EDA Fall Newsletter

Fall Newsletter — Volume 3 ISSUE 03 — November 2015

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Energy Services P.1 RivCo Film Commission P.2 Project Management Office P.3 Office of Foreign Trade P.4 Housing Authority P.5 Business Intelligence - Economic Development P.6 Real Estate P.7 Aviation P.8 Maintenance Services P.9 Marketing P.10 Edward Dean Museum P.11 Upcoming Events P.12

BASK IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY’S SOLAR SHINE! Recognizing an opportunity to take advantage of the homegrown solar power in Riverside County, EDA partnered with OPTERRA Energy Services, a California based energy firm, to make the dream of solar powered county facilities come to life. Since construction started in spring 2015, EDA has made tremendous headway on the implementation of the historic 12MW installation. Solar is being installed and going live across eight critical county sites this year, with the Perris Sheriff’s Station as the first site to be energized. This solar power partnership will save taxpayers an estimated $200 Million over the next 30 years. To celebrate the process of completing the largest ever solar project in the Inland Empire, a ribbon cutting took place on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the Perris Sheriff Station located at 137 N. Perris Blvd., Perris, CA. Riverside County commemorated its commitment to Sustainable Energy Independence as it “Switched On” the first solar shade structures at the acclaimed location.

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IS RIVERSIDE COUNTY THE NEW “HOLLYWOOD EAST”?

The California Film Commission designates Riverside County Economic Development Agency’s Film Office as the new “Riverside County Film Commission.” For the past 20 years, Riverside County film permits were processed by the Inland Empire Film Commission under the direction of Sheri Davis. When Davis announced her retirement earlier this year, the County Board of Supervisors felt it was the perfect time to bring those duties in-house. The Film & TV Office staff has been working side by side with those who have built a base for filming in the Inland Empire and look forward to sharing this expertise with productions coming to this county. The film industry needs to have access to locations, crews and services at their fingertips and EDA’s new Film Commission is expediting these requests. In addition to the recent increase in State Tax incentives, the County’s revised Film Ordinance waives film permit fees and location fees for filming on county owned properties. Another great advantage of working with the Riverside County Film Commission is that Riverside County has a wealth of unique locations. County and privately-owned locations span an immense area stretching from LA to the Arizona State Line and include everything from Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley, vineyards in Temecula, to the forested mountain community of Idyllwild. Riverside County resources also include established businesses that support the film industry such as LA Circus – a prop house and film location that has catered to the industry for 30 years. It’s no wonder that foreign direct investors are now looking at Riverside County to build full blown production studios as they are seeing the attractive possibilities of partnering with one of the fastest rising areas for film, TV, commercial and video production. “For years, other states have seen the economic benefits of luring productions out of California,” said Riverside County Board of Supervisor Chairman Marion Ashley. “With all the incentives Riverside County has to offer, we feel that we have become a viable alternative to productions looking for out-of-state locations. Is it unrealistic to think that Riverside County will be branded as the new Hollywood East?”

 Did you know… EDA’s Marketing Division provides full service marketing support, including graphic design, printing, event & conference coordination, public relations and sponsorship assistance. They have served

almost every County Department to date!

For information about the Riverside County Film Commission and a database of locations, please visit www.FilmRiversideCounty.com

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Project Management Office — Completed Projects

Historic Courthouse Façade: The architectural restoration of the Historic Courthouse Façade followed the demolition of the 11 th Street jail, a 30,000 square foot, 289-bed jail structure adjoining the courthouse. The connecting architectural/structural elements between the jail and courthouse were removed and repairs were made to the existing courthouse floors, facades and parapet. The façade restoration was completed with regard to the historical significance of the courthouse building. All repairs match the existing architectural details of the building. Landscaping of the courtyardwill follow.

East County Detention Center Parking Structure: The County Parking Structure Project in Indio encompasses parking for 832 vehicles. 625 parking spaces are provided in a three level parking structure with shade structures, capable of incorporating future photovoltaic (solar) panels and 207 surface parking spaces within the site. The lower level and surface parking spaces are designed for public use and the two upper levels of the parking structure provide 434 elevated secure parking spaces for county and Sheriff’s staff.

The parking structure was constructed of precast post tensioned concrete with an exterior façade that compliments elements of the East County Detention Center exterior design. The structure features two elevators, an office and multi-purpose room, video surveillance system, vehicular controls including: card access readers, pay stations and traffic control arms. The site is fully landscaped and incorporates a site drainage control system integrated into the hardscape, paving and landscape.

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Project Management Office — Projects Underway

On August 12, 2015 Riverside County Office of Foreign Trade, in partnership with The Small Business Administration, The California Centers for International Trade Development and the City of Riverside, presented discussions on how to successfully export to Japan and South Korea. The class was welcomed on behalf of Riverside County by 3 rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington. “Finding new markets overseas means foreign direct investment into our county and job growth at home.” said Washington to the over 60 companies in the room. These seminars are designed to help manufacturers and service business see and learn about the opportunities available through exporting. Since only 1% of US companies export, there is a lot of room for market growth through exports that have yet to be explored by many of our manufacturers. US markets represent only 5% of the world population with the other 95% outside US borders. Helping manufacturers understand the challenges and opportunities from other companies that are exporting successfully, allays some of the apprehensions and misconceptions about doing business in foreign markets. This is the 4th year the Riverside County Office of Foreign Trade has organized and presented the College of Foreign Trade educating over 1,000 business men and women on some aspect of the world of foreign Trade. “Utilizing the rich Mental Health Crisis Center (MHCC) In April 2014, the Investment in Mental Health Wellness Grant Program awarded $6,656,415 from the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA) to the Riverside County Department of Mental Health (DMH) to expand the capacity of crisis support services. Under this grant, the DMH, in collaboration with EDA, will construct three new facilities on county-owned property at 9890 County Farm Road. One facility will be used to provide Medi-Cal certified voluntary crisis stabilization services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The second facility will be used to establish a Medi-Cal certified residential treatment program where individuals can receive support for up to two weeks. The third facility will be for DMH administration. The total project budget is estimated at $15M.

The project is a two phase approach; phase one is demolition and phase two is construction. Phase one bid process is complete and the demolition is anticipated to start the first week of October. Phase two bid process will start in October and estimated construction will start in January 2016.

Riverside County EDA/Office of Foreign Trade/ College of Foreign Trade in 4th Year of Classes

resources of the Department of Commerce, The Small Business Administration, The California Centers for International Trade, and getting support from several of our county cities, like Riverside, Murrieta, Temecula, Moreno Valley and Palm Springs, the College of Foreign Trade continues to provide International Trade education for businesses in our County and throughout Southern California” said Heidi Marshall, Foreign Trade Commissioner. The Office of Foreign Trade is organizing an International Agricultural Trade Summit on November 4 th , 2015 in Palm Springs, to help our growers find new overseas markets and get updates on the opportunities available to them through International trade.

E-mail RSVP to OFT@rivcoeda.org or call (951) 955-5284 if you wish to know more.

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Housing Authority

NSP Home for Sale

was listed for sale at a purchase price of $230,270 and the County received a total of 35 offers. The County will be selecting a buyer through a lottery open to the public on Septem- ber 23rd at the HACR’s office in Riverside. Down payment assistance and closing costs will be of- fered through this program at a maximum of 30%.

On September 30, 2014, the Board of Supervi- sors awarded the Housing Authority of the Coun- ty of Riverside (HACR) $241,000 in Neighbor- hood Stabilization Program (NSP3) funds for the rehabilitation of a single family home to be sold to a low and middle-income first-time home buyer. The home is comprised of three bed- rooms and two bathrooms and is located at 9411 Geordie Way, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509. This home is on a one acre lot on a mountain side with panoramic views of the city. Rehab on this home includes a new kitchen with granite countertops and energy efficient appliances, a new air-conditioning and heating unit, new lami- nate flooring and carpet in the bedrooms, a new solar system, and bathroom remodel. The home The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside as Housing Successor to the former Coachella Redevelopment Agency has achieved a major milestone by securing a Disposition and Devel- opment Agreement (DDA) with the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC). The DDA se- cures an agreement with CVHC to develop 39 homes in the Tierra Bonita Subdivision in Coachella. The CVHC brings an established track record of providing innovative and attrac- tive design to its many affordable housing pro- jects in the area. The DDA will advance the goals of the HACR by providing affordable homeownership opportunities to low-income households. The new construction further ben- efits the community as it eliminates the attrac- tive nuisance created by the vacant lots within the partially built-out subdivision. The City of

Tierra Bonita

Coachella and CVHC have worked to include aesthetic elements that complement the existing architecture design. The homes include energy efficiencies, and range in size from 1400 to 1600 square feet. This highly anticipated devel- opment is expected to begin construction on its first phase of 13 homes in January 2016.

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Business Intelligence

Temecula Valley Wine Country The Temecula Valley Wine Country story map showcases the County of Riverside’s Wine Country. It was created to generate more visitors to the Wine Country, which in turn would generate and sustain employment in the county. The forty-one Temecula Valley wineries are plotted on the map. The pop-ups contain brief descriptions of the wineries and links to their websites. The pop-ups are generated by clicking on the logo or point of each respective winery. Link to Map: http://www.rivcoeda.org/StoryMaps/WineCountry/ index.html# University Research Park Amenities The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is looking at the University Research Park (URP) as a possible site to house their operations. URP is designed specifically for research and development and technology-based businesses and is located in the City of Riverside’s Hunter Industrial Park District. The story that University Research Park Amenities map tells is that there are ample amenities to meet the needs of the CARB employees. The map is dynamic and has three tabs – Lifestyle and Culture, Schools and Colleges, and Restaurants and Eateries. Amenities such as museums, performing arts centers, golf courses, movie theaters, colleges and restaurants within an eight mile radius of URP are mapped. Clicking on the logos or points will generate a pop-up with a brief description of the amenity and a link to the amenity’s Internet site. Link to map: http://www.rivcoeda.org/storymaps/ UniversityResearchParkAmenities/index.html

Business Intelligence completed three story maps that were showcased at the County Department Head’s meeting that was held at the Esri headquarters in Redlands, California on September 17, 2015. The intent of the meeting was to demonstrate how Geographic Information System technology is being used in the administration and delivery of county services to the public. The three Economic Development Agency story maps that were showcased were an Economic Diversity map, a Temecula Valley Wine Country map and a University Research Park Amenities map Economic Diversity The story that the Economic Diversity map tells is that Riverside County has a mature economy. The 837 employers in the county with 100 or more employees were mapped by economic region. The points for each employer were colored coded by NAICS code to represent the industry each employer is in. The map is dynamic and a point can be clicked on to identify the employer and a link to the employer’s website is found in the pop-up for that employer. The map also contains descriptions of the economic regions, which include population, key industries and communities in the respective region. Link to Map: http://arcg.is/1UFdSJp. iHerb, one of the leading suppliers of nutritional supplements and other healthy products, both do- mestically and internationally, recently expanded its ecommerce presence in Riverside County. They leased a new 392,617 square foot facility in the Knox Logistics Center in the unincorporated com- munity of Mead Valley. A rapidly-expanding busi- ness, iHerb carries one of the largest selections of high-quality nutritional products in the world. The new building contains 10,000 square feet of prime office space, a vast warehouse with abundant racking and shelf space, as well as a state-of-the- art product picking and packing system, one of the first of its kind. Economic Development

The company has had a presence in Moreno Valley for many years and this project represents an expan- sion and retention of a business that employs over 600 people. The Economic Development team assist- ed iHerb with Fast Track permitting to facilitate their move into the new facility, assistance in obtaining an allocation of the CA Competes income tax credit, and workforce development assistance from the Busi- ness Solutions team.

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DPSS Self Sufficiency Realizes Growth through EDA Real Estate

The Real Estate Division is working to complete several new design/build/lease facilities for the necessary expansion of the Department of Social Services. The programs offered to the community through these facilities include CalFresh (food), CalWorks (employment services), Child Care, Medi- Cal (health care) and Homeless programs. Due to the continual and expected growth that will take place in Riverside County, the need for these facilities is urgent. In total, the Department has recently opened or is in the negotiation and construction phase of over 400,000 square feet of new space throughout the County. The value of these collective facilities when entirely delivered, is estimated to be over $160M. New or future locations include:  Coachella (Lease Negotiations)  Desert Hot Springs (Under Construction)  Menifee (Lease Negotiations)  Moreno Valley (Under Construction)  Norco (Open for Business)  Perris (Open for Business)  Riverside (Pre-Construction/Entitlements)  Temecula (Lease Negotiations)

The Development process includes a Public, Private Partnership where a lease is negotiated between the County and a selected private developer. The developer and their team usually includes an architect, engineer, general contractor and property manager. The County, through the request for proposal process, selects a proposal based on location, cost and qualifications of the developer and development team. The selected developer then enters into lease negotiations with the Real Estate Division to design, build and lease to the County as a tenant in the project. These facilities are delivered to meet the needs of the programs and of the Department, but at the same time, they provide an important economic benefit and impact to the community. The projects provide both long-term County jobs and short-term construction jobs that benefit both the residents and businesses. The facilities also generate property taxes and serve to improve the vacant site and immediate area by eliminating blight and providing infrastructure improvements. Also, the Department and County benefit as the new facilities provide an optimum and most cost efficient environment to deliver programs while operating out of a modern facility with new and efficient systems. Most importantly, these projects serve the community by providing important programs and assistance to individuals and families who may be suffering through economic, health or employment challenges in their lives.

FALL NEWSLETTER Page 8 The 2015 French Valley Air Show Gained GREAT Heights This Month!

Rebellion, Wien’s, Black Market, Ritual and Backyard Bottleshop & Taproom. They were treated to an energetic live performance from Idyllwild musician Casey Abrams. This FREE community event generated a huge buzz throughout the community. Initial estimates project that over 25,000 residents attended the Inaugural French Valley, Wing & Wine event. Riverside County is due to host the upcoming Hemet-Ryan Air Show in the Spring of 2016. The French Valley Air Show was organized and managed by the County of Riverside and presented by sponsor Upper Limit Aviation.

The Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport encompasses 1,750 acres and provides aeronautical services through multiple full service and limited service Fixed Base Operators (FBO’s). There are two full service Fixed Base Operators currently in operation. Signature Flight Support is located on 14.87 acres and provides their services from a 4,000 square foot terminal building and a historic 25,000 square foot WWII hangar. They offer rental hangars, tie-downs, fuel sales and maintenance services, and can accommodate G550/Global Express aircraft in their large hangar. The second is Landmark Aviation, which is located on 17 acres and also offers all the required FBO fuel sales and services. Landmark’s new terminal building of 3,695 square feet was just completed on the heavy ramp fronting runway 17/35. They also manage approximately 125,000 SF of hangar space on site. Both of these FBOs are providing essential aeronautical services including transient aircraft parking guidance and supportive services for pilot and passenger needs. The Riverside County Economic Development Agency proudly presented the Inaugural 2015 French Valley Air Show on Saturday, November 7th. The one-day air show showcased the French Valley Airport located at 37600 Sky Canyon Drive in Murrieta, nestled in the beautiful Temecula Valley region of Riverside County. Spectators were able to experience thrilling high-flying aerobatics, spectacular vintage aircraft, a wide variety of food and commercial vendors, and an awesome kids’ zone. Live performers included aerobatic stunt pilot Kent Pietsch and his Jelly Belly Plane performed a thrilling routine from 6,000 feet and a rooftop landing on a moving RV! Bill Braack and his Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Car, roared with excitement. 20-foot flames and billowing smoke exiting the race car as he pulled over 4 G’s and 400 MPH to overtake pilot Jon Collver who was racing in a plane above. Additional performers included Jon Melby, Vicky Benzing, The Red Eagles Formation Team, and The Golden Stars Skydiving Team. Guests 21 and older had the opportunity to sample some of the Inland Southern California’s premier wine and craft brews at our Wine and Craft Brew Festival. A sold out crowd of 600 got to taste offerings from local wineries, Wilson Creek, Bel Vino, Mt. Palomar, Robert Renzoni, Wien’s, Callaway, South Coast and Europa Village. Don’t forget the amazing breweries, including Hangar 24, Brew

Highlight on Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, Thermal, CA

Additionally, Thermal Aviation is a self-service fuel operator providing fuel and hangar space on a 9.45 acre site. This project holds about 90 hangars, many of which are occupied by GA owner-operator pilots who fly for travel and fun. There are currently active new developments and inquiries adding to the existing base of services and operators. KJ Development and local developer Dick Oliphant are scheduled to complete a 14 hangar project in the third quarter of 2015 adjacent to Runway 17/35. The executive hangars will be offered for sale or lease; the largest of these hangars is 25,750 square feet. In addition to serving the general aviation needs of the public, the airport houses an aviation base for the California Highway Patrol, a large modern station and hangar for the Riverside County Sheriff, and two medical air ambulance services.

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Maintenance Services Updates

DID YOU KNOW?

Promotions Congratulations to these dedicated maintenance employees!  Arturo Rodriguez, Building Maintenance Mechanic  Gilbert Lascano, Building Maintenance Mechanic  Thomas Molina, Maintenance Plumber New Hires Welcome Aboard to our team!  Charles Araiza Jr., Grounds Worker  Jesus Acosta, Grounds Worker  Keiwan Cole, Grounds Worker  Anthony Orlando, Maintenance Plumber  James Wright, Maintenance Plumber  Juan Zapata, Building Maintenance Worker  Porfirio Manzano, Building Maintenance Worker  Jorge Robledo Montoya, Building Maintenance Worker  Jose Luis Sanchez Jr., Air Conditioning Mechanic

Robert Presley Detention Center / Facility Renewal Regulatory Compliance Project / Replace Hot Water Boiler System A facility renewal project valued at over $300,000 replaced an aged boiler- system “workhorse” with an energy efficient and lower emissions system.

County Administration Center / Facility Renewal Regulatory Compliance Project / Replace Hot Water Boiler System A facility renewal project valued at over $180,000 replaced an inefficient hot water heating system with a system producing 35% less emissions while providing more reliable heating.

Brad Moore, Building Engineer at Southwest Detention Center Campus, retires after 22 years of dedicated service and leadership!

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20th Valley Wide Employment Expo Brings Meaningful Employment to Area Job Seekers!

Whether hoping to find their first job, a better job, or a new career direction, approximately 2,300 job seekers had an opportunity to meet face-to- face with 83 employers trying to fill 1,217 job vacancies at the 20 th Valley Wide Employment Expo. The Expo took place on Thursday, September 10, 2015, from 9am to 1pm, in the Fullenwider Auditorium, located on the Riverside County Fairgrounds, in the City of Indio. A variety of employers from both the public and private sectors were on hand and eager to hire for entry level to executive management positions in a wide range of fields. The Riverside County Economic Development Agency’s Workforce Development Centers, the Department of Social Services and the State of Cal i fornia’s Employment Development Department hosted the event. Tina Sewell, area manager for Manpower, and a member of the Riverside County Workforce Development Board (WDB) said, “The Expo helps local businesses find qualified job seekers in the community which creates opportunities for Coachella Valley residents to work close to home. By supporting and hosting this job fair, the WDB is helping to build a stronger, more innovative Riverside County.” Host agencies also held a Pre-Expo Workshop to help job seekers get prepared before the Expo, to share tips on what to do during the Expo, and to offer techniques on how to follow-up with employers after the Expo. Both morning and afternoon sessions were full. The Pre-Expo event took place a week prior to the main event at the Workforce Development Center located at 44- 199 Monroe Street in Indio. Both the Pre-Expo Workshop and Expo were free for job seekers.

Riverside County District 4 Supervisor, John J. Benoit and Mike Stutz, General Manager for Gulf California Broadcast Company, the Expo’s sponsor of the year!

For more photos, and to see a listing of employers who participated, along with the many sponsors who made the Expo possible, visit www.desertjobexpo.com. To find out more about the services offered by the host agencies at the Indio Workforce Development Center, please call (760) 863-2500 or TTY: (760) 347- 5069.

Bob Solomon, Owner of Desert Business Machines, has sponsored the Expo since its inception 20 years ago. His company makes over 4,000 copies for job seekers and businesses throughout the day!

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Cultural Heritage with an Eye to the Future

The Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens is the place for all things culturally historical in Riverside County. Originally envisioned as a home to secure rare artifacts collected by the visionaries who created the museum, the EDM now displays both the original collection of world class artifacts as well as rare touring collections of art and culture from around the world. The Museum is nestled in Cherry Valley, but did you know how the Cherry got there in the first place? If you believe that a vibrant future is built upon knowledge of the past, then a trip to the EDM should be on your schedule.

What happened at the Edward-Dean in 2015?

Footprints of the Silk Road

Something Borrowed Exhibition explores customs of wedding ceremonies and dress from around the world. Examples of clothing, jewelry, shoes, flowers, and head-dress will be exam- ined, while tracing sources of various wedding tradi- tions and their meanings. In addition, the exhibit looks at how historical events may have inspired wedding cos- tume and ceremonies.

Sherlock Holmes and the Murder of Master Randall

The term Silk Road was coined in the 19th century to refer to ancient trade routes that transported Asian silks, bronzes, and porcelains to the West, and from the western Mediterra- nean world; wool, linen, and glassware to East. Cultural motifs and styles were also traded, thus expanding the vocabulary of artists of the various regions. Footprints of the Silk Road, explores this art and tradi- tion exchanged between China, Russia, Persia, India, and Europe focusing on con- nections and inspiration brought to the world along the Silk Road.

Rhythms of the East The Rhythms of the East event was a huge success this year. A cornucopia of activities and performanc- es wowed attendees. From Kung-Fu demonstrations, Indian dancing and a Chi- nese dragon roaming through the audience; eve- ryone who came learned about various cultures from the East. The Edward -Dean is committed to providing these types of culturally enriching activi- ties to the community.

A mystery takes place at the Edward-Dean Mansion and includes a scene from 221B Baker Street. Holmes and Dr. Watson reminisce about a mystery murder that took place in Holmes’ early career. Two scenes take place in the museum galleries. The last act and solution of the mystery occur in the Cultural Arts building as attendees enjoy dinner and dessert provided by local restaurant Kafé Roy- al. Each show sold out!

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Please visit: http://www.RC-HR.com to sign-up for Professional and Personal Development classes. Before signing up, please be sure to get Supervisor approval as each class has an entry fee.

Upcoming Events

The State of Riverside County Date: Thursday, November 19, 2015 Location: Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Dr. Cabazon, CA 92860 Please visit http://www.stateofrivco.org/ for more information. Queen Scheherazade Scholarship Pageant Date: Saturday, November 21, 2015 Location: Riverside County Fair Grounds Please visit http://www.datefest.org/ for more information. Magic Carpet Music Scholarship Competition Date: Sunday, November 22, 2015 Location: Riverside County Fair Grounds Please visit http://www.datefest.org/ for more information.

*If you would like to add an upcoming event, please email edaevents@rivcoeda.org. Thank you.

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