Blythe public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Blythe City Council will consider approving a $134,865 contract for new police body cameras, a labor union successor agreement, and the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant allocation.

• Authorize $134,865 for new Police Department body worn camera system
• Adopt successor MOU for Laborers’ International Union Local 1184
• Apply $79,550 CDBG funds to Bommer Park Playground Improvement Project
• Adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments
• Authorize Animal Shelter Services Agreement with Riverside County

The council unanimously approved Consent Calendar items 1‑9 and 12, including the LIUNA MOU (Resolution 2025‑029). It also approved the 2026‑2027 CDBG allocation of $79,552 to fund the Bommer Park Playground Improvement Project and added a $10,000 grant to Peace from Chaos. Items 10 (body‑worn camera) and 11 (recreation‑center staffing) were pulled and not acted upon.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 1‑9 and 12 (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑029 accepting LIUNA successor MOU (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved CDBG allocation $79,552 to Bommer Park Playground Improvement Project (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Peace from Chaos as part of CDBG funding (unanimous aye vote)
• Item 10 (Body Worn Camera purchase) pulled, not approved
• Item 11 (Recreation Center staffing) pulled, not approved

City Council

The council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), involving one potential case. A second conference will address anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), also involving one potential case. Both items are for discussion only; no motions or votes are listed.

• Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation under Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(4), one potential case
• Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation under Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2), one potential case

City Council

The council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of utility‑billing refund warrants totaling $2,307.55 and payroll warrants totaling $600,837.20, as well as other warrants for $372,030.77 and $210,530.00. It will vote on Ordinance No. 944‑25 to amend the municipal code and add regulations for commercial solar energy facilities. It will determine that a public convenience or necessity exists for issuing a Type 21 alcoholic beverage control license to Blythe Liquor at 301 S. Seventh Street. It will authorize execution of a memorandum of understanding with the Palo Verde Unified School District for the 2025‑26 school year programs.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 944‑25 amending Title 17 to regulate commercial solar energy facilities
• Determine public convenience or necessity for a Type 21 ABC license for Blythe Liquor, 301 S. Seventh St.
• Approve utility‑billing refund warrants (numbers 80329‑80343) totaling $2,307.55
• Approve payroll warrants (numbers 55429‑55458 and related direct deposits) totaling $600,837.20
• Authorize execution of MOU between City and Palo Verde Unified School District for 2025‑26 school programs

City Council

The Blythe City Council will vote on routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of several warrants totaling over $1.7 million and a waiver of community‑center rental fees for a local event. The council will also accept completion of the WWTP E. Brine Basin pond liner project and adopt a resolution to destroy certain old financial records. Public hearings will be held on Ordinance No. 944‑25, which amends the municipal code to regulate commercial solar energy facilities, and on a categorical exemption request for the Greenlane EV charging station project.

• Approve warrants: $552,939.78, $1,482.92, $441,675.61, $318,915.24, $311,56.59, $95,111.57
• Waive Community Center rental fees (excluding $150 deposit and $100 labor fee) for Rec‑N‑Crew Homecoming event at Todd Park
• Accept work and authorize release of retention payments for WWTP E. Brine Basin Pond Liner Installation by Layfield USA Corporation
• Introduce Ordinance No. 944‑25 to amend Title 17 zoning code for commercial solar energy facilities
• File a categorical exemption under CEQA for the Greenlane EV Charging Station, temporary truck parking, and solar‑plus‑storage project

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 944-25 to regulate commercial solar energy facilities and exempt it from CEQA. It also waived community‑center rental fees for the Rec‑N‑Crew Homecoming event, accepted completion of the WWTP Brine Basin liner project, and adopted a resolution to destroy certain 2019‑2020 financial records. All consent‑calendar items, including warrants, payroll and monthly reports, were approved with a unanimous vote.

• Approved Ordinance 944-25 to regulate commercial solar facilities and exempt it from CEQA (unanimous aye vote)
• Waived Community Center rental fees (excluding $150 deposit and $100 labor fee) for Rec‑N‑Crew Homecoming event (unanimous)
• Accepted WWTP E. Brine Basin Pond Liner Installation work and authorized notice of completion and retention payments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-026 to destroy certain FY 2019‑2020 financial records (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items – warrants, payroll, meeting minutes, and monthly activity reports (unanimous)

City Council

The Blythe City Council will consider the Municipal Service Review prepared by the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission for the Palo Verde Healthcare District. Council members will decide which option or combination of options best restores Palo Verde Hospital to full operation and long‑term financial stability. They will also appoint a city spokesperson to speak at the LAFCO public hearing on September 25, 2025. The staff report indicates no fiscal impact from this action.

• Review of LAFCO Municipal Service Review for Palo Verde Healthcare District
• Council to select the best option(s) to restore Palo Verde Hospital
• Appointment of a city spokesperson for the LAFCO public hearing on Sep 25, 2025
• Public comments on the item limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Fiscal impact: none

The council voted to approve the posting of the agenda on September 9, 2025, with a unanimous aye vote. The meeting also included a lengthy discussion of the LAFCO Municipal Service Review for the Palo Verde Healthcare District and various options for the hospital, but no formal vote or decision was taken on those matters.

• Approved posting of agenda (unanimous aye vote)

City Council

The Blythe City Council will hold a study session to review design options for the Mesa Bluffs Sewer Expansion Project. The meeting will be held on September 11, 2025, at 1:00 pm in Council Chambers.

• Study Session: Design Options for the Mesa Bluffs Sewer Expansion Project
• Meeting location: Council Chambers at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway
• Meeting date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
• Public comment period scheduled for agenda items

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to establish zoning regulations for commercial solar energy facilities. The body will also review financial assistance for a manganese treatment project and approve several payment registers.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 944-25 and Urgency Ordinance No. 943-25-U regarding commercial solar energy facilities
• Approval of warrant register totaling $202,843.95
• Approval of payroll registers totaling $702,515.58
• Resolution No. 2025-025 for financial assistance for the Birch Street Manganese Treatment Project
• Request to waive a $262.00 Temporary Use Permit fee for Calvary Chapel’s Trunk-or-Treat

The council approved its routine consent calendar and several financial registers. It waived a $262 permit fee for Calvary Chapel’s Trunk‑or‑Treat event and adopted resolutions designating camping areas at Quechan Park and authorizing the interim city manager to file a state water assistance application. Most notably, the council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 943‑25‑U to establish regulations for commercial solar energy facilities, passing it by a four‑fifths vote.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved Warrant Register totaling $202,843.95
• Approved Payroll Register totaling $1,097,? (multiple warrants) – amounts as listed
• Waived Temporary Use Permit Fee of $262 for Calvary Chapel Trunk‑or‑Treat event
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑024 designating camping areas at Quechan Park
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑025 authorizing interim city manager to file water assistance application
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 943‑25‑U regulating commercial solar facilities (four‑fifths vote)
• Approved minutes of the August 26, 2025 City Council meeting

City Council

The Blythe City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2025, to approve a $4.5 million payment package, file monthly departmental reports, and ratify contracts including emergency abatement at 316 W. Hobsonway and a $780,000 grant application.

• Approve $4,590,533.92 in warrants for city payments
• Ratify $1,613.28 emergency abatement contract at 316 W. Hobsonway with R&L Watkins, Inc.
• Authorize $780,000 grant application to Palo Verde Irrigation District/Metropolitan Water District
• Approve $117,032.44 in payroll warrants
• File July 2025 Fire Department and Police Department monthly activity reports

The council unanimously approved Consent Calendar items 1‑11, including agreements with Tripepi Smith & Associates and R&L Watkins, Inc. A resolution authorizing the city to apply for $780,000 in grant funding was adopted with a 4‑1 vote. The motion to approve staff’s recommendation on the grant was seconded by Council Member Spraggins and passed.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 1‑11 (unanimous aye vote)
• Authorized Interim City Manager to execute communications agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates (item 10)
• Ratified abatement services agreement with R&L Watkins, Inc. for 316 W. Hobsonway (item 11)
• Approved resolution authorizing application for $780,000 grant (4‑1 vote)
• Posted the meeting agenda on bulletin boards and website (item 1)
• Approved the warrant register totaling $4,? (items 2‑3) – as recorded in the agenda
• Approved the payroll register totaling $?, as recorded in the agenda
• Approved minutes of July 8 and August 5 meetings (items 4‑5)

City Council

The Art in Public Places Committee is meeting to provide direction on a grant application. The application would be submitted to the Community Enhancement Collaborative in the Palo Verde Valley.

• Grant application for the purchase of holiday decorations for the City of Blythe

City Council

The City Council will discuss a request from E Clampus Vitus for the exclusive use of Quechan Park from October 9-12, 2025. The group seeks to host a private historical event, camp overnight, and install a commemorative plaque.

• Request for exclusive use of Quechan Park October 9-12, 2025, including overnight camping for 250 RVs, tents, and trailers
• Request for a waiver of fees associated with the use of Quechan Park
• Proposal to place a permanent bronze plaque in Quechan Park commemorating the Bradshaw Ferry and Bradshaw Trail
• Staff recommendation to maintain public access to the Boat Launch area if exclusive use is granted

The council unanimously approved the posting of the meeting agenda. It also unanimously authorized the interim city manager to execute a memorandum of understanding for E Clampus Vitus to use Quechan Park and to coordinate placement of a historic monument. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved posting of the agenda (unanimous aye vote)
• Authorized interim city manager to execute MOU for E Clampus Vitus park use and monument placement (unanimous aye vote)

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss potential amendments to the Blythe Municipal Code. The discussion focuses on the regulation of commercial solar energy facilities within the city.

• Discussion of potential amendments to the Blythe Municipal Code regarding commercial solar energy facilities

City Council

The City Council will vote on updating municipal codes for accessory dwelling units and designating fire hazard severity zones. The body is also considering a conditional use permit for a commercial storage facility and approving several employee salary and benefit schedules.

• Conditional Use Permit 2502-001 for River Posse Storage commercial storage facility
• Wastewater Treatment Plant East Brine Basin Liner Project agreement with Layfield USA, Corp. not to exceed $100,335.00
• Ordinance No. 940-25 updating Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit zoning
• Ordinance No. 942-25 designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• Approval of warrant registers totaling $2,037,411.38

The council accepted a $211,582 grant from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund to fund DUI enforcement equipment, salaries, and training. It also approved a resolution to add a retired police sergeant as an annuitant position. The Wastewater Treatment Plant East Brine Basin Liner Project was awarded to Layfield USA for up to $85,353 with an additional $15,000 contingency. The council scheduled an August meeting on the 26th (vote 3‑1).

• Approved acceptance of $211,582 cannabis tax grant for DUI enforcement (Resolution 2025-018)
• Adopted resolution to add retired police sergeant annuitant position
• Awarded Wastewater Treatment Plant East Brine Basin Liner Project to Layfield USA, up to $85,353 plus $15,000 contingency
• Approved subordination request for County Successor Agency pass‑through payments
• Levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 authorized (Resolution 2025-015)
• Adopted ordinance repealing and replacing ADU chapter for state law compliance (Ordinance 940‑25)
• Adopted ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones (Ordinance 942‑25)
• Scheduled August council meeting on August 26 (vote 3‑1)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the city's operating and capital budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The meeting includes decisions on zoning changes, business license revocations, and several infrastructure projects.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating and Capital Budget
• Awarding 7th Street Rehabilitation Design Project to ERCS for up to $85,730
• Revocation of business license for Fortune Five Properties LLC dba Econo Lodge-Blythe
• Ordinance 937-25 to rezone two parcels and waive art impact fees for affordable and special needs housing
• Approval of warrants totaling $1,044,383.91 (Warrant Register and Utility Billing Refunds)

The Blythe City Council approved the consent calendar items, including warrants, payroll, minutes, fireworks displays, and several resolutions and ordinances. It adopted the FY 2025/26 appropriations limit, the road‑maintenance project list, and an amended military equipment policy. The council also granted Mr. Zubaid of Fortune Five Properties until June 30 to repay outstanding arrearages, with a unanimous vote.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 1‑17 and 19‑23 (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved Warrant Register totaling $986,997.62 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Register totaling $655,185.95 (unanimous)
• Approved aerial fireworks display request from Blythe Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025/26 Appropriations Limit (Resolution 2025‑009) (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025/26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation project list (Resolution 2025‑011) (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Military Equipment Policy (Ordinance 941‑25) (unanimous)
• Provided Mr. Zubaid until June 30 to repay arrearages; attorney‑fee deadline set for Sep 30, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is discussing the creation of a two-member Ad Hoc Committee to address the current state of Palo Verde Hospital. The body is also considering authorizing the Mayor to request emergency funding and management assistance from state, county, and federal partners.

• Proposal to form a two-member Ad Hoc Committee to work with the Palo Verde Hospital Board of Directors and LAFCO
• Authorization for the Mayor to issue letters to LAFCO and government partners regarding emergency funding for Palo Verde Hospital

The council unanimously approved the posting of the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved staff's recommendation to form a Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee. Mayor DeConinck appointed Vice Mayor Rodriguez and Councilmember Burton as committee members and named himself as the alternate. The council agreed to add a standing agenda item for future committee updates.

• Approved posting of agenda (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved creation of Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous aye vote)
• Mayor appointed Vice Mayor Rodriguez to the committee
• Mayor appointed Councilmember Burton to the committee
• Mayor appointed himself as alternate on the committee
• Added standing agenda item for committee updates

City Council

The City Council will decide whether to revoke the business license of Fortune Five Properties LLC dba Econo Lodge-Blythe. The proposal follows alleged failures to report and pay Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and breaches of a previous settlement agreement.

• Proposed Resolution No. 2025-008 to revoke business license BL-10876 for Econo Lodge-Blythe at 903 W. Hobsonway

The council unanimously approved the posting of the meeting agenda. The council also unanimously approved moving forward with a non‑negotiable agreement that allows Fortune Five Properties (doing business as EconLodge) to keep its business license if payment conditions are met, otherwise the license will be revoked. The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 pm.

• Approved posting of agenda (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with agreement on EconLodge business license (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:15 pm

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to review the draft operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. This is a discussion session to examine the proposed spending and financial plans for the upcoming year.

• Presentation of the Draft Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

City Council

The City Council meets in special closed session to discuss one item: a real property negotiation for 3480 Quail Run Rd. The agency negotiator is Interim City Manager Mallory Crecelius, and the negotiating party is BNB Golf Management, Inc. The subject is price and terms of payment. The regular open meeting follows at 6:00 pm.

• Closed session under Gov. Code 54956.8 for negotiation of 3480 Quail Run Rd. with BNB Golf Management, Inc.

The council held a special closed session to discuss the golf course irrigation system and a real‑property negotiation for 3480 Quail Run Rd. Council members asked the operator, David Bayles, about repair costs and potential city assistance for incidents over $10,000. The city attorney reported that direction was given on the property negotiation but no action was taken. No formal resolutions or votes were recorded.

• No action taken on negotiation of 3480 Quail Run Rd. property (direction given)

City Council

The Blythe City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with mid-management and clerical units, and to negotiate the price and terms for the property at 3480 Quail Run Rd. with BNB Golf Management. The regular session following appears to be procedural only, with no public agenda items listed.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for mid-management and clerical units
• Closed session real property negotiations for 3480 Quail Run Rd., Blythe, with BNB Golf Management, Inc. regarding price and terms

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning parcels, updating accessory dwelling unit laws for state compliance, and the possible revocation of a business license for Econo Lodge-Blythe. The body will also review several financial registers and a contract for fuel and car wash services.

• Proposed revocation of business license for Fortune Five Properties LLC dba Econo Lodge-Blythe at 903 W. Hobsonway
• Approval of warrant registers totaling $1,053,178.94 and payroll registers totaling $623,304.63
• Ordinance No. 937-25 to rezone two parcels and waive Art in Public Places impact fees for affordable and special needs housing
• Urgency Ordinance No. 939-25-U to update Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior ADU regulations
• Proposed contract with County of Riverside Purchasing and Fleet Services Department for fuel and car wash services through June 30, 2030

The council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 939-25-U to repeal and replace Chapter 17.33 for ADU compliance, and approved Ordinance No. 937-25 to rezone two parcels and waive the Art in Public Places fee for affordable and special‑needs housing. It also adopted four resolutions for Lighting District 1 and 2 assessments and approved the warrant and payroll registers and several routine reports.

• Approved Urgency Ordinance No. 939-25-U (ADU code compliance) – unanimous aye vote
• Approved Ordinance No. 937-25 (rezoning two parcels and fee waiver) – unanimous aye vote
• Adopted Resolutions 2025-004 to 2025-007 for Lighting District 1 and 2 assessments – unanimous aye vote
• Approved Warrant Register warrants 11052‑11090 and 79507‑79575 totaling $730,836.70 – consent calendar
• Approved Payroll Register warrants totaling $724,136.65 (see itemized amounts) – consent calendar
• Approved Minutes of the April 8 2025 City Council meeting – consent calendar
• Received and filed monthly reports for permits, fire, police, Quality of Life, and General Plan – consent calendar
• Approved Annual Rate Adjustment under Solid Waste Franchise Agreement – consent calendar

City Council

The City Council will discuss a second amendment to the lease agreement with BNB Golf Management, Inc. to extend operations of the Blythe Municipal Golf Course through August 31, 2030. The proposal follows a notice of intent to terminate the lease due to financial burdens.

• Proposed 5-year lease extension for BNB Golf Management, Inc. through August 31, 2030
• Fiscal impact of $960,000 over the term of the agreement
• Annual management payments of $60,000 to BNB Golf Management for five years
• Reimbursement for golf course maintenance equipment not to exceed $660,000
• Updated hours of operation and food service requirements for the golf course

The council unanimously approved the posting of the meeting agenda. After extensive discussion of the lease amendment with BNB Golf Management, the council gave the City Manager authority to execute the agreement with the discussed equipment and irrigation provisions. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved posting of agenda (unanimous aye vote)
• Authorized City Manager to execute lease agreement changes (unanimous aye vote)

City Council

The Budget and Finance Committee will receive a presentation on the Draft FY 2025/26 Operating and Capital Budget. This is the only new business item on the agenda.

• Receive presentation on Draft FY 2025/26 Operating and Capital Budget

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating the zoning code to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element and amending purchasing authority thresholds. The meeting includes public hearings on rezoning two parcels and a compressed natural gas fueling station project.

• Ordinance No. 935-25: Zoning changes for the 6th Cycle Housing Element, including density and parking standards
• Ordinance No. 938-25: Amendments to bidding thresholds and purchasing authority
• Ordinance No. 937-25: Rezoning of two parcels and waiving Art in Public Places fees for affordable housing
• Acceptance of $40,000 grant for Blythe Police Department officer safety equipment
• Payment of $2,250 to Blythe Chamber of Commerce for a tourism and economic development video

The Blythe City Council adopted the Measure A five‑year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026‑2030. It also approved Ordinance No. 935‑25, amending the zoning code to add a housing element overlay and waive the Art in Public Places fee for affordable and special‑needs housing, and adopted Ordinance No. 938‑25 to update purchasing thresholds. Additionally, the council authorized acceptance of a $40,000 community‑improvement grant for police equipment and approved several warrants totaling over $1.2 million.

• Adopted Measure A Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026‑2030 (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 935‑25 amending zoning code for housing element overlay and fee waiver (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 938‑25 updating purchasing system thresholds (unanimous aye vote)
• Authorized acceptance and expenditure of $40,000 grant for police officer safety equipment (no vote recorded)
• Approved warrants for the warrant register totaling $649,258.86 and other warrants (no vote recorded)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $1,296,? (exact total not specified in minutes)
• Received and filed monthly reports from permits, fire, police, and quality‑of‑life programs (no vote recorded)
• Adopted the March 11 and March 27 council meeting minutes (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2024 Annual Element Progress Report for Housing Element Implementation and decide the future of the Rule 20A Work Credit Balance. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the price and payment terms for a property at 3480 Quail Run Rd.

• Annual Element Progress Report — Housing Element Implementation for 2024
• Decision on 2024 Rule 20A Work Credit Balance (abandon fund or proceed with underground district project)
• Closed session regarding property at 3480 Quail Run Rd. with BNB Golf Management, Inc.

The council approved the posting of the agenda and the receipt and filing of the Annual Element Progress Report, authorizing staff to forward it to state agencies. In a separate vote, the council decided not to move forward with a Rule 20A underground line project. All three motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

• Approved posting of agenda (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved receipt, filing, and forwarding of Annual Element Progress Report (unanimous aye vote)
• Decided not to move forward with Rule 20A underground line project (unanimous aye vote)

City Council

The Budget and Finance Committee will meet to receive a presentation on the city's audited financial statements for fiscal year 2023/2024. The presentation will be delivered by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

• Presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP regarding FY 2023/2024 audited financial statements

City Council

The Blythe City Council will consider adopting an ordinance prohibiting camping and storage of personal property on public streets, sidewalks, and public places. The council will also hold public hearings on zoning changes to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element, including rezoning two parcels and waiving art fees for affordable housing. Other new business includes a contract for abatement services at 495 N. Main Street not to exceed $106,000 and amendments to the city's purchasing system.

• Ordinance No. 936-25 to prohibit camping and storage of personal property on public property (Consent Calendar).
• Ordinance No. 935-25 amending Zoning Code to implement Housing Element programs, including a new overlay and density bonus.
• Ordinance No. 937-25 rezoning two parcels and waiving Art in Public Places impact fee for affordable/special needs housing.
• Agreement with R&L Watkins, Inc. for abatement at 495 N. Main Street not to exceed $106,000.
• Ordinance No. 938-25 amending purchasing system bidding thresholds and authority.

The Blythe City Council adopted Ordinance No. 936-25 prohibiting camping and storage of personal property on public streets, sidewalks, and public places, and introduced Ordinance No. 935-25 amending the zoning code to implement state-mandated housing element programs, including a density bonus and by-right approval for affordable housing. The council also introduced Ordinance No. 938-25 raising bidding thresholds and purchasing authority, and authorized an abatement contract for 495 N. Main Street. A public hearing on rezoning two parcels was continued to April 8, 2025.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 936-25 prohibiting camping on public property (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 935-25 amending zoning code for housing element programs (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Ordinance No. 937-25 rezoning to April 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 938-25 raising bidding thresholds and purchasing authority (unanimous)
• Authorized abatement contract with R&L Watkins for 495 N. Main St. up to $106,000 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to schedule a special meeting to discuss Rule 20A work credit balance

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. 935-25 to implement 6th Cycle Housing Element programs. The body is also considering a ban on camping and storage of personal property on public streets and sidewalks.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 935-25 regarding housing element overlays, density standards, and group housing
• Proposed Ordinance No. 936-25 prohibiting camping and storage of personal property on public places
• Budget of up to $125,000 for a 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 Brush Truck
• Agreement with M.B. Herzog Electric, Inc. for solar site maintenance at WTP and WWTP for a maximum of $154,700
• Professional services agreement amendment with Retail Strategies, LLC at $45,000 per year for three years

The Blythe City Council unanimously approved a series of zoning amendments (Ordinance 935-25) to implement state-required housing element programs, including density bonus, by-right affordable housing, and supportive housing. It also introduced and approved Ordinance 936-25 prohibiting camping and storage of personal property on public property. Other actions included approving a $154,700 solar maintenance contract, purchasing a new fire brush truck, and appointing a retired wastewater supervisor.

• Adopted Ordinance 934-24 amending zoning for emergency shelters, employee housing, and reasonable accommodation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 935-25 implementing housing element programs including density bonus and by-right affordable housing (unanimous)
• Introduced and approved Ordinance 936-25 prohibiting camping and storage of personal property on public property (unanimous)
• Approved $154,700 contract with M.B. Herzog Electric for solar maintenance at WTP/WWTP (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 brush truck for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-001 appointing Thomas Ecret as retired annuitant wastewater supervisor at $55.81/hr (unanimous)
• Authorized participation in USDA Rural Business Development Grant with Riverside County (unanimous)
• Authorized $75 summer pass for Quechan Park day use with boat launch (unanimous)

City Council

The Budget and Finance Committee will receive a presentation from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP on the City's audited financial statements for fiscal year 2023/2024. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Presentation of FY 2023/2024 audited financial statements by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

City Council

The Blythe City Council will hold a public hearing to introduce Ordinance No. 934-24, amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code to comply with the city's 6th Cycle Housing Element, affecting emergency shelters, employee housing, and reasonable accommodation procedures. The council will also consider awarding a $81,219 sewer repair contract for Chanslor Place and waiving a $262 temporary use permit fee for a local music and art show. Consent items include approval of warrants totaling over $1.1 million, acceptance of a firearm donation for the police department, and participation in the Operation Stonegarden grant program.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 934-24 to amend zoning for emergency shelters, employee housing, and reasonable accommodation
• Award of agreement for Chanslor Place Sewer Repair Project to Rove Engineering, Inc. for up to $81,219 (total project budget $111,219)
• Waiver of $262 Temporary Use Permit fee for Desert Sound Live Music and Art Show on January 18, 2025
• Approval of warrant registers totaling $512,475.64, $1,059.02, and $602,285.85
• Authorization to participate in Operation Stonegarden Program and expend up to $163,901.88 in grant funding

The Blythe City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 934-24, amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code to implement state-mandated changes from the 6th Cycle Housing Element, including expanded definitions for emergency shelters, employee housing, and revised reasonable accommodation procedures. The council also approved the consent calendar, awarded a sewer repair contract, and waived a temporary use permit fee.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 934-24 amending zoning for emergency shelters, employee housing, and reasonable accommodation (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants, payroll, minutes, and reports (unanimous)
• Awarded ChanslorPlace Sewer Repair contract to Rove Engineering, Inc. for $81,219 with $111,219 total budget (unanimous)
• Waived $262 Temporary Use Permit fee for Desert Sound Live Music and Art Show (unanimous)
• Appointed council members to various committees as listed