First District Update_Jan 2020

J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 0

FIRST DISTRICT REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4

Workforce Development

13

Grant Submissions

15

State Grants

17

Economic Development Division

19

Office of Foreign Trade

21

Film Commission

24

Marketing

26

Housing

31

Community Development Block Grant

34

Project Management

37

Real Estate

41

Fair

43

Edward-Dean Museum

45

Libraries

47

County Service Areas

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

First 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 assoicate, Retail 10-Softlines Associates 1-Softlines Lead 1-Store General Manager II, RS 10-Store Support Assoicates 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

TCC Planning Grant Reports/Execution

 Administration of quarterly reports with documentation, invoices etc. submitted for the $170,000 planning grant allocation. This reporting and community based project execution is in tandem with the City of Riverside will continue through January, 2020

STATE GRANTS

STATE GRANTS (Cap and Trade, Prop 68, CSIP)

Funded

 Mission Heritage – Rose Mayes Housing Project o $ 16,826,931 o 72 Units  TCC Planning Grant – City of Riverside o $170K

 Behavioral Health / Arlington Recovery Community Facility - (old Helicon building) o Amount received is $4m from California Community Services Infrastructure Program o Overnight stay recovery facility

Not Funded

 TCC Implementation Grant 2018 – City of Riverside

Will Apply For

 Prop 68 – Lakeland Village Park o This grant will allow for the construction of sport fields and community park improvements.  TCC Implementation Grant 2020 – City of Riverside o Application due end of February 2020

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  Held a conference call at Riverside Business Center with ExCITE startup company, Foodnome, and UCR staff to review the home cook showcase from November. Plans were also made for the next show case to be held in January in the courtyard of Riverside Center.  Update - Nongshim Noodle submitted a Pre-Application Review submission to the Planning Department and the meeting was held on December 5, 2019. After consideration of various site development issues, the company has determined that the location in Temescal Valley would not be suitable for their project. EDA is working with Nongshim on alternative sites.  Eliminator Boats which is under new ownership and currently located in Mira Loma is growing and was considering leaving the county for other locations in the region. Thankfully, Eliminator is staying in their current facility for a few more years. EDA shared the former Fleet Services facility as a potential location along with other sites. Employee retention was a significant concern and EDA Workforce Development will be assisting with new employee recruitment and training moving forward.  Held a conference call with Daniel Dokhanian of the Mulholland Drive Company. They are interested in developing residential neighborhoods. We offered gave advice on potential areas for residential growth. No specific project identified at this time.  Assisted Adam Cohen of Inland Empire Recycling with site selection services. He is looking for an older generation building at a low cost price point.

Riverside Business Center

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):

 Sheriff Dept. Recruitment Video looking for a lake to showcase the Sheriff Dive Team. Suggested Lake Elsinore.  Music Video inquired about filming on Pozos Rd. near Perris.  TV show “Seal Team” looking for a Waste Burning Power Plant. Suggested El Sobrante Landfill in Lake Matthews.

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 Under Construction: 1 Pre-Development: 561

Cedar Glen Phase II, Riverside (Developer - Palm Communities):  50 unit multi-family housing development

 The Housing Authority worked in close partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health in trying to identify potential affordable housing projects eligible to apply for the No Place Like Home (NPLH) funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). HCD announced the first round awards of NPLH and Cedar Glen Phase II was awarded $3,311,952. In connection with the NPLH award, 24 units will be set aside for homeless clients receiving services from the Department of Behavioral Health.  The Housing Authority has awarded the Cedar Glen II project a total of 49 Project Based Vouchers.

 Developer submitted an application for 2 nd round 2019 competitive 9% tax credits and was awarded tax credits. Developer is now working on closing construction financing and anticipates starting construction by March 2020. St. Michaels Community Housing, Riverside (Developer – Community Development Partners):  50 unit multi-family housing development  The Housing Authority worked in close partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health in trying to identify potential affordable housing projects eligible to apply for the No Place Like Home (NPLH) funding from the State. HCD announced the first round awards of NPLH and St. Michael’s was awarded $4,331,808. In connection with the NPLH award 24 units will be set aside for

homeless clients receiving services from the Department of Behavioral Health.  Developer will be submitting for non-competitive 4% tax credits first quarter 2020.  The Housing Authority awarded the project 24 Project Based Vouchers.  Anticipated construction start date is Spring of 2020.

Oasis Senior Villas, Riverside (Developer – A Community of Friends):  95 unit multi-family senior housing and senior veteran development

 The Housing Authority worked in close partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health in trying to identify potential affordable housing projects eligible to apply for the No Place Like Home (NPLH) funding from the State. HCD announced the first round awards of NPLH and Oasis Senior Villas was awarded $8,302,632. In connection with the NPLH award 46 units will be set aside for homeless clients receiving services from the Department of Behavioral Health.  Developer will be submitting for non-competitive 4% tax credits first quarter 2020.  The Housing Authority awarded the project 46 Project Based Vouchers.  Anticipated construction start date is Spring of 2020. Hayman House, Lake Elsinore (Developer - Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley):  $291,000.00 in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds for the relocation and rehabilitation of the historic Hayman home in the City of Lake Elsinore was approved April 24, 2018. The home will be sold to a low income first time homebuyer.  Completion of construction is delayed by City road and sidewalk improvements and is anticipated to finish by March of 2020.  Staff has negotiated with developer to move forward with a Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA) to give site control to the developer so that the developer can entitle the project at developer’s expense. The Wildomar DDA was scheduled to go to the Board on December 17 th but had to be pushed back to January 7, 2020.  Developer has agreed to pay back the County bridge loan ($1,600,000) upon construction loan financing of phase I of the project.  The Housing Authority has been working in close partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health in trying to identify potential affordable housing projects eligible to apply for the 2 nd round of No Place Like Home (NPLH) funding from the State and this project was selected. The NPLH applications are due to the State January 8, 2020. In connection with the NPLH award 46 units will be set aside for homeless clients receiving services from the Department of Behavioral Health.  If awarded NPLH funding the Housing Authority has committed to placing 46 project based vouchers for homeless and at risk clients.  The County’s contribution to this project will be the land and vouchers. Wildomar Housing Project, Wildomar (Developer – Palm Communities):  Developer is proposing to build out this project in 3 separate phases.

Golden Pierce, Riverside (Developer – National CORE):  80 unit multi-family special needs housing

 The Housing Authority has been working in close partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health in trying to identify potential affordable housing projects eligible to apply for the 2 nd round of No Place Like Home (NPLH) funding from the State and this project was selected. The NPLH

applications are due to the State January 8, 2020. In connection with the NPLH award 39 units will be set aside for homeless clients receiving services from the Department of Behavioral Health.  If awarded NPLH funding the Housing Authority has committed to placing 39 project based vouchers for homeless and at risk clients.

Sunrise at Bogart, Riverside (Developer – NPHS):  23 unit multi-family special needs housings

 The Housing Authority has been working in close partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health in trying to identify potential affordable housing projects eligible to apply for the 2 nd round of No Place Like Home (NPLH) funding from the State and this project was selected. The NPLH applications are due to the State January 8, 2020. In connection with the NPLH award 11 units will be set aside for homeless clients receiving services from the Department of Behavioral Health.  If awarded NPLH funding the Housing Authority has committed to placing 11 project based vouchers for homeless and at risk clients. Housing Authority Subsidy Assistance and Report (November 2019) – 1 st District totals:  Section 8 Program – 1,958 families were assisted in the month of November; $1,438,620 was expended in Housing Assistance Payments.  Affordable Apartment Units: 112 units total consisting of 3 apartment communities. One community in the City of Riverside (68 units) & two communities in the City of Lake Elsinore (a 28 unit community and a 16 unit community).

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

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District 5 : 1  Cabazon – SCH1

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 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.

Lakeland Village Community Center

 CDBG funds will be used to pay a portion of the total A/E expenses for the facility upgrade. PMO to submit payment request.

Day Street and Elmwood Road Improvements (Mead Valley)

 Trans and EDA have completed CEQA and NEPA environmental reviews. Substantial Amendment adding the project to the 2019-20 Action Plan approved by Board on 9/10/2019. MOU was issued to Trans. Project estimate $252,000. Expect construction to begin in January.

Good Hope and Mead Valley

 The Grove is working with County Counsel regarding CDBG Sponsor’s Agreement language.

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.

Benoit Detention Center Offsite Improvements

Emergency Management Department West County Emergency Ops Center Tenant Improvement

 The project consists of renovation of approximately 17,000 square feet of the building for a dedicated EOC and administrative support area for approximately 60 Emergency Department staff. The building is situated on 3.8 acres located at 450 East Alessandro Boulevard.  An architect agreement for programming and schematic design was approved by Board of Supervisors on January 8, 2019.  Tier 1 and Tier 3 analysis and building systems evaluations completed.  A Form 11 to request approval of the estimated project budget at $10,000,000 and Professional Services Agreement with Holt Architects has been drafted.

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Public Health Lab Expansion

 The existing RUHS - PH laboratory, located at 4065 County Circle Drive in Riverside, was designed in 1982 and totals 4,300 sq. ft. Enhancements to the facility include an expansion of

approximately 5,100 sq. ft., improving the operational efficiency to provide a modernized laboratory capable of future testing programs such as molecular diagnostics, indigent Medi-Cal testing, and expansion of Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) testing.  Project budget approved by Board of Supervisors on June 25, 2019 in the amount of $13,900,000.  Multi-prime project delivery by Prowest Constructors, construction value $9,870,447.  Groundbreaking held on September 18, 2019  Site sewer is 75% completed. Exterior wall framing and overhead fire sprinkler installation have begun. Structural steel support for HVAC equipment is being installed.  Construction expected to be completed February 2021.  Woodcrest Library was constructed in 2007 and is in the unincorporated community of Woodcrest at 6625 Krameria Ave. The project will add approximately 2,200 sq. ft. to the existing library and renovate an additional 3,000 sq. ft. which will double the size of the existing community room, renovate the children’s area, expand the existing library collection floor, and allow the Woodcrest Library to offer residents greater access to the library’s classes and programs.  A project budget of $2,499,025 and award of the Vincor construction agreement was approved by Board of Supervisors on August 6, 2019.  Library closed on August 7, 2019. Start of construction August 21, 2019 and demolition commenced on August 26, 2019.  First Phase of construction is 95% completed except for flooring, which will be held back until the remainder of construction is completed.  Provide site planning and design for phased construction of improvements to Lakeland Village Community Center including, but not limited to; landscaping, pavement removal, athletic field rehabilitation, playgrounds, recreation activities, ADA upgrades, water quality, and parking and building upgrades. Current scope focusing on design on approximately five acres of the property. Future phases of the project will be determined by budget and funding.  Design development costs of $335,027 and a consultant agreement with Rick Engineering approved by Board of Supervisors on June 4, 2019.  Construction budget received and reviewed with Supervisor’s office. Revisions were requested to base scope and alternates.  On December 17, 2019 Board of Supervisors approved budget revision and approval of ezIQC contractor Vincor.  Construction expected to commence late January 2020.

Woodcrest Library Community Room Expansion

Lakeland Village Community Center Master Planning Project

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  3021 Franklin Avenue, Riverside.  County owned building, total size: 40,850 square feet.  Probation currently occupies 15,512 square feet.  Reentry Facility Program will require entire 40,850 square feet.  P3 Project, Operator to improve the building turnkey and run Reentry Program.  Long Term Lease with Operator, Operator to finance improvements.  Potential for approximately 200 Residents.  Funding Source: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).  Executive office meeting to discuss project financing overview held on March 14th.  Lease Agreement negotiations continuing.  Parties have agreed to terminate negotiations, project not proceeding at this time.  RCCD and County Partnership to allow RCCD to construct a 17,350 square foot office building and a future 39,200 square foot office building for use as a public safety training center classroom facility at the Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center, on approximately 3.41 acres of land.  The project is facilitated through a Ground Lease from County to RCCD for 49 years at $1.00 per year in exchange for Districts obligation to plan and construct and operate the facilities and related programs.  RCCD to contribute $500,000 to County towards Ben Clark infrastructure costs within 36 months of lease execution.  Ground Lease approved by Board on February 26 th .

Riverside University Medical Center - M.O.B.

Reentry Facility – Probation Department

RCCD Ground Lease – Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center

 In plan check with State Architect.  Project meetings in progress.

Homeless Emergency Aid Program

 Project approved by Board of Supervisors on November 19, 2019, item 3.33  Authorization for EDA to provide oversight to the purchase of three residences by the Social Worker Action Group in Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Perris or the unincorporated areas of District 1.  Offer made on 45011 Carla Court, Lake Elsinore – Receiving feedback from city of Lake Elsinore.  SWAG no longer moving forward on 45011 Carla Court, Lake Elsinore, due to input from the city of Lake Elsinore.  SWAG touring the property located at 18470 Grand Avenue, in the unincorporated area of District 1. SWAG states they have the support of the First District Supervisor to move forward on an acquisition of this property.  SWAG presented offer to Seller on December 16, 2019, through their agent, waiting for response.  December 26, 2019, Seller responded with counter offer unacceptable to SWAG. County in agreement.

Transportation Project: Cajalco Safety Project

 Total of 24 properties in project.  Right of Way Certification approved by Caltrans.  Temporary Construction Easements are expiring before construction commences. In process of obtaining an Amendment to TCE’s

Transportation Project: Temescal Canyon Road Widening (Dos Lagos)

 Total of 19 properties in project.  All offers presented.  14 completed and closed escrow.  5 in litigation (continuing negotiations).

 Notice of Intention to Adopt Resolution of Necessity approved on February 6, 2018.  Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution of Necessity approved on March 13, 2018.  1 Titan Billboard – Offer presented and settled. In process of obtaining signatures from Titan billboard.  Offer to Temescal Leroy accepted and received signed agreements. Form 11 in process with the Titan Billboard agreement.  Construction in process.  NexStar requested Transportation construct retaining wall, Transportation settled with owner for $65,000, Settlement Agreement in process.

Transportation Project: Temescal Canyon Road Widening (Dawson Canyon)

 Total of 10 properties in project.  All offers presented.  2 donations completed and closed escrow.  7 completed and closed escrow.  1 in litigation (continuing negotiations).

 Notice of Intention to Adopt Resolution of Necessity on approved on February 6, 2018.  Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution of Necessity approved on March 13, 2018.  Construction in process.

Transportation Project Orange Avenue Paving and Road Widening

 Project 1 property in project.  Offer Presented.  Continuing negotiations; owner has legal representation, will follow-up in January.

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

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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

Woodcrest

 Library Expansion Project – under construction. Additional 2200 sq. ft.  New library space to include teen area, new children’s library and expanded community room. o Construction completion – Spring 2020

Lake Elsinore

 Programming for minor refresh

Canyon Lake Library

 Floor plan design phase. Tenant improvements underway

C O U N T Y S E R V I C E A R E A S

COUNTY SERVICE AREAS

CSA 134 (Sycamore Creek)

 Deleo Snow Day – December 14 from 11am to 2pm - estimated 1,000 residents attended  Snow deliver delayed due to weather and the delivery truck getting stuck in wet grass – company reducing cost by $2000.00