Fifth District Update_Jan 2020

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FIFTH DISTRICT REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

04

Workforce Development

13

Grant Submissions

15

Economic Development Division

17

Office of Foreign Trade

19

Film Commission

22

Marketing

24

Housing

28

Community Development Block Grant

30

Project Management

33

Real Estate

35

Fair

37

Edward Dean Museum

39

Libraries

WO R K F O R C E D E V E L O P M E N T

Fifth District Update January 2020

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Unemployment Rates November 2018 November 2019

4.2%

4.1%

4.1%

4.0%

3.9%

3.9%

3.9%

3.8%

3.8%

3.7%

3.7%

3.6%

3.5%

3.5%

3.4%

3.3%

3.2%

Riverside County

California

National

Total Visits to Workforce Development Centers- November 2019

1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000

1863

776

0 200 400 600 800

617

362

Riverside Indio Hemet

Moreno Valley

Participants Receiving Career Services - November 2019

100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450

392

199

187

0 50

Riverside Indio Hemet

 Career Services include assessments, individual employment plan, career counseling, workforce preparation activates

Participants Receiving Vocational Training - November 2019

150

98

100

80

72

50

0

Riverside

Indio

Hemet

Participants Recieving On-the-Job Training - November 2019

100

86

80

60

40

14

20

6

0

Riverside

Indio

Hemet

Note: The Indio Workforce Development team has developed a plan to increase on-the-job training services in the Coachella Valley. Objectives include increasing staff outreach to businesses and expanding the number of businesses employing candidates who have received services from the Workforce Development Center. These changes are underway and Indio’s performance numbers are expected to continue to increase as a result.

Manufacturing 8% Renewable Energy 1% Vocational & On-The-Job Trainings by Industry

Business / Professional 23%

Logistics / Transportation 25%

Construction 4%

Healthcare 39%

Youth Participants Receiving Services by Location - November 2019

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

81

75

72

66

41

32

Active Participants

Hemet

Indio Lake Elsinore Moreno Valley Perris Rubidoux

Note: Pursuant to Service Agreements with youth program providers, each Youth Opportunity Center has goals to serve a certain number of youth per fiscal year. The respective goals are: Hemet -114, Indio – 112, Lake Elsinore – 101, Moreno Valley -112, Perris – 112 and Rubidoux - 107

Business Engagement and Outreach

Workforce Development Center

Totals for November 2019

Year-to-Date Totals

Activity

Riverside

Indio

Hemet

New Businesses Repeat Businesses

5 6

5 6

5 4

15 16

85 98

Recruitment Activities on Behalf of Businesses

# of Positions Available

# of Candidates Interviewed

Name of Business

Industry

City

Unisea

Other Other

Riverside Riverside

100+

11

Forever 21

500-700

168

Moreno Valley Moreno Valley Moreno Valley

Capstone Logistics

Logistics

4

15

Capstone Logistics

Logistics

5

16

Capstone Logistics

Logistics

7 9

13

PeopleReady

Other

Indio

7

Riverside County Office of Education

Other

Indio

17

8 9

Shella Care

Healthcare

Murrieta

2

Hires from Recruitments

# of Positions Available

# of Candidates Interviewed

Name of Businesses

# of Jobs Filled

Industry

City

Job Title

Maintenance Tech

Superform

Manufacturing Riverside

2

N/A

2

Rapid Response Activities

# of Jobs Eliminated

Name of Business

Industry

Location

Affected Workers

Engineers Assemblers Machine Operators

TE Connectivity

Manufacturing

Hemet

30

Letter Ride 84-Driver Associates 4-Dispatchers 1-Station Manager Note: Rapid Response activities include information presentations conducted for businesses undergoing layoffs or closures. Other Riverside 89

WARN Letters* Received Company Name

Location Corona

# Affected

Positions to be Eliminated

Title Max of California, Inc.

13

3-Asst. Store Managers 5-Store Managers 4-General Managers 1-Deputy Director of Operations 1-DC Manager 2-Divisional Mangers 9-Forklifts 1-Inventory Control Supervisor 1-Lead 3-Lead Trainer 7-Light Labor 1-Lumper 1-Processing Supervisor

ACT Fulfillment, Inc.

Mira Loma

45

1-Pulling Supervisor 1-Receiving Supervisor 4-Routing Clerks 1-Routing Supervisor 3-Scanner 1-Shipping Clerk 1-Shipping Supervisor 1-Sorter 1-Swing Shift Supervisor 4-Waiving Clerk 1-Waving Supervisor 1-AP Manager 1-ASM, Softlines (CA)

Transform KM LLC (Sears Store)

Riverside (Limonite)

94

2-Asset Protection Associate 33-Checkout Service Associate 1-Data Integrity Specialist 1-Footwear Lead 16-Hardlines MerchandiserAssociate 1-HR Lead 2-Layaway Associate 1-MC&C APP 5-Morning Replenishment Assoc 1-Office Associate 1-Overnight Replenishment Assoc 2-Salesfloor Supv Hardline 4-Service Desk Associate 2-Softlines Lead 17-Softlines Merchandiser 1-Store General Manager I, RS 1-Auto Center Mgr (CAHY) 2-Certified Technician, Auto, 1-Customer Service Advisor 1-Express Technician, Auto 6-Consultative Sales Trainee-C 6-Consultative Sales Trainee-C 1-DIR, Region IR, Ops & Compl 1-HA Sales Lead 2-Office associate, Retail 10-Softlines Associates 1-Softlines Lead 1-Store General Manager II, RS 10-Store Support Associates 1-Store Support Supervisor 1-Advanced Technician, Auto, 1-Pricing Lead 1-Reset Lead 1-ASM, Hardline 10-CA Comp Plan D CSA

Transform KM LLC (Sears Store)

Palm Desert

5

Transform KM LLC (Sears Store)

Temecula

61

1-Assis Auto Center Manager III, 1-Auto Center Manager III 2-Certified Technician, Auto 2-Customer Service Advisor 4-Express Technician, Auto 1-AP Manager 1-ASM, Hardlines 4-Asset Protection Associate 6-CA Comp Plan D CSA 10-Consultative Sales Assoc- Base 1-consultative Sales Assoc-Draw 1-Consultative Sales Trainee-D 2-FJ Consultative Sales Trainee 1-Hardlines Sales Lead 2-Office Associate, Retail 1-Sales Coordinator 1-Softlines ASM 30-Softlines Associates 4-Softlines Leads 1-Store General Manager I, RS 1-Store Support ASM 24-Store Support Associate 1-Store Support Lead 1-Assis Auto Center Mgr (CA 2) 1-Auto Center Manager II 3-Customer Service Advisor 3-Express Technician, Auto 2-Ind Hire Advanced Tech, Auto 1-Ind Hire Certified Tech, Auto 1-AP Manager 1-ASM,Hardlines 3-Asset Protection Associate 7-CA Comp Plan D CSA 8-Consultative Sales Assoc-Base 3-Consultative Sales Trainee-C 1-Consultative SalesTrainee-D 2-FJ Consultative Sales Trainee 1-FJ Lead

Transform KM LLC (Sears Store)

Riverside (Arlington)

103

Transform KM LLC (Sears Store)

Moreno Valley

84

1-Hardlines Sales Lead 2-Office Associate, Retail 1-Sales Coordinator, 1-Softlines ASM 27-Softlines Associate, 2-Softlines Lead

1-Store General Manager I, RS 13-Store Support Associates 1-Store Support Supervisor 3-Advanced Technician, Auto

1-Auto Center Manager II 2-Customer Service Advisors 1-Express Technician Trainee 1-Lead, Customer Service Advisor 1-Assistant Store Manager, Operations 1-Assistant Store Manager, Visual 29-Associate, Sales and 4-Automation Technicians 1-Buyer/Planner 1-CAD Drafter 1-Engineering Manager 4-Floaters 1-Group Leader 1-Human Resources Generalist, 1-Inventory Clerk 13-Machine Operator 1-Machine Repair, 1-Maintenance Technician 1-Manufacturing Engineer 1-Material Handler 2-Mold Maintenance Mechanics 1-Plant Manager, 1-Production Supervisor, 1-QA Specialist, 1-Quality Tech Merchandising 1-Lead, Service 2-Lead, Stock

Forever 21

Rancho Mirage

33

Pancon Corporation

Temecula

43

1-Shipping and Receiving, 1-SR Automation Engineer 1-Sr. Quality Technician

1-Tool Maker A 2-Tool Maker B

Note: WARN letters are provided to local officials and agencies by employers undergoing layoffs or closures pursuant to the Worker Adjustment Act and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. Upon receiving a WARN letter, the Workforce Development Department offers informational presentations to affected businesses.

Special Grants

Veterans Employment Assistance Program (VEAP) – Objective: 100 Veterans served by March 31, 2021. Status: Enrollment of Veterans in vocational training began November 2019. Two Veterans are currently undergoing training; five Veterans are scheduled to begin training in December 2019; and seven additional Veterans are slated to start training in the coming weeks. Additional eligible veterans are currently being recruited. Prison to Employment – Objective: 700 Justice Involved individuals served by March 31, 2022. Status: Sub-recipient agreements for 7 providers of transitional and permanent job placement services will be presented to the Board during the December 17, 2019 Board meeting. Service delivery of these programs is expected to begin January 2020 .

G R A N T S U B M I S S I O N S

GRANT SUBMISSIONS

Housing for a Healthy California

 The Economic Development Agency (EDA) is the lead for the County of Riverside’s Housing for a Healthy California (HHC) program. EDA will contract out with its Housing Authority Division to administer HHC funds. This grant request will provide housing as well as referrals and additional supportive services designed to integrate and provide whole person long-term solutions and support. Collaborative partners for this grant include: Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), Molina Healthcare, Riverside University Health System (Population Health and Behavioral Health departments). We anticipate Housing for a Healthy California will allow Riverside County to create permanent housing solutions for 575 individuals.  Grantor: Dept. of Housing and Community Development  Outcome: Requested Amount of $6,463,230  Submitted August 6, 2019 The State responded with a denial on our application citing that we did not provide proof of support for HA’s experience in administering rental assistance or funding affordable housing within the past 3 years. We have appealed this decision, and were able to receive a letter of support from the Corporation of Supportive Housing (the co-author of this funding initiative) backing the thoroughness of our grant submission. The State was to make a final determination on our appeal by December 4, but as of December 23 we are still waiting for a verdict.  This grant provides for reimbursement for transportation and administrative costs utilized for immigrants entering our County. EDA submitted funding on behalf of: Riverside County Housing Authority, Riverside University Health Systems – Behavioral Health and Public Health, DPSS and EMD  Grantor: Emergency Food and Shelter National Board  Outcome: Requested Amount of $97,368.80  Submitted September 6, 2019 Emergency Food and Shelter Grant

o Revised Updates Submitted September 24, 2019 o Additional Revisions requested in December, 2019 o In Process

Edward Dean Museum Grant Research

 Research is underway to secure additional funding sources and revenue from both local foundations and federal agencies.

E C O N OM I C D E V E L O P M E N T D I V I S I O N

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

General Updates

 EDA is hosting two Opportunity Zone events on January 21, 2020 with speakers from Kosmont and Associates and Blake Christian, a Certified Public Accountant. Both firms have expertise in Opportunity Zone matters. The event is designed to provide updates on the final regulations which were issued at the end of December 2019, describe potential investment deal structures, and how communities can take advantage of this tool to further economic development. o Western County Event – Corona City Hall, 8:00am o Eastern County Event – Fantasy Spring Resort – 2:00pm  The San Gorgonio Pass area economic development group is reforming and will be approaching EDA for support. EDA has been involved with communities in the Pass area for many years and will review the request when received. ED Manager currently serves on the City of Beaumont’s Economic Development Committee.  Helped Nico Coppola of Colliers International find more information about two parcels that are in the unincorporated area of the county right outside of Perris that a client is interested in developing. Also included the Planning department in discussions.  The City of Beaumont ED Manager referred Shawn Bolour of The Bolour movement to us for assistance on developing some land in the pass area. Mr. Bolour was looking for information on funding for affordable homes and was referred to the Housing Authority.  Assisted Vic Onorio of Lee & Associates in Riverside with site selection services. With the parameters he sent, we created a lead template package for him which included properties from around the County that fit their needs. They are looking at a parcel in the City of Perris.

O F F I C E O F F O R E I G N T R A D E

OFFICE OF FOREIGN TRADE

OFT Meetings and Events:

 Met with KOTRA LA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) and Korean Finance Ministry Officials. KOTRA is a non-profit, government agency of Republic of Korea committed to promoting international trade and investment. The meeting focused on learning about Riverside County and how we evaluate customer service within the county’s agencies.  Met with KOTRA official John Paik and County Executive Office (Brooke Federico and Valerie Arce). This meeting was a follow up from the last visit by KOTRA and focused on learning more about the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors’ Customer Satisfaction Performance Policy, Policy Number A-49. Content discussed: principles governing customer satisfaction, customer satisfaction performance policy, County departments currently utilizing customer satisfaction system  On December 13, 2019 OFT participated in and helped organize a traditional Mexican Christmas event known as “Posada” at the Mexican Consulate. The event was in collaboration with Congressman Mark Takano’s Office and the Mexican Consulate. This community event focused on art and culture as well as opportunities to import textiles and art from Mexico.  Met with Steve Qin and members of Prime Investment to discuss opportunities to utilize Foreign Trade Zones. Prime Investment represents the Chinese company LONGi Solar which is looking to build a solar farm in Riverside County. The company is top 3 in their industry in China and is publicly traded. They are looking to import materials and equipment and would like to explore opportunities to locate to Riverside County and to potentially benefit from being in an FTZ.

F I L M C OMM I S S I O N

FILM COMMISSION

Countywide Film Permits:

PRODUCTION DAYS IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY

District Film Permits (November 2019):

Location Scouting (December 2019):

 Church Video inquired about filming at an Elementary school in Banning.  Sheriff Dept. Recruitment Video looking for a lake to showcase Sheriff Dive Team. Suggested Lake Perris.  Still Photography/Video for a clothing brand inquired about filming at the “Desert House” and surrounding roads near Desert Hot Springs.  Still Photography for “Vince Clothing” inquired about filming at the “Desert House” and surrounding roads near Desert Hot Springs.  Indie Feature looking for a church. Suggested the chapel at Twin Pines Ranch near Banning.

Special Events/Sponsorships:

Riverside County Film Commission (RCFC) is an active voting member of the organization Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS). On December 12 th 2019, FLICS hosted the California on Locations Awards (COLA) in Los Angeles which honors the work of Location Professionals from the film industry.

As in past years, RCFC staff submitted nominations for projects that took place in Riverside County and had a record number of finalist (4) who were honored at the Location Awards show in December. County Employees that were finalists for their support to the Riverside County Film Commission’s visiting filmmakers are as follows: Dustin Wright, maintenance mechanic at Twin Pines Ranch in Banning and Don Craw from County Parks – we salute these outstanding County Employees!!! Having such prominent representation at this awards show gives the County amplified notoriety in the industry and puts filming in Riverside County at the forefront of location ideas when productions are looking for just the right place to film. The Golden Slate Award honors individuals who have shown a commitment to produce quality entertainment in California, which in turn produces thousands of production and production-related jobs and substantially contributes to the state’s economy. FLICS organizers were successful in bring this presentation to be part of COLA 2019 and this year’s honoree was Ted Sarandos from Netflix.

MA R K E T I N G

MARKETING

Events:

 French Valley Library Groundbreaking – January 10, 2020, French Valley  Riverside County Opportunity Zone East & West County Event – January 21, 2020, Corona, Indio  Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival – February 14-23, 2020, Indio  Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Opening Ceremonies – February 14, 2020, Indio  Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Presidents’ Day Parade – February 17, 2020, Indio  Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Flag Raising Ceremony – February 17, 2020, Indio  Coachella Valley Business Conference – April 30, 2020, Indio  IMLA Conference – September 23-27, 2020, La Quinta

Event Dates/Times To Be Determined:

 RUHS Perris Behavioral Health Clinic Ribbon Cutting, Perris  John J. Benoit Detention Center Ribbon Cutting – Indio  RivCoNOW Launch Marketing and Event Support – Riverside  RivCoNOW Launch Marketing and Event Support – Palm Desert  Desert Hot Springs Library Groundbreaking, Desert Hot Springs  Elected Women Luncheon, Temecula  RUHS MOB Grand Opening, Moreno Valley  Access Government Day, Riverside

Sponsorship:

 Senior Inspiration Awards – March 13, 2020

Communications:

 4 th District Mobile Home Program Video  EDA/Marketing Media Blasts/Press Releases  EDA/Real Estate Public-Private Partnership (P3) Video  EDA/WDC/WDB Annual Meeting Videography and Testimonials  Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Media Relations  Riverside County Housing Corporation Perris Apartments Video  Riverside County Library System Media Blasts/Press Releases  Riverside County Opportunity Zones Videos

Tourism:

 3rd District Idyllwild Tourism Support – 6 Videos (Completed)  EDA/County Tourism Initiative/Plan Development (On Hold)  EDA Drone Project/Videography (Ongoing)  Inland Empire Tourism Council/Discover IE Participation (On Hold)  North Shore Yacht Club/Salton Sea Kiosk Remote Access and Content Updates (Ongoing)  Palm Springs CVB Tourism Sponsorship Management (Ongoing)  Temecula Wine Country Tourism Marketing District Administrative Support (Ongoing)  Visit California Outlook Conference/February 2020 (Attending)  Wine Country/Wine District Project (In Process)

H O U S I N G

HOUSING

Affordable Housing Production FY 2019/2020

Multifamily Apartments:

Units Completed: 148 Under Construction: 85 Pre-Development: 2,014

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Senior Home Rehabilitation Grant Program:

 The Senior Home Rehabilitation Grant Program is a grant of up to $25,000.00 to assist qualified very low-income seniors or disabled homeowners with correcting health and safety hazards in their homes to improve their quality of life and safety. A total of $ 460,499.00 has been drawn down, $308,000.00 has been obligated, leaving a balance of $231,501.00.  The County has successfully assisted 17 seniors rehabilitate their homes through this program (15 in theWest and 2 in the East). There are currently 11 homes being worked on. The breakdown of all the applications received and processed is as follows:  17 Completed  11 Under Construction  722 Inquires  104 Disqualified  81 Withdrew  23 Declined  37 Waiting for a response  218 Not qualified  District 1 - total of 1  1 completed; Riverside  District 2 - total of 6  6 completed; Jurupa Valley, Mira Loma, Corona  District 3 - total of 13  6 completed; Hemet  7 in rehab  District 4 - total of 3  2 completed; Thousand Palms, Desert Hot Springs  1 in rehab  District 5 - total of 5  2 completed; Beaumont, Sun City  3 in rehab  A Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) entitles qualified home buyers to reduce the amount of their federal income tax liability by an amount equal to a portion of the interest paid during the year on a home mortgage. This tax credit allows the buyer to qualify more easily for a loan by increasing the effective income of the buyer. The Riverside County MCC Program provides for a twenty percent (20%) rate which can be applied to the interest paid on the mortgage loan.  As of December 16, 2019, a total of 15 MCC Certificates have been issued from the 2018 MCC allocation totaling an MCC amount of $849,187.00. Additionally, there are 10 MCC applications without certificate issuance for $465,130.00. The grand allocation total for all categories is $1,314,317.20. The remaining balance for the 2018 allocation left to use is $685,682.80.

Mortgage Credit Certificate Program:

First Time Home Buyer Program:

 The First Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Program provides assistance to lower income persons in the purchase of their first home. Assistance may be provided for the down payment in the purchase of a home. The amount of assistance available depends upon the buyer’s qualifications and the price of the home. In general, a buyer may only receive what they need, up to 20% of the purchase price of the home.  As of December 16, 2019, a total of 4 FTHB applications have been received since the beginning of the fiscal year, allocating a total funds of $190,700.00. All 4 applications have closed or are scheduled to close this month. ESG Housing First Program o Monthly rental, utility, security & utility deposit, and emergency assistance provided: $3K o # of households assisted: 2  HOPWA Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program o Monthly rental assistance provided: $55K o # of households assisted:107  Security Deposit Assistance Program o Monthly security deposit assistance provided: $7K o # of households assisted: 6  CDBG Homeless Prevention Program o Monthly security deposit assistance provided: $2K o # of households assisted: 1  HUD VASH Tenant Based Vouchers o Monthly rental assistance provided: $231K o # of Households assisted: 355  HUD VASH Project Based Vouchers o Monthly rental assistance provided: $61K o # of Households assisted: 89  Shelter Plus Care o Monthly rental assistance provided: $72K o # of households assisted: 95  CalWORKs Housing Support Program o Monthly rental, utility, security & utility deposit, storage assistance provided: $143K o # of households assisted: 142 

Housing Authority Homeless Programs:

Total monthly assistance provided: $574K Total # of households assisted: 797

Affordable Housing Production FY 2019/2020 Completed Units: 80 Pre-Development: 81

Perris Park Apartments, City of Perris (Developer – Riverside Community Housing Corp.):  80 unit multi-family low income housing for families  The housing authority acquired this apartment complex on October 2019.  Now that the Housing Authority owns the project the next step is to stabilize the project, staff is currently processing eligible applications to place project based vouchers on the property.  Staff is also looking at applying for 4% tax credits in March 2020 to completely rehabilitate the project and bring it to County standards.

Courtyard at Cottonwood, Moreno Valley (Developer – Rancho Belago):  81 unit multi-family low income housing for families

 Developer submitted an application to the County for HOME funding on May 1, 2019. Developer is also working with the City of Moreno Valley for land, entitlements, funding and environmental clearance.  Housing staff is in the process of reviewing the project, budget, applicant’s experience, capacity, and financials.  35 Project Based Vouchers were awarded from the Housing Authority.  Developer plans to submit the project for 1 st round tax credits in 2020. If awarded tax credits the anticipated start of construction is 4 th quarter 2020. Housing Authority Subsidy Assistance and Report (November 2019) – 5th District totals:  Section 8 Program – 1,978 families were assisted in the month of November; $1,438,620 was expended in Housing Assistance Payments.  Affordable Apartment Units: 132 units total (34 and 28 unit communities in Moreno Valley, 12 unit community in Beaumont, 14 unit community in Banning, 40 unit community in Perris and 4 single family homes in Moreno Valley)

C OMM U N I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T B L O C K G R A N T

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

Home Enhancement Program

 Program provides up to $25,000.00* to low-income homeowners for eligible exterior repairs/improvements.  There were 18 number of HEP projects in progress during the reporting period in the following Districts: o District 1: 3

 Good Hope – JOB1  Mead Valley – JOB1  Lake Elsinore – APP1 District 3: 5  Homeland – CC1, APP1  San Jacinto – CON 2  Valle Vista – APP1 District 4: 9  Coachella – SCH1,CON1  Mecca – CON2  North Shore – SCH2  La Quinta – PC1  Desert Hot Springs – SCH2

o

o

District 5 : 1  Cabazon – SCH1

o

 The Home Enhancement Program is marketed, through neighborhood canvassing flyers dropped off at Community Centers and Libraries, referrals from previous clients, and discussions that come up at Community meetings.

Project Status Codes

APP

CC

Application

County Counsel

JOB

SCH

Job Walk

Scheduled for Construction

BP

CON

Bid Process

Construction

AG

PC

Agreement

Project Completed

*Pre-1978 Program provides up to $35,000.00 to low-income homeowners for eligible exterior repairs/improvements in homes built before 1978.

CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs

 Staff are reviewing 2020-2021 CDBG District applications, Cooperating City applications, and ESG applications. Public Hearing for Proposed 2020-2021 Action Plan is scheduled for early February 2020.  Federal FY 2020 budget approved 12/22/19. The CDBG program received small increase over FY 2019. The County’s actual 2020-21 CDBG allocation to be determined by HUD in February- March 2020.

Perris Valley Cemetery District/Edward Dean Museum ADA Upgrades

 Community and Cultural Service Division (CCSD) coordinating with PMO to plan and carry out various renovations and upgrades to improve accessibility at these facilities.

Cabazon/Whitewater Road Improvements (Phase I)

 Substantial Amendment to add Phase I Road Improvements (Cholla Road and Ocotillo Road) to 2019-20 Action Plan approved by Board 12/10/19 BOS meeting. Estimated cost = $305,000. Trans will begin construction May/June 2020.

P R O J E C T MA N A G E M E N T

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Benoit Detention Center

 The project replaces the outdated, 353-bed Indio Jail with a new 1,626-bed, state of the art detention and support facilities on a 6.5-acre site in Indio. The new facility will be operated by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and consists of: o Phase 1 o Housing Buildings o Support Building o Site Improvements o Expansion of Underground Tunnel System  The method of delivery is Pre-qualified General Contractor using Clark Construction and Vanir as Construction Manager. The current Construction Value is $282,728,024.  Following a 90-day transition phase after Phase 1, Phase 2 will commence and take approximately 160 days to complete. Phase 2 will include the demolition of the existing jail and the construction of the intake sally port and surface parking.  The State Fire Marshall issued their Temporary Certificate of Occupancy on October 30 th , 2019. The project team is now addressing BSCC and Building Official comments to occupy the building.  The State Fire Marshall is scheduled to visit on January 9, 2020. The goal is to obtain final inspection signoff.  County is responding to BSCC inspection deficiencies prior to handing over the facility to the Sheriff.  Offsite street improvements associated with Benoit Detention Center and associated County projects as requested by the City of Indio. Improvements include rehabilitation of portions of Hwy 111 and Oasis, new storm water infrastructure, traffic signals, and other offsite improvements.  Approved project budget is $7,000,000.  Phase 1 work is complete. Notice of Completion, release of retention and approval of final Change Order approved by Board of Supervisors on July 23, 2019.  Phase 2 Hwy 111 Street Improvement request for approval of plans and specs for bidding and award of a second amendment with Webb Associates is scheduled to Board of Supervisors on January 28, 2020. Webb Associates to meet with City of Indio to review scope of each phase.  Renovations to existing Emergency Dept. space to accommodate current patient demand.  Current project budget $14,492,578 with a construction contract in the amount of $8,770,000 awarded to Prowest Constructors.  Construction Completed: a) Area A and associated site work– Phase 1A, 1B, and 1C b) Area B – Phase 1A and 1B c) Basement Work  Final Phase Construction Progress: a) Construction of Area A is 80% Complete b) Phase 2 Includes: Construct new waiting and counseling rooms, 2 new restrooms, complete registration area, and 2 new exam rooms c) Estimated completion March 2020  Site Work is 50% Complete: a) Phase 2A Includes: Bio swale, storm drain line, parking modifications b) Phase 2B Includes: Final curbs, walkway, and asphalt with miscellaneous landscape c) Estimated completion February 2020

Benoit Detention Center Offsite Improvements

RUHS Emergency Department Remodel

RUHS – Pavilion Connection and Security Operations Center

 Interior space within a wing of the first floor of the hospital to be converted into the new main entrance of the hospital. Project also includes converting existing office space into a security operation center for the hospital.  Approved project budget of $1,881,570.  Construction process through ezIQC. GKK construction contract approved by Board of Supervisors on February 26, 2019.  Security Operations Center drawings approved by OSHPD, permit issued, and construction commenced on June 10, 2019.  Security Operations Center was completed pending furniture arrival January 23, 2019.

Sheriff – Smith Correctional Facility (SCF) Housing Units 15, 16 & 17 Exam Rooms Renovation

 Renovation of existing exam room and medical office space by Housing Units 15-17 to add exam rooms and provide efficient delivery of healthcare services to the inmates housed within that section of the facility.  Project budget of $785,253 and construction contract with GKK approved by Board of Supervisors on April 9, 2019.  Construction continues with final plumbing and electrical being installed and waiting for doors and glazing to arrive and to be installed.  Project completion scheduled mid-January 2020.

R E A L E S T A T E

REAL ESTATE

RDA Long Range Property Management Plan (Plan)

 Plan completed and submitted to Department of Finance and now approved by DOF.  Marketing Plan approved by Successor Agency and proceeding with all Marketing efforts.  Marketing Plan has been delayed due to new approval of ROPS.  Approval of ROPS 19/20 in progress.  The following is our LRPMP disposition update: o 21 projects sold/transferred. o 4 in negotiations. o 0 in escrow. o 11 projects in various marketing stages.  Ground Lease and Facilities Lease Agreements approved by Board of Supervisors.  Project in Construction stage. Shell/Core, TI, Connection Point, and Equipment Coordination planning meetings in progress.  Final Agreements approved by Board on November 14, 2017.  Restaurant RFP results in Award to Panera Bread. Selection with Lease negotiations being finalized; Lease to be sent to County Counsel for final approval. Lease approved by Board on June 4, 2019, tenant improvements underway.  Panera tenant improvements underway, Panera Grand Opening scheduled for November 19, 2019.  Completion of M.O.B. expected December 2019. Ahead of schedule and under budget.  Panera Opening Ceremony planned for Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 2pm.  Rent Commenced on December 13, 2019  Awarded to Omni-West with Lease negotiations and design in progress.  Targeting Board approval April – May 2019.  Form 11A approved by Board on April 16, 2019.  CIP Approved, April 22, 2019.  Ground Lease & Facilities Lease and Ordinance approved by BOS on April 30, 2019.  Project approved by the DAC on July 11, 2019.  Project approved by the Board of Supervisors on July 23, 2019.  Finance Closing completed, project meetings and design meetings in progress.  Ground breaking expected First Quarter of 2020.

Riverside University Medical Center - M.O.B.

Menifee Library Project – 20,000 SF

Transportation Related Project: Cabazon Sidewalk Project

 15 TCE’s and 3 Permanent Easements needed for Project

F A I R

FAIR

Fair 2020

 Fantasy Springs Concert Pavilion o Saturday, Feb 15 – George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic o Saturday, Feb 16 - Banda Machos o Friday, Feb 21 – I Love the 90s (Vanilla Ice, Coolio, Tone Loc, Young MC) o Saturday, Feb 22 – Chris Janson o Sunday, Feb 23 – Mariachi Sol de Mexico  Arena o Rodeo Opening Weekend (Friday & Saturday) o Monster Trucks

 Sunday, Feb 16  Monday, Feb 17  Saturday, Feb 22 o Demo Derby – Sunday, Feb 23 o BMX Show – Tuesday through Thursday evenings  Pageant Stage o BreakShop – first weekend

o Arabian Nights Musical Pageant – Friday through Monday o Tuesday, Feb 18 – Corazon de Mana (Tribute Band) o Wednesday, Feb 19 – Flashback Boyz (Cover Band) o Thursday, Feb 20 – Smooth Sounds of Santana (Tribute Band)  Jr. Building

o Rainforest Exhibit & Bug World o Wild Science – Interactive Exhibit  Shalimar Lawn o Wild About Monkeys Show

E D WA R D D E A N M U S E U M

EDWARD DEAN MUSEUM

Current Programs

 Current Exhibit: September 28, 2019 – December 28, 2019 Chair-ish Seated on Culture If furniture could talk, what a story a chair could tell…. Exhibition uses a variety of creative chair designs to showcase culture, history, politics and philosophy. From Victorian to mid-century modern, Chair-ish will have you “seated on culture”

Upcoming Events

 New Exhibit “Art and Science: A Perfect Chemistry” will begin installation in January. This exhibit presents examples of the overlap between these partners with fine art and interactive displays that feature the elements both art and science share. A great experience for the whole family.  Edward Dean Museum Annual Bridal Expo will be held on January 25 th , 2019  Restoration project of Dog of MME. Pompadour, and Grand Canal has been completed and will be up for viewing after the first of the year. The Friends of the Edward-Dean museum will allocate another $10,000 to select more pieces to be restored for 2020

Phase 2 – Design and Planning Stage

 “The Kay” and Cherry shed storage exterior renovations underway - Roof and gutter replacement and cherry shed renovation for storage.

L I B R A R I E S

LIBRARIES

P3 Projects o

French Valley Library – 25,000SF

Menifee Library – 20,000SF

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o Desert Hot Springs Library – 15,000SF  Learn to Read, Read to Learn – Life Long Learning Campaign  Library Foundation – Creation in progress  Literary Strategic Plan complete and in effect  Policies and Procedures update underway

RCLS

New Menifee

 Groundbreaking 2020

Nuview

 Parking lot improvements

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