STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

 

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2026

TUESDAY                                                                                                                   

9:30 A.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY DERRICK ANDERSON, VOLUNTEER CHAPLAIN, RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS

           (SUPERVISOR WASHINGTON) BLACK HISTORY MONTH PRESENTATION

           (SUPERVISOR PEREZ) 2025 STATE OF THE COUNTY PRESENTATION

CLERK OF THE BOARD UPDATE

 

1          ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION

 

1.1     29391 CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Proof of Publication. [$0]

(APPROVED)

 

1.2     29758 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: Receive and File the Planning Commission Decisions as Stated in the Report of Actions. All Districts. [$0]

(RECEIVED AND FILED)

 

1.3     29760 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: Receive and File the Director’s Hearing Decisions as Stated in the Report of Actions. All Districts. [$0]

(RECEIVED AND FILED)

 

2        CONSENT CALENDAR

 

2.1     29909 SUPERVISOR JOSE MEDINA: Appointment of Jennifer Briseño to the Advisory Committee of First 5 Riverside County Children and Families Commission, First District [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.2     29890 SUPERVISOR KAREN SPIEGEL: Appointment of Jessica A. Rodriguez to the  Elsinore Valley Cemetery District (EVCD) Board of Trustees, Second District [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.3     29891 SUPERVISOR KAREN SPIEGEL: Appointment of Christopher Baldino to the Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District to fill the unexpired term of William Stein, Second District [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.4     29475 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]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.5     29855 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2025-020: Riverside County Office of Economic Development, Community Facilities Districts Audit

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.6     29853 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Internal Audit Report 2025-021: Riverside County Executive Office Audit, [District: All]; [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.7     29920 SUPERVISOR YXSTIAN GUTIERREZ :  Reappointment of Myrna Rohr to the San Jacinto Valley Cemetery District, Fifth District. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.8     29921 SUPERVISOR YXSTIAN GUTIERREZ :  Reappointment of Rod Tolliver to the San Jacinto Valley Cemetery District, Fifth District. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3        POLICY CALENDAR

 

3.1     29879 BOS DISTRICT 1:  Approve the First District Unincorporated Communities Initiative project and direct the Executive Office to transfer $500,000 from the Unincorporated Communities Fund to the Transportation and Land Management Agency – Transportation Department to support funding of the project, District 1. [$500,000 Total Cost – 100% UCI District 1 Fund] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.2     29898 BOS DISTRICT 2: Second District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) funds for Jurupa Valley High School, Sunshine Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation, Assistance League of Riverside (Corona-Norco Branch), Corona Heritage Foundation and Jurupa Unified School District - Parent Involvement & Community Outreach [$15,000 General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.3     29847 BOS DISTRICT 3: Third District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for Murrieta Chamber of Commerce; Camp del Corazon; Safe Family Justice Centers; The Rotary Club of Menifee California Foundation; Special Olympics Southern California Inc.  Riverside County Youth Advisory Commission [12,500 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.4     29917 BOS DISTRICT 4: Approve the Fourth District Unincorporated Communities Initiative projects and use of Unincorporated Communities Initiative Funding in the amount of $350,000, District 4. [$350,000 Total Cost – 100% UCI District 4 Fund 11260] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.5     29910 BOS DISTRICT 5: Fifth District Use of Community Improvement Designation (CID) Funds for the Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce, Beaumont Community Chamber of Commerce, Blue Zones LLC, and Youth for Truth International DBA My City Youth. [$28,500 - General Fund 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.6     29830 ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER / RMAP: Approval of Revised Departmental Records Retention Schedule for Emergency Management Department (EMD), All Districts. [$0] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.7     29833 ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER / RMAP: Approval of Revised Departmental Records Retention Schedule for Probation (PROB), All Districts. [$0] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.8     29876 ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER / RMAP: Approval of Revised Departmental Records Retention Schedule for Waste Resources (WR), All Districts. [$0] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.9     29886 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-028 Establishing the County of Riverside Audit Committee and approve Audit Committee Bylaws, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.10  29761 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Adopt Resolution No 2026-019 to Authorize the Department of Environmental Health to Accept Tobacco Grant Program Funding in the amount of $385,664, Administered by the California Department of Justice (DOJ), through June 30, 2029; All Districts. [Total: $385,664 - 100% State Funds] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.11  29923 DELETED

 

3.12  29644 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM): Lakeland Village Community Center Kitchen Upgrade Project - Approval of Notice of Completion for Angeles Contractor, Inc.; District 2. [$15,290 - 100% American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds (Previously approved project budget)] (Clerk to Record Notice of Completion)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.13  29098 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS):  Approve the Forms of the Loan Agreement for the Use of PLHA Program Funds for Arroyo Crossing Phase I Apartments and the Subordination Agreement in the City of Indio, and All Attachments Thereto, and Authorize the Director of HWS to Execute a Form of the PLHA Loan Agreement, a Form of the Covenant Agreement, and a Form of the Subordination Agreements; District 4. [$500,000 - 100% Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds] (Making Findings as the Responsible Agency Pursuant to CEQA) (Clerk of the Board to File the Notice of Determination)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.14  29457 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Ratify and Approve First Amended and Restated Subrecipient Agreement and Covenant Agreement (HWS-00004689) with Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health (RUHS-BH) for Rapid Rehousing and the Franklin Adult Residential Facility Capital Improvement Project utilizing Encampment Resolution Funding Program (ERF-2-L)funds; and Authorize the HWS Director, or designee, to execute the First Amended and Restated Subrecipient Agreement and Covenant Agreement with RUHS-BH through March 31, 2026; District 1. [Total Cost: $3,600,000; 100% State Funding]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.15  29585 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Adopt Resolution No. 2026-021 Approving the County of Riverside’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF); Authorizing the Director of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS), or Designee, to Administer the RLF on Behalf of the County from Funding Derived from the Subregional Partnership (SRP) 2.0 Program Grant from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). All Districts. [$696,722 - 100% REAP 2.0 Funds]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.16  29689 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS):  Approve the Form of the Loan Agreement for Linwood Rose Apartments (HOME-ARP Loan $3,424,653 and General Funds Loan $1,000,000) by and between the County of Riverside and Linwood Rose L.P., a California Limited Partnership, and Approval of All Attachments thereto, and Authorize the Director of HWS to Execute the Attached Loan Agreement, Covenant Agreement, and Subsequent Subordination Agreements; District 5. [$3,574,653 - 78% HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program Funds and $1,000,000 - 22% General Fund]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.17  29747 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS): Ratify and Approve the Form of Subrecipient Agreement HWSCoC-MOU-0000039 with Housing Authority of the County of Riverside (HACR) for Operating Subsidies utilizing Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 5 (HHAP-5) Funding; Ratify and Approve the Form of Subrecipient Agreement HWSCoC-MOU-0000040 with HACR for Rapid Rehousing utilizing HHAP-5 Funding; Ratify and Approve the Form of Subrecipient Agreement HWSCoC-MOU-0000041 with HACR for Prevention and Diversion utilizing HHAP-5 Funding beginning June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028; All Districts. [Total Cost: up to $4,265,453 - 100% State] (Companion Item MT # 29202)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.18  29806 HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION (HWS/WDD): Ratify and Approve the Professional Service Agreement between the County of Riverside, on behalf of its Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions, Workforce Development Division with The Regents of The University of California, on behalf of Its Riverside Campus Extension without seeking competitive bids for the I-REN Curriculum Provider from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 with the option to renew through December 31, 2027 for the total amount not to exceed $150,000, All Districts. [$150,000 – 100% WRGCOG/ I-REN Funds]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.19  29846 HUMAN RESOURCES:  Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Risk and Insurance Rates for Property Insurance, General/Auto Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation, Medical Malpractice Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Insurance, All Districts.  [$0] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.20  29883 HUMAN RESOURCES:  Ratify and Approve the Request for Group Insurance Amendment to Policy 641685-E with the Standard Insurance Company for Riverside Sheriffs’ Association Public Safety Unit (RSP), effective January 1, 2026; All Districts [$28,462]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.21  29841 HUMAN RESOURCES & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: Classification and Compensation recommendation to adjust the salary of the Building Services Engineer job class; and amend Ordinance No. 440 Pursuant to Resolution No. 440-9525, All Districts. [Current Year Cost – $0, Ongoing Cost - $0 – 100% Department Budgets]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.22  29821 OFFICE ON AGING: Ratify and Approve Standard Agreement Amendment No. CF-2223-21-A5 with the California Department of Aging for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) CalFresh Healthy Living Expansion for the period of performance of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026; All Districts. [Total Amendment Amount: $100,136; up to $274,042 in additional funding - 100% Federal]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.23  29752 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 1007, an Ordinance of the County of Riverside Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within Community Facilities District No. 25-5M (Leon Ridge), TR 30806, District 3. [$73,892 On-going Cost; 100% CFD No. 25-5M (Leon Ridge)] (CEQA Exempt pursuant to section 15061 (b)(3) and not a project pursuant to section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines) (Clerk to file Notice of Exemption; Clerk to Publish and Post)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.24  29819 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY - CODE ENFORCEMENT: In-Principle identify lease of a new space for the Riverside County Code Enforcement Office in San Jacinto. District 5. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.25  29607 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-010 Naming an Un-Named County Owned Road in the City of Jurupa Valley, CEQA Exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and not a project pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines, District 2. [Gas Tax 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.26  29613 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-007 Accepting Public Utility Easements in the Thousand Palms area, For Public Use, CEQA Exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and not a project pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines, District 4. [Gas Tax 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.27  29789 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Initiation of Amendment to the County of Riverside Ordinance No. 824 to update the fees and fee adjustment process for the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee under the Western Riverside Council of Governments Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program, Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5. [$5,000 Total Cost - Local Funds 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.28  29822 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION:  Ratify and Execute Amendment No. 6 with Murphy & Evertz, Attorneys at Law, effective June 30, 2025, for Legal Counsel and Services for the Cajalco Road Interim Safety Project and Limonite Ave Interchange Project.  Districts 1 and 2. [$0 Total Amendment Cost, $915,000 Total Agreement Cost - State Funds 100%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.29  29828 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Ratify and Execute Amendment No. 2 with Murphy & Evertz, LLP to be immediately effective for Legal Counsel Services for the Market Street Bridge Replacement Project, Districts 1 and 2. [$125,000 Amendment Cost, $500,000 Total Agreement Cost – Federal Funds 88.5% and Local Funds 11.5%] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.30  29634 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of Utility Agreement No. 001-UA-IID between the County of Riverside Transportation Department (County) and Imperial Irrigation District (IID) for relocations of utility facilities for the I-10 / Monroe Street Interchange Project. District 4.  [$181,289 Total Agreement Cost - 37% Project Funds, 63% IID Funds]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.31   29905 BOS DISTRICT 5: Approve the allocation of Unincorporated Communities Initiative (UCI) funds to sponsor a health clinic in the City of Moreno Valley and for surrounding areas, in partnership with the non-profit organization, Bienestar is Wellbeing. [$48,000 Total Cost - 100% UCI District 5 Fund 11270] (4/5 Vote Required)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

4        SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

5        PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

6        COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ASSET LEASING CORPORATION MEETING

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

7        RIVERSIDE COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

8        RIVERSIDE DISTRICT COURT FINANCING CORPORATION MEETING

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

9        INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

10      IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY MEETING

 

10.1  29697 IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY: Ratify and Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement No. DPSS-0005101 with RTZ Associates Inc. for Registry Matching and Tracking Software System services, without seeking competitive bids, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026 for an aggregate amount of $145,426. [Districts: All]; [Total Cost: $145,426 and up to $7,271 in additional compensation]; [Funding: 36% Federal, 29% State, 35% Realignment.]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

11      COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE BODY MEETING

 

(NO BUSINESS) 

 

12      RIVERSIDE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM FOUNDATION MEETING

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

13      HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING

 

13.1  29202 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE (HACR): Ratify and Approve the Form of Subrecipient Agreement for Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Program Round 5 County Allocation Operating Subsidies HWSCoC-MOU-0000039, allocating $893,121.16 to HACR beginning June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, and Ratify and Authorize the Executive Director of HACR, or designee, to Execute HWSCoC-MOU-0000039; Ratify and Approve the Form of Subrecipient Agreement for HHAP Program Round 5 County Allocation Rapid Rehousing HWSCoC-MOU-0000040, allocating $2,479,211.40 to HACR beginning June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, and Ratify and Authorize the Executive Director of HACR, or designee, to Execute HWSCoC-MOU-0000040; and, Ratify and Approve the Form of Subrecipient Agreement HHAP Program Round 5 County Allocation Prevention and Diversion HWSCoC-MOU-0000041, allocating $893,121.16 to HACR beginning June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, and Ratify and Authorize the Executive Director of HACR, or designee, to Execute HWSCoC-MOU-0000041; All Districts. [Total Cost up to $4,265,453 - 100% State Funding] (Companion Item MT # 29747)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

14      FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT MEETING

 

14.1  29903 SUPERVISOR CHUCK WASHINGTON:  Appointment of Rohan Sharma to the Flood Control & Water Conservation District Commission, Zone 7, Third District. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

15      COUNTY BOARD AND WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT MEETING

 

C. COUNTY

 

15.1  29667 DEPARTMENT OF WASTE RESOURCES: Public Hearing for Introduction of Riverside County Ordinance No. 779.26 Amending Ordinance No. 779 Relating to County Solid Waste Facilities and Establishing Fees; All Districts.  [$0] (CEQA Exempt per Section 15273 and 15061(b)(3))

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

D. DISTRICT

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

16      COUNTY BOARD AND REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEETING

 

C. COUNTY

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

D. DISTRICT

 

16.1  29718 REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN-SPACE DISTRICT: Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-01, Authorization to Convey an Easement Interest for Access Purposes in District-Owned Real Property located within Portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 667-020-002, 667-020-007, 667-020-008, and 667-020-011 to the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission by Access Easement Deed; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 Open Space Contracts or Easements and Section 15061(b)(3) General Rule, or “Common Sense” exemption; District 4. [$0] (Clerk to File Notice of Exemption)

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

17      RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOUSING CORP. MEETING

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

18      RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL CENTER GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

 

18.1  29843 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – MEDICAL CENTER: Ratify and Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Medical Services with Faculty Physicians and Surgeons of Loma Linda University School of Medicine for General Pediatric Services effective June 30, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods through June 30, 2028, All Districts. [Total Amendment Cost $1,121,007, Annual Cost $373,669; up to $303,426 in Additional Compensation] 100% Hospital Enterprise Fund.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

18.2  29595 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – MEDICAL CENTER:  Approve Amendment No. 1  to the Product Agreement with bioMerieux, Inc. for reagents, standard warranty, and extended warranty, effective upon signing through January 8, 2028, All Districts. [Total Aggregate Cost $2,529,184; up to $252,918 in additional cost] 100% Hospital Enterprise Fund – 40050.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

19      HARMONY HAVEN CHILDREN AND YOUTH CENTER GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

20      ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

 

           2.5, 2.6, 3.9, 3.22, 15.1

 

21      PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

21.1  29787 ASSESSOR-COUNTY-CLERK-RECORDER: Public Hearing and Adoption of Amendments to Ordinance No. 735 an Ordinance of the County of Riverside Amending Ordinance No. 735 Establishing Fees for the Separate Assessment of Timeshare Projects, All Districts. [$0]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

21.2  29669 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (OED): Public Hearing to Renew the Temecula Valley Wine and Agriculture Heritage District (TVWAHD) and Adopt Resolution of Renewal, District 3. [$0 Ongoing Cost; TVWAHD – 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

22      10:00 A.M. COUNTY GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT INITIATION PROCEEDINGS MEETING

 

(NO BUSINESS)


 

23      10:00 A.M. COUNTY LAND USE PUBLIC HEARINGS MEETING

 

23.1  29635 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: PUBLIC HEARING ON CHANGE OF ZONE NOS. 2500003, 2500004, 2500005, 2500006, 2500007, 2500008, 2500009 and AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE ESTABLISHMENT NOS. 220001, 220002, 220007, 220009, 220011, 220013 AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE ENLARGEMENT NO. 220004 and associated Resolutions and Land Conservation Contracts – CEQA Exempt, Section 15317 – Applicant: Rose Law Group – Fourth Supervisorial District – South Palo Verde Zoning Area,  Chuckwalla Zoning Area & Blythe  Zoning District – Palo Verde Valley Area Plan – Agriculture (AG), Rural Community Estate Density Residential (RC-EDR)  – Location: located within the southeastern portion of the County of Riverside (County). The project area is surrounded by unincorporated County land and the city of Blythe to the north and east – 2,612.92 Acres – Zoning: Rural Residential (R-R), Heavy Agriculture (A-2), and Light Agriculture (A-1) – REQUEST: CHANGE OF ZONE NOS. 2500003, through 2500009  is a request to change the subject site’s various zoning classifications from Rural Residential (R-R), Light Agriculture (A-2), and Heavy Agriculture (A-2) to Heavy Agriculture (A-2) for all parcels  in order to rezone the properties into zones consistent with Ordinance No. 348 Section 21.3b’s definition of agricultural zone to establish the Agricultural Preserves. AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE ESTABLISHMENT NOS. 220001, 220002, 220007, 220009, 220011, 220013 is a request to establish six agricultural preserves totaling 2,564.48 acres in the southeastern portion of Riverside County, comprising numerous APN's. AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE ENLARGEMENT NO. 220004 is a request to enlarge the existing BLYTHE NO. 15 Agricultural Preserve by 48.44 acres. District 4. [Applicant fees 100%]

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

23.2  29835 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: PUBLIC HEARING FOR AND INTRODUCTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 927.3 (REGULATING SHORT-TERM RENTALS) AND ORDINANCE NO. 671.25 (CONSOLIDATED FEES FOR LAND USE AND RELATED FUNCTIONS) – Applicant: County of Riverside – Location: Countywide –  Proposed Ordinance No. 927.3 (Regulating Short Term Rentals) would amend County Ordinance No. 927 to enhance enforcement capability to mitigate adverse impacts from Short Term Rentals on residential neighborhoods, resulting in provisions that can allow for expiration of the Short Term Rental moratorium in Thousand Palms and B Bar H Ranch. Proposed amended Ordinance No. 671.25 (Consolidated Fees for Land Use and Related Functions) includes amended registration and annual renewal fees for short-term rentals.  All Districts.  [$0 Total Cost] (CEQA Exempt)

(CONTINUED OFF CALENDAR)

 

24      PUBLIC COMMENT

 

24.1    Jake Elwood spoke regarding transparency of redacting confidential information.

 

24.2    Andrew Silva spoke in opposition to the West Campus Upper Plateau project and presented a PowerPoint presentation.

 

24.3   E Patrella spoke regarding repercussions placed upon the Public Comment section during the 2025 Board Meetings.

 

24.4   Veronica Langworthy spoke regarding ROV audit reports and the upcoming agendized ROV item.

 

24.5   Errol Koschewitz spoke regarding Riverside County’s audit committee and discrimination.

 

24.6   Tonya Gonzalez spoke in opposition to the Stone Ridge Commerce Center SP239 rezone and employment data.

 

25      COMMENTS

 

BOARD MEMBERS (5 MINUTES)

 

Supervisor Washington:

·      2026 Rock Your Red Gala- Heart & Stroke Awareness Fundraiser

 

Supervisor Perez:

·         Eastern Coachella Valley Dog Tick Treatment Clinic

·         Groundbreaking of Desert Hot Springs Eagles Sports Park

·         Desert HealthCare- Community Listening Sessions

 

Supervisor Medina:

·         UCR Inauguration of Chancellor S. Jack Hu

·         3rd Annual Blazin Lanes Bowling Tournament

·         City of Perris, State of The Perris Union High School District- Building a Legacy

·         The Cheech, Chicano Camera Culture Exhibition

 

Supervisor Gutierrez:

·         Thanked HWS staff for their work on the Lynwood project

·         Produce Distribution in District 5

·         San Jacinto Encampment Meeting

 

Supervisor Spiegel:

·         Hidden Valley Nature Center grand opening

·         Vietnamese Winter Festival

·         Women of the Year- March 3rd

·         2026 SCAG Scholarship Program

 

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT / UPDATE

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICER / STATE BUDGET UPDATE

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

26      MEMORIALS / ADJOURNMENTS

 

(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, COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS, AND HARMONY HAVEN CHILDREN AND YOUTH CENTER:

 

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to

Government Code Section 54956.9:

 

Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation:

(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9)

 

29913 A.1      Brian Boyd v. County of Riverside, et al.; Riverside Superior Court, Case No. CVPS2303247

 

29914 A.2      Julie Ann Noel, et al. v. County of Riverside, et al.; Riverside Superior Court, Case No. CVSW2206909

 

Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation: 

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

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation:

Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

 

(NO BUSINESS)

 

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to

Government Code Section 54957.6:

 

29915 D.1     Conference with labor negotiator:

                        Agency Negotiator – County Executive Officer

                       Employee organizations – Management/Confidential, Unrepresented,

                                                                       RCDDAA, RSA, SEIU, LIUNA, UDW and LEMU

 

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to

Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):

 

(NO BUSINESS)

(NO REPORT OUT)

 

27      1:30 P.M. Registrar of Voters Election Update and Presentation

 

27.1  29907 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS: Election Update and Presentation. All Districts, [$0].

(RECEIVED AND FILED)

 

The Chair declared the meeting adjourned.

Karen Spiegel, Chair of the Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:  Kimberly A. Rector, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors