STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

 

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT

 

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

TUESDAY                                                                                                                     

9:30 A.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION BY KAREN BARTON, PARALEGAL I-CN, OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

COVID-19 RECOVERY UPDATE

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM UPDATE: ADULT LITERACY

 

1          ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION

 

1.1       15479 CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Proof of Publication. [$0]

(APPROVED)

 

1.2       17230 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING:  RECEIVE AND FILE THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37398 and PLOT PLAN NO. 26346 – ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (EA43062) – Applicant/Representative: AVA Property Investments LLC. – Engineer/Rep.: Adkan Engineers, Richard Reaves. – Third Supervisorial District – Rancho California Zoning District – Southwest Area Plan – Community Development: Commercial Retail (CD: CR) – Location: North of Willows Avenue, south of Murrieta Hot Springs Road, east of Winchester Road and west Sky Canyon Road – 10.98 acres – Zoning: Specific Plan No. 213 (Winchester Properties) : REQUEST: The Tentative Parcel Map is a Schedule “E” subdivision of two parcels totaling 10.97 acres into five commercial lots with a minimum lot size of 0.68 acres. The Plot Plan is for the siting, construction, and development of approximately 56,060 total building square feet of a commercial and retail center on a 10.98 gross acre site.  The Plot Plan includes the construction of 5 buildings, including a grocery store, retail store, tire shop, drive-thru restaurant, and a car wash. APNs: 920-120-034 and 920-120-035. District 3. [Applicant Fees 100%]      

(RECEIVED AND FILED)

 

2          CONSENT CALENDAR

 

2.1       17184 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approval of Final Parcel Map 36564 a Schedule "E" Subdivision in the Cherry Valley area. District 5. [Applicant Fees 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.2       17080 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Confirmation of Dr. Ruth Perez to the Investment Oversight Committee, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.3       17156 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Receive and File the Treasurer's Monthly Disclosure Report on Investments dated August 2021, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.4       17179 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Treasurer’s Monthly Statement of County and School Funds for August 2021, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.5       17180 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Receive and file the Treasurer’s Purchase Detail Report for August 2021, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.6       17326 SUPERVISOR KAREN SPIEGEL: Reappointment of Lois Tomlinson to  Assessment Appeals Board 3, All Districts [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3          Policy Calendar

 

3.1       17301 BOS DISTRICT 2: Second District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds to Corona-Norco Family YMCA, Soroptimist International of Riverside, and My Learning Studio. [$10,000.00 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.2       17313 BOS DISTRICT 5: Fifth District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for the Riverside Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee and Riverside County Works. [$5,000 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.3       16927 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Approve the Professional Service Agreement with Francesca's Transportation, Inc. for Fixed Route Transportation Services for four years; All Districts. [$720,000 Total Cost - General Fund 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.4       17083 ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER/ RMAP: Approval of the revised Departmental Records Retention Schedule, All Districts. [$0] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.5       17233 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Revolving Funds Report for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, All District [$0]                          

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.6       17252 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Transfer of Property Tax Unclaimed Refunds to the General Fund, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.7       15706 DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES: Approve the Professional Service Agreements with Team Legal, Inc. and AAA Attorney Services II, Inc., for Process Server Services for Three Years Through June 30, 2024 with the Option to Renew for Two Additional One-year Periods; All Districts  [Total cost $2,500,000; up to $125,000 in additional compensation] 66% Federal Funding, 34% State Funding]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.8       15708 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM: Riverside University Health System - Community Health Centers - Riverside Neighborhood Health Clinic X-Ray Suite Renovation Project - California Environmental Quality Act Exempt, Approval of In-Principle and Preliminary Project Budget, District 1. [$279,582, 100% RUHS Enterprise Fund 40050]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.9       17154 HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HHPWS):  Adoption of Environmental Assessment Report and Finding of No Significant Impact for Aspire Foster and Homeless Youth Project, City of Riverside, Pursuant to the National Environment Policy Act, and Approval of Request for Release of Funds from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); District 2. [100% Housing Choice Voucher Program Project Based Vouchers]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.10     15600 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (RIVCOED): Community Facilities District No. 20-1M (Springbrook) of the County of Riverside; ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 962.1, an Ordinance of the County of Riverside Authorizing the Amended Levy of a Special Tax Within Community Facilities District No. 20-1M (Springbrook); Exempt from CEQA, District 2 [$761,852] On-going Cost. CFD No. 20-1M (Springbrook)– 100% (Clerk to file Notice of Exemption) (Clerk to Publish and Post)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.11     17173 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES:  Approve Amendment No.1 to Agreement DPSS-0000899 with Knotts Family Agency for the provision of Foster Care Placement Services for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children and Temporary Emergency Placements.  All Districts; [Total Cost $168,000; up to $134,400 in additional compensation, Federal 22.4%; State 17.5%; Realignment 10.5%; General Fund 50%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.12     17303 BOS DISTRICT 2: Second District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds to the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce, City of Norco, and the Jurupa Valley Chamber of Commerce. [$3,000.00 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.13     17206 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Approve and Ratify Performance Agreement Number 21-10103 and Adopt Resolution #2021-158, All Districts. [$0].               

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.14     17306 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Approve the Behavioral Health Agreement with MFI Recovery Center, Inc. for Drug Medi-Cal and Sobering Center Services at the Arlington Recovery Community for One Year with the Option to Renew for Four (4) Additional One-Year Periods. District 1 [$5,364,000 for FY21/22; Up to $536,400 in Additional Compensation for FY21/22; $7,152,000 Annually for FY22/23 through FY25/26; Up to $715,200 in Additional Compensation Per Fiscal Year, $33,972,000 Total Cost for Five (5) Years, 65% Federal Funding, 35% State Funding]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.15     17084 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – PUBLIC HEALTH: Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement between Inland Empire Health Plan and County of Riverside Department of Public Health for the Loving Support Breastfeeding Program through September 30, 2022, All Districts. [Total Cost $75,000 annually -  100% IEHP  Revenue]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

 

3.16     17101 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – PUBLIC HEALTH: Approval of Amendments No. 1 to the CalFresh Healthy Living Program Agreements between Riverside County and 1) Desert Recreation Foundation, 2) Reach Out West End, and 3) Riverside Unified School District for the period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022, All Districts. [$244,000 - 100% Federal Funds]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.17     17023 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-173, issuing Certificate of Final Cancellation and Diminishment of Rancho California Agricultural Preserve No. 3, and Adopt Resolution No.  2021-174, issuing Certificate of Final Cancellation and Disestablishment of Rancho California Agricultural Preserve No. 35– Applicant: Sirah Vineyard Development Corporation – Nothing further is required under CEQA – APNs 943-260-027, and 943-070-003 – District 3. [Applicant Fees 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.18     16829 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Notice of Completion – Varner Road Resurfacing Project, in the Community of Thousand Palms. District 4. [$0]        

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.19  17050 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Fisher Street Resurfacing Project, in the Community of Good Hope; CEQA Exempt, District 1. [$1,155,100 Total Cost - Local Funds 100%] (Clerk to Advertise)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.20  17088 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:  Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bid for the Construction of Cabazon Sidewalks Project in the Cabazon area.  CEQA Exempt.  District 5. [$607,767 Total Cost - State Funds 100%] (Clerk to Advertise)  

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.21  17097 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bid for the Slurry Seal and Curb Ramp Accessibility Project for Fiscal Year 21/22 at various locations; CEQA Exempt; District 1. [$2,053,979 Total Cost - Local Funds 100%] (Clerk to Advertise)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.22  17098 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bid for the Slurry Seal and Curb Ramp Accessibility Project for Fiscal Year 21/22 at various locations; CEQA Exempt; District 3. [$4,326,955 Total Cost - Local Funds 100%] (Clerk to Advertise)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.23  17108 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approval and execution of the Project Agreement Traffic Signal Improvements for Fee Credit/Reimbursement (Leon Road/Thompson Road and Winchester Road (SR-79)/Thompson Road) between French Valley Marketplace, LLC, and the County of Riverside associated with Plot Plan No. 26344 and Parcel Map No. 37404, District 3.  [$352,500 Total Cost - Development Impact Fee 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.24  17253 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR:  Initiation of an Amendment to Ordinance No. 767 Delegating Authority to the County Treasurer to Invest and Reinvest Funds of the County and Other Local Agency Depositors,  All Districts. [$500 - Department Budget 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.25     17298  DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES: Approval of Animal Services Contract Rates for Non-Riverside County Cities for Field, Shelter, and Licensing Services for Fiscal Year 2021/2022. All Districts. [Contract Revenue 100%].

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

4          Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting

 

            (NO BUSINESS)

 

5          Public Financing Authority Meeting

 

            (NO BUSINESS)

 

5          COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ASSET LEASING CORPORATION MEETING

 

            (NO BUSINESS)

 

5          RIVERSIDE COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING

 

            (NO BUSINESS)

 

5          RIVERSIDE DISTRICT COURT FINANCING CORPORATION MEETING

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

6          Industrial Development Authority Meeting

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

7          In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Meeting

 

            (NO BUSINESS)

 

8          Community Facilities District Legislative Body Meeting

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

9          Riverside County Library System Foundation Meeting

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

10        Housing Authority Meeting

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

11        Flood Control and Water Conservation District Meeting

 

11.1     17186 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: Review and Determine That Emergency Conditions Continue and There is a Need to Continue the Apple Fire and El Dorado Fire Emergency Actions, Nothing Further is Required Under CEQA, District 5. [$0] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

11.2     15432 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: Approval of the Cooperative Funding Agreement Between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the City of Palm Springs for the Palm Springs MDP Line 20, Stage 3, Project No. 6-0-00320, CEQA Exempt, District 4. [Not to Exceed $7,520,000 – District Zone 6 Funding – 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

12        County Board and Waste Resources Management District Meeting

 

C. County

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

D. District

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

13        County Board and Regional Park and Open Space District Meeting

 

C. County

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

D. District

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

14        Riverside Community Housing Corp. Meeting

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

15        Riverside University Health System Medical Center Governing Board Meeting

 

15.1     16748 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-MEDICAL CENTER: Ratify and Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with WIPFLi, LLP for Federally Qualified Health Center Consulting Services, Without Seeking Competitive Bids Effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, All Districts. [Total Cost Increase $100,000; up to $35,000 in Additional Compensation, 100% Federally Qualified Health Center Enterprise Fund – 40090]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

16        Public Comment

 

16.1       Yvette Anthony spoke regarding concerns over the new state bill that makes voting by mail permanent in California and gave recommendations to help put trust back into the voting process.

 

16.2       Eric Smith spoke regarding the governor of California putting unreasonable mandates on everyone and the focus being on COVID when other diseases are out there.

 

16.3       Kris Pillow spoke regarding people littering in Riverside County and the negative impact of showing proof of COVID vaccinations or a negative COVID test.

 

16.4       Roy Bleckert spoke regarding the attack on the Sheriff and the redistricting process.

 

16.5       Ted Anderson spoke regarding election integrity and the need to oversee voting in California.

 

16.6       Carlos Barron spoke regarding the moratorium on renters allowing them to not pay rent and the owners of the rentals not getting assistance.

 

16.7       Mercedes DeLeon spoke regarding election audits and election integrity.

 

17        Presentations

 

(Supervisor Spiegel) Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 

(Supervisor Spiegel) National Hispanic Heritage Month

 

18        ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

 

            2.1

 

19        Public Hearings

 

19.1     17296 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Public Hearing - Riverside County 2021 Redistricting Update. All Districts [$0]  

(SET FOR HRG. 10/19/2021 @ 6:00 P.M. OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER)

 

20        10:00 A.M. County General Plan Amendment Initiation Proceedings Meeting

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

21        10:00 A.M. County Land Use Public Hearings Meeting

 

21.1     16775 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: Public Hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 190010 and Development Agreement No. 1900006 – CEQA EXEMPT – Applicant: Derek Catalano – Engineer/Representative: Eric Lightman – Second Supervisorial District – El Cerrito Zoning District –Temescal Canyon Area Plan: Community Development: Commercial Retail: (CD-CR) (0.20 – 0.35 FAR) – Location: Northerly of Jolora Avenue, easterly of Temescal Canyon Road, southerly of El Cerrito Road, and westerly of Arcadia Street – 0.26 Acres – Zoning: General Commercial (C-1/C-P) – REQUEST: Tentatively deny Development Agreement No. 1900006, a proposed 10-year agreement to grant the applicant vesting rights in accordance with the terms of Development Agreement No. 1900006. Tentatively deny Conditional Use Permit No. 190010, a proposal to occupy an existing 1,625 sq. ft. building to be used as a retail cannabis storefront on a 0.26- acre lot with a parking lot and landscaping. APNs: 277-110-040, 277-110-017. District 2. [100% Applicant Funds] 

(CONT’D. TO 10/19/2021 @ 10:00 A.M. OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER)

 

21.2     15400 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: PUBLIC HEARING on GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) NOS. 180002, 190006 and 210109 (Entitlement / Policy Amendments) and Resolution No. 2021-183 – Consider an Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No. 548 - Applicant: County of Riverside - All Supervisorial Districts – Location: Countywide Unincorporated areas - REQUEST: GPA Nos. 180002 (Safety), 190006 (Housing), and 210109 (Land Use) propose to update the Safety, Housing, and Land Use Elements as required by State law and as necessary for internal consistency. The Housing Element is being updated to incorporate the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (“RHNA”) allocation and plan for housing needs for unincorporated communities for the planning period between years of 2021 and 2029; the Safety Element must be updated to address safety concerns related to housing, climate resiliency and adaptation, and other safety concerns and statutory requirements; updates to the Land Use Element include consistency changes to land use designations, densities, and other land use factors and policies. All Districts. [$575,000 Total cost – General Fund / NCC 100%, grant-reimbursable item]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

22        Comments

 

Board Members (5 Minutes)

 

Supervisor Washington:

·         Voices for Children Charity Benefit

·         Valley Restart Golf Classic

 

Supervisor Perez:

·         Oasis del Desert Park Grand Opening - October 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

·         Salton Sea Species Conservation Habitat Project Tour

 

Supervisor Spiegel:

·         Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center Grand Opening in Riverside

·         Inland Empire Blue Belles Breakfast

 

Board Committee Report / Update

 

Supervisor Jeffries:

·         Fire Ad Hoc Meeting with Supervisor Hewitt and CalFire regarding the challenges to fill vacancies

 

Executive Officer / State Budget Update

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

County Counsel Report On Closed Sessions

 

(NO REPORTABLE ACTION)

 

23        Memorials / Adjournments

 

Supervisor Hewitt:

·         Brett Johnson

·         Joe Carlson

 

Supervisor Spiegel:

·         Sally Carlson

·         Christine Martha Esquibel

·         Ruth Jean Wilson

·         Joe S. Ybarra

 

CONCURRENT EXECUTIVE SESSION-COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, GOVERNING BOARD OF THE RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL CENTER, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, HOUSING AUTHORITY, RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOUSING CORP., IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS.

 

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9:

 

Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation:

(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54946.9)

 

17321 A.1       Tereasa Renee France, Jr. v. County of Riverside, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC1905623)

 

17322 A.2       Raelyn Salcedo v. County of Riverside et al. (Riverside Superior Court of California County of Riverside Case No. RIC1901850

 

Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation: 

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

 

17323 B.1       One Potential Case

 

Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation:

Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

 

17324 C.1       One Potential Case

 

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:

 

17325 D.1       Conference with labor negotiator:

                        Agency Negotiator – Brenda Diederichs, Asst. County Executive Officer

                        Employee organizations - Management/Confidential, Unrepresented, RCDDAA,

                                                                   RSA, SEIU, LIUNA, UDW and LEMU

 

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):

 

(NO BUSINESS)

(NO REPORT OUT)

The Chair declared the meeting adjourned.

Karen Spiegel, Chair of the Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:  Kecia R. Harper, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors