Blythe public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Blythe City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar and authorized several city contracts and agreements, including sewer pump purchases, a fire chief employment amendment, and a shade‑structure project for Engevik Park. The council also approved the issuance of commercial cannabis cultivation and distribution permits to Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC for the former Kmart building at 1455 W. Hobsonway. All motions were moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded as noted, and passed with a unanimous aye vote.
- Approved consent calendar (unanimous aye vote)
- Authorized Interim City Manager to execute Peacemaker lease amendment (unanimous aye vote)
- Authorized purchase order for two sewer pumps up to $61,279.25 (unanimous aye vote)
- Authorized amendment to Volunteer Fire Chief agreement (unanimous aye vote)
- Authorized amendment to CDBG cooperation agreement for FY 2024‑27 (unanimous aye vote)
- Approved issuance of commercial cannabis cultivation and distribution permits to Edelweiss Enterprises, LLC at 1455 W. Hobsonway (unanimous aye vote)
- Appointed Councilmembers Reynolds and Burton to the Animal Shelter Committee (unanimous aye vote)
- Authorized purchase order to Ortco, Inc. for shade‑structure project up to $42,625.00 (unanimous aye vote)
City Council
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-021 to extend the service fee collected for the Riverside County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority. This action ensures the city continues to receive registration fee funds for its abatement program. No action was taken during the closed session regarding labor negotiations.
- Approved posting of the Agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-021 to extend the Riverside County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority fee until May 2034 (unanimous)
City Council
The Council accepted a $35,000 grant from the Palo Verde Community Improvement Fund for the Police Department's Quality of Life Program. Other key actions included approving a liquor license for a proposed Grocery Outlet and expanding a student learning program at the Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center.
- Approved $35,000 grant from CIF for Quality-of-Life Program (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license support for Grocery Outlet at 691 W. Hobsonway (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with Palo Verde Unified School District for expanded learning programs (unanimous)
- Increased budgeted part-time Recreation Center Aide positions from 7 to 15 (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 922-23 amending Military Equipment Use Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Calendar including $4.2M in warrants and payroll (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-019 and 2023-020 regarding Clerical/Para-Professional/Recreation Unit MOU (unanimous)
- Continued Public Hearing for Ordinance 933-23 regarding Sign Ordinance for First Amendment review (unanimous)