STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

 

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT

 

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

TUESDAY                                                                                                                   

9:30 A.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION BY PATRICIA SANCHEZ, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM UPDATE:  (NO BUSINESS)

 

1          ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION

 

1.1      17771 CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Proof of Publication. [$0]

(APPROVED)

 

2          CONSENT CALENDAR

 

2.1      18269 SUPERVISOR KEVIN JEFFRIES: Appointment of Deborah Zellner to the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Board, First District. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.2      18271 SUPERVISOR KEVIN JEFFRIES: Appointment of Sivert Nelson to the Elsinore Valley Cemetery District, First District. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.3      17819 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Approval of the February 2022 Commemorative List of Presentations, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.4      18161 COUNTY COUNSEL: Approval of an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for Desert Water Agency. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3          POLICY CALENDAR

 

3.1      18275 BOS DISTRICT 1:  Approve the First District American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Infrastructure project fund allocation to the proposed Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) administered projects and direct the Executive Office to initiate necessary agreements with the EVMWD, District 1. [$8,400,000 Total Cost – 100% American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.2      18123 BOS DISTRICT 3: Third District Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds to be allocated to Reaching New Heights Foundation, Inc., Step Up on Second Street, Inc., Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services, Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, Valley Restart and Valley Community Pantry.  [$45,000 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)                     

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.3      18096 ANIMAL SERVICES: Ratify and Approve Agreement for Animal Services Between City of Cathedral City and County of Riverside for the Provisions of Animal Field and Shelter Services, Agreement No. 21-004; District 4. [$347,794 Total Cost - Contract Revenue 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.4       18258 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-060 Authorizing the Emergency Management Department to Apply for the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) High Frequency Communications Equipment (FH) Program. All Districts, 100% State Funds [up to $60,000]                       

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.5      17875 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT- REAL ESTATE (FM-RE) and ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:  Ratification and Approval of the Fourth Amendment to Lease with De Anza Land and Leisure Corp., a Utah Corporation, Located at 3880 Lemon Street, Riverside, One-Year Lease Extension, CEQA Exempt, District 2. [$259,105, 100% Department of Environmental Health Permit Fees]  (Clerk of the Board to file Notice of Exemption)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.6      17560 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM: Riverside University Health System Medical Center Radiology Secondary Mobile Computerized Tomography Scanner Trailer Project - California Environmental Quality Act Exempt, Approval of In-Principle and Preliminary Design Development Budget, District 5. [$118,965, 100% RUHS Enterprise Fund 40050]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.7      17972 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM: Riverside University Health System Medical Center Parking Lot and Driveway Re-Paving Project - California Environmental Quality Act Exempt, Approval of In-Principle and Preliminary Project Budget, District 5. [$804,265, 100% RUHS Enterprise Fund 40050]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.8      17947 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS):  Approve the Form of Loan Agreement for the Use of PLHA Funds for Sheila Street Apartments, in the City of Moreno Valley and Authorize the Director of HWS to Execute a Form of the PLHA Loan Agreement, Covenant Agreement and Subsequent Subordination Agreement; District 5.[$853,650 - 100% Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds] (CEQA Exempt) (Clerk of the Board to File the Notice of Exemption)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.9      18013 HUMAN RESOURCES:  Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Risk and Insurance Rates for Property Insurance, General/Auto Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation, Medical Malpractice Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Insurance, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.10    18075 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Approval of Fourth Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of La Quinta for Management of the Library and Museum.  District 4.  [$1,545,570 Total Cost - 100% City of La Quinta Library Fund]    

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.11    18092 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:  Ratify and Approve Subcontract No. S-7582-County of Riverside Office of Economic Development by and between CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) and the County of Riverside, by and through its Office of Economic Development to Operate the Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC); Districts 4 and 5. [$300,000; 50% Federal, 50% Office of Economic Development Funds] (CEQA Exempt)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.12    18048 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – PUBLIC HEALTH: Ratify and approve Grant Agreement Number DI22027 with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for College Communities against Drunk, Drugged, and Distracted Driving (CADDD) for the Performance Period of October 1, 2021- September 30, 2022, All Districts. [$107,500 - 100% Federal Funds]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.13    18049 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – PUBLIC HEALTH: Ratify and Approve Grant Agreement Number OP22021 with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Child Passenger Safety Program for the Performance Period of October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022, All Districts. [$220,000-100% Federal Funds]                          

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.14    18050 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – PUBLIC HEALTH: Ratify and Approve Grant Agreement Number PS22035 with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program for the Performance Period of October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022, All Districts. [$210,000-100% Federal Funds] (Budget Adjustment) (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.15    18051 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – PUBLIC HEALTH: Ratify and Approve Grant Agreement Number DD22008 with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Be-Wiser Teen Impaired and Distracted Driving-Train the Trainer Program for the Performance Period of October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022, All Districts. [$237,000-100% Federal Funds] (Budget Adjustment) (4/5 Vote Required)                    

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.16    18193 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Ratify and approve the FY 2021-2022 Memorandum of Understanding with the Riverside County Superintendent of Schools for the Provision of Educational Programs to Adult Inmates, All Districts. [Total Program $2,246,689; Riverside County Superintendent of Schools – 54% and Inmate Welfare Fund – 46%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.17    17837 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: Approve the Personal Services Agreement with Deckard Technologies Inc. for Short Term Rental Management Services for a total amount of $346,240 for three years with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods; All Districts. [$643,240 Total Cost; Up to $64,000 in Additional Compensation - Short Term Rental Revenue 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.18    18251 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 664.88 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1900020 – Applicant: CPR - Winchester, LLC – Representative: Elliot Lewis – Third Supervisorial District – Winchester Area – Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan – Community Development: Commercial Retail (CD:CR) (0.25-0.35 FAR) – Zoning: Manufacturing – Service Commercial (M-SC) – .31 Acres – Location: The site is located North of Taylor Street, East of Winchester Road, South of Wesley Street, and West of Whittier Ave – APN: 463-117-049. District 3. [Applicant Funds 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.19    18032 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION:  Adopt the Final Initial Study with Mitigated Negative Declaration and Approve the Thousand Palms Canyon Road Resurfacing Project; Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bid for the Thousand Palms Canyon Road Resurfacing Project; District 4. [$3,686,700 Total Cost - Local Funds 100%] (Clerk to Advertise)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.20    18020 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION:  Approve Addendum to the Plans and Specifications, Accept the Low Bid and Award the Contract for the Construction of the Rancho California Road and Anza Road Reconstruction Project, in the Community of Rancho California.  District 3. [$1,031,660 Total Cost - Local Funds 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.21    17995 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION:  Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bid for the Mountain View Road Resurfacing Project; CEQA Exempt, District 4. [$1,630,610 Total Cost - Local Funds 100%] (Clerk to Advertise)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.22    EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Ratify and Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Contract to Provide Legal Services with the Law Office of Barbara M. Brand; and Direct the Auditor-Controller to approve the Budget Adjustment, as shown on Schedule A, All Districts [Annual Cost $2,305,620; Source of Funds – 100% Indigent Defense Budget]                       

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.23    BOS DISTRICT 2: Second District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds to the American Legion William H. Jameson, Jr. Post 216, the Riverside County District Attorney's Office- Division of Victim Services, and the Riverside County Deputy Sheriff Relief Foundation. [$10,500.00 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 vote required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.24    BOS DISTRICT 5: Fifth District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for the Youth Essential Skills, Perris Valley Women's Club and Hispanic Association of Small Businesses. [$7,630 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 vote required)    

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

4          Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

5         

 

5A       Public Financing Authority Meeting

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

5B       COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ASSET LEASING CORPORATION MEETING

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

5C       RIVERSIDE COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING

 

            (NO BUSINESS)

 

5D       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    17745 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: Approval of the Cooperative Agreement Between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the City of Jurupa Valley and Carson-VA Industrial II, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership, for Agua Mansa – Brown Ave/Wilson St Storm Drain, Stage 3, Agua Mansa – Brown Ave/Wilson St Storm Drain, Stage 4, Master Application No. 18008, Project Nos. 1-0-00335-3 and 1-0-00335-4, Nothing Further is Required Under CEQA, District 2. [$0]    

(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

 

13.1    18143 REGIONAL PARK & OPEN SPACE DISTRICT:  Approve Amendment to Salary Ordinance No. 440 pursuant to Resolution No. 440-9241 submitted herewith to include additional positions for the Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District and Approve Budget Adjustment; All Districts. [$1,072,629 Total Cost - District Operating Fund 25400 53%; Habitat & Open Space Fund 25430 36%; Lake Skinner Fund 25620 11% ] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

14        Riverside Community Housing Corp. Meeting

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

15        Riverside University Health System Medical Center Governing Board Meeting

 

15.1    18125 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – MEDICAL CENTER:  Ratification and Approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Faculty Physicians and Surgeons of Loma Linda University School of Medicine (FPS LLUSM), dba Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group to provide Urology Physician Services Effective January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 for an annual amount not to exceed $1,921,463, All Districts. [Total Cost $8,646,583; up to $192,146 in Additional Compensation Annually; 100% - Hospital Enterprise Fund 40050]                           

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

16        Public Comment

 

16.1    Roy Bleckert spoke regarding Covid Mandates, lockdowns, wearing mask and experimental vaccines.

 

16.2    Jackie McCraury spoke regarding the mistreatment of the Turpin children and the neglect of Social Services.

 

16.3    Thomas DeCarlo and Alexandra DeCarlo spoke regarding short term rentals and the new rental Ordinance.

 

16.4    Ray Castor spoke regarding global warming and climate change.

 

16.5    Chuck Boers spoke regarding the decision to vacate Caravel Lane.

 

16.6    Rebecca Zaragoza spoke regarding her leadership council and requested the County allocate funding for Coachella Valley.

 

16.7    Brad Anderson spoke regarding requirements for public testimony, start time of Board meetings, and the location of public comment on the agenda.

 

17        Presentations

Proclamation-Cain King Gonzalez (Supervisor Hewitt)

Proclamation-Deputy Edwardo Robles (Supervisor Hewitt)

Black History Month (Supervisor Hewitt)

 

18        ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

 

            3.17, 3.19, 13.1

 

19        Public Hearings

 

19.1    18265 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TLMA): Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2021 - 198 Approving and Adopting Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District’s 2020 Master Plan - CEQA Exempt - District 3. [$1,000 Total Cost - TLMA Admin Budget 100%])

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

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

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

22        Comments

 

Board Members (5 Minutes)

 

Supervisor Spiegel:

·         Non-profit’s Initiative Roundtable meeting for the County of Riverside

·         Naval Surface Warfare Center Change of Command Ceremony

·         Eastvale Community Cleanup, Saturday, February 6, 2022

·         Riverside Community College District Center for Social Justice and Civil Liberties re-opening, Friday, February 11, 2022

 

Board Committee Report / Update

 

Supervisor Spiegel:

·         First Ad Hoc committee meeting for DPSS

 

Executive Officer / State Budget Update

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

County Counsel Report On Closed Sessions

 

(NO REPORTABLE ACTION)

 

23        Memorials / Adjournments

 

Supervisor Spiegel:

·         Arvina Rae Harriger

 

Supervisor Washington:

·         Russell William Hoxie

 

CONCURRENT EXECUTIVE SESSION-COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 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, GOVERNING BOARD OF THE RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM:

 

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)

 

18293 A.1      In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation (Case No. 1:17-CV-2804)

 

Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation: 

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

 

18294 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:

 

18295 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:

 

18296 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.

Jeff Hewitt, Chair of the Board of Supervisors

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