STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT EXCEPT SUPERVISOR WASHINGTON
JANUARY 7, 2025
9:30 A.M.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY:
FIRST DISTRICT SUPERVISOR JOSE MEDINA
1 26860 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Elect the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors for 2025. [$0]
(APPROVED TO ELECT SUPERVISOR V. MANUEL PEREZ AS CHAIR AND SUPERVISOR KAREN SPIEGEL AS VICE-CHAIR)
2 26861 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Elect the Chair and Vice Chair of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District for 2025. [$0]
(APPROVED TO ELECT SUPERVISOR KAREN SPIEGEL AS CHAIR AND SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON AS VICE-CHAIR)
3 26862 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Elect the Chair and Vice Chair of the Housing Authority for 2025. [$0]
(APPROVED TO ELECT SUPERVISOR V. MANUEL PEREZ AS CHAIR AND SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON AS VICE-CHAIR)
4 26863 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Elect the Chair and Vice Chair of the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District for 2025. [$0]
(APPROVED TO ELECT SUPERVISOR JOSE MEDINA AS CHAIR AND SUPERVISOR KAREN SPIEGEL AS VICE-CHAIR)
5 26864 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Elect the Chair and Vice Chair of the Waste Resources Management District for 2025. [$0]
(APPROVED TO ELECT SUPERVISOR YXSTIAN GUTIERREZ AS CHAIR AND SUPERVISOR JOSE MEDINA AS VICE-CHAIR)
6 26865 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Board of Supervisors Appointments Reorganization for 2025. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
1.1 26610 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Proof of Publication. [$0]
(APPROVED)
1.2 26742 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 38153 – Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) – Applicant: Edward Ayala – Engineer/Representative – Love Engineering c/o Thomas Love - Third Supervisorial District – Winchester District Zoning Area – Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan – Rural Community: Estate Density Residential (RC:EDR) – 4.27 Acres Net – Location: North of Grand Avenue, south of Milan Road, east of Patterson Avenue, and west of Oxbow Drive – Zoning: Rural Residential (R-R) - REQUEST: Tentative Parcel Map No. 38153 is a proposal for a Schedule “H” subdivision of a 5.15 acre (gross) / 4.27 acre (net) parcel into two (2) parcels. APN: 465-320-006. District 3. [Applicant Fees 100%]
2 CONSENT CALENDAR
2.1 26816 SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON: Appointment of Sheila Mallett-Smith to the Behavioral Health Commission, Third District [$0]
2.2 26818 SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON: Appointment of Angel Anton to the Children and Families Advisory Committee, Third District [$0]
2.3 26819 SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON: Appointment of Takashi Wada to the First 5 Riverside County Children and Families Commission, Third District [$0]
2.4 26833 SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON: Appointment of Joshua Barton to the Murrieta Valley Cemetery District, Third District [$0]
2.5 26855 SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON: Re-appointment of Adam Downey to the CSA 149 Advisory Committee, Third District. [$0]
2.6 26923 SUPERVISOR YXSTIAN GUTIERREZ: Appointment of Standby Supervisors, Fifth District [$0]
2.7 26874 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER: Renewal of Local Emergency in Riverside County Due to the Discovery of Citrus Greening Disease, or Huanglongbing, All Districts. [$0]
2.8 26875 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]
2.9 26700 AUDITOR CONTROLLER: Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), and Report on Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) 114. The Auditors’ Communication with those Charged with Governance, All Districts. [$0]
2.10 26850 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2025-004: Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Audit, [District: All]; [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2.11 26848 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2025-306: Riverside County Transportation and Land Management Agency, Building and Safety, Follow-up Audit [District: All]; [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2.12 26568 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Approval of the January 2025 Commemorative List of Presentations, All Districts. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2.13 26813 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Treasurer’s Monthly Statement of County and School Funds for November 2024, All Districts. [$0]
2.14 26814 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Receive and file the Treasurer’s Purchase Detail Report for November 2024, All Districts. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2.15 26825 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Receive and File the Treasurer's Monthly Disclosure Report on Investments dated November, 2024, All Districts. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.1 26650 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM-MAINTENANCE), Ratify and Approve the Water Treatment Service Agreement with Aqua-Serv Engineers, Inc. for Water Treatment Services and to continue providing services for over 65 facilities and sites throughout the county without seeking competitive bids from January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, for total amount of $160,176, and approval of the Aqua-Serv Agreement, and Authorize the Chair of the Board to Execute on Behalf of the County; California Environmental Quality Act Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Existing Facilities, and 15061 (b)(3) Common Sense Exemption; All Districts. [$160,176 - 100% Department Budget]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.2 26401 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT-REAL ESTATE (FM-RE): Ratification and Approval of Fifth Amendment to Joint Use Agreement Between the County of Riverside and Lake Elsinore Unified School District for the Joint Use of Facilities at Lakeside High School, Lake Elsinore, One-Year Extension, California Environmental Quality Act Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and 15061(b)(3), District 2. [Total Cost: $16,963; 100% County Library Fund] (Clerk to file Notice of Exemption with County Clerk and State Clearinghouse)
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.3 24502 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - PUBLIC HEALTH AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Riverside University Health System - Public Health and Behavioral Health County Circle Parking Lot Improvements Project - Approval of Notice of Completion for Horizons Construction Company International, Inc.; District 1. [$77,909 - 100% RUHS Behavioral Health and Public Health Department Budget – State and Federal Funds (Previously approved budget)] (Clerk to Record Notice of Completion)
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.4 25118 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Adopt Resolution No. 2025-16, Approving the County of Riverside’s Manufactured Housing Rehabilitation (MHR) Program; Authorizing the Director of Housing and Workforce Solutions, or Designee, to Administer the MHR Program on Behalf of the County of Riverside From Funding Derived from the Grant Received from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development; and Authorizing the Director of Housing and Workforce Solutions, or Designee, to Procure, Execute, and Administer Grant Agreements in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 for the Completion of Projects Associated with the MHR Program; All Districts. [$5,000,000 - 100% State MORE Funds] (CEQA Exempt per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and/or not a project under CEQA) (Clerk of the Board to File Notice of Exemption)
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.5 26667 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Re-Evaluation of Environmental Assessment Report for Sunrise at Bogart Apartments located in the City of Riverside, and Finding that the Original Findings in the Environmental Assessment are Still Valid and Affirmed, and Approval of Request for Release of Funds from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); District 1. [$1,800,000; 100% HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Funds]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.6 26711 HUMAN RESOURCES, RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERSIDE COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ASSESSOR-CLERK-RECORDER, SHERIFF AND FIRE: Classification and Compensation recommendation to adjust the salaries of the IT Database Administrator job class series; and amend Ordinance No. 440 Pursuant to Resolution No. 440-9466, All Districts. [Current Year Cost – $398, Ongoing Cost - $941 – 100% Departmental Budgets]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.7 26795 HUMAN RESOURCES AND RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – MEDICAL CENTER: Classification & Compensation recommendation to adjust the salaries of the Custodian and Housekeeper job class series and amend Ordinance No. 440 pursuant to Resolution No. 440-9468 submitted herewith, All Districts. [Total Cost $315,520, with an ongoing cost of $214,271]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.8 26809 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Approve the Construction Contract with LM Rasmussen Construction, Inc. for the Riverside County Mecca Library Renovation Project. District 4. [$1,415,000 – 92% Community Development Block Grant Fund- $1,299,999, 8% Eastern County Public Facilities Development Impact Fees (DIF) Fund 30544- $115,001 (Previously approved budget)]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.9 26778 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Ratify and Approve Standard Agreement #24-40141 between Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health (RUHS-BH) and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Integration Plan for the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) and Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) for FY 2024/2025 through FY 2026/2027 and Adopt Resolution No. 2024-244, All Districts. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.10 26406 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-PUBLIC HEALTH: Ratify and Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 23-65 with San Bernardino County, Department of Public Health to Provide Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Medical & Non-Medical Case Management, Early Intervention Services, Outpatient Services, and Clinical Quality Management through the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Initiative, to Extend the Period of Performance through February 28, 2026, and to Increase the total contract amount. All Districts. [Total Aggregate Amendment Amount: $722,034; up to $633,109 in additional compensation - 100% Local]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.11 26508 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-PUBLIC HEALTH: Ratify and Approve Grant Agreement No. 24-10566 with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the Ending the Epidemics STI, HIV, and HEP C Grant Program for the Period of Performance of August 1, 2024, through May 31, 2029. All Districts. [Total Aggregate Award Amount: $5,854,685; up to $1,463,671 in additional funding - 100% State]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.12 26490 SHERIFF-CORONER -PA: Ratify and Approve Project Agreement Numbers G24-03-14-L01, G24-03-14-L02, G24-03-14-L03, and G24-03-14-L04 with the State of California for Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Enforcement Program, Administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Division, All Districts. [$232,325 - 75% State Funds, 25% Sheriff's Office Budget] (4/5 Vote Required)
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.13 26787 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Ratify and Approve the Professional Services Agreements for Sheriff’s Vehicle Equipment, Removal, and Installation Services with the Following Five Vendors: Innovative Design and Sheet Metal Products, Inc. (DBA Innovative Emergency Equipment), Greg T. Johnson (DBA Johnson Equipment Company), West Coast Lights and Sirens, Inc., Dana Safety Supply, Inc., and Derotic, LLC for the Total Aggregate Amount of $30,000,000 for Five Years through September 30, 2029 and Authorize the Chair of the Board to Execute the Agreements on Behalf of the County. [All Districts]; [Total Aggregate - $30,000,000; up to $4,500,000 in additional compensation]; 55% Contract Cities Revenue; 45% Sheriff’s Budget.
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.14 26494 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Consulting Services Agreement between the County of Riverside and Falcon Engineering Services, Incorporated, for the Hamner Avenue Bridge Project, District 2. [$1,268,728 Total Amendment Cost, $11,513,573 Total Cost - Federal Funds 88.5%, and State Funds 11.5%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.15 26639 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Notice of Completion – Dillon Road Resurfacing and Bubbling Wells Road Resurfacing Projects, in the Community of Southeast Desert Hot Springs; District 4. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.16 26677 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval and Execution of the Amendment No. 1 to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Reimbursement Agreement between the Western Riverside Council of Governments and the County of Riverside for the Reimbursement of Right-of-Way and Construction costs of the Rancho California Road-Calle Contento Roundabout. Not a project under CEQA pursuant to Section 15378 (b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines District 3. [$2,600,000 Total Amendment Cost, $5,100,000 Total Agreement Cost – Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.17 26732 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approve Contract Change Order No. 6 – Between the County of Riverside and Skanska USA Civil West California District, Inc. for the Construction of the Gilman Springs Road Phase 6 Safety Project, District 5. [$1,865,834 Total Cost – Local Funds 100%]
3.18 26744 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approve Addendum to the Plans and Specifications, Accept the Second Low Bid and Award the Contract for the Construction of the Mecca Neighborhood Park and Greening Project, in the Community of Mecca; District 4. [$1,268,375 Total Cost – Local Funds 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.19 26569 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Internet Tax Sale of Tax-Defaulted Real Property, Sale No. TC-221, scheduled for April 24, 2025 through April 29, 2025, with Bid4Assets, Inc., All Districts. [$1,382,136 - 100% Fund 11060 Tax Loss Reserve Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3.20 26565 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: A Sealed Bid Sale of Tax-Defaulted Real Property, Sale No. TC-222, scheduled for April 30, 2025, by the Treasurer Tax Collector's Office 4080 Lemon Street, 1st Floor, Riverside, California in the Board Chambers, All Districts. [$127,782 - 100% Fund 11060 Tax Loss Reserve Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
4 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
5 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
6 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ASSET LEASING CORPORATION MEETING
7 RIVERSIDE COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
8 RIVERSIDE DISTRICT COURT FINANCING CORPORATION MEETING
9 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
10 IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY MEETING
11 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE BODY MEETING
12 RIVERSIDE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM FOUNDATION MEETING
13 HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
13.1 25888 HOUSING AUTHORITY (HACR): Approve the Form of the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program Agreement to Enter into a Housing Assistance Payments (AHAP) Contract for New Construction and Approve the Form of the Consent to Assignment of AHAP and HAP Contract as Security for Financing (PBV) the Bell Ranch Apartments Project (formerly Cottages at Wildomar), Located in the City of Wildomar, By and Between Wildomar Family Housing, L.P. and the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside; District 1. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
14 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT MEETING
15 COUNTY BOARD AND WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT MEETING
16 COUNTY BOARD AND REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEETING
17 RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOUSING CORP. MEETING
18 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL CENTER GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
19 HARMONY HAVEN CHILDREN AND YOUTH CENTER GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
20 ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
No items pulled for discussion.
21 PUBLIC HEARINGS
21.1 26789 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Public Hearing for and Introduction of Ordinance No. 824.18, an Ordinance of the County of Riverside amending Ordinance No. 824 Authorizing Participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program to increase the fees and update the fee increase process based on the Construction Cost Index under the Western Riverside Council of Governments Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program; Not a Project under CEQA per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 or CEQA Exempt per Sections 15273 and 15061 (b)(3); Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5. [$5,000 Total Cost - Gas Tax 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
22 10:00 A.M. COUNTY GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT INITIATION PROCEEDINGS MEETING
23 10:00 A.M. COUNTY LAND USE PUBLIC HEARINGS MEETING
23.1 26720 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: PUBLIC HEARING ON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 210003 (GPA210003), CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 2100010 (CZ2100010), TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 38113 (TPM38113), PLOT PLAN NO. 210015 (PPT210015), and Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#2024070669) under CEQA –– Applicant: Hamo Rostamian – Fourth Supervisorial District – Bermuda Dunes District – Western Coachella Valley Area Plan – Community Development: High Density Residential (CD:HDR) and Community Development: Medium Density Residential (CD:MDR) – Location: North of Hidden River Road, south of 42nd Avenue, east of Washington Street and west of Calico Glen Drive – 2.44 acres – Zoning: General Residential (R-3-2,000) and One-Family Dwellings (R-1-12,000) – REQUEST: General Plan Amendment No. 210003 proposes to change the property’s Land Use Designation from MDR and HDR to Community Development: Mixed Use Area (CD:MUA) – Change of Zone No. 2100010 proposes to change the zone for the property from R-3-2,000 and R-1- 12,000 to Mixed Use (MU) – Tentative Parcel Map No. 38113 proposes to subdivide one (1) lot into two (2) lots – Plot Plan No. 210015 proposes the construction of a new, single-story daycare center to comprise 9,990 square feet of floor area and maximum enrollment of 166 children, in conjunction with new playground area, landscaping, lighting and parking facilities. – APN: 609-020-024 - District 4. [Applicant Fees 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
24.1 Lisa Blodgett and Tiffani LoBue spoke regarding the Animal Services department and the high kill rate at Riverside County Animal shelters.
24.2 Vem Miller spoke regarding his unlawful arrest with Riverside County Sheriff’s department.
24.3 Tonya Gonzalez spoke in opposition to the Stoneridge Commence Center.
24.4 Curits Sackett spoke regarding his short-term rental license.
24.5 Andrew Silva spoke in opposition to warehouse projects in Riverside County.
24.6 Errol Koschewitz spoke regarding the need for more accountability and oversight with the City of Riverside budget.
24.7 Gabriel Ybarra spoke regarding issues with his project being approved in Riverside County and asked for assistance.
24.8 Debbie Walsh spoke regarding concerns with EMWD sewer project in Mead Valley.
24.9 Roy Bleckert spoke regarding the need for solutions to public safety concerns within Riverside County and AB43.
Supervisor Spiegel
· Cowboys for Cause
· 20th Annual Chanukah Festival and thanked Roy and RCIT team for assisting with the event
· Mentioned the passing of President Jimmy Carter; Corona Post Office hosted ceremony to honor President Jimmy Carter’s legacy
Supervisor Gutierrez
· Congratulated Supervisor Jose Medina
· Banning Senior Center
· Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Annual Banquet
· Shop with a Cop event
Supervisor Medina
· Rededication of the Cesar Chavez Public Library in Perris
· Longest Night Ceremony at Fairmount Park
· 20th Annual Chanukah Festival
· Thanked Supervisor Spiegel and Supervisor Gutierrez for attending his Swearing-In ceremony; and thanked Roy and his team for their assistance at the Swearing-In Ceremony at the Cheech Center
Supervisor Perez
· Passing of FORMER President Jimmy Carter and Moment of Silence
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT / UPDATE
(NO BUSINESS)
EXECUTIVE OFFICER / STATE BUDGET UPDATE
(NO BUSINESS)
Supervisor Spiegel
· Patrick Silva
COUNTY COUNSEL REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
(NO REPORTABLE ACTION)
Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation:
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
26929 A.1 Leona Angie Capers-Crook (Turner), an individual v. County of Riverside et
al. (Riverside Superior Court Case No: CVRI2103036)
Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
26930 D.1 Conference with labor negotiator:
Agency Negotiator – County Executive Officer
Employee organizations – Management/Confidential, Unrepresented,
RCDDAA, RSA, SEIU, LIUNA, UDW and LEMU
(NO REPORT OUT)
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned.
V. Manuel Perez, Chair of the Board of Supervisors
ATTEST: Kimberly A. Rector, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors