which are not allowed as a matter of right within a zoning district and can provide flexibility within the zoning ordinance. Approval of a CUP is a discretionary action and CUPS are therefore subject to CEQA review. Prior to approval the City must evaluate the proposal to determine whether it may have any significant adverse effects on the environment. A CUP application by a project proponent is required to be considered at a public hearing and, if approved, may be subject to applicable conditions of approval. This CEQA evaluation does satisfy requirements for consideration of a CUP, and the City will hold a publicly notice City Council meeting for its consideration of approval of the CUP. 2. Does the proposed development occur within City limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses? The Proposed Project is located entirely within the City of Blythe on a 0.44-acre project site on the north side of Hobsonway north of Interstate 10, and west of Intake Boulevard. Surrounding land uses include various commercial and light industrial uses extending up and down Hobsonway to the east and west, and the Interstate-10 corridor to the south, (see figure 1 and 2 above.) The River Posse site lies within City core lands that have been developed in urban uses for decades. The City of Blythe is an economically disadvantaged community and is actively pursuing economic development to benefit the community and provide employment opportunities to its residents. The City considers all lands within its boundaries that are designated for urban uses (residential, commercial, industrial, manufacturing or municipal uses) in its General Plan and zoning code to be urban use lands. All surrounding areas of the City are substantially developed in urban uses. On that basis, the City has determined that this project site does meet the criteria of being within City limits, no more than five acres and substantially surrounded by urban uses. 3. Does the project site have value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species? The project site is not located in proximity to any wetlands, wildlife refuge, or lands protected under a special habitat conservation or management plan. With Hobsonway and Interstate 10 to the south of the project site and long-established commercial and industrial uses on surrounding properties, there is no potential for any wildlife use of the property as a migration corridor. It is determined therefore that the site has no value as habitat for any special-status plant or animal species. River Posse Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption June 2025 Page 7 of 11 -154- 4. Would approval of the project result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality? The proposed project is a commercial vehicle storage operation, with no retail operations. It is expected to generate a very low traffic volume on Hobsonway and other nearby roadway segments within the City of Blythe for delivery and pickup up of vehicles in and out of storage. All local roadways operate well below capacity and do not experience any congestion under existing conditions. An employee will be hired from the local population as a caretaker for maintenance of the site and will not generate an unusual number of vehicle miles for travel to and from work. The vehicle storage operations do not require the use of any high-level noise generating equipment and is an inherently quiet activity. City water will be used for high efficiency landscaping irrigation systems along the Honsonway frontage, but no potable water is required for staff, and there will be no facilities requiring sanitary disposal to the City's sewer system. Therefore, it is determined that the project has no potential to cause significant effects ori impacts related to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality. 5. Can the site be adequately served by all required utilities and public services? The City's water system does extend to the property at present, and the project will connect with existing City lines for landscaping watering supplies. Southern California Edison provides electricity throughout the City and to this property at present and will continue to do SO. No cable, satellite, and internet services are needed to serve this project. The site lies entirely within the City of Blythe and is therefore provided City police and fire services. Waste disposal service is provided throughout the City under contract with CR&R Inc., including for this project site as needed. The site is also served by the City's school system, which is not applicable to this commercial vehicle storage project. For these reasons, it is determined that the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. 6.0 Consideration of CEQA Exceptions to Exemptions The criteria discussed above are listed in the State CEQA Guidelines for determining the proposed Project's eligibility for a Categorical Exemption. Based upon review of the CEQA Guidelines, the City has determined that the proposed project has no conditions as defined in CEQA Guidelines 515300.2 that would make it ineligible for the applicable categorical exemption. Exceptions for use of an exemption may occur when a project has any of the following conditions: River Posse Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption June 2025 Page 8 of 11 -155- A: significant cumulative impact as one of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time. If there is a reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. A project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. A project located on a property identified on any hazardous materials list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. Ap project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Assessment and Conclusions The proposed vehicle storage project is not directly related to any successive projects of the same type in the City of Blythe that could result in an adverse cumulative effect. As described in each of the analyses above, no unusual circumstances exist on or around this designated commercial property that could result in a reasonable possibility of having significant adverse effects on the environment. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. The proposed project includes the development of a small vehicle storage project located within a designated commercial zone in the City of Blythe. Traffic, noise and air quality effects will be minimal. The project site will be connected to the City's water system for its landscape water irrigation needs, and no expansion of any utility system is required or proposed. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. The site and surrounding lands have been in urban use for decades, including commercial and residential development, major transportation corridors, and previously as a service and fueling station. The project site is entirely within the City of Blythe adjacent to and in proximity to urban land uses and is not located in proximity to any wetlands, wildlife refuge, or lands protected under a special habitat conservation or management plan. River Posse Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption June 2025 Page 9 of 11 -156- No designated scenic highway is in proximity to the proposed project site. As shown in figures 1 and 2 above, State Route 95 lies to the east and Interstate 10 is located approximately 0.2-mile south of the site, but neither is an officially designated State Scenic Highway, and there are no State Scenic Highways from which the property is visible. The site is not on any EnviroStor list maintained by the Department of Toxic Substances Control'. There are 10 sites listed in Riverside County, none of which are in or near the City of Blythe. On the hazardous materials Cortese list? there are four sites listed within approximately 10,000 feet of the project site which are listed as "Closed" and "No further action". None of the sites is near the project site. There are no historic resources located on or in the vicinity of the property, and there is no potential for such resources to be impacted by construction or operation of the project. Therefore, based upon this review, it is concluded that there are no conditions applicable to the project site that would qualify as exceptions to use of an exemption for the vehicle storage project. 1 masaasaRdaTeN : last accessed March 27, 2025) 2 ammpsAxacwandienesemamasts-taNe last accessed March 27, 2025) River Posse Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption June 2025 Page 10 of11 -157- 7.0 Eligibility Conclusion Based upon information contained in the administrative record, as reflected in the answers provided to evaluation of exemption criteria and consideration of possible exceptions to use of an exemption above, the City hereby determines that the proposed River Posse Vehicle Storage Project qualifies for a Class 32 categorical exemption. The project fits within the parameters included in CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 as an in-fill development project, and none of the exceptions to this exemption defined in Section 15300.2 apply. Should the City Council approve the proposed CUP for the project, a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse as described in the CEQA Guidelines $15062 (c)(2). Signed: Date: June 16, 2025 Name: Mallory Crecelius Title: Interim City Manager & City Clerk River Posse Vehicle Storage Project City of Blythe Categorical Exemption June 2025 Page 11 of 11 -158- RESOLUTION NO. 2025-021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE CONTAINING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2502-001 TO ALLOW THE USE OF A COMMERCIAL STORAGE FACILITY ON A PARCEL DESIGNATED AS C-G (GENERAL COMMERCIAL). WHEREAS: The City Council of the City of Blythe at its regularly scheduled meeting July 8, 2025, conducted a public hearing to consider approval of Conditional Use Permit 2502-001, being a request to allow the use of a storage facility on a parcel designated as C-G (General Commercial). The subject project site is 18,750t s.f.. The site is addressed as 9162 E. Hobsonway and is more specifically described as Assessor's parcel Number 851-120-007. WHEREAS: The City Council received testimony from all interested parties relative to said Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS: The City Council made the following findings relative to this project: 1. The proposed use is one conditionally permitted within the subject zone and complies with all the applicable provisions ofthe Zoning Ordinance. 2. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of the zone in which the site is located. 3. That the proposed location in which the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 4. A conditional use permit issued under the terms of the Blythe Municipal Code Title 17.68 shall lapse if no improvements to the real estate concerned have been made, and the holder of the permit shall not have utilized it within one year from the date upon which such permit shall have been granted. 5. The proposed project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15332. 6. The environmental analysis for this project reflects the independent judgment of the City of Blythe. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Blythe City Council does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2502-001, subject to conditions as attached and modified. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of July 2025, by the following called vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Joseph DeConinck, Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk (SEAL) -159- CITY OF BLYTHIE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Conditional Use Permit 2502-001 Project Applicant: River Posse Storage The permittee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Blythe, its' agents, officers and employees from any and all claim(s), cost(s) or expenses(s), including legal fees and costs, action(s) or proceeding(s) against the City of Blythe or its agents, officers or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul an approval ofthe City of Blythe concerning the Conditional Use Permit, including but not limited to CEQA documentation and permit issuance, regardless of whether or not litigation is commenced or arbitration requested. 1. Development ofthe site shall comply with the mandatory requirements ofa all City ofBlythe Ordinances and Resolutions, all applicable State and Federal Codes and Laws and shall substantially comply with these conditions of approval. 2. For all private improvements, a completed building permit application (with valuation of work) and three (3) complete sets of construction'nstalation plans shall be submitted to the City Building Department. Where applicable, plans shall include Title 24 energy calculations and engineering. 3. For all public improvements, a completed building permit application (with valuation of work) and four (4) complete sets of constrnuction/nsalations plans shall be submitted to the City Building Department. Please allow 20-30 working days for processing of application and plans. 4. The developer/applicant shall supply the City Building Department with a list of all contractors and/or sub-contractors for the project, when information becomes available. 5. All contractors and/or sub-contractors for the project must hold a current and active California State Contractors License and provide verification of workers compensation prior to start oft trade. 6. All contractors and/or sub-contractors for the project must obtain a City Business License before commencing work within the City limits. 7. Lot fencing shall be required as per BMC Section 17.14.040. All screening in commercial zones shall be composed of: A. Masonry walls; B. Wooden fencing, IF of adequate aesthetic and structural quality and durability; C. Other materials approved by the Planning Director after giving consideration to appearance, structural quality and durability. 8. Exterior lighting - The developer shall install on-site parking lot and security lighting. Security lighting shall comply with City of Blythe Municipal Code Section 17.28.030 as it pertains to off-site lighting and glare. The placement, size and type of lighting shall be shown in improvement plans and shall be approved by the Development Services Department. Lighting shall be sO arranged as to reflect away from adjoining property or any public way and to be arranged sO as not to cause a nuisance, inconvenience, or -160- hazardous interference of any kind either to highway traffic, adjoining streets or property, or the living environment; and must cause the lease disturbance to the surrounding views. 9. Landscaping shall be required as per BMC Section 17.22.010. A detailed landscape plan shall be filed with the Development Services Department showing areas to be landscaped, with a listing of all trees and shrubs to be used, along with an appropriate automatic controlled irrigation system. The required landscaping shall be maintained by the developer/applicant in a neat, clean and healthy condition. The developer/applicant is ençouraged to use native type vegetation. 10. All parking areas shall be surfaced or paved with asphalt or concrete of at least two and one-half (2.5) inch thickness over suitable base materials. and shall thereafter be maintained in good condition. 11. The street address must be posted at the top oft the fence, in between the two entrance gates, clearly visible from East Hobsonway. The numbers must be a minimum of 12" high and in a contracting color to the background. 12. No hazardous materials shall be stored at the site. 13. Before any sign(s) may be erected, a sign plan shall be submitted to the Development Services Department for approval and the appropriate sign permits obtained. 14. In addition to any landscape and access easement maintenance, weed and graffiti abatement shall be the responsibility of the applicant/developer. The applicant, permittee, assignee, or any successor-in-interest shall maintain the property and landscape area in a clean, neat, and healthful condition. 15. The developer/applicant shall equip the access easement gate and the facility entrance gate with KNOX Locks. 16. The developer/applicant shall implement a plan of dust control during construction. The plan shall be in effect during the time ofinitial construction to final build-out ofthe facility. The developer shall maintain dust and erosion control of the project and shall submit a watering schedule to the City for review and approval prior to construction. 17. All proposed utilities shall be underground. Confirmation shall be provided to the City from the involved company(ies) that all the required deposit(s) to underground the facility(ies) have been paid prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 18. A final grading, drainage and soil report shall be provided to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 19. Pad certification for the site shall be submitted to the Building Department and shall include soil compaction, elevations, drainage, and property corners (plans shall be prepared by a California Registered Civil Engineer). 20. Adequate/suitable containers for the storage and disposal oftrash must be installed per City of Blythe standards. A trash enclosure/bin shall be installed. The location of the trash enclosure shall be approved by the City of Blythe and CR&R, Inc. The trash enclosure shall be built to City Standard. Trash Enclosures shall meet requirements ofSB 1383, green waste collection which is a 3-cart collection system. -161- 21. The perimeter fence shall be no taller than 8 feet (BMC Section 17.14.050). 22. The applicant/developer. shall remit to the City of Blythe development fees as authorized by City Ordinances and Resolutions. Fees to be assessed may include but are not limited to the following: Water Connection - $ 500.00 Capital Improvement - $ 500.00 for the first 5,000 s.f. + .10f per s.f. These fees may be deferred until final inspection and shall be paid in full prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy for any residential unit. (*Due upon issuance of building permit(s). 23. The Public Works Conditions of Approval are attached hereto as Exhibit A and should be considered part of the Conditions of Approval for this project. 24. Should building plans or permits be submitted for construction of any facilities on site, please refer to Exhibit B for Building Department Requirements. Ih have read and understand the Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit 2502- 001; and by my signature hereon agree to comply with the same. Joe Jimenez jr. Date Owner/Applicant -162- Exhibit A Blythé CUP 2502-001 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS Location: Cor. Green Valley Rd. & E. Hobson Way Blythe, CA 92225 Applicant: River Posse Storage ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS This project is required to manage storm water runoff acceptable to the City of Blythe Codes & Ordinances. Retention basins or underground infiltrations systems shall be sized that no storm water runoff shall exit the property. PRELIMINARY AND PRECISE GRADING Preliminary grading permits allow for earthwork and storm drain construction only. Precise grading permits are for building pad certification and any on-grade construction (paving, hardscape, etc.). ENG 1. GRADING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS For a preliminary grading permit, the application shall consist of the following items and forms completed and signed by the applicant or his representative during the first grading submittal. a. Completed Application/Grading Permit form. b. Six. sets of grading plans including Site Plan, Utility Plan (s), and Erosion Control Plan C. Two copies of current Title Report d. Two copies of hydrology and hydraulic calculations. e. Two copies of a preliminary soil and/or geology report f. Notice of Intent g. Three copies of Fugitive Dust Control complying with Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District Fugitive Dust Control Measures. h. Three copies of storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). i. Three copies of the Engineering Cost Estimate j. Three copies of the conditions of approval k. Payment of grading plan check fee and pre-inspection fee I. Engineering Plan Check Fee. In addition to the previous items, the following are required for precise grading permit applications, unless otherwise waived by the City Engineer. a. Three copies of the letter from the Civil Engineer certifying that the finish floor elevations are a minimum of two feet above the water surface of a theoretical 100-year storm. b. Three copies of the letter from the Civil Engineer certifying that the finish floor elevations are a minimum of two feet above the eater surface of a theoretical 100-year storm. -163- ENG 2. The City shall collect plan check fees for initial and subsequent plans checks upon submission and resubmission of the preliminary and precise grading plans. The fee schedule is available at the Public Works Department. PRELIMINARY GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLANS ENG 3. Submit a Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plans prepared by a California Registered Civil Engineer to the Public Works Department Engineering Division for review and approval. The Preliminary Grading Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permit. ENG 4. Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plans need to comply with the City of Blythe plan check requirements for Street, Sewer, Water and Grading Improvement Plans. ENG 5.Grading plans shall be prepared in accordance with the City of Blythe standard grading sheets and current design criteria. The grading sheet size shall be 30" x 42". ENG 6.The first sheet of each set of plans shall be a City of Blythe title sheet showing the location of the work and the name, address, and telephone number of the owner, the person by whom the plans were prepared, the project geotechnical engineer and engineering geologist, final map and site plan numbers, benchmark, legal description, WDID number (if applicable), general notes, earthwork quantities, and site area in acres, including net acreagelarea of disturbance. ENG 7. The plans shall be prepared to a minimum scale of 1" = 20' and shall include the following in addition to the items listed in Preliminary Grading Plan: 1. Site and grading limits clearly labeled or otherwise identified. Accurate contours of existing ground, details of terrain, and area of drainage a minimum of fifteen (15) feet beyond property limits (spot elevations may be used on flatland sites). 2. Location of any existing buildings, structures, or utilities on the property where the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings or structures on land of adjacent owners which are within fifteen (15) feet of the property, or which may be adversely affected by the proposed grading operations. 3. Adjacent streets with pertinent horizontal control and utility information. 4. An erosion control plan. 5. Prominent existing or natural terrain features. 6. Limiting dimensions including property lines, existing and proposed easements, top and toe of slopes, and elevations of finish contours to be achieved by the grading. 7. Details (plan and cross-section) of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, swales, walls, related construction, and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work. Page 2 of 10 -164- 8. If the grading project includes the movement of earth material to or from the site in an amount equal to or greater than 5,000 cubic yards, the permittee shall submit the haul route for review and approval by the Director of Public Works prior to the issuance of a grading permit. The Director of Public Works may suggest alternate routes or special requirements in consideration of the possible impact on the adjacent community environment or effect on the public right-of-way itself. 9. Additional plans, drawings, calculations, or other reports required by the Director of Public Works. PRECISE GRADING PLANS ENG 8. The plans shall be prepared to a minimum scale of 1" = 20' and shall include the following in addition to the items listed in Preliminary Grading Plan: 1. The footprint or allowable building area of all proposed structures, including appurtenances (e.g., generators, air conditioners). 2. Limiting dimensions including setback distances from property lines, between structures, and from top and toe of slopes. 3. Detailed finish grade and finish floor elevations. 4. Proposed onsite and offsite utility lines (e.g., water, sewer, and gas, electric) for reference only. 5. Flow lines for lot drainage. 6. Details for building footing and side-yard swale relationship (including extra-depth of footing). 7. All proposed paving including, but not limited to, sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots, along with appropriate dimensions, striping, and signage. 8. All exterior elements of accessibility per Chapter 5, Article 3 of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 1. 9. Existing and proposed storm drainage, including all curb and gutter, inlets, catch basins, and pipes. ENG 9. The precise grading plan shall identify all previous preliminary grading permits issued for the project site. It may include sheets from the preliminary grading plan, showing original topography in lieu of reproducing original contours on the precise plan. ENG 10. GRADING CLEARANCES Prior to issuance of a grading permit, written clearance will be required from other Divisions within the City of Blythe and may be required from other agencies. Depending on site conditions and location, written clearance or permits may be required from, but not limited to, the following agencies: a. California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin Regional Board. b. California Department of Fish and Game C. City of Blythe Fire Marshal d. Riverside County Department of Environmental Health Page 3 of10 -165- HYDROLOGY AND HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS ENG 11. All storm water runoff passing through the site shall be accepted and conveyed across the property in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer. For all storm water runoff falling on the site, a hydrology and drainage report, prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to determine the flows exiting the site under current conditions compared to the incrementally larger flows due to the development of the site. ENG 12. No storm water runoff shall exit the property or be conveyed into adjacent properties. Facilities such as retention basins or underground infiltration systems shall be sized in such manner that the post development 10-year -24-hour storm event shall be retained on site. These facilities shall be sized in such manner that the peak flow exiting on the site shall be 20% less than the post-development 100-year peak flow from the site. ENG 13. The volume of increased storm water runoff due to development of the site, and the required storm water runoff mitigation measures for the proposed development shall be determined upon review and approval of the hydrology study by the City Engineer and may require redesign or changes to site configuration or layout consistent with the findings of the final hydrology study. ENG 14. The proposed storm drain system, including detention basin and on-site street catch basins shall be dry 72-hours after any storm event to provide adequate vector control. ENG 15. The hydrology report shall contain the existing building pad elevation to ensure there shall be no flooding of the structures during a 100-year storm event and percolation test to ensure there shall be no storm water remaining in the system after 72 hours. ENG 16. A base flood elevation may be obtained using the methods described in the City of Blythe Municipal Code Chapter 17.29 Flood Plain Management. Finish floor elevation shall be a minimum of 2.0 feet above the base flood elevation. ENG 17. The applicant shall install drain inlets structures and storm drain system as necessary to convey runoff flows into the proposed detention/retention basin. ENG 18. There shall be a 5-foot separation between the invert elevation of the bottom of the infiltration system and the groundwater table. ENG 19. The design of all on-site storm drain systems, including but not limited to retention/detention basins; underground retention systems, storm drainpipes; catch basins, storm drain manholes and storm drain lift stations, shall be included in the hydrology and Hydraulic calculations. ENG 20. All on-site storm drain systems shall be privately maintained by the owner/developer of the site. Provisions for maintenance of the on-site Page 4 of 10 -166- storm drain systems acceptable to the City Engineer and submitted with the WQMP. SOIL AND GEOTECHNICAL REPORT ENG 21. A Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared by a California Registered Geotechnical Engineer shall be required for and incorporated as an integral part of the grading plan for the proposed development. Two copies of the Geotechnical/Soils Report shall be submitted to the Engineering Division with the first submittal of the grading and paving plans. ENG 22. Recommendations contained in the approved Geotechnical/Soils Report shall be incorporated into the grading plans and specifications and shall become a part of the grading permit. ENG 23. The geotechnical/solil engineering report shall include information and data regarding the nature, distribution, and the physical and chemical properties of existing soils; conclusions as to adequacy of the site for the proposed grading and development; recommendations for general and corrective grading procedures; foundation and pavement design criteria; percolation tests, and shall provide other recommendations, as necessary, commensurate with the project grading and development. ENG 24. The applicant shall provide all necessary geotechnicallsoils inspections and testing in accordance with the Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared for the project. All backfill, compaction, and other earthwork shown on the approved grading plan shall be certified by a California registered geotechnical or civil engineer, certifying that all grading was performed in accordance with the Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared for the project. No certificate of occupancy will be issued until the required certification is provided to the City Engineer. FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL ENG 25. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the applicant and submitted to the Engineering Division for review and approval. The applicant and/or its grading contractor shall be required to comply with Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District Fugitive Dust Control Measures. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan, in conformance with the MDAQMD regulations shall be submitted to and approved by the Engineering Division prior to approval of the Grading plan. ENG 26. In accordance with an approved PM-10 Dust Control Plan, temporary dust control perimeter fencing shall be installed. Fencing shall have screening that is tan in color; green screening will not be allowed. Temporary dust control perimeter fencing shall be installed after issuance of Grading Permit, and immediately prior to commencement of grading operations. ENG 27. Temporary dust control perimeter fence screening shall be appropriately maintained, as required by the City Engineer. Cuts (vents) made into the perimeter fence screening shall not be allowed. Perimeter fencing shall be adequately anchored into the ground to resist wind loading. Page 5 of10 -167- STORM WATER POLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) ENG 28. This project requires preparation and implementation of a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). The SWPPPs shall include Best Management Practices during construction. Where applicable, the approved final project-specific Water Quality Management Plan shall be incorporated by reference or attached to the SWPPP as the Post- Construction Management Plan. A copy of the up to date SWPPP shall be kept at the project site and be available for review upon request. ENG 29. Drainage Swales shall be provided adjacent to all curbs and sidewalks to keep nuisance water from entering the public streets, roadways, or gutters during construction and as a post construction measure. ON-SITE UTILITIES GENERAL ENG 30. The applicant/developer will be required to connect to the public systems (water and sewer) and pay the appropriate fees. ENG 31. A RP Backflow prevention device will be required on all services that represent a potential or real hazard to the City of Blythe domestic water system. ENG 32. Domestic water supply connection should have radio read meter with PR back flow prevention system conforming with the City Standards and Specifications. ENG 33. The developer's contractor will install under City inspection the service line, meter box, meter, and backflow prevention device. These devices shall meet City standards and complete listings and manufacturer's technical data sheets for all system materials shall be included with plan submittals for City Engineer approval. ENG 34. Submit landscaping and irrigation system improvement plans for review and approval by the City Engineer. The irrigation system shall be separately metered from the existing domestic water meter. The plans shall be approved in conjunction with the drainage and paving plans prior to issuance of a building permit, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer. ENG 35. Trenches along the parking area for irrigation system shall be according to the City of Blythe Standard Drawing No. W-305 and W-305 A, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer. ENG 36. The applicant will comply with Section 13.08 of the municipal code which regulates the use of water softeners and discharge of industrial wastes into the municipal collection system. Page 6 of 10 -168- ON-SITE STORM WATER SYSTEM ENG 37. The on-site storm water system shall be design following the Riverside County Flood Control District and Water Conservation District Design Manual District. ENG 38. Private Storm Drain Plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Department, Engineering Division for review and approval. Storm drain manhole covers shall be identified as "Private Storm Drain". A profile view of the on-site private storm drain system is not necessary if sufficient invert information is provided in the plan view, including elevations with conflicting utility lines. Plans for on-site private storm drain system other than the private on-site storm drain system, i.e., building drainage and drain connections from the buildings to the on-site private storm drain system are subject to separate review and approval by the Building Department. The plans shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits. ON-SITE LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION PLANS ENG 39. Submit landscaping and irrigation system improvement plans for review and approval by the City Engineer and Director of Public Works. The irrigation system shall be separately metered from the existing domestic water meter. The plans shall be approved in conjunction with the drainage and paving plans prior to issuance of a building permit, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer. ENG 40. Trenches along the parking area for irrigation system shall be according to the City of Blythe Standard Drawing No. W-305 and W-305 A, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer. ON-SITE STREETS AND PARKING ENG 41. All on-site parking areas shall be constructed with continuous curbing at least 6 inches high and 6 inches wide around all parking areas and aisle planters; wheel stops shall not be used in lieu of curbing, to protect landscaping, signage, structures, and walls. Cross-gutters shall be designed as necessary to accept and convey parking surface drainage of the on-site parking to the on-site drainage system. ENG 42. No parking space shall be located sO that a vehicle will maneuver within 20 feet of a vehicular entrance measured from the curb return. ENG 43. The minimum pavement section for all parking area shall be 3 inches asphalt concrete pavement over 6 inches Class 2 aggregated base with a minimum sub-grade of 24 inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal. If an alternative pavement section is proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed by a California registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from the project site and submitted to the City Engineer for approval. Page 7 of 10 -169- ENG 44. The existing driveway access shall adopt to local & State ADA requirements. ENG 45. Accessible parking spaces shall be designed in accordance with the State of California Department of Transportation Revised Standard Plan A90A Accessible Parking Off-Street, dated July 19, 2013. ENG 46. Existing and proposed ADA ramps shall comply with the applicable sections of the Caltrans Standards latest edition, Riverside County Road Improvement Standards and Specifications latest edition or the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction latest edition. ENG 47. All curb, gutter, sidewalks, and handicap ramps on the parking lot area will be required to satisfy current ADA compliance and public safety concerns. ENG 48. Proposed planters need to be designed with a 6-inch Type "A" barrier curb according to the City of Blythe Standard Drawing S-208C. ENG 49. Parking stalls shall be 20 feet in length and 9 feet in width, except when the side of a parking space adjoins an aisle planter, curbs or any other obstruction, the width of the parking space shall be increased by 2 feet on the obstructed side (typically end of parking road). ENG 50. Proposed ADA ramps shall comply with the applicable sections of the Caltrans Standards latest edition, Riverside County Road Improvement Standards and Specifications latest edition or the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction latest edition. ENG 51. All curb, gutter, sidewalks, and handicap ramps on the parking lot area will be required to satisfy current ADA compliance and public safety concerns. STREET IMPROVEMENTS ENG 52. Driveway approaches should be a minimum 24' wide in accordance with Riverside County Transportation Department Ordinance No. 461, Standard No. 207A. ENG 53. Street improvements shall be made in accordance with the City's General Plan and per City Standard. TRAFFIC SIGNING AND STRIPING ENG 54 Cracks and damages on the existing sidewalk in the entire frontal and side stretches in Hobson Way and Green Valley Rd. of the property should be repaired and upgraded per the City's Standards & Specifications. ENG 55 All damaged, destroyed, or modified pavement legends, traffic control devices, signing, and striping associated with the proposed development Page 8 of1 10 -170- shall be replaced as required by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. ENG 56 The City shall collect plan check fees for initial and subsequent plans checks upon submission and resubmission of the development plans. The fee schedule is available at the Public Works Department. ENG 54. All work performed in the public ROW shall conform to the City of Blythe Standard Drawing and Specifications and shall meet the latest American with Disability Acts (ADA) guidelines and specifications requirements (e.g., sidewalks and driveway aprons). ENG 55. For the construction work in the ROW the developer shall post a performance bond equal to the design engineer's calculations of improvement bonding costs or construction costs whichever is greater prior to issuance of an encroachment permit to work in the ROW. The bond will be released one year after acceptance of the work. ENG 56. Any improvement within the right of way requires a City of Blythe Encroachment Permit. ENG 57. All plans and specifications for work in the ROW shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California to perform such work. Submit street improvement plans prepared by a Registered California Civil Engineer to the Public Works Department, Engineering Division. The plans shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance any building permits. ENG 58. Before commencing work in the ROW, a representative of the developer shall attend a pre-construction meeting with the Department of Public Works to discuss issues pertaining to traffic control and public safety. ENG 59. All plans prepared for submission to the Department of Public Works shall be on 24-inch by 36-inch sheets as per the Standard Specifications and on the City of Blythe Standard Title Block. If plans are submitted on other than the specified sheet size, they will be returned to the applicant, prior to plan check, for sheet size correction. The applicant shall submit (for review and approval) as-built plans for all improvements of the development. As-builts shall include one (1) Mylar set of all improvements and one (1) copy of the as-built electronic file in AutoCAD 2014. ENG 60. The City shall collect plan check fees for initial and subsequent plans checks upon submission and resubmission of the development plans. The fee schedule is available at the Public Works Department. STREET LIGHTING ENG 29. The applicant shall be responsible for the design, materials, and installation costs of all street lighting on public streets within and adjacent to their project. Page 9 of 10 -171- ENG 30. Street lighting shall be installed along the entire stretch of the proposed project on E. Hobson Way and Green Valley Rd. ENG 31. Streetlight shall be designed in accordance with City of Blythe Standard Drawing Nos. P 103-A. and P 103-B. ENG 32. The streetlight spacing will be approximately 200 feet along the same side of the street using 130-Watt 9,900 lumen 4,000K CRI Light Emitting Diode lighting with 20-year life photo control. To achieve reasonable uniformity, deviations away from the point of radius are permitted up to 25 feet. Any further deviation must be approved by Public Works Department of the City of Blythe. ENG 33. Submit street lighting plans prepared by a Registered California Civil Engineer to the Public Works Department, Engineering Division and to Southern California Edison. The plans shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits. ENG 34 The City shall collect plan check fees for initial and subsequent plans checks upon submission and resubmission of the development plans. The fee schedule is available at the Public Works Department. LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION PLANS ENG 35 Submit landscaping and irrigation system improvement plans for review and approval by the City Engineer and Director of Public Works. The plans shall be approved in conjunction with the drainage and paving plans prior to issuance of a building permit, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer. ENG 36 Trenches along the parking area for irrigation system shall be according to the City of Blythe Standard Drawing No. W-305 and W-305 A, unless otherwise allowed by the City Engineer. Page 10 of 10 -172- EXHIBIT B CUP 2502-001 Applicant: APN 851-120-007 1800 East Hobsonway Blythe CA, 92225 CITY OF BLYTHE BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUIRMENTS FIRE MARSHAL-FIRE CODE REQUIREMENTS All applicants will need to provide a detailed written scope of work related to all business activities, equipment and products utilized in their business model or process in compliance with the current Edition of the 2022 California Building, Fire Codes, current code and Blythe Municipal codes. List license type(s) proposed, storage configurations, equipment type and location, and hazardous materials to be stored and utilized. Construction documents shall be prepared by a California registered design professional. 1. Primary site access as well as emergency access shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the 2022 California Fire Code -Chapter 5, and Appendix D; Fire Service Features. Minimum fire access road/easement width shall be 25' with a vertical clearance of 13'-6". This includes key boxes at approved access gate locations. All dead ends shall be as required by the 2022 California Fire Code. 2. Minimum fire flow for the project is determined by the type of construction. Fire flow shall be calculated using Appendix B: Tables B105. 1(2) and lor Table B105. Site must comply with requirements of 2022 California Fire Code. 3. Plans and specifications for proposed fire hydrants and appurtenant systems shall be per Appendix C of the 2022 California Fire Code and shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal (City of Blythe Office) and the Director of Public Works for approval. The minimum number of fire hydrants available to a building shall be not less than the minimum specified in table 2022 California Fire Code C102.1. 4. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in 2022 California Fire Code, 903. A change in the occupancy of the space, substantial alterations, or an -173- EXHIBIT B expansion of square footage, may require the nstallation of a fire suppression system for the proposed space. 5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in accordance with the 2022 California Fire Code in all buildings of Group M, were storage of merchandise is in high-pile or rack storage arrays. 2022 California Building Code, 903.2.7.1 High Piled Storage. 6. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall be designed, installed, inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the provisions of 2022 California Fire Code, 903 and the applicable referenced standards. 7. Duct smoke detectors complying with UL 268A shall be installed in accordance with the CBC, CFC, CMC and NFPA 72. a. In the main return air and exhaust air plenum of each air-conditioning system having a capacity greater than 2,000 CFM. Such detectors shall be located in a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet. b. At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more stories from a return air duct or plenum of an ar-conditioning system. 8. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the Fire Code Official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the Fire Code Official per 2022 California Fire Code, 506 and 506.1.1. 9. The provisions of 2022 California Fire Code, 407 shall be applicable where hazardous materials subject to permits under 2022 California Fire Code, 5001.5 are used and/or stored on the premises or where required by the Fire Code Official. 10.Storage, use and handling of compressed gases in compressed containers, cylinders, tanks, and systems shall comply with 2022 California Fire Code, 53 including those gases regulated elsewhere in the 2022 California Fire Code and/or any applicable NFPA Standards as determined by the Fire Code Official. Partially full compressed gas container, cylinders or tanks containing -174- EXHIBIT B residual gases shall be considered as full for purposes of the controls required. 11.Compressed gases classified as hazardous materials shall also comply with 2022 California Fire Code, Chapter 50 for general requirements addressing specific hazards, including 2022 California Fire Code, Chapters 58 (Flammable Gases), 60 (Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials), 63 (Oxidizer, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids) and 64 (Pyrophoric Materials) and/or any applicable NFPA Standards as determined by the Fire Code Official. 12. The storage, use and handling of all hazardous materials shall be in accordance with 2022 California Fire Code, Chapter 50 and California Health and Safety Code requirements. The maximum allowable quantity (MAQ) of hazardous materials per control area will be established using 2022 California Fire Code, 5003.1. 13.Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) per 2022 California Fire Code 5001.5.2. An application for building permit shall include an HMIS. The HIMS shall include the following information: A. Product name. B. Component. C. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number. D. Location where stored or used. E. Container size. F. Hazard classification. G. Amount in storage. H. Amount in use-closed systems. 1. Amount in use-open systems. J. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all proposed materials 14.Storage of combustible materials in buildings shall be orderly. Storage shall be separated from heaters or heating devices by distance or shielding SO that ignition cannot occur per2022 California Fire Code 315. 15. Reporting of emergencies, coordination with emergency response forces, emergency plans and procedures for managing or responding to emergencies shall comply with the provisions of 2022 California Fire Code, 401. -175- EXHIBIT B 16.Emergency evacuation drills complying with provisions of the Fire Code shall be conducted at least annually for Group H and Group F occupancies listed in section 2022 California Fire Code, 403 or when required by the Fire Code Official. THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: 1. All plans, specifications and engineering calculations shall be prepared and designed by a California registered design professional. 2. Occupancy and required separation of occupancies cannot be determined at this time due to unknown manufacturing or industrial processes in all spaces. Individual use of space is not provided for in all rooms and may possibly necessitate the use of automatic fire sprinklers and applicable life/safety measures per the 2022 California Building and 2022 California Fire Code. 3. The height and area of all structures shall be designed and detailed for compliance with 2022 California Building Code, Chapter 5, and the Blythe Municipal Code. 4. The Building Official shall determine the Occupancy and Construction Type of the proposed facility, and such occupancy designation shall be clearly identified by the applicant on the construction plan documents consistent with the requirements of 2022 California Building Code Chapters 3 through Chapters 6. 5. All fire rated elements in the space must meet the applicable requirements of 2022 California Building Code Chapter 7. 6. Applicable means of egress requirements shall be consistent with 2022 California Building Code Chapter 10. The design for the occupant load based on the 2022 California Building Code Chapter 10, 1004, unless otherwise determined by the Building Official. 7. Minimum required exit width shall be consistent with 2022 California Building Code Section 1005. 8. The means of egress, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building space is occupied in accordance with 2022 California Building Code 1008. -176- EXHIBIT B 9. Accessible means of egress is required. Accessible means of egress shall comply with 2022 California Building Code, 1009. Occupiable spaces shall be provided with not less than one accessible means of egress. Two exits or exit access doorways from any space shall be provided where the design occupant load or the common path of egress travel distance exceeds the values listed on 2022 California Building Code Table 1006.2.1. 10.The minimum width of stairways shall be consistent with 2022 California Building Code, 1005.3.1, 11.Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign readily visible from any direction of egress. The path of egress travel to exits and within exits shall be marked by readily visible exit signs to clearly indicate the direction of exit travel in cases where the exit or the path of egress travel is not immediately visible to the occupants. Intervening means of egress doors within exits shall be marked by exit signs. Exit sign placement shall be such that no point in an exit access corridor or exit passageway is more than 100 feet or the listed viewing distance for the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible exit sign. 2022 California Building Code, 1013. 12. Corridors shall be fire-resistant rated in accordance with 2022 California Building Code, Table 1020.1. The corridor walls required to be fire-resistance rated shall comply with Section 708 for fire partitions. 13.E Exits shall discharge directly to the exterior of the building. The exit discharge shall be at grade or shall provide a direct path of egress travel to grade. The exit discharge shall not reenter a building. 2022 California Building Code, 1028. 14.Interior wall and ceiling finish shall have a flame spread index not greater than that specified in 2022 California Building Code Table 803.11 for the group and location designated. Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance with NFPA 286 and meeting the acceptance criteria of 2022 California Building Code, 803.1.2.1, shall be permitted to be used where a Class A classification in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 is required. 15.Interior wall and ceiling finish materials shall be classified for fire performance and smoke development in accordance with 2022 California Building Code 803.1.1 or 803.1.2, except as shown in 2022 California Building Code Sections 803.2 through 803.13. Foam plastics shall not be used as interior -177- EXHIBIT B finish except as provided in 2022 California Building Code Section 2603.9. Except as provided for in 2022 California Building Code Sections 2603.4.1 and 2603.9, foam plastic shall be separated from the interior of a building by an approved thermal barrier of 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard or a material that is tested in accordance with and meets the acceptance criteria of both the Temperature Transmission Fire Test and the Integrity Fire Test of NFPA 275. 16. Ventilation, temperature control, lighting, yards and courts, sound transmission, room dimensions surrounding materials and rodent proofing associated with the interior spaces of the buildings shall be consistent with 2022 California Building Code Chapter 12, Interior Environment." Accessibility Requirements 1. Accessibility requirements are based on standards outlined in 2022 California Building Code chapter 11-B. Access shall be provided throughout the building for individuals with disabilities. 2. Accessibility requirements apply to sites, buildings structures, facilities, elements and spaces, temporary or permanent to provide access to individuals with disabilities. This includes anyone who utilizes a space, including occupants, employees, students, spectators, participants and visitors. Minimum scoping and technical requirements are set forth in 2022 California Building Code Chapter 11-B. New buildings, structures, facilities, elements, and spaces must comply. Additions and alterations to existing buildings or facilities must comply with 2022 California Building Code, 11-B. The following is a list of some of the elements of required access for individuals with disabilities: Path of travel requirements When alterations or additions are made to an existing buildings or facilities, an accessible path of travel to the specific area of alteration or addition shall be provided. The primary accessible path of travel shall include: A. A primary entrance to the building or facility, B. Toilets and bathing facilities serving the area, C. Public telephones serving the area, and D. Signs. -178- EXHIBIT B 1. Interior accessible path of travel shall address all the following: A. Accessible routes to all functional areas. B. Common use circulation paths with employee work areas. C. Clear width of walking areas, 2. Door or gate information shall include: A. Required clear width dimensions. B. Maneuvering clearances. C. Level landings on each side of doors or gates. D. Required threshold dimensions and geometry. E. Door or gate hardware should not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. F. Required smooth surface dimensions on push side of the door within the finish floor or ground. 3. Restroom information shall include: A. Turning space within the room. B. Door swing not in the clear space of any fixture (except for a single user). C. Mirrors and accessories. D. Clear floor space at fixtures. E. Compartment configuration side and end entry, toe clearances. F. Side and rear grab bars. G. Accessible lavatories (sinks), heights and knee clearances. H. Restroom symbols on doors. I. Shower compartments (if any) must be accessible. J. Drinking fountains. 4. Miscellaneous elements include: A. Dressing and locker rooms. B. Storage. C. Exit signs (tactile) D. Signs. E. Benches. F. Dining or break room tables. -179- EXHIBIT B G. Electrical switches, controls, and electrical receptacle outlets. H. Kitchens and common sinks. 5. Site plan should include information on site accessibility features including: A. Arrival points including parking area access points and signage from the public way. B. The location and number of accessible parking stalls and the number of standard parking stalls. C. Access aisles from parking. D. The slope of the accessible parking spaces and access aisles. E. The identification at accessible spaces and/or lot entrances. F. A clear accessible egress path of travel to the adjoining public way. Electrical Code Requirements; 1. The electrical system must be sized and installed in accordance with the 2022 California Electrical Code. 2. All electrical system design and permitting is required to be performed by licensed electrical engineers registered in the State of California or qualified and experienced licensed electrical contractors if they are performing the actual installations (design-build). 3. All electrical system(s) installation is required to be completed by licensed electricians and licensed electrical contractors. 4. A single line diagram of the existing and proposed electrical system, including the main electrical service shall be provided in the submittal. 2022 California Electrical Code Article 215.5. 5. All electrical equipment must be listed and labeled by an approved testing agency, 2022 California Electrical Code Article 110.3. 6. Flexible cords (extension cords) are not permitted to substitute for fixed wiring and cannot be routed through or concealed in walls, structural ceilings, suspended ceiling, dropped ceilings or floors, attached to building surfaces, be within 6'- 8" of a means of egress, or subject to physical damage 2022 California Electrical Code Article 400.8. -180- EXHIBIT B 7. Heating and cooling equipment shall require a 15 or 20-amp GFCI protected service receptacle within 25 feet of the equipment. 2022 California Electrical Code article 210.63. Mechanical Code Requirements 1. The provisions of the 2022 California Mechanical Code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to or the maintenance of mechanical systems. 2. A ventilation system shall be required to filter contaminants to the exterior of the building and any adjoining property. The mechanical ventilation or exhaust system shall be installed to control, capture, and remove emissions or other odors generated from product growing, processing, use or handling where required in accordance with the Building, Fire Code, and Blyth Municipal Code or as a Condition of Discretionary Approval. The design of the system shall be such that the emissions or other odors are confined to the area in which they are generated by air currents, hoods, or enclosures and shall be exhausted by a duct system to a safe location or treated by removing contaminants. Certification of the odor control system design by a licensed engineer shall be submitted at the time of permit application. 3. Provide an exhaust system designed and constructed to capture sources of contaminants to prevent spreading of contaminants to other parts of the occupied spaces of the building (2022 California Mechanical Code, Chapter 5). 4. Appliances regulated by this code shall be listed and labeled for the application in which they are instalied and used. 5. Every occupied space shall be ventilated by natural means in accordance with 2022 California Mechanical Code, 402.2 or by mechanical means in accordance with 2022 California Mechanical Code, 402.3. 6. Label information. A permanent factory-applied nameplate shall be affixed to appliances on which shall appear in legible lettering, the manufacturer's name or trademark, the model number, serial number and the seal or mark of the -181- EXHIBIT B approved agency. 2022 California Mechanical Code, 307.0, A label shall also include the following: A. Electrical equipment and appliances: Electrical rating in volts, amperes, and motor phase; identification of individual electrical components in volts, amperes or watts, motor phase; Btu/h (W) output; and required clearances. B. Absorption units: Hourly rating in Btu/h (W); minimum hourly rating for units having step or automatic modulating controls; type of fuel; type of refrigerant; cooling capacity in Btu/h (W); and required clearances. C. Fuel-burning units: Hourly rating in Btu/h (W); type of fuel approved for use with the appliance; and required clearances. D. Electric comfort heating appliances: Name and trademark of the manufacturer; the model number or equivalent; the electric rating in volts, ampacity and phase; Btu/h (W) output rating; individual marking for each electrical component in amperes or watts, volts, and phase; required clearances from combustibles; and a seal indicating approval of the appliance by an approved agency. 7. The building or structure shall not be weakened by the installation of mechanical systems. Where floors, walls, ceilings or any other portion of the building or structure are required to be altered or replaced in the process of installing, replacing, or repairing any system, such alterations shall be designed by a licensed design professional such that the building or structure shall be left in a safe structural condition in accordance with the CBC, CEBC, CMC. Anchorage of any mechanical equipment greater than 400 Ibs. shall be designed and detail by a licensed design professional. 8. Condensate drain systems shall be provided for equipment and appliances containing evaporators or cooling coils. Condensate drain systems shall be designed, constructed, and installed in accordance with 2022 California Mechanical Code, 310.0 Plumbing Code Requirements: 1. New plumbing installations and alteration must meet requirements of the 2022 California Plumbing Code and the City of Blythe Utilities-Water Department. -182- EXHIBIT B 2. The provisions of the 2022 California Plumbing Code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to or the maintenance of plumbing systems, nonflammable medical gas, carbon dioxide extraction systems, inhalation, anesthetic, vacuum piping, nonmedical oxygen systems, sanitary and condensate systems, vacuum collection systems, fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, gas water heaters and water heater venting. 3. Plan documents must identify the locations of plumbing fixtures and fixture types. 4. Plans shall identify the locations of water heater(s), water supply and distribution, indirect and special waste, sanitary discharge, vents, traps, backflow preventers and interceptors and separators. 5. Plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings must be designed for individuals with disabilities and with the appropriate standards. 6. Installed plumbing systems regulated by this code shall be listed and labeled for the application in which they are installed and used, unless otherwise approved in accordance with 2022 California Plumbing Code Energy Code Regulations: New, modified and altered building envelope, lighting and mechanical systems must be designed to comply with California Energy Code Nonresidential requirements. The City of Blythe is located within Climate Zone 15. For purposes of energy design, the designer is responsible for specifying the building features that determine compliance with Building Energy Efficiency Standards and other applicable building codes. Alterations must comply with mandatory measures for the altered components. 1. The energy documents will be required for lighting, cooling, heating, water heating and building envelope modifications. 2. The mechanical equipment for heating and cooling the offices and cultivation facility must be certified and may require field verification testing. Heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment shall be designed and installed in compliance with California Energy Code, 110. -183- EXHIBIT B California Green Code Requirements: 1. Mandatory measures shall be followed 2. Recycle of 65% of waste generated by weight 3. Recycled material will be tracked by CR&R and City of Blythe Development Services -184- CONTINUED BUSINESS -185- CITY OF BLYTHE Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT EE MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council receive and file a summary report from the Hospital Ad Hoc Committee. FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: Earlier this year, the City began receiving information from concerned citizens related to the financial state of Palo Verde Hospital (PVH). In February, the City contacted Riverside County Supervisor V. Manual Perez's Office offering the City's assistance. At the same time, the City requested assistance in identifying the oversight body for the Palo Verde Hospital District' S Board of Directors. After learning the hospital had shuttered operations except for the Emergency Room, Laboratory and Radiology, City officials contacted our State and Federal partners requesting assistance for PVH. Inl May, the Mayor appointed Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Council Member Burton to serve on a Hospital Ad Hoc Committee. In June, the City sent a letter to the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) requesting that LAFCO conduct a Municipal Service Review (MSR) of the Palo Verde Healthcare District. The item was placed on June 26, 2025 Agenda and the Commissioners unanimously voted to direct staff to proceed with the MSR. Although the City has no jurisdiction over Palo Verde Hospital, its Board of Directors or its management, itis a critical aspect ofour community. The City is committed to working with the Board, either current or re-organized, its management and our elected representatives to ensure the hospital remains open and operational. The future success of the City is dependent upon having a functional hospital and healthcare system for our residents. STAFF REPORT: The Ad Hoc Committee will provide an update. ATTACHMENTS: None -186- NEW BUSINESS -187- CITY OF BLYTHE Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING a STAFF REPORT LH 0 MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Council Going Dark for the Month of August PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council go dark for the month of August. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: Peri the Blythe Municipal Code, regular meetings ofthe Blythe City Council arel held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. For several years Council has held one Council meeting on the second Tuesday of every month: The council then goes dark for the meeting scheduled for the fourth Tuesday. Occasionally, Council will go dark on the second Tuesday and instead hold its monthly meeting on the fourth Tuesday ofthe month. STAFF REPORT: During the meetings in June and July, the City Council takes annual actions such as budget adoption, tax assessments, report submissions and other related actions. As such, the August Agenda is typically light. Staff does not anticipate any items that will need to be discussed or adopted at the meeting scheduled forthis August. Ifthe need. were to arise, a Special Meeting may be called at any time with a twenty-four-hour notice. The. August meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2025. Due to staffing and Council schedules, and no anticipated items needing approval in August, staffrecommends: that the City Council go dark during thei month of August, resuming the: regular meeting schedule on September 9, 2025. Should Council whish to hold ai meeting in August, iti is recommended that the meting be held on the fourth Tuesday, on August 26, 2025. ATTACHMENTS: None -188- CITY OF BLYTHE * Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING C A TSHES STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Acceptance of the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Schedule of Positions to Add a Police Sergeant - Retired Annuitant Position PRESENTED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police PREPARED BY: Garth V. Dale, Chief of Police RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-018 authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept grant funds in the amount of $211,582.00 provided by the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-018. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT. FUNDS. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE. INTERIM CITY. MANAGER TO. EXECUTE. ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-022 approving the revised Schedule of Authorized Positions to include a Police Sergeant - Retired Annuitant position. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,. APPROVING THE. REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS FISCAL IMPACT: $211,582.00 in grant funding for the program. Grant funds will be used to pay for the Police Sergeant - Retired Annuitant position and any and all overtime necessary to facilitate the operations ofthe Grant. BACKGROUND: The California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program is intended to assist allied agencies in education, prevention, and enforcement oflaws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products. The purpose of the grant funding is to help agencies reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving within their communities. The Blythe Police Department submitted an application for grant funding for the period ofJuly 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 to fund DUI saturation patrols and DUI checkpoints. STAFF REPORT: The California Highway Patrol has conditionally approved a grant award of$211,582.00 to be used toward equipment, training and salaries relating to DUI enforcement. Pursuant to California Government Code 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 or1 public agency employer either during an emergency to prevent stoppage ofpublic business or because thei retired person has specialized skills needed in performing work of limited duration." 99 Because of existing grants and special programs, BPD officers are working overtime regularly at this time, -189- therefore, an additional part time employee should be utilized for this program for enforcement, education and training events. A CalPERS retiree who, without applying for reinstatement from retirement, returns to work with a California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) employer in a designated retired annuitant position is referred to as a "retired annuitant. 99 There are two types of retired annuitant employment: "extra help" and interim/acting vacant position" employment. The Police Department is proposing to hire a retired BPD Sergeant as an extra help retired annuitant to work enforcement and provide education and training utilizing the grant funds received from the CHP. The retired annuitant will have years of experience and expertise in traffic and DUI enforcement. There are several requirements that apply to retired annuitants, including, but not limited to: The position must be designated as a retired annuitant position (not any other full- or part-time position). The hourly pay rate cannot be less than the minimum or exceed the maximum paid to other employees performing comparable duties as listed in the employer's publicly available pay schedule. The retired annuitant cannot receive any benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefits, or other form of compensation in addition to the hourly pay rate. The number ofhours worked cannot exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year for employment with all CalPERS employers combined. The work must be performed for a limited duration. Per CalPERS, examples oflimited duration work include work to eliminate backlog, work on a special project, and work that is in excess of what regular staff can do. Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-018 authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept grant funds in the amount of $211,582.00 provided by the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant and adopt Resolution No. 2025-020 approving the revised Schedule of Authorized Positions to include a Police Sergeant - Retired Annuitant position. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 2025-018 2. CHP Grant - Intent to Award Letter 3. Grant Funding Breakdown 4. Resolution No. 2025-022 -190- RESOLUTION NO. 2025-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows: WHEREAS, the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program ("Grant Program") is made available and administered through the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) to support local efforts for education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant funding is to help agencies reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving within their communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe Police Department submitted an application for grant funds through the Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the CHP has awarded the City $211,582.00 in grant funds for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City is required to submit a City Council resolution providing approval to receive grant funding from the Grant Program. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council authorizes the City of Blythe's acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $211,582.00 from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the Interim City Manager or her designee to execute all grant documents, including, but not limited to, the grant agreement, including any extensions or amendments thereof, to accept and administer the grant, and to take all steps necessary to implement this authorization and the Grant Program requirements and objectives. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2025 by the following vote: Resolution No. 2025-018 Page 1 of 2 -191- AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Joseph DeConinck, Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk (SEAL) Resolution No. 2025-018 Page 2 of 2 -192- GRANT FUNDING TOTALS: TOTAL GRANTE BUDGET TOTALF PERSONNEL $37,327 TOTALI EQUIPMENT $148,600 TOTALI DIRECT COST $6,635 TOTAL TRAVEL $19,020 GRAND' TOTAL $211,582 PERSONNEL for the following DUI saturation patrols and two DUI checkpoints: DUI SATURATION AND CHECKPOINTS! PERSONNELI REQUIREMENTS DUI SATURATION PATROL 12 OPERATIONS TOTAL $11,747 DUI CHECKPOINTS PATROL 2 OPERATIONS TOTAL $25,580 PERSONNEL TOTAL $37,327 DUISATURATIONI PATROLI OPERATIONS Memorial Day 5/23/26-5/25/26 3Days 4th of July 4/3/26-4/5/26 3 Days Labor Day 8/29/25-9/1/25 3 Days Thanksgiving 11/27/2025 1 Day Christmas 12/24/25-12/25/25 2[ Days DUI SATURATIONI PATROL TOTAL 121 Days EQUIPMENT: Patrol' Vehicle designated for DUI Saturation patrols $70,000.00 Patrol Vehicle Outfitting $50,000.00 PSEC Radio $5,000.00 Message Board (InstaAlert 24 on an ATS 5Trailer), x4 $20,000.00 3- Computers (1f for Report) Writing, 1f for viewingt training videos and comtrellngTafifCioud) $3,600.00 EQUIPMENTTOTAL $148,600.00 OTHER DIRECT COSTS PAS Device (SOTOXA Oral Fluid! Mobile Test System) $4,900.00 PAS Device Cartridges (25pk) $685.00 Message Board Management System (TraffiCloud) $1,050.00 OTHERI DIRECT COSTS TOTAL $6,635.00 TRAVEL: TRAVEL IACP Impaired Driving & Safety Conference (August 4-6, 2025) Chicago, IL Flights $500/each x4 $2,000.00 Hotel $800/each: x4 $3,200.00 Registration $600/each) x4 $2,400.00 Per Diem $255/eachi x4 $1,020.00 Transportation- $100/each: x4 $400.00 IACP Expo & Conference (October 18-21, 2025) Denver, CO Flights $500/each: x4 $2,000.00 Hotel- $1000/each) x4 $4,000.00 Registration- $600/each x4 $2,400.00 Per Diem $300/eachx4 $1,200.00 Transportation- $100/each> x4 $400.00 TRAVELTOTAL $19,020.00 -193- State of Calfomia-Tansporation Agency GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL 601 North 7th Street Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 843-4360 (800) 735-2929 (TT/TDD) (800) 735-2922 (Voice) June 13, 2025 File No.: 060.17344.17369 Melanie Neal Blythe Police Department 240 North Spring Street Blythe, CA 92225 Dear Ms. Neal: On behalf of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), iti is my pleasure to inform you, the Blythe Police Department, is conditionally approved for Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) funding in the amount of $211,582.00. The purpose of this grant funding is to help your agency reduce and mitigate the impacts ofi impaired driving in your community. The official Grant Agreement for signature is forthcoming. In order to execute your Grant Agreement, please provide documentation from a local governing body, authorizing your organization to receive this grant funding, to the Cannabis Grants Unit, by email at CGUGramts@chp.cagoy, as soon as possible. Refer to California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13, Section 1890.13(g) for additional information. The CHP looks forward to partnering with you and your agency on this project in an effort to make California' 's roadways a safer place to travel. Ifyou have any questions, please feel free to contact the Cannabis Grants Unit at (916) 843-4360. Sincerely, 99O M. W. HEADRICK, Chief Enforcement and Planning Division Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency -194- RESOLUTION NO. 2025-022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows: WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-010, adopting the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, including the Schedule of Authorized Positions; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to revise the Schedule of Authorized Positions as set forth in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the revised Schedule of Authorized Positions as set forth in Exhibit A. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the file of original resolutions. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Blythe at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of July, 2025, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Joseph DeConinck, Mayor ATTEST: Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk (SEAL) -195- EXHIBIT A SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS -196- Exhibit A City of Blythe Authorized Positions by Department and Classification Department Adopted Amended Classification FY 2025-2026 FY 2025-2026 Elected City Council Members 5 5 City Clerk 1 - City Treasurer 1 Subtotal 7 7 Administration Assistant City Manager 1 Department Assistant III 1 Custodian (Part-Time) 1 Subtotal 3 3 Finance Director of Finance 1 Department Assistant I - Department Assistant II 2 2 Subtotal 4 4 Community Development Chief Building Inspector I Permit Technician 1 Graffiti Control Technician (Part-Time) 1 Code Compliance Officer 2 2 Subtotal 5 5 Police Chief 1 Captain 1 Lieutenant Sergeant 5 5 Sergeant-Retired Annuitant Corporal 4 4 Officer 14 14 Community Service Officer 2 2 Forensic Technician 1 Department Assistant I (Part-Time) 2 2 Public Safety Dispatcher - Records Supervisor 2 2 Public Safety Dispatcher - Records Technician 4 4 Animal Control Officer 1 Police Reserves 3 3 Subtotal 40 41 Amended by Resolution 2025-020, July 8, 2025 -197- Exhibit A City of Blythe Authorized Positions by Department and Classification Department Adopted Amended Classification FY 2025-2026 FY 2025-2026 Fire Chief - 1 Assistant Chief Captain 5 5 Engineer 10 10 Fireman 18 18 Subtotal 35 35 Public Works Public Works Director 1 Department Assistant II I Vector Control Technician 1 Gardner 2 2 Street Maintenance Supervisor 1 Street Maintenance Worker 3 3 Equipment Operator Lead Equipment Operator Water-Wastewater Supervisor 1 Water Service Worker 4 4 Water Treatment Operator 2 2 Waste Water Treatment Plant Supervisor 1 Chief WWTP Operator WWTP Operator 3 3 WWTP Operator (Part-Time) 1 Equipment Shop Manager Equipment Mechanic 1 1 Subtotal 23 23 Recreation Recreation Supervisor/Sports Coordinator 1 1 Recreation Coordinator 1 Recreation Aide (Part-Time) 15 15 Subtotal 17 17 Total Elected Positions 7 7 Total FTE Positions 70 70 Total PTE Positions 57 57 Total Retired Annuitant Positions I Total Authorized 134 135 Amended by Resolution 2025-020, July 8, 2025 -198- CITY OF BLYTHE Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: July 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Appointment ofl Beverly Mays as the Community Appointee to the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency Board ofl Directors PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council appoint Beverly Mays as an 'at large' member of the Board of Directors to fill the community appointee seat vacated by Vernoica Alvarado. FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA) has a five-member board of directors. The Board is made up oftwo Council Members appointed by the Mayor, a community member appointed by the County ofl Riverside, a community member appointed by the City of Blythe and a representative ofthe County ofRiverside. The current Board is made upofCouncil Members Johnny Rodriguez and Joseph Halby, County community appointee Ashley Guzman, City community appointee Veronica Alvarado and County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. STAFF REPORT: Earlier this year, Board Member Alvarado announced she would be stepping down after four years ofservice on the PVVTA Board ofDirectors. To: fill the vacancy, The Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency began a recruitment process. The two letters of interest were received by PVVTA. A meeting was set with the PVVTA Executive Committee to review the letters of interest received. The PVVTA Executive Committee requested Agency staffto forward their recommendation to appoint Beverly Mays as the City's'at large' member of the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency's Board of Directors. Therefore, It is recommended Council appoint Beverly Mays as an 'at large' member of the PVVTA Board of Directors to fill the City community appointee seat vacated by Vernoica Alvarado. ATTACHMENTS: None -199- REPORTS -200- PUBLIC COMMENT -201- ADJOURN -202-