STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
MARCH 5, 2024
TUESDAY
9:30 A.M.
1.1 23581 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Proof of Publication. [$0]
2.1 24367 SUPERVISOR KAREN SPIEGEL: Appointment of Gerardo Saldana to the Woodcrest Municipal Advisory Council, Second District [$0]
2.2 23609 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]
2.3 24296 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER: Renewal of Local Emergency in Riverside County Due to the Discovery of Citrus Greening Disease, or Huanglongbing, All Districts. [$0]
2.4 24297 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]
2.5 24267 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Authorization of denial of State assessed unitary property tax refund claims for Tax Year 2019-20, All Districts [$0]
2.6 24119 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Transfer of Property Tax Unclaimed Refunds to the General Fund, All Districts. [$0]
2.7 24307 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Transfer of Unclaimed Property Payment/Refunds to the General Fund, All Districts. [$0]
2.8 24338 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-004 Riverside County Department of Child Support Services Audit [District: All]; [$0]
2.9 24339 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-007: Riverside County Environmental Health Department Audit [District: All]; [$0]
2.10 23631 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Approval of the March 2024 Commemorative List of Presentations, All Districts. [$0]
2.11 23980 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS / SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON : Riverside County Workforce Development Board Appointment of Kimberly R. Starrs; ALL Districts. [$0]
2.12 24106 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS / SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON: Riverside County Workforce Development Board Appointment of Hillary Jenks; All Districts. [$0]
2.13 24323 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS / SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON : Riverside County Workforce Development Board Appointment of Joyce Johnson; ALL Districts. [$0]n
2.14 24320 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS / SUPERVISOR KEVIN JEFFRIES: Riverside County Workforce Development Board Appointment of Angel Sanchez; First District. [$0]
2.15 24234 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Receive and File the Treasurer's Monthly Disclosure Report on Investments dated January, 2024, All Districts. [$0]
3.1 24413 BOS DISTRICT 4: Fourth District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for the Coachella Parks and Recreation Foundation, College of the Desert Foundation, Desert Recreation Foundation, Riverside County Youth Commission, Rotary Club of Indio, American Outreach Foundation, Inland SoCal United Way, and Riverside County Deputy Sheriffs Relief Foundation. [$23,500 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)
3.2 24319 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Approve the Fourth District Unincorporated Communities Initiative Project Funding Agreement Between the County of Riverside and the Regional Access Project Foundation, Inc., for the Facility Air Conditioner Replacement Project, through Fiscal Year 23/24, District 4. [$100,000 Total Cost – 100% General Fund/ Unincorporated Communities Initiative Funds]
3.3 24183 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Ratify and Approve the Master Service Agreement with GovInvest, Inc. to provide Software as a Service from June 14, 2023 through February 28, 2024 with annual automatic renewals ending on February 28, 2026 for an annual amount not to exceed $202,262 plus an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 3%. All Districts. [Total cost $562,745 - 100% General Fund Contingency] (4/5 Vote Required)
3.4 23792 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: Ratify and Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Cardiff Transportation for Transportation Services without seeking competitive bids for the Period of Performance of November 15, 2023 through November 14, 2024. All Districts. [Total Cost: $821,250 - 100% Federal Funding]
3.5 24076 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) AND 4th DISTRICT OFFICE - 4th District Office Tenant Improvement 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. [$301,780 - 100% Board of Supervisors General Fund 10000]
3.6 24182 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: Request and Approve the Purchase of One (1) Vehicle for the Custodial Services Division of Facilities Management for the Total Amount of $73,269; All Districts. [$73,269 Total Cost – Facilities Management Custodial Services Division Department Budget FY23/24 Budget 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)
3.7 23051 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - REAL ESTATE (FM-RE) - Approval of Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement with City National Bank, a National Association, County of Riverside lease - 48113 Jackson Street, Indio, CA, CEQA Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3), District 4. [$0] (Clerk of the Board to file Notice of Exemption).
3.8 23845 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-030 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 Kensington Apartment Project Located in the City of Murrieta, and Approval of Up to $2,900,000 from Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds to Pacific West Communities for the Kensington Apartment Project; District 3. [$2,900,000 - 100% Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds]
3.9 24116 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Adopt Resolution No. 2024-052, Approving the County of Riverside’s Home Rehabilitation Program ("HRP Program") and Authorizing the Director of Housing and Workforce Solutions, or Designee to Administer the HRP Program on Behalf of the County of Riverside; Adopt Resolution 2024-053 Authorizing the Director of Housing and Workforce Solutions, or Designee, to Procure, Execute, and Administer All Contracts in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the Completion of Projects Associated with the Home Rehabilitation Program ("HRP Program") Using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds; Approve an Allocation up to $1,000,000 in ARPA Funds for the HRP Program with 5% set aside for program administration; Approve the HRP Program Guidelines; and, Approve the Forms of the Contract Templates; District 5. [$1,000,000 – 100% Federal ARPA Funds] (CEQA Exempt) (Clerk of the Board to File Notice of Exemption)
3.10 23563 HUMAN RESOURCES: Take Action on Advisory Arbitration Opinion as required by the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Riverside and Laborer's International Union of North America (LIUNA), Local 777, All Districts. [$0]
3.11 24233 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Ratify and Approve the Mentored Internship Program (MIP) Subcontract Modification #2 and Agreements with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP), and Adopt Resolution No. 2023-290, All Districts. [$517,758 FY 2023/2024, $237,212 FY 2024/2025, $754,970 Total for Two Years, 100% State]
3.12 24280 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Ratification and Approval of a Fourth 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, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, All Districts. [Total Amendment Cost $3,371,461, up to $96,327 in additional annual cost - 100% Community Health Centers Fund]
3.13 24197 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Forensic Nursing of SoCal, Inc., DBA Forensic Nurses of SoCal, Inc. for Medical Services for the Collection of Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases for Five (5) Years; District 3 [Five Year Total Cost - $600,000; Up to $60,000 in Additional Compensation - 100% Sheriff’s General Fund]
3.14 23975 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: Approve the Professional Service Agreement with KTGY Group, Inc. for Community Planning and Design Services for the Cabazon Plan, without seeking competitive bids, through June 30, 2027; District 5. [$700,000 Total Cost; up to $70,000 in additional compensation - Department Budget 100%]
3.15 22883 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-021 Summarily Vacating the right to accept drainage easements in the Mead Valley area, Not a Project per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and/or CEQA Exempt per Section 15061(b)(3), District 1. [Applicant Fees 100%]
3.16 23807 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Ordinance 452.252 - Introduction of Ordinance No. 452.252 to Establish Speed Zones Enforceable by Radar Speed Detection Equipment in the Mead Valley, Perris, Temecula, and Hemet areas of Riverside County. Set a Public Hearing Date on March 19, 2024. Districts 1 and 3. [$3,500 Total Cost - Gas Tax 100%] (Set for Hearing March 19, 2024)
(SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 19, 2024 AT 9:30 A.M. OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER)
3.17 24011 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bid for the Construction of Dillon Road Resurfacing and Bubbling Wells Road Resurfacing Project, in the Community of Southeast Desert Hot Springs; CEQA Exempt per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, District 4. [$4,172,118 Total Cost - Local Funds 100%] (Clerk to Advertise)
3.18 24223 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Ratification and Approval of Amendment No. 8 to the Engineering Services Agreement for the Clinton Keith Road: I-215 to SR-79 N Project between the County of Riverside and CH2M Hill, Inc.; District 3. [$0]
3.19 24424 BOS DISTRICT 2: Second District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for Friends of Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy, Childhood Drowning Prevention Foundation, and Riverside County Fire Department . [$4,060.00 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)
3.20 24259 BOS DISTRICT 3: Approve the Third District Unincorporated Communities Initiative project and direct the Executive Office to transfer $395,000 from the Unincorporated Communities Fund to the Transportation and Land Management Agency, Aviation Division, to support project funding, District 3. [$395,000 Total Cost – 100% General Fund]
4.1 23253 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT-REAL ESTATE (FM-RE): Adoption of Successor Agency Resolution No. 2024-03, Approving the Sale of Real Property Located between 2nd Street and 66th Ave in the community of Mecca , California, Identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 727-184-031, 727-184-037, 727-184-039, 727-184-032, 727-184-010, 727-184-011, 727-184-030, 727-184-040, 727-184-024, 727-184-008, 727-184-033 to Riverside County Board of Education, an Office of Education; Approval of Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow Instructions, and Right of Entry Agreement; CEQA Exempt per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and 15061(b)(3); District 4. [$16,140 - 100% Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund] (Clerk to file Notice of Exemption)
5
5A Public Financing Authority Meeting
(NO BUSINESS)
5B COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ASSET LEASING CORPORATION MEETING
(NO BUSINESS)
5C RIVERSIDE COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
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 24075 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: Accept Notice of Completion for Beaumont MDP Line 16, Stage 50 Project No. 5-0-00201-50, District 5. [$0]
11.2 24149 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: Adoption of Resolution No. F2024-13, Authorization to Convey Easement and Fee Simple Interests of District-Owned Real Property Within a Portion of Assessor's Parcel Numbers 178-290-007, 178-290-011 and 207-090-013, Referenced as RCFC Parcel Numbers 1010-20, 1010-HQ and 1010-31, to the County of Riverside on behalf of its Transportation Department by Easement Deeds and Grant Deed, Santa Ana River – Market Street Bridge, Project No. 1-0-00010, CEQA Exempt per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 and 15061(b)(3). Districts 1 and 2. [$0]
11.3 24206 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: PUBLIC HEARING - Adopt Resolution No. F2024-14 Complying with Section 18 of the District Act, Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Woodcrest-Rinehart Acres Drainage Plan Project, Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and Approving the Woodcrest-Rinehart Acres Drainage Plan Project, Project No. 4-0-00406-01, Districts 1 and 2. [$0]
12 County Board and Waste Resources Management District Meeting
(NO BUSINESS)
(NO BUSINESS)
13 County Board and Regional Park and Open Space District Meeting
(NO BUSINESS)
13.1 23947 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT: Approve Amended Task Order #1 with David Beckwith Associates, Inc. for the Santa Ana River Bottom Maintenance Yard Project; District 2 [$126,685 ARPA Fund 21736]
14 Riverside Community Housing Corp. Meeting
15 Riverside University Health System Medical Center Governing Board Meeting
15.1 24262 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, Second Quarter, All Districts. [$0]
15.2 24291 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-MEDICAL CENTER: Approve the Agreement for Professional Medical Services with Faculty Physicians and Surgeons of Loma Linda University School of Medicine for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services, effective March 19, 2024, through June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for four additional one-year increments through June 30, 2029, All Districts. [Total Agreement Cost $5,669,382, up to $106,817 in Additional Compensation Annually – 100% Hospital Enterprise Fund 40050]
16.1 Eddie Apodaca spoke regarding misconduct at the Idyllwild Fire Department.
16.2 Yvette Anthony spoke regarding election several ballots being printed incorrectly and sent out in error, and discrepancies with the election process.
16.3 Veronica Langworthy spoke regarding discrepancies with the election process and the need for a special session to review elections.
16.4 Greg Langworthy spoke regarding the comments made by the Supervisors at the previous meeting and thanked Supervisor Spiegel for her comments and the need for a special session to discuss the discrepancies in election process and a previous request to exam the machines.
16.5 Roy Blecker spoke regarding the impact of how people say things, impact of mailing ballots, and the need for voting reform.
16.6 Shelby Bunch spoke regarding the need for the 2022 election auto logs and election material being retained and not destroyed.
16.7 Jessica Christopher spoke regarding discrepancies with the Team RCD appointments.
(Agricultural Commissioner) National Weights and Measures Week
18 ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
2.9, 3.2
(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
21.1 24241 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: Public Hearing on GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 210006, CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 2100014, ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 348.5011, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 210121 - Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration – Applicant: The Ridge Wellness Inc. – Fourth Supervisorial District – Garner Valley Zoning Area – REMAP Area Plan – Open Space: Rural – Location: North-east of Highway 74 and south of Apple Canyon Road – 36.11 Gross Acres – Existing Zoning: Light Agricultural 20-acre minimum – REQUEST: General Plan Amendment No. 210006, proposal to amend the land use designation of the subject site from Open Space – Rural to Open Space – Recreation to allow for the development of a guest ranch. Change of Zone No. 2100014, proposal to change the zoning classification of the subject site from Light Agriculture 20 acre minimum to Natural Assets to align the subject site’s zoning classification more closely with both the proposed land use designation and the development. Conditional Use Permit No. 210121, proposal to develop an eco-conscious private guest wellness ranch on a portion of a 36.11 acre lot. Approximately 29,035 sq.ft. of building improvements are to be constructed to facilitate the site activities, 35 employees overseeing the operations that are to occur 24 hours a day/seven days a week. These structures include the following: an administrative building, activity hub with an outdoor lap swimming pool, common dining area, four guest cabin buildings with 30 rooms, six glamping tents, a sound bath building, wellness base camp, wellness sanctuary center, and a greenhouse. Recreational activities include both active and passive uses, such as swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and rock climbing. Sixty parking spaces are proposed, including three ADA spaces, three EV spaces, and 18 spaces for staff. Minimal other improvements proposed. District 4. [Applicant Fees 100%]
22 Comments
Supervisor Spiegel:
· Second District Homeless Symposium
· Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) State of the Region
· 45th Annual Corona Auto X - Corona Firefighters’ Auto Extrication Seminar
· Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce 75th Annual Installation Dinner and Awards; Supervisor Jeffries received Tom Thomas Memorial Award
· Centennial High School Students Fight to pull flavored Tobacco from the market
· Corona Norco Community Free Health Screening, Saturday, March 9, at Corona high school from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Supervisor Washington:
· Doing Business in Riverside County Seminar
· Menifee Mayor’s Charity Starlight Gala
· French Valley Community Fair
· Safe Justice Family Center Gala
Board Committee Report / Update
(NO BUSINESS)
Executive Officer / State Budget Update
Jeff Van Wagenen:
· Election day’s first tabulation announcement will take place at approximately 8:20 a.m. and approximately every hour after that until 3:00 a.m., and then daily at the end of each day.
(NO BUSINESS)
County Counsel Report On Closed Sessions
(NO REPORTABLE ACTION)
CONCURRENT EXECUTIVE SESSION-COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, GOVERNING BOARD OF THE RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL CENTER, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, HOUSING AUTHORITY, RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOUSING CORP., IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS.
Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation:
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
24416 A.2 Veronica S. v. County of Riverside, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No.: CVRI2104345)
24417 A.3 Erin Goff, et al v. County of Riverside, et al. (United States District Court Case No.: 5:23-cv-01643-SSS-SP)
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)
24418 D.1 Conference with labor negotiator:
Agency Negotiator – County Executive Officer
Employee organizations – Management/Confidential, Unrepresented, RCDDAA, RSA, SEIU, LIUNA, UDW and LEMU
24419 E.1 Public Employee Appointment
Title: Human Resources Director
(NO REPORT OUT)
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned.
Chuck Washington, Chair of the Board of Supervisors
ATTEST: Kimberly A. Rector, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors