STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

 

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT

 

OCTOBER 17, 2023

TUESDAY                                                                                                                   

9:30 A.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY JIM SAVAGE, RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF CHAPLAIN

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

1          ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION

 

1.1      20327 CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Proof of Publication. [$0]

(APPROVED)

 

2          CONSENT CALENDAR

 

2.1      20347 SUPERVISOR V. MANUEL PEREZ:  Renewal of the Revised Local Emergency Declaration for Riverside County due to the epidemic infestation of bark beetles in the Mountain Communities of Idyllwild and Pine Cove, and the positive find of the Golden Spotted Oak Borer (GSOB) in the community of Idyllwild. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.2      23154 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER: Renewal of the Local Emergency Declaration for Riverside County Due to the Spread of Pierce's Disease in the Local Vineyards, District 3. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.3      23155 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER: Renewal of Local Emergency in Riverside County Due to the Discovery of Citrus Greening Disease, or Huanglongbing, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.4      23235 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-311: Riverside County Regional Parks and Open Space District Follow-up Audit, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.5      23237 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-313: Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office, Follow-up Audit, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.6      23238 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-306: Riverside County Community Action Partnership Follow-up Audit, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.7      23239 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-305: Riverside County Environmental Health Department Follow-up Audit, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.8      23240 AUDITOR CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-302: Riverside County Probation Department Follow-up Audit, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.9      23242 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-312: Riverside County Emergency Management Department, Follow-up Audit, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.10    23243 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-307: Riverside County Department of Waste Resources, Follow-up Audit, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.11    23057 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS: Appointment of Special District Directors; Districts 3, 4 and 5. [$0].

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.12    23144 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of Final Parcel Map 38037 a Schedule "A" Subdivision in the Winchester area. District 3. [Applicant Fees 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.13    23146 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of Final Tract Map 38035 a Schedule "A" Subdivision in the Winchester area. District 3. [Applicant Fees 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3          POLICY CALENDAR

 

3.1      23258 BOS DISTRICT 1: First District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds to be allocated to Riverside National Cemetery Memorial Honor Detail; Restoring Hope Community Services, Inc.; and Inlandia Institute. [$6,000 – General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.2      23278 BOS DISTRICT 2:  Approve the Second District Unincorporated Communities Initiative Projects,  District 2. [$10,000 Total Cost – 100% District 2 Unincorporated Communities Initiative Fund] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.3      23281 BOS DISTRICT 2: Authorization to pay the Temescal Valley Heritage Foundation utilizing Temescal Valley Community Funds. [$12,500]. There is no impact to net county cost. (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.4      23232 EXECUTIVE OFFICE:  Approval of the increased amount to the Master Lease Purchase Agreement line of credit for Financing Purchases of Fixed Assets with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., by an additional $75,000,000 [Districts All]; [$75,000,000 total]; 100% Department Budgets.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.5      23107 EXECUTIVE OFFICE:  Approve the Amendment #1 for the Software Service Agreement with Sherpa Government Solutions LLC, All Districts {Total cost $710,000 - 100% RDA Capital Improvement Fund}

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.6      23224 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Approve Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds from the Contingency Allocation Category to the Coachella Valley Water District for Increased Costs Associated with Construction of the Ion Exchange Water Treatment Plant No. 7991 Project, and Approve and Execute the First Amendment to the Infrastructure Project Funding Agreement Between the County of Riverside and Coachella Valley Water District, through Fiscal Year 26/27.  District 4.  [$2,000,000 Total Cost; 100% ARPA] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.7      22912 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER: Cooperative Agreement No. 23-0510-000-SA with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Pink Bollworm Cotton Plowdown and Host-Free Period Monitoring Program, effective November 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, District 4. [$5,000 Total Cost - State Funds 100%]               

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.8      22530 ANIMAL SERVICES: Ratify and Approve Agreement for Animal Services Between the City of Hemet and the County of Riverside for the Provisions of Animal Field and Shelter Services through June 30, 2024, additional year agreements will proceed once the current fee study has concluded, Agreement No. 23-002; District 5. [$1,210,958 Total Cost - Contract Revenue 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.9      23001 ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER/RMAP: Approval of Revised Departmental Records Retention Schedule, All Districts. [$0] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.10    23005 ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER/RMAP: Approval of Revised Departmental Records Retention Schedule, All Districts. [$0] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.11    23031 ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER/RMAP: Approval of Revised Departmental Records Retention Schedule, All Districts. [$0] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.12    23041 AUDITOR CONTROLLER: Cash Overages & Shortages Report for the period of January 2023 through June 2023,  All Districts. [$99 total cost- ($56) General Fund, $155 Other Fund] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.13    23131 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Revolving Funds Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, All District [$0]    

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.14    23198 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Authorization to Reissue County Stale Dated Warrants #2023-4, All Districts. [$232,426 - 100% Stale Dated Warrants Fund 69008 and 69011]        

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.15    23241 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: Adoption of Resolution No.  2023-275 Extending the Proclamation of Local Emergency in Riverside County due to Hurricane Hilary. All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.16    23117 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT-REAL ESTATE (FM-RE):  Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-261, Notice of Intention to Purchase Real Property in the Unincorporated Area of Winchester, County of Riverside, State of California, Portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 472-110-029 and 472-110-040 by Grant Deed from Jay L. Greenstein and Sheryl D. Greenstein, as Trustees of the Jay and Sheryl Greenstein Family Trust, along with Albert F. Conard and Carolyn L. Conard, Trustees of the Albert and Carolyn Conard Family Trust; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exempt per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); District 3. [$0] (Clerk to file Notice of Intention)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.17    22650 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT: Riverside County Fire Department Stations 19, 72, 75, 81, 82, and 83 Expansion Project – California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15061 (b)(3), Approval of In-Principle, Design Budget, and Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Westgroup Designs, Inc., All Districts. [$1,764,015 – 100% Riverside County Fire Department Budget - General Fund 10000]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.18    21880 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - REAL ESTATE (FM-RE) AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM (RUHS): Approval of the Second Amendment to Lease with Perris Expressway Center, LP, Perris, Five-Year Lease, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3); District 1. [Total Cost: $881,244 - 100% RUHS General Fund 10000 (40% Federal, 60% State)] (Clerk to file Notice of Exemption)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.19    22736 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Ratify and Approve Subrecipient Agreement No. HWSCoC-MOU-0000003 for the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2018 California Emergency Solutions and Housing (CESH) Program with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) to provide Housing and Support Services to Seniors for the Riverside County Service Area Continuum of Care (CoC) from August 1, 2023 through August 6, 2024; All Districts. [Total Cost $175,188 - 100% State]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.20    22932 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Approve the Substantial Amendments to the 2022-2023 One-Year Action Plan of the 2019-2024 Five Year Consolidated Plans to Increase Funding for City of Eastvale Miscellaneous ADA Improvements in City of Eastvale, Norton Younglove Senior Center ADA Improvement in City of Calimesa, Covalda Apartments (aka Tripoli Apts); CEQA and NEPA Exempt; Districts 2, 4, 5. [$2,890,242; 16% Community Development Block Grant, 84% HOME Investment Partnerships Program]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.21    23122 HUMAN RESOURCES: Approval of the Side Letter Agreement with the Law Enforcement Management Unit (LEMU) Adding a New Watch Commander Assignment for Lieutenants, All Districts. [Total Cost $868,493, with an ongoing cost of $500,000 - 100% Sheriff's Department Budget]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.22    23227 HUMAN RESOURCES: Approval of the Side Letter Agreement with the Riverside Sheriff's Association Law Enforcement Unit (RSA LEU) adding a Hazardous Waste pay for District Attorney Investigators, All Districts. [Total Cost $6,000.00 - 100% District Attorney Department Budget]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.23    23174 HUMAN RESOURCES & DPSS: Classification & Compensation Recommendation to adjust the salary of the IHSS Public Authority Executive Director class; and amend Ordinance No. 440 pursuant to Resolution No. 440-9401 submitted herewith, All Districts. [Total Cost $0 with an ongoing cost of $0, 100% Department Funded]   

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.24    23121 OFFICE ON AGING: Ratify and approve acceptance of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Grant awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for projects in the Eastern and Western Region of Riverside County, for the period of April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2025; and Authorize the Director of Office on Aging to Accept Future Grant Funding and Execute Related Agreements and Amendments; All Districts. [Total Cost $179,799; Total Grant: $143,582; 80% Federal, 20% General Fund].

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.25    23196 OFFICE ON AGING: Ratify and Approve the Riverside County Office on Aging Standard Agreement with Mizell Center to deliver services to Seniors and Adults with Disabilities as required by the Older Americans Act Title III B Supportive Services Program in the Coachella Valley and surrounding cities for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; District 4. [Total Annual Cost: $205,000; State 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.26    22575 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Woodcrest Community Park Improvement Project– Approval to Reject All Bids.  District 2.  [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.27    22930 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Riverside County Home Gardens Library Refresh Project – Approval of In-Principle and Preliminary Project Budget,  District 2.  [$1,187,401 Total Cost - 84% American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund 21735 ($1,000,000), 16% Western Riverside County Facility Development Impact Fees (DIF) Fund 30545 ($187,401)] (CEQA Exempt) (4/5 Vote Required)                    

(CONTINUED TO 10/31/2023 AT 9:30 A.M. OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER)

 

3.28    23177 PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE:  Ratify and Approve the Agreement with the State Bar of California for CARE COURT Program and Authorize the Public Defender to sign the Agreement, All Districts. [Total $4,981,940, 100% State Funds] (4/5 Vote Required)     

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.29    22927 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:  Ratify and Approve an Increase to the Contract Aggregate for the Institute for Mental Disease (IMD) from $17,000,000 to $23,000,000 for FY 2022/2023 and Extend the Contract Aggregate Period through FY 2025/2026. All Districts. [Total Cost $92,000,000, up to $2,300,000 in additional compensation per fiscal year, $23,000,000 annually, 91% State Funds, 9% General Funds]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.30    22928 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Authorize Payment to California Mental Health Service Authority for the Mental Health Services Act Statewide Initiatives Annual Member Contribution,   All Districts. [Total Cost $1,497,582, up to $49,991 in additional compensation annually, $499,194 annually, 100% State]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.31    DELETED

 

3.32    22990 SHERIFF CORONER-PA: Approve the Second Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement between County of Riverside on behalf of the Sheriff Department, and Nossaman, LLP, a California limited liability partnership; Authorizing Nossaman, LLP to provide legal counsel and services for the Ben Clark Training Center Project; District 1. [Total Cost - $300,000; 100% Sheriff's Budget]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.33    23068 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Ratify and Approve the Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between the County of Riverside and the City of Palm Desert (FY24/25-FY26/27), District 4. [$71,700,000  - 100% Contract City Law Enforcement]   

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.34    23149 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Acceptance of Congressionally Directed Spending from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), to Purchase  Forensic Rapid DNA Technology for the Sheriff's Forensics Team for the Grant Performance Period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024;  All Districts. [$515,000 – 100% Federal Funds]; (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.35    23173 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Richard Cheng-Wu Ou for Forensic Pathologist Services Without Seeking Competitive Bids for the Sheriff’s Coroner’s Department for Five (5) Years and Authorize the Chair of the Board to Sign the Agreement on behalf of the County; All Districts; [Total Five-Year aggregate cost $1,300,000; up to $130,000 in additional compensation; 100% Sheriff’s Budget] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.36    22619 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION:  Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-233, Naming and Accepting a portion of an un-named Access and Utility easement for public use and into the County Maintained Road System, subject to improvements in accordance with County Standards, in the Glen Ivy Hot Springs area, District 2. Not a Project under CEQA per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c) or Exempt per Section 15061(b)(3).  [Applicant Fees 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.37    22771 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Assignment and Assumption of, and Amendment to Cooperative Agreement Between the County of Riverside, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District,  I10 Logistics Owner, LLC and IV1 Cherry Valley Logistics, LLC for Cherry Valley – Cherry Valley Boulevard Storm Drain, Stage 1, Cherry Valley – Cherry Valley Boulevard Lateral A-1, Stage 1, Cherry Valley – Cherry Valley Boulevard Lateral A-2, Stage 1, Cherry Valley – Cherry Valley Boulevard Lateral A-8, Stage 1 and Cherry Valley – Cherry Valley Boulevard Lateral A-9, Stage 1 (Parcel Map No. 36564), Project Nos. 5-0-00230, 5-0-00231, 5-0-00232, 5-0-00233 and 5-0-00234, Nothing Further is Required Under CEQA, District 5. [$0] (Companion Item to MT Item No. 22714)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.38    22983 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION:  Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-252, Accepting offers of dedication for portions of Eucalyptus Avenue and Main Street in the Good Hope area for public use and accepting an offer of dedication for Robinson Street in the Mead Valley area for public use and into The County Maintained Road System, Not a Project under CEQA per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060 or Exempt per Section 15061(b)(3) District 1. [Applicant Fees 100%]

(CONTINUED TO 11/07/2023 AT 9:30 A.M. OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER)

 

3.39    22954 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.)

 

3.40    23303 BOS DISTRICT 2: Second District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for California Inland Empire Council Boy Scouts of America, Corona ELKS #2045, DC Pantry, a subsidiary of the Dream Center of Lake Elsinore, Corona-Norco Settlement House, Crystal Roses, Inc., and the Community Outreach Ministry. [$22,000.00 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)                    

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.41    23133 SUPERVISOR KAREN SPIEGEL AND SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON:  Approve the Professional Service Agreement for the Fentanyl Awareness Outreach/Marketing Campaign with 3 Olives Media, in the amount of $600,000 through April 28, 2024 All Districts. [Total Cost: $600,000; 83% Opioid Settlement Funds, 17% General Fund Contingency] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.42    23222 BOS DISTRICT 3: Third District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for Riverside University Health System Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Menifee Valley, Boys and Girls Club of Southwest County, MilVet, Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc., Rolling for a Cause, Riverside Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation, Antelope Menifee Rural Center, Voices for Children, Trauma Intervention Programs of Riverside County, NAMI Temecula Valley  [$42,700 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 vote required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.43    23283 BOS DISTRICT 5: Fifth District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for the City of Moreno Valley Police Department. [$1,200 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.44    23213 BOS DISTRICT 5: Fifth District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for the Valley View High School Aquatics and Moreno Valley Falcons Football and Cheer. [$8,000 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.45    23269 BOS DISTRICT 5: Fifth District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for the Fifth District Youth Advisory Council Scholarship. [$500 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.46    23079 HUMAN RESOURCES: Approval of the Side Letter Agreement with the Service Employees International Union, Local 721 (SEIU) Regarding the DPSS Program Specialist Consolidation, and amend Ordinance No. 440 Pursuant to Resolution No. 440-9399, All Districts. [Total Cost $1,250,863, with an ongoing cost of $719,000 - 100% Department Budget]

(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

 

5B.1    23226 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Receive and File the County of Riverside Asset Leasing Corporation Annual Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2023; All Districts [$0].               

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

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    22601 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: Approval of Cooperative Agreement Between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the City of Menifee and BLC Fleming, LLC for Flood Control Facilities for Tract Nos. 37408 and 37409, Project Nos. 4-0-00333, 4-0-00340, 4-0-00427, 4-0-00151, 4-0-00198, 4-0-00199, 4-0-00150, 4-0-00206, 4-0-00208, 4-0-00209 and 4-0-00447 (Phase A, B, and C), CEQA Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), District 3. [$0]              

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

11.2    22714 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: Approval of the Assignment and Assumption of and Amendment to Cooperative Agreement Between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the County of Riverside, I10 Logistics Owner, LLC and IV1 Cherry Valley Logistics, LLC for Cherry Valley – Cherry Valley Boulevard Storm Drain, Stage 1, Cherry Valley – Cherry Valley Boulevard Lateral A-1, Stage 1, Cherry Valley – Cherry Valley Boulevard Lateral A-2, Stage 1, Cherry Valley – Cherry Valley Boulevard Lateral A-8, Stage 1 and Cherry Valley – Cherry Valley Boulevard Lateral A-9, Stage 1 (Parcel Map No. 36564), Project Nos. 5-0-00230, 5-0-00231, 5-0-00232, 5-0-00233 and 5-0-00234, Nothing Further is Required Under CEQA, District 5. [$0] (Companion Item to MT Item No. 22771)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

11.3    22840 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: Approve Change Order and Contract Increase for Bautista Creek Channel Sediment Removal, Stage 90, Project No. 4-0-00030-90, District 3. [$580,040 Total Cost – District funds 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)  

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

11.4    23088 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT:  Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Contract Documents; Authorize to Advertise for Bids for the Perris Valley Channel Sediment Removal, Project No. 4-0-00010, CEQA Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, District 5. [$0] (CLERK TO ADVERTISE)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

11.5    23112 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: Review and Determine There is a Need to Continue the Tropical Storm Hilary Emergency Actions; Receive and File the Report of the Tropical Storm Hilary Emergency Actions; Receive and File the Emergency Work Agreement Between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Granite Construction Company for Emergency Contract Work for Mission Creek Channel (Project No. 6-0-00090), CEQA Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15269, All Districts. [$2,000,000 Total Cost - District Funds 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

11.6    23113 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.)

 

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    22456 REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN-SPACE DISTRICT: Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-008, Authorization to Convey Fee Simple Interest in Real Property Identified with Assessor’s Parcel No. 559-030-003 in the Unincorporated Area of Pine Cove, County of Riverside, by Grant Deed to the Pine Cove Water District, a Public Agency of the State of California, County of Riverside; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15312 and 15061(b)(3); District 4. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

13.2  23101 REGIONAL PARKS & OPEN SPACE DISTRICT: Approval of Professional Service Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for the District 4 Regional Park Feasibility Study; CEQA Exempt per State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15306 and 15262; District 4; [Fund 21735 - $250,000; Fund 33100 - $162,295]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

14        Riverside Community Housing Corp. Meeting

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

15        Riverside University Health System Medical Center Governing Board Meeting

 

15.1    23159 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-MEDICAL CENTER: Receipt and Filing of Riverside University Health System Medical Center Report on Agreements and Purchases of Medical and Surgical Equipment and Supplies, Signed Under Delegated Authority for Fiscal Year 2022/2023; Fourth Quarter, All Districts. [$0]              

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

15.2    23130 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – MEDICAL CENTER: Approve an increase to the Previously Authorized Spend Amount under Enhancement Addendum #39 to the Pharmacy Distribution Agreement between the County of Riverside, Vizient Supply, LLC, and AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation (ABDC) for Pharmacy Distribution Services effective November 1, 2023 through March 31 2025, All Districts. [Total Cost Increase $156,002,712– Department Budgets]   

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

15.3    21909 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – MEDICAL CENTER: Ratify and approve the Print Management Agreement with Burtronics for HP Printer Fleet Maintenance without seeking competitive bids for one year, All Districts. [Total Cost $100,000 annually, up to $10,000 in additional compensation, 100% -Hospital Enterprise Fund - 40050]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

15.4    23136 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - MEDICAL CENTER: Ratify and approve the Second Amendment to the Master Services Agreement with HealthStream, Inc. for Healthcare Compliance and HIPAA Web Based Training Without Seeking Competitive Bids effective September 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, All Districts. [Total Amendment Cost $97,331; Total Contract Cost: $362,771; Up to $36,277 in additional compensation, 100% Hospital Enterprise Fund – 40050]             

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

15.5    23168 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Ratify and approve a Third Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Medical Services with CEP America-AUC, PC for Same Day Services on behalf of the Riverside University Health System – Community Health Centers (CHC), effective September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027, All Districts. [Total Amendment Cost $6,657,911; up to $175,501 in additional annual cost - 100% Community Health Centers Fund.]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

15.6    23110 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-MEDICAL CENTER: Ratification and approval of the renewal of the Medically Indigent Services Program and authorization of payments to vendors to provide medical services and pharmaceuticals, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, All Districts. [Total Cost $15,000,000; Annual Cost $5,000,000; 72% - State Health Realignment and 28% - General Fund]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

16        Public Comment

 

16.1    Esther Petrella, Paul Petrella, Ryne Ratti, Frederick (Dan) Frey, Gemma Hendrich and Steven Johnson spoke regarding Short Term Rental (STR) Ordnance No. 927.2.

 

16.2    Eddie Apodaca spoke regarding leadership, fighting for the truth, and the Idyllwild Fire.

 

16.3    Roy Bleckert spoke regarding issues with the SBX project in Moreno Valley.

 

16.4    Amme Lindsey-Taylor spoke on behalf of residents of the Tremont Ranch community regarding a neighbor that is interfering with the residents who purchased property to build their homes.

 

16.5    George Mehlmauer spoke regarding Animal Services and Water District fees charged to him due to his renters not paying.

 

17        Presentations

 

(SUPERVISOR SPIEGEL) Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 

18        ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

 

3.19, 3.20, 3.26, 3.28, 3.32

 

19        Public Hearings

 

19.1    22913 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Public Hearing for Resolution No. 2023-246 Approving the Issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of Exempt Facility Bonds, in One or More Series in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $40,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing the Construction and Development of Tres Lagos Apartments Phase II, to be Owned by Wildomar Tres Lagos Limited Partnership, a California Limited Partnership and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto, District 1. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

19.2    22933 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Public Hearing for and Introduction of Ordinance No. 673.7, An Ordinance of the County of Riverside Amending Ordinance No. 673 Establishing a Coachella Valley Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program to increase the fees based on the annual Consumer Price Index adjustment under the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program; Not a Project under CEQA per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 or CEQA Exempt per Sections 15273 and 15061(b)(3); Districts 4 and 5. [$0] (Clerk to Advertise)

(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 Washington:

·         Winchester Days Community Fair

·         Southwest California Manufacturing Council

·         Mary Phillips Senior Center Grand Re-Opening

·         Assistance League’s Operation School Bell

·         Our Kids Rock Gala

·         2023 State of Third District on October 18, 2023, at 7:30 am at Pechanga Resort Casino

 

Supervisor Gutierrez:

·         Recognized item 3.8, Agreement between the City of Hemet and County of Riverside for Animal Services

·         San Jacinto Animal Shelter Grand Re-opening on November 3, 2023

·         Recognized item 3.19, Housing and Support Services for Seniors

·         Banning State of the City

·         San Jacinto State of the City

·         Carol’s Kitchen 25-year Silver Jubilee

·         Nuevo Movie Night

·         5th District Telephone Town Hall on October 24, 2023, at 5:30 pm

 

Supervisor Spiegel:

·         State of the City events for Corona and Jurupa Valley

·         Eastvale Chinese American Association Annual Mid-Autumn Festival

·         Lake Elsinore First Responders Memorial

·         Freeway Memorial Dedication for CHP Sergeant Steven Licon

·         Fair Housing Council of Riverside Awards

·         October National Pedestrian Safety Month

·         Requested Legislative Update on new California Bills

 

Supervisor Perez:

·         Visit to Colima

·         Fire Department Open House in Mecca and La Quinta

·         Department Head Retreat

·         North Lake Pilot Project for the Salton Sea

·         Fourth District Open House moved to October 25, 2023, at 5:30pm

 

Supervisor Jeffries:

·         Requested information from staff on Cash-in-Lieu and Sub-funds, where the funds go, how they are spent, and requested copies of policies regulating the use of cash-in-lieu and sub-funds. He has particular interest in communities that are eligible as CDBG or Environmental Justice communities and wants to make sure funds are staying in those communities, being reinvested, and not going any place else.

·         Requested information from staff on the internal process for deciding which new projects go to the Board as conditions of approval. There are competing needs for infrastructure, improvement in facilities, and equipment requests and he wants to ensure the Board’s voice and communities’ interests are not lost.

 

Board Committee Report / Update

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

Executive Officer / State Budget Update

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

23        Memorials / Adjournments

 

Supervisor Perez:

·         Victims of terrorist attack in Israel

·         Uncle Cipriano Pozos

 

Supervisor Spiegel:

·         Victims of terrorist attack in Israel

 

County Counsel Report On Closed Sessions

 

(ONE 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)

 

23293 A.1      C.B., et al v. Moreno Valley Unified School District, et al. (United States District Court Case No. 5:21-cv-00194KK)

 

23294 A.2      Stephanie Encinas – Tort Claim #456-23

 

23295 A.3      Ryan Santana v. County of Riverside (Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ15672338)

 

23314 A.4      T-Mobile West LLC v. County of Riverside, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No.: RIC1905817); Sprint Telephony PCS, L.P. et al. v. County of Riverside et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC1905815); Pacific Bell Telephone Company et al. v. County of Riverside et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2305294)

 

23315 A.5      Sunesys, LLC et al. v. County of Riverside, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI220040); Frontier California, Inc. v. County of Riverside et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2205317)

 

Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation: 

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

 

23296 B.1      One potential case – Housing Element

 

Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation:

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

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

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

23297 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):

 

23298 E.1      Public Employee Appointment

                        Title:  Interim Registrar of Voters

(BOARD UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPOINT ART TINOCO AS THE INTERIM REGISTRAR OF VOTERS)

 

The Chair declared the meeting adjourned.

Kevin Jeffries, Chair of the Board of Supervisors

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