STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

 

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT

 

MARCH 14, 2023

TUESDAY                                                                                                                      9:30 A.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY NATHAN HARTEL, DEP. DIR. OF PRGMS & OPS, CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CLERK OF THE BOARD UPDATE

 

1          ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION

 

1.1       20312 CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Proof of Publication. [$0]

(APPROVED)

 

2          CONSENT CALENDAR

 

2.1       21409 SUPERVISOR KEVIN JEFFRIES: Appointment of Nikolas Tejeda to the Mead Valley Municipal Advisory Council, First District [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.2       21366 SUPERVISOR KAREN SPIEGEL: Presentation for 2023 Volunteer of the Year

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.3       20421 COUNTY COUNSEL: Approval of the Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Desert Recreation District [District 4] [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.4       21140 COUNTY COUNSEL: Approval of the Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code for Desert Healthcare District [District 4] [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.5       21158 COUNTY COUNSEL: Approval of the Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code for Jurupa Community Services District [District 2] [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.6       21160 COUNTY COUNSEL: Approval of the Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code for Desert Water Agency [District 4] [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.7       21161 COUNTY COUNSEL: Approval of the Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code for Jurupa Unified School District [District 2] [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.8       21174 COUNTY COUNSEL: Approval of the Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code for Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority [District 1,2,3]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.9       21175 COUNTY COUNSEL: Approval of the Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code for Valley Sanitary District [District 4] [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3          POLICY CALENDAR

 

3.1       21394 BOS DISTRICT 3: Third District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce, Beloved Foundation, JDS Creative Academy, Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc., California Family Life Center, City of Menifee  [$15,500.00 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.2       21322 SUPERVISOR V. MANUEL PEREZ: Approve $1,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to FIND Food Bank, The Desert's Regional Food Bank. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.3       21202 EXECUTIVE OFFICE:  American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Quarterly Progress Report - All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.4       20009 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT-REAL ESTATE (FM-RE):  Ratification and Approval of Second Amendment to Lease between Perris Elementary School District and County of Riverside, Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health, Perris, 3 Year Lease Extension, CEQA Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3), District 1. [$51,727], Federal 30%, State 70% (Clerk to File Notice of Exemption)                      

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.5       21042 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - REAL ESTATE (FM-RE) AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM (RUHS); Approval of a License Agreement with Social Science Services, Inc., dba Cedar House Life Change Center, 10001 and 10003 Country Farm Road, Riverside, License Agreement to Operate Facility; CEQA Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3); District 1. [$0] (Clerk to File Notice of Exemption)       

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.6       21285 FIRE DEPARTMENT:  Approval of the Education Affiliation Agreement between the County of Riverside and  EMSTA Incorporated, dba EMSTA College, to provide appropriate clinical learning experiences to its Students in its clinical programs. All Districts. [$0.00]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.7       20674 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS):  Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-076, Approving Additional Funding Allocation of HOME Investment Partnerships Act Funds in the Amount of $1,300,000 to Chelsea Investment Corporation for the Tripoli Affordable Housing Project Located in the City of Coachella; Adoption of Environmental Assessment Report and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Tripoli Apartments Pursuant to the National Environment Policy Act (NEPA); and Approval of Requests for Release of Funds from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), District 4. [$2,300,000 - 100% HOME Investment Partnerships Act Funds]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.8       21223 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION (HWS/WDD): Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Riverside County Workforce Development Local Plan and Inland Empire Regional Workforce Development Plan Modifications for Program Years 2021-2024; All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.9       21211 HUMAN RESOURCES: Classification and Compensation recommendation to adjust the salaries of the confidential (-CE and -CN) job classifications; and amend Ordinance No. 440 Pursuant to Resolution No. 440-9349, All Districts. [Total Cost $82,869 with an ongoing cost of $63,370, 100% Departmental Budgets]

(CONT’D. TO 03/28/2023 @ 9:30 A.M. OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THERE AFTER)

 

3.10     21090 HUMAN RESOURCES & ASSESSOR-CLERK-RECORDER: Classification and Compensation recommendation to adjust the salaries of the Appraiser job classification series (Technician/Trainee/I/II/Senior/Supervising); and amend Ordinance No. 440 Pursuant to Resolution No. 440-9342, All Districts. [Current Year Cost – $46,323, Ongoing Cost - $172,058 – 100% Departmental Budgets]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.11     21343 HUMAN RESOURCES & PURCHASING AND FLEET SERVICES: Classification & Compensation Recommendation to adjust the salary of the Procurement Contract Specialist series; and amend Ordinance No. 440 pursuant to Resolution No. 440-9351 submitted herewith, All Districts. [Total Cost $27,694 with an ongoing cost of $21,773, 100% Department Funds]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.12     21291 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Receive and File the Statement of the Election Official, Adopt Resolution No. 2023-045 Declaring the Results of a Consolidated Special Election to Amend the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax for Improvement Area B, Tract Map No. 36730. Introduce Ordinance No. 977 Authorizing the Amended Levy of a Special Tax within CFD 21-3M (Eagle Vista-Lake Ranch) Improvement Area B .  District 2. [$0] (Clerk of the Board to Record Notice of Special Tax)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.13     20958 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Accept the FY22-23 California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control sponsored by the Office of Traffic Safety Grant Program through the National Highway Traffic Safety ABC-OTS Grant Program Funding in the Amount of $29,600; Adopt Resolution No. 2023-033, Authorizing the Riverside County Sheriff and Other Authorized Agents to Accept Funding for the ABC-OTS Grant Program from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, to Execute the ABC-OTS Grant Documents and Administer the ABC-OTS Grant in the City of San Jacinto. District 5.  [$29,600 – 100% State Funds]; (4/5th Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.14     21190 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Ratify and Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Genesis Software Maintenance and Support Service Agreement with GenCore Candeo, LP for Annual Software Maintenance Support Services that include Hardware and Software Purchases of the Genesis Operations Bridge Location Services and ASTRO Software Enhancement Without Seeking Competitive Bids for Two Years; All Districts. [$806,646 total aggregate cost, up to $18,862 in additional compensation - 100% Sheriff’s PSEC Budget]                          

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.15     21178 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/AVIATION: Approval and Consent to Bill of Sale of Aviation Hangar B3 between William T. Henry and Ranger Holdings Inc., a Saskatchewan corporation and Consent to Sublease between John Obradovich and Betty Obradovich and Ranger Holdings Inc., a Saskatchewan corporation, Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, CEQA Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and Section 15061(b)(3), District 4. [$750 Total Cost - TLMA Aviation Fund 100%]   

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.16     21192 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approval of Amendment 2 to the Engineering Services Agreement by and between the County of Riverside and Kleinfelder Group, Inc. for the Replacement of the Mission Boulevard Bridge at Santa Ana River. Districts 1 and 2. [$1,530,576 Total Amendment Cost, $6,225,585 Total Cost - Federal Funds 88.53%, City of Jurupa Valley 4.93%, and City of Riverside 6.54%]   

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.17     21263 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Emergency Repair Work, Market Street Bridge in the Cities of Jurupa Valley and Riverside, Rubidoux Area, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exempt. Districts 1 and 2. [$1,500,000 Total Cost - City of Jurupa Valley 91% and City of Riverside 9%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.18     21355 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approve Contract Change Order 13 – Between the County of Riverside and Granite Construction Company for the Construction of Jurupa Road/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation Project, District 2. [$3,000,000 Total Cost – State Funds 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.19     21226 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Notice of Completion – Ramon Road Resurfacing, Varner Road to Monterey Avenue, Community of Thousand Palms; and Trinity Circle Drainage Improvements, Butler Bay Place to Nevis Place, Community of Bermuda Dunes. District 4. [$0]

(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     21276 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     21310 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: Approval of License Agreement Between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Eastern Municipal Water District for Meridian Street Channel, Stage 1, Well 37 Facility and Discharge Pipeline Project (Encroachment Permit No. 3709), Project No. 4-0-00261, Nothing Further is Required Under CEQA, District 5. [$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     21194 REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN-SPACE DISTRICT: Approve First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement between The Riverside County Regional Parks and Open-Space District and UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. for the Butterfield Overland Trail Preliminary Environmental and Engineering Services; District 2. [$33,180 Total Amendment Cost - Western Trails Development Impact Fees 33120 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

13.2     21245 REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN-SPACE DISTRICT: Approval of Professional Service Agreement with Architectural Resources Group for the Trujillo Adobe Preservation Plan; CEQA Exempt; District 1. [$90,000 Total Cost - CA State Parks Grant 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

14        Riverside Community Housing Corp. Meeting

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

15        Riverside University Health System Medical Center Governing Board Meeting

 

15.1  21328 RUHS-FQHC Clinics; Approval of One Appointment to Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Board; All Districts. ($0)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

16        Public Comment

 

16.1     Daryl Terrell spoke regarding the framework to create an Immigrant Affairs Department.

 

16.2     Roy Bleckert spoke regarding government creating fear during the pandemic and the need for mental health treatment instead of housing for the homeless.

 

17        Presentations

(SUPERVISOR SPIEGEL) Social Worker Appreciation Month

(Deleted)

 

(SUPERVISOR SPIEGEL) Innovation Month

 

18        ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

 

            2.2, 3.3, 3.18, 13.1

 

19        Public Hearings

 

19.1     21108 HOUSING AUTHORITY:  Conduct a Public Hearing for the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside's Streamlined Annual Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan (2023-2024), Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, and Administrative Plan for the Homeownership Program, and Supporting Documents; All Districts. [$0]

(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

 

21.1     21218 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: Public Hearing - CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 2100128 - Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) - Applicant: County of Riverside - All Supervisorial Districts - Location: Countywide - REQUEST: Ordinance No. 348.4997 in conjunction with Change of Zone No. 2100128 (Land Use) is an amendment to the County’s Land Use Ordinance, Ordinance No. 348, to amend the following: (1) Section 18.18, Detached Accessory Buildings and Structures, (2) Section 18.12, Off-Street Vehicle Parking, (3) Article XIXh, Commercial Cannabis Activities, and (4) Article XXI, Definitions. Amendments to Section 18.18, Detached Accessory Buildings and Structures, include the following: clarifying applicability of the section and amending rear yard setbacks, front lot line setbacks, and building height of detached accessory buildings and structures. Amendments to Section 18.12, Off-Street Vehicle Parking, increases the parking requirements for Cannabis Retailers or Cannabis Microbusiness Facilities engaged as a Cannabis Retailer to a 15 space minimum. Amendments to Article XIXh, Commercial Cannabis Activities, include the following: clarifying and streamlining certain provisions for internal consistency and compliance with state law; amending and clarifying certain permit requirements, setbacks, location/zoning requirements, development standards, operating requirements, enforcement, permit expiration, and permit revocation; allowing Cannabis Retailers in the Mixed Use Zone; and incorporating Board of Supervisors Policy F7 – Cannabis Retailers within a Commercial Retail Corridor within Ordinance No. 348.  Amendments to Article XXI, Definitions, include additions and revisions the Commercial Cannabis Activity definitions in accordance with state law and the above-described changes. All Districts. [$12,000 Total Cost - NCC 100%]

(APPROVED AS AMENDED)

 

22        Comments

 

Board Members (5 Minutes)

 

Supervisor Perez:

·         Listening Session with the community of Idyllwild

 

Supervisor Gutierrez:

·         Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) Tour in San Jacinto

·         San Jacinto Senior Center Visit and Upcoming Meet and Greet the Supervisor, April 7, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Address: 625 South Pico Avenue, San Jacinto.

·         Working with Animal Services to reopen San Jacinto Animal Shelter

·         Ramona Expressway Median Project Visit

·         Moreno Valley Arts Festival  

·         Nuevo Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) Meeting

 

Supervisor Spiegel:

·         Dedication and Ribbon Cutting for the Elliott N. Duchon Concert Hall at Rubidoux High School

·         Riverside County State of Education Address

·         Restoration of Prado Dam

·         Fentanyl Multidisciplinary Committee Meeting

 

 

 

Supervisor Jeffries:

·         Requested Department Heads go through the CEO for presentations before approaching the Board

·         Requested a report back on the impact of Cannabis and Short-Term Rentals on County Departments

 

Board Committee Report / Update

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

Executive Officer / State Budget Update

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

23        Memorials / Adjournments

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

County Counsel Report On Closed Sessions

 

(NO REPORTABLE ACTION)

 

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 54956.9)

 

21417 A.1       Charles Ramos v. Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2105361)

 

Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation: 

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

 

21418 B.1       One Potential Case

 

21429 B.2       One Potential Case

 

Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation:

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

 

21420 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:

 

21421 D.1       Conference with labor negotiator:

                        Agency Negotiator – 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.

Kevin Jeffries, Chair of the Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:  Kimberly A. Rector, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors