STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
MARCH 12, 2024
TUESDAY
9:30 A.M.
1.1 23582 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Proof of Publication. [$0]
1.2 24252 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37397 – CEQA Exempt per Section 15315 & Section 15061(b)(3) – Applicant: Manuel Lopez – First Supervisorial District – Mead Valley Zoning District – Mead Valley Area Plan - Rural Community: Very Low Density Residential (RC-VLDR) – Location: north of Costello Ave, east of Alexander Street, south of Oleander Ave, west of Brown St – 5.47 gross Acres – Zoning: Light Agriculture, 1-Acre Minimum (A-1-1) – PROJECT DESCRIPTION: a Schedule “H” subdivision of 5.47 gross acres into 4 single family residential lots with a minimum lot size of 1.00 gross acre. Parcels 1 through 3 will be 1 gross acre in size and Parcel 4 will be 2.47 gross acres with an existing residence and accessory structures– APN: 315-040-005 – District 1. [Applicant Fees 100%]
2.1 24377 SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON: Appointment of Stuart Kuhn to the Temecula-Elsinore-Anza-Murrieta Resource Conservation District , Third District. [$0]
2.2 24438 SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON: Appointment of Paul Swancott to Anza Valley Mountain Communities Municipal Advisory Council, Third District. [$0]
2.3 24371 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2024-006: Riverside County Office of Economic Development, The Edward-Dean Museum and Gardens Audit, All Districts. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2.4 24379 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS / SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON: Riverside County Workforce Development Board Appointment of Adam Eventov; Third District. [$0]
2.5 24486 DELETED
3.1 24406 ANIMAL SERVICES: Approve Resolution No. 2024-070, Authorization to only admit cats in need into the shelters and not impound healthy adult cats; All districts. [$0]
3.2 24404 ANIMAL SERVICES: Approve Resolution No. 2024-069, Authorization to support the 5,000 Cat Challenge and save the lives of 5,000 more cats and kittens in 2024; All districts. [$0]
3.3 24355 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Authorization to Reissue County Stale Dated Warrants #2024-2, All Districts. [$65,455- 100% Stale Dated Warrants Fund 69008 and 69011]
3.4 24170 AUDITOR CONTROLLER: Cash Overages & Shortages Report for the period of July 2023 through December 2023, All Districts. [$50 total cost- ($21) General Fund, $71 Other Funds] (4/5 Vote Required)
3.5 24103 DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES: Approve the Professional Services Agreement # DCARC-8012000-11/2027 with GreenCourt Legal Technologies, LLC for Legal Case Processing Services for four (4) years through November 2027; All Districts. [Total Aggregate Cost - $799,096; 66% Federal Funding, 34% State Funding]
3.6 24364 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT-REAL ESTATE (FM-RE): Approval of Second Amendment to Deed of Trust and Loan Documents and First Modification of Purchase Money Note with Monterey 2.0 LLC for Extension of Loan Term, Adjustment to Collateralized Property, and Lot Line Adjustment, CEQA Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3); District 4; [$0] (Clerk to File Notice of Exemption) (4/5 Vote Required)
3.7 24225 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - REAL ESTATE (FM-RE) - Approval of Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment Agreement with Symetra Life Insurance Company, an Iowa Corporation, and County of Riverside for Lease at 7894 Mission Grove Parkway, Riverside, CA, CEQA Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3); District 1. [$0] (Clerk of the Board to file Notice of Exemption)
3.8 23754 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - REAL ESTATE DIVISION (FM-RE): Approval of Notice of Option to Extend with Campus Professional Center, LLC, Riverside University Health System, Moreno Valley, Five Year Extension; California Environmental Quality Act Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3); District 5. [Total Cost: $14,104,157 - 100% Hospital Enterprise Fund 40050] (Clerk to file Notice of Exemption)
3.9 21666 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - REAL ESTATE (FM-RE) Approval of Lease by and between the County of Riverside and The Brotherton Family Trust, dba San Jacinto Business Park, San Jacinto, Five Year Lease, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3); District 5. [Total Cost: $1,793,100 - Federal 40%, State 60% - RUHS-BH General Fund 10000] (Clerk of the Board to file the Notice of Exemption)
3.10 22496 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT- REAL ESTATE (FM-RE) AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT: Ratification and Approval of the Third Amendment to Lease with AP Palm Desert Montanas, LLC., 77933 Las Montanas Road, Palm Desert, Five-Year Lease Extension and Tenant Improvements, CEQA Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3); District 4. [Total Cost: $1,418,060 - 100% Fire Department Budget - General Fund 10000]
3.11 24072 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM: Riverside University Health System Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Suite Project - Approval of Project Budget and Approval of Construction Management Services Agreement with Bernards Bros., Inc.; District 5. [$13,915,316 - 100% RUHS Enterprise Fund 40050]
3.12 23789 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health 10th Street Tenant Improvement Project - California Environmental Quality Act Exempt Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and 15061 (b)(3), Approval of In-Principle and Preliminary Project Budget; District 1. [$163,106 - 100% RUHS Behavioral Health General Fund 10000]
3.13 24290 HUMAN RESOURCES: Approval of the revisions to Board Policy C-10: Alcohol and Drug Testing and Abuse, All Districts. [Total Cost $0]
3.14 24095 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-PUBLIC HEALTH: Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Inland Empire Harm Reduction (IEHR) for the Riverside Overdose Data to Action (RODA) Program Services Without Seeking Competitive Bids for the Period of Five (5) Years Effective Upon Signature of the Agreement with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional years through August 31, 2031. All Districts. [Total aggregate amount: $900,200 – 100% Federal]
3.15 24097 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-PUBLIC HEALTH: Approve the Professional Service Agreement with Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance for the Riverside Overdose Data to Action (RODA) Program Services Without Seeking Competitive Bids for a Period of Five (5) Years, Effective Upon Signature of the Agreement with the Option to Renew for up to Three (3) Additional Years, through August 31, 2031. All Districts. [Total aggregate amount $790,000 – 100% Federal]
(CONTINUED TO MARCH 19, 2024 AT 9:30 A.M. OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER)
3.16 24098 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-PUBLIC HEALTH: Approve the Professional Service Agreement with Young Scholars for Academic Empowerment, dba TruEvolution, Inc. for the Riverside Overdose Data to Action (RODA) Program Services Without Seeking Competitive Bids for the Period of Performance of Five (5) Years, Effective Upon Signature of the Agreement through August 31, 2028, with the Option to Renew for up to Three (3) Additional Years through August 31, 2031. All Districts. [Total aggregate amount $235,000 – 100% Federal]
3.17 23523 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Robert Presley Detention Center (RPDC) Elevator Modernization Project– and Approval for Notice of Completion for Vincor Construction, Inc., District 1. (Clerk to Record Notice of Completion)
3.18 24324 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: PAR210273 - Robertson's Vesting Mine Determination Findings - Not a project under CEQA. District 2. [$0]
3.19 23796 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval and execution of the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Reimbursement Agreement between Ranch RV & Self-Storage – Temescal Valley, LLC, Western Riverside Council of Governments, and the County of Riverside associated with Plot Plan No. 26403 and Parcel Map No. 37599. District 2. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.20 24310 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bid for the Gilman Springs Road Phase 6 Safety Project, in the Eastern Moreno Valley and Gilman Hot Springs Areas; CEQA Finding of Nothing Further is Required. District 5. [$17,082,033 Total Cost – Federal Funds 39%, Local Funds 61%] (Clerk to Advertise)
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.21 24454 SUPERVISOR KAREN SPIEGEL: Approve the Third Amendment to the Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) Health Access Joint Powers Agreement.
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.22 24350 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Ratify and Approve the Agreement between the City of Palm Desert and the County of Riverside, Setting Forth Terms for City Withdrawal from the Riverside County Library System (RCLS). District 4. [$4,000,000 Total Cost – 100% Riverside County Library System] (4/5 Vote Required)
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.23 20561 HUMAN RESOURCES: County of Riverside & Service Employees International Union Qualifying Sick Leave Payout Side Letter. All Districts [Total Cost - $0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.24 24421 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Evaluation of Separating the Offices of the Coroner and the Public Administrator from the Sheriff.
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.25 24466 BOS DISTRICT 5: Fifth District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for Riverside County Youth Commission. [$2,000 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 vote required)
5
5A Public Financing Authority Meeting
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
10.1 23679 HOUSING AUTHORITY: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-002, Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Riverside Authorizing the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside (HACR) to Apply for, Accept and Administer the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Received from the City of Riverside; Ratify and Approve the Fiscal Year 2023-2026 HOPWA Agreement between the HACR and the City of Riverside; Approve the Form of the Professional Services Agreement Template for HOPWA Service Providers by and between HACR and Approved HOPWA Service Providers; All Districts. [$2,232,332 – 100% U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development]
10.2 24335 HOUSING AUTHORITY: Ratify and Approve the Second Amendment to Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside, Riverside Community Housing Corp, and Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation in Connection with a Proposed Affordable Rental Housing Project, Located in the City of Jurupa Valley, District 2. [$0] (Companion Item MT#24342)
10.3 24278 HOUSING AUTHORITY: Conduct a Public Hearing for the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside's Streamlined Annual Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan (2024-2025), Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, and Administrative Plan for the Homeownership Program, and Supporting Documents; All Districts. [$0]
11 Flood Control and Water Conservation District Meeting
11.1 24365 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
(NO BUSINESS)
(NO BUSINESS)
13 County Board and Regional Park and Open Space District Meeting
(NO BUSINESS)
(NO BUSINESS)
14 Riverside Community Housing Corp. Meeting
14.1 24342 RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOUSING CORP.: Ratify and Approve the Second Amendment to Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside, Riverside Community Housing Corp, and Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation in Connection with a Proposed Affordable Rental Housing Project, Located in the City of Jurupa Valley, District 2. [$0] (Companion Item MT#24335)
15 Riverside University Health System Medical Center Governing Board Meeting
16.1 Colleen Strong spoke regarding discrepancies in Dominion voting machines, requested a special meeting on the election process, and requested the Board look into Sheriff Dar Leaf’s investigation on Dominion in Michigan.
16.2 Tim Smith spoke regarding election discrepancies, requested a special public session on the election process, and Sheriff Dar Leaf’s investigation on Dominion CEO and employees in Michigan.
16.3 C.C. read a letter into the record from Sheriff Dar Leaf’s investigation on Dominion CEO and employees in Michigan.
16.4 Shelby Bunch spoke regarding underage children receiving ballots for the primary election and the ballots missing Donald Trump’s name.
16.5 Errol Koschwitz spoke regarding the main library not allowing him to wear his hat in the facility to vote, no proof of ID required, and the city giving money to non-profits that are private so the public can’t see where the money goes.
16.6 Elaine Van Beek spoke regarding Best Friends Animal Society and Campaign “We Are 90.”
16.7 John Parker spoke regarding his experience working for the election polls during the primary election and the machines being connected to the internet.
16.8 Eddie Apodaca spoke about Corona/Norco School District meeting and threats to his family.
16.9 Greg Langworthy spoke regarding the Agricultural Commissioner video on Weight and Measures, inaccuracy of counting the votes and the need to preserve the 2022 election records.
16.10 Yvette Anthony spoke regarding Dominion contractors having access to the machines, discrepancies in the 2022 elections because the public can not verify what the ROV is reporting.
16.11 Toni Ringlein spoke regarding discrepancies with election software and hackers accessing the machines and requested a special session on elections.
16.12 Joyce Abela spoke regarding issues working the election polls during the primary election and requested changes to the process.
16.13 Beth Amer spoke regarding a flooding situation on her property and requested a meeting with Supervisor Spiegel.
16.14 Roy Blecker spoke regarding mismanagement of mental health spending, the voting process and requested a special meeting on the election process.
16.15 Javier Enriquez invited the Board to the annual Southcoast Air Quality Management District Clean Air Awards on April 5, 2024.
(NO BUSINESS)
18 ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.15, 3.18, 3.24
19.1 24118 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Adoption of Ordinance 580.8 amending Ordinance 580.7 in its entirety, Relating to Mobile Food Facilities and Street Food Vending; All Districts. [$0]
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 24271 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING PUBLIC: HEARING ON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 210115, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 00293 AMENDMENT NO. 07, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 38255, PLOT PLAN NO. 210139 - CONSIDER AN ADDENDUM TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) – (SCH 1991082004/ CEQ210243). Applicant: Craig Mazzara - Engineer/Representative: Christine Moore – Third Supervisorial District - Winchester Zoning Area - Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan - Community Development: Very High Density Residential (CD: VHDR) - Location: North of Domenigoni Parkway, south of Salt Creek, east of Windy Willow Lane, and west of Leon Road - 14.9 Gross Acres - Zoning: SP Zone (Specific Plan No. 293) - REQUEST: General Plan Amendment No. 210115 proposes to change the land use designation of the 14.9-acre site from Community Development: Very High Density Residential (CD: VHDR) to Community Development: High Density Residential (CD: HDR). Specific Plan No. 00293 Amendment No. 07 proposes to change the land use designation of Planning Area No. 18 from Very High Density Residential (VHDR 14-20 du/ac) to High Density Residential (HOR 8-14 du/ac). Tentative Tract Map No. 38255 proposes a Schedule “A” condominium subdivision of 14.9 acres into one (1) lot for 164 condominiums interior roadways, common open space, and one water quality basin. Plot Plan No. 210139 proposes a 164-unit residential condominium community on 14.9 acres to include the review of the proposed project layout, mix of units, floor plans, architecture, open space, and landscaping – APNs: 461-160-053. District 3. [Applicant Fees 100%]
21.2 24221 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: PUBLIC HEARING ON AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE CASE NO. 220001 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2024-056 and ADOPT a MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION - Applicant: Ron Gilliland (Lost Ranch Winery) - Engineer/Representative: 4M Engineering and Development, LLC - Third Supervisorial District - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan - Agriculture: Agriculture (AG: AG) - Location: north of Glenoaks Road, east of Rancho California Road, southeast of Buck Road, west of Camino Del Vino - 12.48 acres - Zoning: Citrus/Vineyards (C/V) - REQUEST: To partially cancel a land conservation contract and diminish 1.54 acres from Rancho California Agricultural Preserve No. 7, Map No. 174, as amended by Map No. 295, 350, 489, 531, 549, 668, 816 - APN: 942-030-007. District 3. [Applicant Fees 100%]
22 Comments
Supervisor Jeffries:
· Requested a workshop on Election laws to take place after a future Board meeting
· Paramedic shortage continues due to CalFire not being able to hire due to a contractor issue and requested staff provide a list of Fire stations and communities being impacted
· Requested staff provide information on the Lake Tamarisk Solar Project
Supervisor Spiegel:
· Shuttles4Soldiers Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
· Corona Norco Health Screening
· “A Day in Her Shoes” Conference
· Riverside County Office of Education Address and Luncheon
Supervisor Gutierrez:
· Thanked everyone that attended and participated in the Board meeting
· Ad Hoc Committee for elections or regular workshop setting instead public hearing setting for elections
Supervisor Washington:
· As a candidate on the ballot feels like Improvements have been made
Board Committee Report / Update
(NO BUSINESS)
Executive Officer / State Budget Update
(NO BUSINESS)
Supervisor Perez:
· Brian Nestande
County Counsel Report On Closed Sessions
(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)
Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
24472 B.1 One potential case – BKK Working Group Claims (Tolling Agreement)
24485 B.2 One potential case
Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation:
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
24473 D.1 Conference with labor negotiator:
Agency Negotiator – County Executive Officer
Employee organizations – Management/Confidential, Unrepresented, RCDDAA, RSA, SEIU, LIUNA, UDW and LEMU
24474 E.1 Public Employee Appointment
Title: Transportation Director
(BOARD VOTED IN A 4-0 VOTE SUPERVISOR PEREZ ABSENT TO APPOINT DENNIS ACUNA AS THE TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR)
24475 E.2 Public Employee Appointment
Title: Human Resources Director
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned.
Chuck Washington, Chair of the Board of Supervisors
ATTEST: Kimberly A. Rector, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors