STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
DECEMBER 12, 2023
TUESDAY
9:30 A.M.
1.1 20332 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Proof of Publication. [$0]
(APPROVED)
2.1 23757 SUPERVISOR KAREN SPIEGEL: Reappointment of Charles Bryant to the Elsinore Valley Cemetery District, Second District [$0]
2.2 23758 SUPERVISOR KAREN SPIEGEL: Reappointment of Merilyn Jackson to the Elsinore Valley Cemetery District, Second District [$0]
2.3 23606 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]
2.4 23761 SUPERVISOR V. MANUEL PEREZ: Reappointment of Craig Armstrong and Darl Young to the Citrus Pest Control District 2, Fourth District [$0]
2.5 23327 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER: Receive and File the Riverside County 2022 Annual Agricultural Production Report, All Districts. [$0]
2.6 23693 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-320: Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, Follow-up Audit [District: All]; [$0]
2.7 23576 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Approval of 2024 Recurring Board Presentations of Proclamations List, All Districts. [$0]
2.8 23532 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Receive and File the Behavioral Health Commission Annual Report for FY 2022/2023, All Districts. [$0]
2.9 23686 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approval of Final Parcel Map 38147 a Schedule "E" Subdivision in the Mead Valley area. District 1. [Applicant Fees 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2.10 23764 SUPERVISOR YXSTIAN GUTIERREZ: Appointment of Rick Ramirez as an alternate on the Riverside Transit Agency Board, Fifth District [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2.11 23777 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.)
2.12 23778 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER: Renewal of Local Emergency in Riverside County Due to the Discovery of Citrus Greening Disease, or Huanglongbing, All Districts. [$0]
3.1 23765 SUPERVISOR KEVIN JEFFRIES AND SUPERVISOR KAREN SPIEGEL: Paramedic Staffing Shortage. [$0]
3.2 23755 BOS DISTRICT 1: First District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) to be allocated to Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, Adult Services Division; and My Learning Studio OUTREACH. [$6,500 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)
3.3 23772 BOS DISTRICT 2: RESCIND - Second District Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds to Jurupa District Lions Club. [$10,000 - General Fund 100%]
3.4 23746 BOS DISTRICT 3: Third District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for Valley View Foundation; Riverside Recovery Resources; Boojum Institute for Outdoor Education; Menifee Union School District; Project Touch; Michelle's Place-Cancer Resource Center; Rotary Club of Temecula; Alternatives to Domestic Violence; Community Mission of Hope; Community Food Pantry of Murrieta; Rose Again Foundation [$90,800 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)
3.5 23773 BOS DISTRICT 4: Fourth District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for the Regional Access Project Foundation. [$20,000 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)
3.6 23756 SUPERVISOR V. MANUEL PEREZ: Donation of (1) used vehicle by the County of Riverside to Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation a non-profit organization. [$0]
3.7 23676 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Approve the Agreement with other than lowest bidder for State Lobbying Services for five years with Hurst Brooks Espinosa, LLC. in the annual amount of $216,000; All Districts [$1,050,000 Total Cost]; 100% General Fund.
3.8 23694 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Approve the Agreements with other than lowest bidder for Federal Lobbying Services for five years with Van Scoyoc Associates Inc. in the yearly amount of $204,000; All Districts [$1,020,000 Total Cost, $204,000 Ongoing Cost]; 78% General Fund, 22% Contingency General Fund. (4/5 Vote Required)
3.9 23167 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Adoption of the Mid-Session Update to the 2023-24 Legislative Platform, [All Districts] [$0]
3.10 23725 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Approve Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to the San Gorgonio Memorial Healthcare District for the San Gorgonio Hospital Advanced Imaging Technology Project, and Approve and Execute the Project Funding Agreement Between the County of Riverside and the San Gorgonio Memorial Healthcare District, through Fiscal Year 26/27. District 5. [$2,150,000 Total Cost - 100% ARPA] (4/5 Vote Required)
3.11 23750 EXECUTIVE OFFICE, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Approve the allocation and budget adjustment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the 2nd Installment County Department Response for improvements to Harmony Haven Children & Youth Center, District 5. [$5,000,000 Total Cost - 100% ARPA Funds] (4/5 Vote Required)
3.12 23537 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER: Cooperative Agreement No. 23-0412-002-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Red Imported Fire Ant Program, effective August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024, All Districts. [$79,841 Total Cost - State Funds 100%]
3.13 22605 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER: Rates to be Charged for Agricultural Services for FY 2023/2024. [Reimbursement for Services Provided 100%]
3.14 23460 ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER/RMAP: Approval of Revised Departmental Records Retention Schedule for the Department of Public Health (DPH), All Districts. [$0] (4/5 Vote Required)
3.15 23494 ASSESSOR-COUNTY-CLERK-RECORDER: Approval of Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Services Agreement with Nearmap US, Inc., for Aerial Image Capture for a twelve (12)-month period, totaling $754,430; Approval of the allocation and budget adjustment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, specifically transferring $200,000 from the 1st Installment Infrastructure Funding Category; Approval of the budget adjustment in Schedule A; Applicable to all districts. [Total increase: $179,430, including up to $113,164 in additional compensation. - 27% ARPA and 73% Department Budgets] (4/5 Vote Required)
3.16 23680 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Authorization to Reissue County Stale Dated Warrants #2023-5, All Districts. [$40,948- 100% Stale Dated Warrants Fund 69008 and 69011]
3.17 23367 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: Ratify and Approve Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement with LiveProcess, Inc for the Emergency Incident Management System without seeking competitive bids for an additional 3-year term, All Districts [$425,205, 100% Federal Funds]
3.18 23564 FIRE DEPARTMENT: Approval of the College/Pre-Hospital Provider Agreement between the County of Riverside and SoCal EMS LLC, dba: Southern California EMS Training Institute to provide Supervised Field Service Experience for Emergency Medical Service Program Students for five (5) years. All Districts [$0]
3.19 23328 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - REAL ESTATE (FM-RE): Pre-Qualified List for Real Estate Services vendors pursuant to Board Policy H-7 for Professional Real Estate Services, All Districts. [$0]
3.20 23544 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - REAL ESTATE (FM-RE): Approval In-Principle for New Administrative Facility Space for the County of Riverside. District 1; [$0]
3.21 23745 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEMS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health Adult Residential Facility at Franklin - California Environmental Quality Act Exempt Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) Common Sense and 15301 Class 1 Existing Facilities Exemption, and Award and Approval of Design-Build Agreement with Swinerton Builders, District 1. [$33,000,000 - 100% RUHS Behavioral Health General Fund 10000 (100% State Funds) Previously approved budget]
3.22 23481 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Wellness Village Project - California Environmental Quality Act Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), Approval of the Professional Services Agreement for Certified Access Specialist (CASp) and Building Plan Review Services with Willdan Engineering; District 1. [$147,525 - 100% RUHS Behavioral Health General Fund 10000 (60% State Funds, 40% Federal Funds) (Previously approved budget)]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.23 22529 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - PUBLIC HEALTH: Riverside University Health System - Public Health Administration Building Restroom, Paint and Flooring Renovation Projects - 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 1. [$2,209,366 - 55% Federal Funds, 28% State Funds, 17% Local Funds]
3.24 23370 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Adoption of Environmental Assessment Report and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Sandstone Valley Apartments Affordable Multifamily Housing Project Located in the City of Murrieta Pursuant to the National Environment Policy Act (NEPA) and Approval of Request for Release of Funds to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), District 3. [$0]
3.25 21407 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Ratify and Approve the Continuum of Care Program 2022 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Awards and the 2022 ESG Subrecipient Agreements HWSCoC-0004872 with the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission and HWSCoC-0004873 with Galilee Center, Inc. for Homeless Assistance Programs from October 13, 2023 through December 27, 2024; District 4. [Total Cost $312,602; Source of Funds: 100% State Funding]
3.26 23061 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Approve the Form of the Subrecipient Agreements and Covenant Agreement Templates HWSCoC-0004914 with City of Corona, HWSCoC-0004915 with Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, and HWSCoC-0004916 with Valley Restart Shelter for the Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the Emergency Resilience/Shelters Projects and Authorize the Director of HWS to Execute the Forms of the Subrecipient Agreements and Covenant Agreements; Districts 2, 4, and 5. [$2,616,660 Total Cost – 100% Federal ARPA Funds]
3.27 23473 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Adopt Resolution No. 2023-289, Approving Funding Allocation and Support for Application for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee and Support for Application for Award of Private Activity Bonds to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee for the Villa Verde Housing Project Located in the City of Coachella, and Approval of Up to $3,000,000 from Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds to Adobe Communities for the Villa Verde Housing Project; District 4. [$3,000,000 - 100% Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds]
3.28 23505 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Approve the Professional Service Agreement with CHW, a Collaborative of C and C Advisors, LLC, Health Roads, LLC, and Wellbrook Partners, LLC, for Consulting Services to improve implementation of California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) without seeking competitive bids for a period of one year from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024; All Districts. [$246,000 Total Cost – 100% Housing and Homeless Incentive Program Funds]
3.29 23749 HUMAN RESOURCES: County Executive Officer Employment Contract and Compensation Package, All Districts. [Total Cost - $81,126] [Source of Funds - Department Budget]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.31 23650 HUMAN RESOURCES: Adoption of Ordinance 440.1767, an Ordinance that amends the current County of Riverside Salary Ordinance no. 440, All Districts [Total Cost - $0]
3.32 23678 HUMAN RESOURCES: Approve Third Amendment to Administrative Services Agreement with Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc. for the Fixed Annuity Contract Issued for the Benefit of the County of Riverside VEBA Post-Employment Program Health Savings Plan, All Districts. [$0]
3.33 22528 HUMAN RESOURCES: Ratify and Approve the Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Short-Term Disability Claims Administration with Sedgwick Claims Management Services. [Total Cost $54,305 - Human Resources Internal Service Rate]
3.34 23436 HUMAN RESOURCES: Ratify and approve the Services Agreement between the County of Riverside and EyeMed Vision Care, LLC, effective January 1, 2023, All Districts. [$0]
3.35 23470 HUMAN RESOURCES: Ratify and Approve the Lucent Health Solutions, LLC, Dental Plan Administration Amendment to the Service Agreement For The County Of Riverside. All Districts. [$0]
3.36 23496 HUMAN RESOURCES: Approval of the DeltaCare USA Group Dental Service Contract Amendments, All Districts. [$0]
3.37 23661 HUMAN RESOURCES: Approval of the Side Letter Agreement with Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 777, (LIUNA) adding a new Shift Differential for Department of Waste Resources Employees. [Total Cost – $587,250 (391,500 Annually), Department of Waste Resources Budget)]
3.38 23666 HUMAN RESOURCES: Approve the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Case Management System Agreement with HR Acuity LLC for up to $226,635 annually for three (3) years with two (2) one (1)-year renewal options through December 12, 2028; All Districts. [Total Cost: $1,148,155 (plus up to $250,000 in additional compensation) -100% Core HR Services GSS Rate]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.39 23654 HUMAN RESOURCES: Approval of revisions to the Health Families, Healthy Workplaces Policy C-36, to meet the revised Senate Bill 616, which includes additional sick hours provided to employees, and cost associated with the revision. [Total Cost: $953,680 (with an ongoing cost of $635,787) - 100% Department Budget]
3.40 23343 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Approve the Funding Allocation for the Pass Area Business Resource Center Project, and Approve and Execute the Funding Agreement between the City of Beaumont and the County of Riverside for the amount of $1,700,000, through Fiscal Year 23/24, for the Project. All Districts. [$1,700,000 Total Cost - 100% ARPA funds] (CEQA Exempt) (4/5 Vote Required)
3.41 23541 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 988, an Ordinance of the County of Riverside Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Community Facilities District No. 23-8M (McCanna Hills), Tract 33978. District 5. [$111,478 On-going Cost; 100% CFD No. 23-8M (McCanna Hills)] (CEQA Exempt) (Clerk to file Notice of Exemption; Clerk to Publish and Post)
3.42 DELETED
3.43 23642 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES (DPSS): Adoption of Resolution Number 2023-286, authorizing and delegating to the Director of the Department of Public Social Services, or Designee, to accept the Transitional Housing Program County Allocation Round 5 Award, to accept the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program County Allocation Round 2 Award, and to execute all documents required or deemed necessary by the California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive and administer additional funds; All Districts. [Total Cost $2,275,390 - 100% State]
3.44 23574 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES (DPSS): Ratify and Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. to finance the Department of Public Social Services Administration 1st Floor Finishes Replacement Project for FY 23/24 – FY 24/25 in the aggregate amount of $573,884 through June 30, 2025; District 1. [Total Cost $573,884; Funding: Federal 49%, State 24%, County 5%, Realignment 22%]
3.45 23674 RIVERSIDE COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Approve the Service Agreement with Cequel Communications, LLC (d.b.a. Optimum Business) to provide critical network services redundancy for the Blythe-based departments, without seeking competitive bids, for the RCIT location in Blythe for a total contract aggregate amount of $53,615 for 36 months to end on December 11, 2026; All Districts. [Total Cost: $53,615, RCIT Budget-100%]
3.46 23160 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Ratify and Approve the Behavioral Health Agreement with Telecare Corporation to Provide Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) Services for FY 2023/2024, Without Seeking Competitive Bids, With the Option to Renew Up to Two (2) Additional One-Year Periods, All Districts. [Total Cost $7,726,278, Up to $257,542 in Additional Compensation Per Fiscal Year, $2,575,426 Annually, Federal 40%, State 60%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.47 23715 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-013 to Authorize the Director of Behavioral Health to Defer the Implementation of Senate Bill 43 (Eggman) until January 1, 2026, All Districts. [$0]
3.48 23626 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-PUBLIC HEALTH: Ratify and Authorize Acceptance of the Additional Future of Public Health Funding Allocation from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Public Health Workforce and Infrastructure and Extend the Period of Performance for Two Additional Years through June 30, 2026; All Districts. [Total increased aggregate allocation: $35,346,183; up to $4,712,824 in additional funding – 100% State]
3.49 23528 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – PUBLIC HEALTH: Ratify and Approve Grant Agreement Number OP24011 with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the Child Passenger Safety Program for the Period of Performance of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. All Districts. [Total Aggregate Award Amount: $240,500 - 100% Federal]
3.50 23736 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - PUBLIC HEALTH: Ratify and Approve Standard Agreement No. 23-10272 with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPP) for the Period of Performance of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. All Districts. [Total aggregate amount $4,520,921; up to $452,092 in additional compensation – 100% State]
3.51 23739 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – PUBLIC HEALTH: Ratify and Approve Grant Agreement No. PS24027 with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program for the Period of Performance of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. All Districts. [Total aggregate award amount: $240,137 - 100% Federal].
3.52 23447 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Approval of the Communications System and Services Agreement (CSSA) for the Purchase of Motorola Radios to be financed through JPMorgan Chase & Co. All Districts [Total Cost: $29,106,133, Ongoing Cost $625,000, Contingency $100,000, 100% Sheriff's Budget].
3.53 23624 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with John H. Teagarden, to increase the annual contract amount by $450,000 from $1,650,00 to $2,100,000 to provide Diesel Fuel and Delivery Services to PSEC Communication sites for one year. All Districts. [Total aggregate cost of $2,100,000 and $210,00 compensation through June 30, 2024. 100% PSEC Budget].
3.54 23681 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Ratify and Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $118,000 in FY 23/24 to Tactical Support Equipment, Inc., for an extended three-year warranty with a period of performance of November 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026 for the Nyxcell V1650 (V800/V850) System without seeking competitive bids, All Districts. [Total Cost up to $118,800, 100% General Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.55 23562 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Approval of the Job Order Contracts (JOC) for General Building, Low Voltage, Mechanical and Roofing Services with Contractors listed in Attachment A. CEQA Exempt per State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), All Districts [Three Year Estimate Up To $229,500,000, Up To $76,500,000 annually, 100% Sheriff’s Budget]
3.56 23672 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Ratify and Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Allan Hancock Joint Community College District (AHJCCD) to Provide Law Enforcement Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC) 40-hour Training beginning July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2027, District 1. [Total $300,000 – 100% Sheriff’s Budget]
3.57 23376 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Riverside and the City of Menifee. District 3. [$0]
3.58 23194 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-249 Certifying the Environmental Impact Report for GPA No. 1205 (SCH#2019059042) and Adopt Resolution No. 2023-291 amending the Riverside County General Plan – Second Cycle of General Plan Amendments for 2023 - General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 1205. Districts 1 and 2. [$1,120,000 Total Cost - General Fund 67%, REAP Grant 28%, SB-2 Grant 3%, and LEAP Grant 2%]
3.59 23512 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: Approve the Professional Service Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for On-call Planning Services, without seeking competitive bids, through June 30, 2028; All Districts. [$2,500,000 Total Cost; up to $250,000 in additional compensation - Development Fees 60%, General Fund 40%] (4/5 Vote Required)
3.60 21529 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approval and execution of the First Assignment and Assumption of the Joint Community Facilities Agreement between ERP Holding Co., Inc., KB Home Coastal Inc., Riverside Unified School District, Community Facilities District No. 19 of Riverside Unified School District, and the County of Riverside associated with Tract Nos. 30908, 30908-1, 30909, 30909-1, and 30909-2. Not a Project under CEQA per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. District 1. [$0]
3.61 22958 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Amendment No. 3 to the On-Call Services Agreement for Traffic Engineering Services with RailPros, Inc. dba CivilPros, All Districts. [$250,000 Total Amendment Cost - Local Funds 100%]
3.62 23276 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Notice of Completion – Emergency Repair Work, Market Street Bridge in the Cities of Jurupa Valley and Riverside, Rubidoux area, Districts 1 and 2. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.63 23426 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bid for the Construction of MacKay Drive Sidewalk Project, in the Community of Lakeland Village; CEQA Exempt per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, District 2. [$311,945 Total Cost - Local Funds 100%] (Clerk to Advertise)
3.64 23458 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approve Addenda to Plans and Specifications, Accept the Low Bid and Award the Contract for the Construction of the Restoration and Enhancement Project for Clinton Keith Road Construction Project (Phase 3) in the City of Murrieta and French Valley Area; District 3. [$592,953 Total Cost - Local Funds 100%]
3.65 23489 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Ratification and Approval of the Service Agreement by and between the City of Corona and the County of Riverside for the Brae Burn Drive Pavement Overlay Improvement for Fiscal Year 2023/24. CEQA Exempt per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. District 2. [$32,632 Total Cost - Local Funds 100%]
3.66 23391 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approve the Cooperative Agreement for Operation and Maintenance of Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting between the County of Riverside and the City of Temecula for five years; District 3. [$250,000 Total Cost - Gas Tax 100%]
3.67 23438 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Approve the Amendment No.2 to the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Sonant Corporation for Interactive Voice Response System and Interactive Web Response System Product Maintenance and Support Services, All Districts. [Total Cost $381,877 100% Treasurer-Tax Collector Department Budget ]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.68 23533 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS: Approve the Agreement for Voter Education Public Outreach and Engagement Plan with Westbound Communications Inc., from January 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 for a total amount not to exceed $1,606,000; All Districts. [$1,606,000 Total Cost]; 100% Contingency General Fund. (4/5 Vote Required)
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.69 23774 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 927.2 (Short Term Rentals) in conjunction with CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 2100000 – Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) – Applicant: County of Riverside – Location: Countywide – REQUEST: Ordinance No. 927.2 in conjunction with Change of Zone No. 2100000 is an amendment to Riverside County’s Ordinance No. 927 (Short-Term Rentals). The changes to Ordinance No. 927 include special requirements for Idyllwild (including Pine Cove) and Wine Country, as designated in the Riverside County General Plan, which includes the following: an increased minimum age for responsible guests, a cap on the number of Short Term Rentals in each area, limit on the number of Short Term Rental Certificates held simultaneously in each area, further occupancy limits (for Wine Country only), separation or density requirements between Short Term Rentals and a lottery system for allowing new Short Term Rental certificates in each area, when there is capacity. Other changes to Ordinance No. 927 will be applied across the County and include organizational revisions for clarity, new definitions, additional permitting requirements, increased minimum age for responsible guests, and additional enforcement provisions and other minor changes to further clarify the permitting and operating requirements for Short Term Rentals. All Districts. [$25,000 Total Cost - General Fund 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.70 23744 BOS DISTRICT 5: Approval of Neighborhood Revitalization, Infrastructure, and Economic Recovery Projects Utilizing Fifth District American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds, District 5. [$8,300,000 Total Cost – 100% American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)]
5
5A Public Financing Authority Meeting
(NO BUSINESS)
5B COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ASSET LEASING CORPORATION MEETING
5C RIVERSIDE COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
5D RIVERSIDE DISTRICT COURT FINANCING CORPORATION MEETING
6 Industrial Development Authority Meeting
7 In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Meeting
8 Community Facilities District Legislative Body Meeting
9 Riverside County Library System Foundation Meeting
10 Housing Authority Meeting
11 Flood Control and Water Conservation District Meeting
11.1 23551 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: Adoption of Resolution No. F2023-21 Setting a Public Hearing Date for the Perris Valley Channel MDP Lateral B, Stage 4 Project Pursuant to Section 18 of the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Act, Project No. 4-0-00009-04, District 1. [$0] (Clerk to Advertise)
(SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024, AT 9:30 A.M. OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER
11.2 23670 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)
11.3 23671 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, CEQA Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15269, All Districts. [$0] (4/5 Vote Required)
12 County Board and Waste Resources Management District Meeting
12.1 23408 DEPARTMENT OF WASTE RESOURCES: Approve the Professional Service Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services for five years; All Districts. [Total Cost $9,344,265; up to $934,427 in additional compensation - Department of Waste Resources Enterprise Funds 100%]
D. District
(NO BUSINESS)
13 County Board and Regional Park and Open Space District Meeting
(NO BUSINESS)
13.1 23571 REGIONAL PARKS AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT: Request the Purchase and Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue Purchase Orders for the purchase of five (5) vehicles for the Regional Park and Open-Space District (District) and Approval of Budget Adjustment for the vehicles to replace aging fleet for FY23/24. All Districts [$484,000 Total Cost - Department Budget 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)
14 Riverside Community Housing Corp. Meeting
14.1 23740 RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOUSING CORP.: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-001, Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Chief Operating Officer (COO) to take all necessary steps to secure supplemental bond financing and additional construction loan financing for the Blossom Apartments project also known as Allegheny Apartments, and Authorizing the CEO or COO to execute any documents necessary to obtain additional bond financing and construction loan; District 5. [$2,395,424; 100% Tax Exempt Bonds from the California Debt Allocation Committee]
15 Riverside University Health System Medical Center Governing Board Meeting
15.1 23560 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 2023/2024, First Quarter, All Districts. [$0]
15.2 23683 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-MEDICAL CENTER: Ratify and Approve the Professional Service Agreement with WIPFLi, LLP for Federally Qualified Health Center Consulting Services, Without Seeking Competitive Bids Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, All Districts. [Total Cost $150,000, up to $15,000 in Additional Compensation, 100% Federally Qualified Health Center Enterprise Fund – 40090]
15.3 23704 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM- MEDICAL CENTER: Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Medical Services Agreement with Riverside Faculty Medical Group (RFMG), Inc., to provide Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Services effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, with the option to renew in one-year increments through June 30, 2028, All Districts. [Total Amendment Cost $1,669,500, up to $245,814 in Additional Cost per Fiscal Year, 100% Hospital Enterprise Fund]
16.1 Anthony Mitchell spoke regarding the removal of Bus Route No. 12 and the need to bring it back.
16.2 Eddie Apodaca spoke regarding a video involving a deputy and his K-9 and an issue involving racsism with his previous job in Idyllwild.
16.3 Daryl Terrell spoke regaring the need to get youth involved in government at a young age and requested the Board look into implementing a youth program like the one Moreno Valley implemented.
16.4 Lisa Kauffman representing Best Friends Animal Society spoke regarding her organization and the We Are 90 For Riverside Campaign which provides assistance to Animal Shelters to help them get to a 90% save rate and the need for more programs to save animals in the shelters.
16.5 Veronica Langworthy spoke regarding concerns with the election system irregularities and the need for a special session to discuss public concerns.
16.6 April Harris spoke in support of the Best Friends Animal Society and the We Are 90 For Riverside Campaign.
16.7 Shelly Snow spoke in support of the Best Friends Animal Society and the We Are 90 For Riverside Campaign and the need for fostering and community cat programs.
16.8 Cynthia Musich spoke in support of the Best Friends Animal Society and the We Are 90 For Riverside Campaign and asked the Board to support the programs.
16.9 Esther Petrella spoke regarding her public comment from a previous meeting and not being allowed to speak on her topic.
16.10 Eplanet Thunderstriker spoke regarding issues with public comment at UCR and Irvine and corruption.
16.11 Sarah Harty representing the Southern California Railway Museum thanked Supervisor Jeffries for his CID donation for the education program On Track for Discovery.
16.12 Roy Bleckert spoke regarding the crime syndicate with the City of Moreno Valley and Val Verde School District and invited 5th District to attend the school board meeting, and issues in LA County becoming the same issues in Riverside County if the Board doesn’t act.
16.13 Joy Schnapper spoke regarding spoke in support of the Best Friends Animal Society and the We Are 90 For Riverside Campaign and the need to address the high kill rate at Riverside County shelters.
16.5 Shelby Bunch spoke regarding issues with the Registrar of Voters and the need for proper and lawful elections.
(Sheriff Department) Matt Jimenez Retirement Presentation
(Fire Department) Jody Hagemann Retirement Presentation
18 ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
2.4, 2.8, 3.5, 3.6, 3.15, 3.69
(NO BUSINESS)
20 10:00 A.M. County General Plan Amendment Initiation Proceedings Meeting
21 10:00 A.M. County Land Use Public Hearings Meeting
22 Comments
Supervisor Washington:
· Senator Kelly Seyarto and MilVet’s Toy Drive
· VFW Post 4089 Food Drive at Crossroads Church
· Holiday Gift Card Giveaways
Supervisor Spiegel:
· RTA Vine Street Mobility Hub ribbon cutting
· 91/15 Express Lanes Connector completion ribbon cutting
· Pearl Harbor, December 7
· Donate to Non-Profits
· Longest Nights memorial on December 21 at Fairmont Park and Hemet Behavioral Health Clinic
· Riverside County Medical Association Awards is honoring two RUHS doctors: Doctor Mesisca for Outstanding Contribution to the Medical Association and its Goals and Doctor Chang for Outstanding Contribution to the Community
· 5th Day of Hanukkah
Supervisor Perez:
· Riverside County Department of Animal Services Wellness Clinic in Blythe for Dogs and Cats
· Riverside County Child Support Services Resource Fair in Blythe
· Blythe Marketfest Soft Launch
· Townhall in Mecca for Disaster preparedness
· 34-mile Virgen de Guadalupe pilgrimage from Palm Springs to Coachella Valley
Supervisor Gutierrez:
· Translators for the BOS meetings
· Adoption Event at the San Jacinto Animal Shelter
· Thanked Daryl Terrell for his suggestions on youth programs; working with second District to come up with a youth program; Current program Youth Core Program and Work Experience Program were adopted today.
· City of Hemet’s Holiday Cookie Social
· Rotary Club of Hemet
· Morongo Fire Station Groundbreaking
· Breakfast with Santa at Valley Wide Parks and Recreation District
· Beaumont Shop with a Cop Event
· Moreno Valley Shop with a Cop Event, Saturday, December 16
Supervisor Jeffries:
· Reminder to incoming Chair to work on Board Committee Assignments
· Opposition of Lobbyist does not reflect on the Director of Legislative Affairs
Board Committee Report / Update
(NO BUSINESS)
Executive Officer / State Budget Update
(NO BUSINESS)
(NO MEMORIALS/ADJOURNMENTS)
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.
Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation:
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
23767 A.2 Anthony Wilkins v. County of Riverside, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No.: CVSW2208238)
23768 A.3 Sanjay Coubry v. County of Riverside, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No.: CVRI2200170)
23769 A.4 In Re Administrative Penalty Order; APN 283-190-021, 283-190-022, and 283-190-140; Corona Clay Company, Petitioner
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)
23770 D.1 Conference with labor negotiator:
Agency Negotiator – County Executive Officer
Employee organizations – Management/Confidential, Unrepresented, RCDDAA, RSA, SEIU, LIUNA, UDW and LEMU
23771 E.1 Public Employee Appointment
Title: Registrar of Voters
(BOARD UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPOINT ART TINOCO AS THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS)
24.1 23753 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Community forum pertaining to the provision of access of certain individuals to the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency pursuant to California Government Code section 7283.1(d). All Districts [$0]
(RECEIVED AND FILED)
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned.
Kevin Jeffries, Chair of the Board of Supervisors
ATTEST: Kimberly A. Rector, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors