STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

 

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT

 

OCTOBER 31, 2023

TUESDAY

9:30 A.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY BRENT SHARICK, VOLUNTEER CHAPLAIN, RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CLERK OF THE BOARD UPDATE

 

1          ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION

 

1.1      20328 CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Proof of Publication. [$0]

(APPROVED)

 

2          CONSENT CALENDAR

 

2.1      23377 SUPERVISOR KEVIN JEFFRIES: Appointment of Justin Ramirez to the Emergency Medical Care Committee, First District [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.2      23380 SUPERVISOR V. MANUEL PEREZ: Reappointment of Leslie Locken to the Bermuda Dunes Community Council, Fourth District [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.3      23382 SUPERVISOR V. MANUEL PEREZ: Reappointment of Rogelio Estrada, Jaime Gonzales, and Gabriela Centeno to the Mecca-North Shore Community Council, Fourth District [$0]                          

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.4      23383 SUPERVISOR V. MANUEL PEREZ: Reappointment of Patricia Saleh to the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Energy Consumers Advisory Committee, Fourth District [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.5      22585 EXECUTIVE OFFICE:  American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Progress Report, All Districts. [$0]                       

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.6      23268 EXECUTIVE OFFICE:  Receive and File the Independent Accountant's Report on Agreed Upon Procedures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 and the Investment Report as of June 30, 2023 for Pension Obligation Bonds. All Districts.  [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.7      23164 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Receive and File the Monthly Advocacy Update for October 2023, [All Districts] [$0]       

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.8      23306 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-309: Riverside County Transportation and Land Management Agency, Aviation Division, Follow-up Audit, All Districts, [$0]                       

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.9      23310 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-314: Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Follow-up Audit, All Districts, [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.10  23312 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-303: Riverside County Economic Development Agency, County Service Areas, Follow-up Audit, All Districts, [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.11  23313 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-304: Riverside County Office of Economic Development, County Service Areas, Follow-up Audit, All Districts, [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.12  23316 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM- FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CLINICS: Approval of Four Appointments to Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Board, All Districts. ($0)     

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.13  23229 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Receive and File the Treasurer's Monthly Disclosure Report on Investments dated  September, 2023, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.14  23270 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Receive and file the Treasurer’s Purchase Detail Report for September 2023, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.15  23271 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Treasurer’s Monthly Statement of County and School Funds for September 2023, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.16    23335 SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON: Appointment of Takashi Wada to the FIRST 5 RIVERSIDE COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Third District. [$0]                

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3          POLICY CALENDAR

 

3.1       23379 BOS DISTRICT 4: Fourth District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for the Riverside University Health System Foundation and Building Resilient Communities. [$10,000 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.2       23407 BOS DISTRICT 4: Approve the Fourth District Unincorporated Communities Initiative Project and Direct the Executive Office to pay $100,000 from the Unincorporated Communities Fund to the Regional Access Project Foundation, Inc. to support project funding, District 4. [$100,000 Total Cost – 100% District 4 Unincorporated Communities Fund] (4/5 Vote Required)  

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

 

3.3       23250 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Approve the Amendment to Salary Ordinance No. 440 pursuant to Resolution No. 440-9402 submitted herewith to add five positions for the Registrar of Voters department and approve budget adjustments, All Districts. [Ongoing Cost - $498,745, 100% General Fund Contingency] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.4       23336 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Approve Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to the City of Beaumont for Beaumont City Hall Improvements Project, and Approve and Execute the Infrastructure Project Funding Agreement Between the County of Riverside and City of Beaumont, through Fiscal Year 26/27.  District 5.  [$400,000 Total Cost - 100% ARPA] (4/5 Vote Required)  

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.5       23337 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Approve and Execute the Project Funding Agreement Between the County of Riverside and the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest County for Delivery of the Alberhill Ranch Clubhouse Improvements Project, through Fiscal Year 25/26.  District 2.  [$1,800,000 Total Cost - 100% ARPA Funds] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.6       23108 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Ratification and Amendment #7 to the Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates  (HDL) for Sale and Use Tax Auditing and Consulting Services to increase the yearly compensation to $480,000 for the period ending February 29, 2024. All Districts. [Total cost $480,000 - 100% General Fund] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.7       23152 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Receive and Distribute California State Budget Legislative Priority Funding Funds; All Districts. [Total Cost: $$8,036,000, 100% State]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.8       23161 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER:  Cooperative Agreement No. 23-0016-000-SA with California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Fruit and Vegetable Standardization Inspection Program effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, All Districts. [$102,963 Total Cost - State Funds 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.9       22833 ANIMAL SERVICES: Ratify and Approve the First Amendment for Animal Services Between City of Rancho Mirage and County of Riverside for the Provisions of Animal Shelter Services; District 4. [$17,461 Total Cost - Contract Revenue 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.10     23093 DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES: Approve the Professional Services Agreement # DCARC-80151605-04/24 with Change and Innovation Agency, LLC for Discovery and Business Process Redesign Consultation Services for one year through April 30, 2024; All Districts. [Total Cost - $295,000; 66% Federal Funding, 34% State Funding]                          

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.11     22948 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: Introduction of  Riverside County Ordinance No. 756.1, Amending Riverside County Ordinance No. 756, Establishing Regulations for ALS Ambulance, Air Ambulance, BLS Ambulance, and Critical Care Transport Providers. All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.12     23282 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: Ratify EMD Partnership Agreement with the City of Perris, District: 1. [$160,000; 100% City Funds]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.13     23052 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: Lakeland Village Sports Park - Approval of Revised Project Budget, Approval of the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Glenn A. Rick Engineering and Development Company, and Approval of Construction Contract for Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp.; District 2. [$1,554,389 – 100% American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.14     23148 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM): Lakeland Village Community Center Pickle Ball Court, Kitchen Upgrade, and Exterior Signage Projects - California Environmental Quality Act Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 Existing Facilities, 15303 New Construction, 15311 Accessory Structures, and 15061 (b)(3) "Common Sense" Exemptions, Approval of In-Principle and Preliminary Project Budget; District 2. [Total Cost $1,000,000 - 100% American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds (Previously approved funds)] (4/5 Vote Required)  

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.15     23058 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT-REAL ESTATE (FM-RE): Adoption of Resolution Number 2023-260 Authorization to Sell Real Property Located in the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California; Assessor’s Parcel Number 213-252-017 (formerly 213-252-005); CEQA Exempt per State CEQA Guidelines sections 15312 and 15061(b)(3); District 1. [$87,017 - 100% Sale Proceeds] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.16     23089 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT-REAL ESTATE (FM-RE):  Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-265, Notice of Intention to Purchase Real Property in the Unincorporated Area of Perris, County of Riverside, State of California, Assessor’s Parcel Number 343-180-011, by Grant Deed from Conrad H. Lopez and Conrad R. Lopez; District 1. [$0] (Clerk of the Board to Give Notice) (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.17     22139 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM: Riverside University Health System - Community Health Centers - Riverside Neighborhood Health Clinic Chiller Replacement Project - Approval of Revised Project Budget, and Approval of Construction Contract with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc.; District 1. [$91,647 - 100% Community Health Centers Enterprise Fund 40090]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.18     22431 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM: Riverside University Health System - Community Health Centers - Indio Neighborhood Health Clinic Storage Room Remodel Project - California Environmental Quality Act Exempt Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15061 (b)(3), Approval of In-Principle and Preliminary Project Budget; District 4. [$1,419,704 - 100% Community Health Centers Enterprise Fund 40090]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.19     22770 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM: Riverside University Health System Medical Center Emergency Department Corridor Doors Renovation Project - Approval of Revised Project Budget; District 5. [$55,164 - 100% RUHS Enterprise Fund 40050]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.20     22735 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM: Riverside University Health System Medical Center Wayfinding Signage Project - California Environmental Quality Act Exempt Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and 10061(b)(3), Approval of In-Principle and Project Budget, and Approval of Construction Contract with Harry H. Joh Construction, Inc.; District 5.  [$1,998,398 - 100% RUHS Enterprise Fund 40050]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.21     20388 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health Indio Suite B Urgent Care Lobby & Office Renovation Project – California Environmental Quality Act Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and Section 15061 (b)(3), Approval of In-Principle and Preliminary Project Budget, District 4;  [$920,150 - 100% RUHS Behavioral Health General Fund 10000 (40% Federal, 60% State)]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.22     23090 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) AND TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TLMA):  Transportation and Land Management Agency Elevator Fire Damage Emergency Repair Project - Approval of Revised Project Budget, Ratify and Approve Change Order No. 1 and Approve Notice of Completion for Vincor Construction, Inc.; District 1. [Total Cost $158,517– 42% TLMA Local Transportation Fund 20000, 58% County Insurance Carrier Funds] (Clerk to Record Notice of Completion) (4/5 Vote Required)                

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.23     22750 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-269 and Ratify and Approve the Amended and Restated Subrecipient Agreement for the Use of State Allocated Funds with Lift to Rise for the Coachella Valley Housing Catalyst Fund; District 4. [$0]; Nothing Further Required Pursuant to CEQA.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.24     21193 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS / COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (HWS / CAP): Approval of the Use of $60,000 in Sharing Households Assist Riverside’s Energy (SHARE) Program Funding and $90,000 in Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Funding and Approval of the Sole Source Service Provider and subsequent Grant Agreement with GRID Alternative, Inc. for the Free Solar Power Panel Program; District 1. [$150,000 – 100% SHARE & CSBG Funds]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.25     23301 HUMAN RESOURCES:  Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue Purchase Orders to Carahsoft Technology Corp. leveraging the NASPO Cloud Solution Provider Cooperative Purchasing Contract for the purchase of LinkedIn Recruiter Licenses, Job Posting Slots, and Career Advertising Pages for $138,189.15 for one (1) year with the option to renew for up to $185,000 annually for an additional four (4) years through October 31, 2028, All Districts. [Total Cost up to $802,657, 100% Departmental Budgets]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.26     23153 HUMAN RESOURCES & RUHS - PUBLIC HEALTH: Classification & Compensation recommendation to create a new Community Health Worker/Promotore (I/II) class series; and amend Ordinance No. 440 pursuant to Resolution No. 440-9400 submitted herewith, All Districts. [Total Cost $0 with an ongoing cost of $0, 100% Grant and Medi-Cal Reimbursement Funded]  

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.27     23175 HUMAN RESOURCES:  Introduction of Ordinance 440.1767, an Ordinance that amends the current County of Riverside Salary Ordinance no. 440, All Districts [Total Cost - $0]                                    

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.28     23300 HUMAN RESOURCES: Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-280 for Exempt Management, Management, Confidential, and Other Unrepresented Employees, Approve Side Letter Agreements with LIUNA and RCDDAA, and Approve SEIU Fairness Agreement with LIUNA, amending the Flexible Benefit Contribution, All Districts [Total Cost, $8,832,358, 100% Departmental Budgets].

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.29     23081 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Approval of Habitat Maintenance Services Agreement between Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District and the County of Riverside for Maintenance of Conservation Land Located within County Service Area 126.  District 1.  [$15,145 Ongoing Cost; 100% County Service Area 126]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.30     23362 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Riverside County Home Gardens Library Refresh Project – Approval of In-Principle and Preliminary Project Budget,  District 2.  [$1,342,601 Total Cost - 44% Community Development Block Grant Fund ($593,701), 42% American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund 21735 ($561,499), 14% Western Riverside County Facility Development Impact Fees (DIF) Fund 30545 ($187,401)] (CEQA Exempt / NEPA Excluded)  (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.31     23304 PROBATION DEPARTMENT: Ratify and Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Service Agreement with Northpointe Software, Inc. for Pretrial Client Management Suite and Assessment Validation Services, Without Seeking Competitive Bids, through November 30, 2026; All Districts; [Total Aggregate Cost $327,201; Up to $32,720 in Additional Compensation; 100% SB129 Grant Funds]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.32     23359 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS: Approve the Personal Services Agreement for County Voter Information Guides Printing and Mailing Services with Consolidated Printers, Inc. for five (5) years, through December 31, 2028, All Districts. [$3,000,000 annually, up to $300,000 in additional compensation per fiscal year, 38% Contingency General Fund, 62% Estimated State Reimbursement & Local Jurisdiction Reimbursement] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.33     23366 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – PUBLIC HEALTH: Ratify and Authorize Acceptance of Award No. 1 NH28CE003530-01-00 with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the Riverside Overdose Data to Action Program for the Period of Performance of September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2028; and Amend Salary Ordinance No. 440 Pursuant to Resolution No. 440-___.; All Districts [Total award amount $2,892,500; up to $11,570,000 in additional funding – 100% Federal]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.34     23137 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Ratify and Approve Orders Q-06851306 and Q-06851311 and the Terms and Conditions with West Publishing (DBA Thomson Reuters) for subscription services for CLEAR and Automated License Plate Recognition data for Five (5) Years and Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the Orders on behalf of the County. All Districts; [Total Cost - $656,652; up to $32,833 in Additional Compensation - 100% Sheriff’s Budget]      

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.35     23244 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Metals Treatment Technologies, LLC for Lead and Brass Mining and Recycling Services at the Firing Range Located at the Ben Clark Training Center for Five (5) Years and Authorize the Chair of the Board to Sign the Agreement on Behalf of the County.  District 1. [Total Cost $875,000 with up to $87,500 in Additional Compensation, 100% General Fund, Pre-Approved Budget]               

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.36     23361 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Approve the Master Services Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for Flock Safety License Plate Recognition (LPR) Cameras/Software without seeking competitive bids for one year in the annual amount of $1,478,750 with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods in the amount of $1,350,000 annually; All Districts [Total cost $7,816,625; Ongoing Cost $1,400,000; Up to $687,875 in Additional Compensation] 100% General Fund

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.37     23111 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING:  Notice of Non-Renewal on a portion of land subject (APN 942-030-007) to a Land Conservation Contract within the Rancho California Agricultural Preserve No. 7, Map  No. 816 -- Applicant: Ron Gilliland -- Southwest Area Plan. District 3. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.38     23123 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING:  Notice of Non-Renewal on a portion of land (APN 942-030-011) subject to a Land Conservation Contract within the Rancho California Agricultural Preserve No. 7, Map  No. 816 -- Applicant: Austin Vineyards, LLC -- Southwest Area Plan. District 3. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.39     22874 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Approval and execution of the Partial Assignment and Assumption of Improvement Credit Agreement between R-Hearthstone Lot Option Pool 02, L.P., Lennar Homes of California, LLC, and the County of Riverside associated with Unit Nos. 59 through 86 of Tract No. 32151. Not a project under CEQA per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. District 3. [$0]                                    

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.40     23171 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Adoption 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 Transportation (CVAG) Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program. Not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and CEQA exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273. Districts 4 and 5. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.41     21944 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-127, Summarily Vacating a portion of an easement for public utilities, in the Cabazon Area, Not a Project under CEQA per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c) and CEQA Exempt per Section 15061(b)(3), District 5. [Applicant Fees 100%]                                 

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.42     22364 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-215 Summarily Vacating the right to accept a portion of a storm drain easement in the Homeland area, Not a Project under CEQA per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060 or Exempt per Section 15061(b)(3), District 3. [Applicant Fees 100%]                                 

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.43     23018 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Notice of Completion – Mountain View Road Resurfacing Project, in the Community of Southeast Desert Hot Springs, and the Airport Boulevard / Palm Street Pavement Repair and Curb Ramps Replacement Project, in the Community of Thermal. District 4. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.44     23020 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Notice of Completion – Girard Street Resurfacing and Acacia Avenue Drainage Repair and Resurfacing, the Rosalie Avenue and Caroline Court Resurfacing Project, and the Valle Vista Library Parking Lot Paving Project, in the Communities of East Hemet and Valle Vista. District 3. [$0]                      

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.45     22955 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR:  Introduction of Ordinance No. 767.28, an Ordinance of the County of Riverside Amending Ordinance No. 767 Delegating Authority to the County Treasurer to Invest and Reinvest Funds of the County and Other Depositors and to Deposit for Safekeeping Certain Instruments in Identified Financial Institutions,  All Districts. [$0]                       

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.46     23412  BOS DISTRICT 2: Second District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for the NAMI Mt. San Jacinto and the Kiwanis Club of Norco Foundation. [$6,000.00 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.47     23385  BOS DISTRICT 3: Third District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce; Animal Friends of the Valley; Boys Scouts of America, Tahquitz District; Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation, Inc.; NAMI Mount San Jacinto; Future Leaders of Tomorrow  [$23,000 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)           

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.48     20741  ANIMAL SERVICES: Ratify and Approve Second Amendment to the Agreement for Animal Services Between City of Riverside and County of Riverside; Districts 1 and 2. $3,600,000  [Contract Revenue 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.49     23197  TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ CODE ENFORCEMENT: Adoption of Resolution 2023-251. A Resolution of the County of Riverside authorizing the extension of the service fee collected on behalf of the Riverside County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority until May 31, 2034. All Districts. [Program Fees 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

4          SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING

 

4.1       23266 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE:  Receive and File the Independent Accountant's Report on Agreed Upon Procedures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, and, the Investment Report as of June 30, 2023 for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside.  All Districts.  [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

5         

 

5A       Public Financing Authority Meeting

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

5B       COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ASSET LEASING CORPORATION MEETING

 

5B.1     23369 EXECUTIVE OFFICE:  Receive and File the Independent Accountant's Report on Agreed Upon Procedures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, and, the Investment Report as of June 30, 2023 for the County of Riverside Asset Leasing Corporation. All Districts. [$0]                     

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

5C       RIVERSIDE COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING

 

5C.2    23263 EXECUTIVE OFFICE:  Receive and File the Riverside County Infrastructure Financing Authority Annual Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2023, All Districts,  [$0]                                    

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

5C.3    23265 EXECUTIVE OFFICE:  Receive and File the Independent Accountant's Report on Agreed Upon Procedures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, and, the Investment Report as of June 30, 2023 for Riverside County Infrastructure Financing Authority.  All Districts.  [$0]                    

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

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

 

8.1       23371 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Receive and File the Independent Accountant's Report on Agreed Upon Procedures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, and, the Investment Report as of June 30, 2023 for the Riverside County Land Secured Districts (Community Facilities Districts/Assessment District). All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

 

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     23219 SUPERVISOR KEVIN JEFFRIES: Reappointment of Don Harriger to the Flood Control Commission - Zone 1, First District [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

11.2     23220 SUPERVISOR KEVIN JEFFRIES: Appointment of Brad Scott to the Flood Control Commission - Zone 4, First District [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

11.3     23273 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: Approval of the Interim Outlet Structure Maintenance Agreement Between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the March Inland Port Airport Authority and the March Joint Powers Commission for Perris Valley Channel Lateral B, Stage 5 (Parcel Map No. 37220), Project No. 4-0-00009, Nothing Further is Required Under CEQA, District 1. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

11.4     23292 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.)

 

11.5     23299 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 Sukut Construction, LLC for Emergency Contract Work for Palm Canyon Wash, Stage 3 (Project No. 6-0-00040), CEQA Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15269, All Districts. [$300,000 Total Cost - District Funds 100%] (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

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

14        Riverside Community Housing Corp. Meeting

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

15        Riverside University Health System Medical Center Governing Board Meeting

 

The RUHSMC Governing Board Meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m.

 

16        Public Comment

 

16.1     Esther Petrella, Jameson Martin, Gemma Hentrich, Maciek Waligora, Marilyn Horton, and Don Frey spoke regarding Short Term Rental (STR) Ordnance No. 927.2.

 

16.2     Paul Petrella spoke regarding his history in Riverside County and his career through the years, and Short Term Rental (STR) Ordnance No. 927.2.

 

16.3     Brad Anderson spoke regarding the public comment, closed session and Care Court not being voluntary and requested the Board consider that when the funding runs out.

 

16.4     Reverend Jane Quandt spoke regarding number of deaths in jails and holding the Sheriff responsible and the need for protection for the incarcerated.

 

16.5     Jose Medina spoke regarding the number of recent deaths in the jails and the number of recent arrests involving sheriff’s officers requested the Board of Supervisors make use of Assembly Bill 1185 and establish an independent oversight body with subpoena powers and separate the Coroner from the Sheriff’s office.

 

16.6     Chani Beeman spoke requesting the Board establish effective comprehensive accountability for the Sheriff’s department, request for the Sheriff to establish an Advisory Board not being created and requested the Board have independent oversight.

 

16.7     Eva Bitran spoke on behalf of the ACLU spoke regarding a letter submitted to the BOS to address the unchecked power of the Sheriff’s department outlining three action items: create a civilian oversight commission and an office of the inspector general, fund alternatives to incarceration, and separate the Sheriff’s department from the Office of the Coroner.

 

16.8     Roy Bleckert spoke regarding the power of government and the failures government agencies are creating such as the failure of Measure A, devaluing currency, lack of dignity and creating unsafe communities; Sheriff does not have unchecked power and is accountable to the people that elected him. He mentioned Newsom wants to make all Sheriff’s appointed. Requested the Board make communities safe by opening jail bed spaces and mentioned most Committees and Oversight Boards make things worse.

 

16.9     Emma Li requested the Board hold the Riverside Sheriff’s department responsible for unchecked harms against the community and stop funding the department. Establish an independent oversight body and separate the Sheriff’s department and the Office of the Coroner.

 

16.9     Noemi Bravo spoke regarding the loss of her son due to the Sheriff’s department and requested independent investigations into the deaths.

 

16.10   Norville Rodgers spoke in support of oversight with the Riverside Sheriff’s department.

 

17        Presentations

 

(SUPERVISOR SPIEGEL) Kristallnacht Commemoration

 

18        ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

 

2.5, 3.2, 3.11, 3.23, 3.31, 3.32, 3.34, 3.36, 3.49

 

19        Public Hearings

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

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     23015 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING:  PUBLIC HEARING ON CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 2300014 – NO NEW ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED, per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 (Previous EIR524) - Applicant: Chris Campbell - Owner: Smith Family Trust - Third Supervisorial District - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan - Agriculture: (AG) - Location: Northwesterly of De Portola Road, northeasterly of Via Apore, and south of Monte De Oro Road - 4.57 Acres - Zoning: Citrus Vineyard (C/V) - REQUEST: Change of Zone No. 2300014 is a proposal to change the zoning classification of the subject site from Citrus Vineyard (CV) to Wine Country - Winery (WC-W). The applicant is requesting a Change of Zone to bring the subject site into compliance with the standards of the Temecula Valley Wine Country Policy Area - Winery District that it is within - APN: 941-300-001. District 3. [Applicant Fees 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

21.2     23114 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: Public Hearing on  PLOT PLAN NO. 23819 REVISION NO. 1, CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 2300005, & ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 348.5003 - CEQA Exempt per Section 15301, Section 15303, & Section 15061(b)(3) – Applicant: Walt Allen Architects, c/o Chris Campbell - Representative/Engineer: Ventura Engineer, c/o Wilfredo Ventura – Third Supervisorial District – Rancho California Zoning Area – Southwest Area Plan – Agriculture: Agriculture (AG:AG) – Location: north of Rancho California Road, east of La Serena, and west of Calle Contento Road – 10.18 acres – Current Zone: Citrus Vineyard (C/V) – Proposed Zone: Wine Country-Winery Existing (WC-WE) – REQUEST: Change of Zone No. 2300005 proposes to change the zoning classification of the subject site from Citrus Vineyard (C/V) to Wine Country-Winery Existing (WC-WE). The applicant is requesting a Change of Zone to bring the subject site into compliance with the standards of the Temecula Valley Wine Country Policy Area – Winery District that the subject site is within. Plot Plan No. 23819 Revision No. 1 is a request to classify an existing winery as a Class III winery that is comprised of a 1,233 square foot tasting room, 4,849 square foot deck area, 600 square foot office space,1,500 square foot barrel room, 1,500 square foot receiving room, and 74 parking spaces. The Project scope also includes minor modifications to accommodate an additional use, which includes the conversion of the 1,500 square foot barrel room into a commercial kitchen. APN 943-110-020. District 3. [Applicant Fees 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

22        Comments

 

Board Members (5 Minutes)

 

Supervisor Washington:

·         State of the Third District

·         International Association of Fire Fighters Center of Excellence

·         Menifee State of the City and 15th Birthday

·         MilVet Salutes Charity and Fund Raiser

·         Clinton Keith Road Extension Phase III Ribbon Cutting

·         Fire Fighters Appreciation Month with the French Valley Library

·         Professional Women’s Round Table Leadership Expo

·         Animal Friends of the Valley’s Spooktacular

 

Supervisor Gutierrez:

·         Boxing for Christ, Boys to Men Conference

·         The Lakes Senior Center Meet and Greet

·         Beaumont Pumpkin Harvest

·         Vista Del Lago, Moreno Valley, Beaumont and Nuevo Trunk or Treat events

·         District 5 Telephone Town Hall

·         San Jacinto Animal Shelter Grand Reopening on November 3, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.

 

Supervisor Perez:

·         Working with County Probation Chief regarding possible funding alternatives for incarceration

·         Concerns over Public Safety in the County of Riverside and finding balance with the Community and Public Safety

 

Supervisor Spiegel:

·         Request the Executive Office put together the current alternatives to incarceration that are available in the county

·         Red Ribbon Family Fun Festival

·         Breast Cancer Awareness Month Support Sister Walk

·         EEEK!VALE Spooktacular event in Eastvale and several other Halloween Events

·         Islamic Society of Corona Norco Open Mosque Day

·         Riverside County Roundtable and Continuum of Care Non-Profits

·         State of the District for Third District

·         Norco and Canyon Lake State of the Cities

 

Supervisor Jeffries:

·         Budget Request to hire additional Fire Fighters and the firing of local Men and Women from Riverside County and requested the Chief to report back on how well the County did on hiring local men and women

·         Funding to improve enhanced services in Highgrove and Mead Valley and requested update on the services being implemented

·         Funded one fire patrol to improve services and requested that be a priority

 

Board Committee Report / Update

 

Fire Chief Bill Weiser gave update on Highland Fire

 

Executive Officer / State Budget Update

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

23        Memorials / Adjournments

 

Supervisor Spiegel:

·         Edward Eddie Richardson

 

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)

 

23402 A.1       Mylah Butler v. County of Riverside, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No.: RIC2002962)

 

23403 A.2       Brenda Dennstedt v. County of Riverside, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No.: CVRI2200885)

 

23404 A.3       Kiara Escoffie v. County of Riverside (Riverside Superior Court Case No.: CVRI2103839)

 

Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation: 

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

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

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:

 

23405 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):

 

23406 E.1       Public Employee Appointment

                        Title:  Human Resources Director

 

(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