Fourth District Update_Feb 2020

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FOURTH DISTRICT REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

04

Workforce Development

09

Grant Submissions

12

Economic Development Division

16

Office of Foreign Trade

18

Film Commission

22

Marketing

25

Housing

31

Community Development Block Grant

33

Project Management

36

Real Estate

40

Aviation

42

Fair

45

Edward Dean Museum

47

Libraries

49

County Service Areas

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

Fourth District Update February 2020

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Unemployment Rates December 2018 December 2019

4.2%

4.1%

4.1%

4.1%

4.0%

3.9%

3.9%

3.8%

3.7%

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- December 2019

2,000

1,800

1,863

1,600

1,400

1,200

1,000

800

776

600

617

400

362

200

0

Riverside Indio Hemet

Moreno Valley

Participants Receiving Career Services* - December 2019

100 150 200 250 300 350 400

371

163

152

0 50

Riverside

Indio

Hemet

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

Participants Receiving Vocational Training - December 2019

100

91

76

80

67

60

40

20

0

Riverside

Indio

Hemet

Participants Receiving On-the-Job Training - December 2019

95

100

80

60

40

14

20

5

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 improve.

Vocational & On-The-Job Trainings by Industry - December 2019

Renewable Energy 1%

Business / Professional 21%

Manufacturing 7%

Logistics / Transportation 29%

Construction 4%

Healthcare 38%

Youth Participants Receiving Services by Location - December 2019

83

82

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

79

67

57

36

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 December 2019

Year-to-Date Totals

Activity

Riverside

Indio

Hemet

New Businesses Repeat Businesses

3 9

6 3

1 6

10 18

95

116

Recruitment Activities on Behalf of Businesses

# of Positions Available

# of Candidates Interviewed

Name of Business Capstone Logistics Capstone Logistics

Industry Logistics Logistics

City

Moreno Valley Moreno Valley

9 7

PeopleReady

Other Other Other

Indio Indio Indio

Various

15

RCOE

18

7

Absolute Security International

7

10

Hires from Recruitments

# of Positions Available

# of Candidates Interviewed

# of Jobs Filled

Name of Businesses Capstone Logistics Capstone Logistics

Industry

City

Job Title

Logistics Moreno Valley Logistics Moreno Valley

1-Traveling Reach Truck Operator 3-Freight Handlers

9

1

9

3

Absolute Security International

Other

Indio

4-Security Officers

7

10

4

Rapid Response Activities Name of Business

# of Jobs Eliminated

Industry

Location

Affected Workers

Pancon

Manufacturing Temecula

43-Permanent

5- Automation Technician 1-Buyer/Planner 1-CAD Drafter 1-Engineering Manager 4-Floaters 1-Group Lead 1-Human Resources Generalist 13-Machine Operators 1-Machine Repair 1-Maintenance Technician 1-Manufacturing Engineer 1-Material Handler 2-Mold Maintenance Mechanic 1-Plant Manager 1-Production Supervisor

1-QA Specialist 1-Quality Tech

1-Shipping and Receiving 1-SR Automation Engineer 1-SR Quality Technician

1-Tool Maker A 2-Tool Maker B

35-Temporary Various Positions Note: Rapid Response activities include information presentations conducted for businesses undergoing layoffs or closures.

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 has made a final determination on this grant, and unfortunately it was not in our favor. Although we feel that we followed all of the grant requirements, acted on the instructions of our assigned representative from the Corporation of Supportive Housing, and submitted a strong and valid appeal, we have been informed that we will not be receiving a grant for Housing for a Healthy California in 2020.  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  This grant for 8.5 Million dollars would allow us to build a regional sports park on existing County owned property in Mecca, CA. Intensive community outreach helped determine the parks features which include: Playing fields and infrastructure, Playground with Shade Structure, Jogging Path, Workout Stations, Splash Pad Feature, Sand Volleyball Courts, Public Art Installation, Picnic/BBQ Shaded Gazebos, Lighting and Wi-Fi Accessibility.  Awarding Agency: CA Dept. of Parks and Recreation  Outcome: Requested Amount of $8,500,000  Submitted August 1, 2019  Revisions Requested to Site Plan and Grant Scope were completed and sent back to the State on November 5, 2019  The County hosted a site visit to the proposed Mecca Sports Park project area on December 3, 2019  Additional information was requested to fully complete the application packet (finalized CEQA etc.) and this was sent to CA Parks and Recreation on Dec.11, 2019. o Revised Updates Submitted September 24, 2019 o Additional Revisions requested in December, 2019 o In Process

Emergency Food and Shelter Grant

Prop 68 Mecca Regional Sports Park Project

 Revisions to the Grant Scope and Cost Estimate Sheet were requested and sent to CA Parks and Recreation on January 9, 2020.  Revisions to our CEQA Form were requested and sent to CA Parks and Recreation on January 23, 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

 Meeting for Innovation Month discussion and planning of activities in the Coachella Valley held on January 28, 2020 in Palm Desert with economic developers from Valley Cities, Conventions and Visitor’s Bureau, CVEP, and Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce.  ED Team provided technical assistance to Steve Solari, Hospitality Development Company who is working with investor group on potential boutique hotel in Vista Santa Rosa. Zoning information along with Fast Track program information was provided.  EDA Team provided technical assistance to Frank Goodyear, an out of town broker assisting a client with site selection for manufacturing company wanting to relocate from overseas.  Trammel Crow announced that Sam’s Club will be occupying an almost 800,000 sq. ft. industrial facility at their Knox II Industrial building in the Mead Valley Industrial area. EDA’s support of this attraction effort was “instrumental” in landing this project. Sam’s will employ approximately 500 people at the new facility. ED and Workforce teams will partner with Trammel Crow on a job fair(s) to assist with hiring and training.  EDA hosted 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 provided updates on the final regulations which were issued at the end of December 2019 and in-depth information about potential investment deal structures, and how communities can take advantage of this tool to further economic development. Next steps include: o Developing a framework whereby certain projects in unincorporated Opportunity Zone communities will receive expedited entitlements and permitting. o Continue developing an inventory of projects throughout the county that will be matched with Qualified Opportunity Funds.  ED Team met with Denise Hamet, Economic Development Manager, and Ana Morales, with the City of Desert Hot Springs to discuss Team Riverside County, WDC, and CVSBDC programs. The city staff are very interested in partnerships to assist with economic, workforce, and business development. 9 counseling sessions with small business clients were held during reporting period in the CV Business Center:  Jazmine Oden, On-Line Virtual Assistance business - Startup; requested services - Start up assistance, marketing, business plan and financial projections.  Derek Etten, PC gaming arcade - Start up; requested services - Lease review, marketing, business plan, financial projections, and management.  Patrick Whan, Tour Business for Joshua Tree; requested services - Business plan, market research, permitting, licensing, website, and marketing strategy.  Alireza Alemo, Absled, LLC – Startup Sahara Date Brandy distiller; assistance requested: funding, marketing, and start up assistance.  Jeff Wer, Shish Kebab, Start-Up Micro Home Kitchen Operations (MHKO) - requested services; site selection, fictitious business name, licensing, business banking, marketing, and financing.  Mark D. Brady Photography, existing custom; requested services - Pricing strategy, online marketing, and sales.  Diego Jinkus, Startup self-sustainable container homes for short-term off-grid rental; services requested – Business plan, pitch deck, viability, projections, sales and marketing, pricing models, and strategy.  Roger Leary, Startup car collection concierge; requested services - Building out a website, brand and logo development, LLC formation, business banking, permits and licensing, and business insurance. Coachella Valley Business Center

 Sandy Santiago, SA Floral & Designs Startup; requested services - Funding, management, marketing, website, and permitting and licensing.

Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)

 CVSBDC attended Network Lead Center for professional development and SBDC Network Staff recognition for 2019 on January 17, 2020.  CVSBDC met with three local K-12 school districts to discuss Student Ambassador’s attending the 2020 Coachella Valley Business Conference and Forecast event on April 30, 2020 and propose CVSBDC entrepreneur training for business academy students. The three districts are interested in different specialty and basic business start programs.  CVSBDC met with Desert Arc staff on January 14, 2020 to discuss opportunities for training and consulting clients interested in starting their own business and venue opportunities for those clients starting business.  Arranged a meeting and tour between the principals of the Robledo Family Winery of Sonoma California and the Gonzalez Family owners of the Vallarta Grocery Company of Pasadena California. Discussed a business partnership with the 15 Vallarta Stores in California, and specifically the planned/repurposed now empty Marshall’s store in Indio, California. These two companies made plans to work together in all stores. Additional plans were made to have Robledo package their olive oil under the Vallarta brand for sales in all 15 store locations.  Facilitated a meeting and tour between Buzzbox International and the Vallarta Grocery Company. Plans are underway for Vallarta to carry the Buzzbox line in all 15 of their stores.  Held a meeting and tour between the owners of MarVest Construction and the owners of the Vallarta Grocery Company to finalize the RFP and begin the planned $5M tenant improvements for the closed Marshall’s store in North Indio. This keeps the project with a CV construction company which will employ local construction workers and involve the RC Workforce Development Staff.  Met with the Vallarta Grocery Company to discuss using the local CV Workforce Development Staff and services in preparation of the late fall 2020 opening of then planned North Indio Vallarta store location. This will ensure local jobs and possible OJT opportunities.  Facilitated a meeting with the Robledo Family Winery Principals and the Lua Family restaurant Soul of Mexico, and plans were finalized for the restaurant to begin purchasing and importing wines from the Sonoma winery.  Held a meeting with the Robledo Family Winery Principals and the wine buyers of Young’s Market (western states wine and liquor distributors). Future meetings are planned between the two companies in Sonoma. Young’s market has a large presence in the CV, RC 4 th District, and all of Riverside County.  Participated in the monthly CVEP Board of Director’s meeting in Palm Springs.  Conducted a second meeting with CARES in regards to upcoming legislative efforts in Sacramento for the renewable water transfer project planned for Eagle Mountain, and in regards to their technical and financial support of the upcoming 4 th Annual CV Business Forecast Conference to be held on April 30, 2019.  EDA staff attended the regular December meeting of the Joint Blythe Chamber of Commerce and the Palo Verde Valley Economic Alliance at the Blythe City Hall as a Member. (EDA/CV SBDC)  Attended the weekly Blythe Rotary meeting and presented on the efforts of Riverside County EDA, the Palo Verde Valley Economic Alliance, and the CV SBDC planed efforts for 2020 in the City of Blythe.  Attended the regular Growing Coachella Valley December BOD meeting in Thermal as an RC advisory Board Member. (EVC)  Met with the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce to discuss the future technical and financial assistance for the CV SBDC Programs and the upcoming CV Business Forecast Conference in April 2020. (EVC/CV SBDC)

Coachella Valley Economic Development

 Facilitated and attended the Eastern Coachella Valley Business Alliance (EVC) presentation by the Desert International Horse Park (HITS) regarding the new location and organizational makeup held at Fantasy Springs Casino.

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 Dr. Peter Scheer, who is interested in working with the County on its low to moderate housing needs. He would like to import in volume Energy Panel Structures (EPS) for the purpose of developing houses in needed areas of Riverside County. He showed interested in Foreign Trade Zones and its benefits  Met with Dwight Crombie, CEO of Altek Media. He offered his services in assisting OFT with media, advertising and marketing.  Attended Life Sciences Global Market Expansion-Great Britain (Post-Brexit) Seminar in Irvine focusing on the medical industry. This SBA event offered information on global market expansion into Great Britain and how to improve commercialization efforts of medical devices post Brexit  Attended Corona and Indio Opportunity Zone Expos. Experts spoke on Opportunity Zone Program that was established in late 2017 as a tool for community development. Program provides tax incentives for the 49 designated census tracts in RivCo and is a great tool for new investments.  Assisting City of Cathedral City and Its sister City of Tequila, Jalisco with the “Taste of Jalisco” event. The 5 th annual festival comprised of music, fashion, culture and Mexican cuisine. Event is scheduled for Saturday February 8 th 2020 from 11am-9pm

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 (December 2019):

Location Scouting (January 2020):

 Still Photography shoot for a car brand inquired about filming on Box Canyon Rd. in Mecca.  TV Reality show inquired about filming on private property in North Palm Springs.  Commercial for BMW inquired about filming at the BMW Performance Club as well as surrounding roads in Thermal.  Still Photography shoot for PACT Apparel inquired about filming at a private property in North Palm Springs.  Webisode inquired about filming at a private property in Desert Hot Springs.  Documentary for Discovery Channel inquired about filming at Eagle Mt. Iron Mine in Eagle Mt., Desert Center.  Studio Feature looking for interesting desert areas. Suggested Eagle Mt. Iron Mine in Eagle Mt., Desert Center. Riverside County Film Commission (RCFC) has been courting several groups that are in a position to develop a sound stage/entertainment complex in Riverside County. With the film friendly atmosphere and increasingly bolstered crew availability in Riverside County, the team at RCFC continues to level the playing field for productions that are visiting and productions that may call Riverside County home in the future. The annual Palm Springs International Film Festival kicked off with a star studded gala on Jan 2, 2020. Over #300 filmmakers were in Palm Springs to represent their films and learn about Riverside County film incentives, locations and concierge service. Special Events/Sponsorships:

Notable Projects by District:

District 1 Low budget SAG feature, “bUMS” films in Riverside.

Production contacted RCFC in search of a courthouse for one scene. The rest of movie was to be filmed in LA. After scouting the courthouse and learning how film friendly and cost effective it is to film here, they decided to move the entire production to Riverside. District 2 Indie Feature, “The Downside of Bliss” films in Riverside. This feature was one of the many production to take advantage of Riverside Studios. The film stars Eric Roberts and Judd Nelson. This Indie movie filmed at Lawler Lodge in Idyllwild and subsequently got picked up for distribution at American Film Market (AFM) 2019. As part of its theatrical run, it played at the Galaxy Mission Grove Theatre for 6 days in January. Stars of the film include Devanny Pinn, Jonathan Bennett and Stacey Dash from the movie “Mean Girls”. Quote from the Producer, Devanny Pinn: “I wanted to thank you for your continued support. Your offices keep making filming so much easier and we are very grateful to you”. District 3 Horror feature film “The Dawn” filmed at Lawler Lodge in Idyllwild gets theatrical release. This Indie feature filmed entirely in the Coachella Valley. Producer Christian Sesma has ties to the area and wanted to use this project as a test to see if it was possible to film an entire movie here, hiring local crew. They were pleasantly surprised find out that you can do just that and have vowed to spread the word to the Industry that Riverside County should be their next film location! Stars of the film include Val Kilmer (Top Gun), Nick Vallelonga (Green Book) and UK native Luke Goss. District 5 Riverside County Film Commission continues with a good working relationship with Warner Bros. Warner Bros Studio Enterprises returned to Twin Pines Ranch this month for video game sound recording. This is the third time they have filmed at the ranch and intend to continue utilizing Riverside County’s unique locations. District 4 Indie Feature, “Pay Dirt” films in the Coachella Valley.

MA R K E T I N G

MARKETING

Events

 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  John J. Benoit Detention Center Ribbon Cutting – March 12, 2020, Indio  Elected Women Lunch – March 19, 2020, Temecula

 Menifee Library Groundbreaking – March TBD, 2020, Menifee  RUHS MOB Grand Opening – March TBD, 2020, Moreno Valley  Workforce Conference – April 14, 2020, Riverside (Tentative)  Coachella Valley Business Conference – April 30, 2020, Indio  Workforce Grant Conference – April TBD, 2020, TBD  IMLA Conference – September 23-27, 2020, La Quinta  Women’s Leadership Conference – October TBD, 2020, Coachella

Event Dates/Times To Be Determined

 RivCoNOW Launch Marketing and Event Support, Riverside  RivCoNOW Launch Marketing and Event Support, Palm Desert  RUHS Perris Behavioral Health Clinic Ribbon Cutting, Perris  Desert Hot Springs Library Groundbreaking, Desert Hot Springs

 Access Government Day, Riverside  CARB Ribbon Cutting, Riverside

Sponsorship:

 Senior Inspiration Awards – March 13, 2020  Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) – May 6-8, 2020  Concert for Heroes – July 3, 2020

Communications

 4 th District Mobile Home Program Video  4 th District Super Bowl Commercial/2020 Census  EDA/Marketing Media Blasts/Press Releases  EDA/OFT ETAP Program Videography  EDA/Real Estate Public-Private Partnership (P3) Video  EDA/WDC Workforce Conference  EDA/You Tube Channel  Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Live Coverage and Interviews  Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Media Relations  Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Videography  Riverside County Housing Corporation Perris Apartments Video  Riverside County Library System Media Blasts/Press Releases  Riverside County Opportunity Zones Videos (Pending)

Tourism:

 EDA/County Tourism Initiative/Plan Development  EDA Drone Project/Videography (Ongoing)  Inland Empire Tourism Council/Discover IE Participation

 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 and Single Family Homes

Units Completed: 148 Under Construction: 85 Pre-Development: 2,113

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Mortgage Credit Certificate Program:

 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 January 21, 2020, a total of 19 MCC Certificates have been issued from the 2018 MCC allocation totaling an MCC amount of $1,058,271.00. Additionally, there are 7 committed MCC applications without certificate issuance for $309,085.00. Also, there is 1 new application without commitment for $47,600.00. The grand allocation total for all categories is $1,414,956.00. The remaining balance for the 2018 allocation left to use is $585,044.00.  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 January 21, 2020, a total of 6 FTHB applications have been received since the beginning of the fiscal year, allocating a total funds of $318,998.00 ESG Housing First Program o Monthly rental, utility, security & utility deposit, and emergency assistance provided: $3K o # of households assisted: 3  HOPWA Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program o Monthly rental assistance provided: $50K o # of households assisted:110  Security Deposit Assistance Program o Monthly security deposit assistance provided: $4K o # of households assisted: 6  CDBG Security Deposit Assistance o Monthly security deposit assistance provided: $3K o # of households assisted: 1  HUD VASH Tenant Based Vouchers o Monthly rental assistance provided: $234K o # of Households assisted: 356  HUD VASH Project Based Vouchers o Monthly rental assistance provided: $60K o # of Households assisted: 88  Shelter Plus Care o Monthly rental assistance provided: $80K 

First Time Home Buyer Program:

Housing Authority Homeless Programs:

# of households assisted: 95

o

 CalWORKs Housing Support Program o

Monthly rental, utility, security & utility deposit, storage assistance provided: $124K o # of households assisted: 136  HOME Security Deposit Assistance Program o Monthly security deposit assistance provided: $4K o # of households assisted: 3

Total monthly assistance provided: $562K Total # of households assisted: 798

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 $ 572,499.00 has been drawn down, $308,000.00 has been obligated, leaving a balance of $119,501.00. The County has successfully assisted 20 seniors rehabilitate their homes through this program. District 4  2 completed; Thousand Palms, Desert Hot Springs  1 in rehab

Affordable Housing Production FY 2019/2020 Completed Units: 68

Under Construction: 84 Pre-Development: 1,086

Desert Rose, Community of Ripley (Developer – Housing Authority):  76 unit multi-family housing for low income families  Property Management Company has been on site since August 2019.

 On 8/16/19, the Board of Commissioners approved placing 41 Project Based Vouchers for the project. The vouchers will provide an avenue for the project to generate sufficient revenue to support required maintenance and services, allowing the project to become autonomous. Staff went out to the project on 1/22/2020 to meet with residents and process eligibility applications for the vouchers.  Four units have been rehabilitated to date, the remaining 24 units will be rehabilitated once the project is stabilized.  Staff will be going out to the site February 13, 2020, to meet with residents to determine what sort of services tenants would like to see made available at the project. El Cajon Apartments, Desert Hot Springs (Developer - Riverside Housing Development Corporation):  3 unit multi-family housing for low income families  Board approved HOME Loan agreement for $288,373.00 (Community Housing Development Organization set-aside) on March 20, 2018.  Construction completed, units are being leased up. Villa Hermosa Phase III (Fred Young), Indio, (Developer- The Coachella Valley Housing Coalition):  100 unit multi-family housing for low income farm worker families.  On 6/25/19, the Board of Supervisors approved a Resolution in support of the developer’s tax credit application and request for $1,000,000 in HOME funds and $1,500,000 in former RDA funds.  Developer did not receive a tax credit award, they will be resubmitting a new application for the project first quarter in 2020.

6 th and Cesar Chavez St Project, Coachella, (Developer- Chelsea Investment Co.):  108 unit multi-family housing for low income families  Developer applied and received Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) funding from the State.  Developer has applied for $1,000,000 in County HOME funds.  Housing Authority of the County of Riverside (HACR) awarded the project 8 Project Based Vouchers based on the project being awarded AHSC funding on the basis that it secured funding thru an existing competitive process.  Developer applied for 4% tax credits November 2019. If awarded tax credits construction will commence 2 nd quarter of 2020. Paseo De Los Heroes III, Community of Mecca (Developer – The Coachella Valley Housing Coalition):  81 unit multi-family housing for farm worker families  Construction completion 99%.  Anticipated completion date is January 2020.  Project completed, grand opening is scheduled for January 30, 2020 at 11am. ARC Village, Palm Desert (Developer – Allied Affordable Housing)  36 unit multi-family low income housing for special needs  Project was awarded a total of 13 Project-Based Vouchers from the Housing Authority to provide rental subsidies to qualified tenants.  Developer applied for funding to the Multifamily Housing Program (MHP) in August 2019 and was not awarded. Developer is looking to apply for the 2 nd round of MHP funding, applications are due March 2020. Veterans Village, Cathedral City (Developer –Urban Housing Communities)  60 unit multi-family low income housing for veteran housing  City entered into a Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA) with the developer for the land and provided a $1,500,000 loan for the development of the project.  On January 11, 2020 the Board approve a funding resolution in the amount of $1,500,000 in HOME funds.  Project was awarded 53 VASH vouchers by the Housing Authority.  Developer is seeking to apply for funding to the Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Program (VHHP), applications to the State are due March 2020. St. Anthony’s Mobile Home Park, Community of Mecca ( Developer – Pueblo Unido):  Pueblo Unido continues to be out of compliance with the State’s Mobile Home Park Rehabilitation and Residential Ownership Program (MPROP). PU considering applying to CalHome funding in partnership with RCAC. Staff recommended that PU apply for development funding from MPROP for St. Anthony’s as that is now an eligible use and RCAC has that experience to strengthen their application. However, the non-compliance factor of their existing HCD grant is still an issue. Villa Verde, Coachella (Developer – Abode Communities):  Former Coachella RDA site located at 84824 Calle Verde.  Predevelopment stage: developer is defining scope, design and finance plan.  Current finance plan: 4% Federal Tax Credits, 4% State Tax Credits, Joe Serna Jr FwHG, and Project based vouchers.  Conceptual project scope includes, 167-units; 2-stories, One-, two-, and three-bedroom units, 100% Affordable - 30-60% AMI  Around 17 dwelling units per acre on a 9.44 acre lot, Includes large open space areas, central promenade, outdoor plaza, pavilion, picnic tables, resident center, splash pad, and tot lot  Service-enhanced with Abode’s in-house service program Beyond Homes  Timeline: 2019 Entitlements / 2020 Funding commitments and building permit / 2021-2022 Construction / 2022 Lease-up & Operations

 Abode continues to work with the City of Coachella in order to secure project review under SB35. Although the approval has been slower to come than expected, a successful result is expected. Planning Commission hearing is pending, with City Council hearing to follow: Two developer incentives are being requested through Density Bonus (1) minimum dwelling unit size for 1- bedroom units; (2) parking reduction Desert Aids Project, Palm Springs (Developer – Desert AIDS Project):  On February 6, 2018, the Board of Commissioners approved an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Desert AIDS Project, to explore and negotiate the possibility of developing an affordable housing project on 2.87 acres of land owned by the Housing Authority and currently being leased out to Desert AIDS Project for parking for their adjacent clinic.  DAP and Coachella Valley Housing Coalition entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for CVHC to provide technical assistance with the planning, entitlement, permitting, financing and development of the project.  DAP is anticipating to start construction June 2023.  Developer is in the process of securing funding for the rehabilitation of the existing 231 units  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 No Place Like Home funding from the State. HCD announced the first round awards of NPLH and Cathedral Palms was awarded $7,712,905. In connection with the NPLH award 68 units will be set aside for homeless clients receiving services from the Department of Behavioral Health.  The Housing Authority awarded the project 68 Housing Choice Voucher Program Project Based Vouchers.  Project was awarded 4% tax credits, developer anticipates closing construction financing in May 2020 and construction will commence immediately thereafter. The Monarch Apartments, Palm Springs (Developer – Community Housing Opportunities Corporation):  60 unit multi-family low income housing for families  Developer submitted a funding application seeking $500,000 in HOME funding for the development and construction of a 60-unit affordable housing project.  Housing staff is in the process of reviewing the project, budget, applicant’s experience, capacity, and financials.  15 Project Based Vouchers were awarded from the Housing Authority.  Environmental assessment is complete and a staff report and determination was approved by the Board on January 7, 2020.  Developer applied for MHP in August 2019 and was not awarded. Developer is looking to apply for the 2 nd round of MHP funding, applications are due March 2020 Cathedral Palms, Cathedral City (Developer – National Core)  231 unit multi-family low income senior housing  Staff is recommending that the County submit two separate applications to fund the MHTL program. One application will be submitted specifically to assist families living in the Coachella Valley and the 2 nd application will be to fund a County wide MHTL program. Anticipated Board date to obtain Board authority to submit applications for CalHome funding is scheduled for February 11, 2020. Oasis Mobile Home Park Water Project  The Housing Authority’s nonprofit RCHC was awarded $15,844 by the Desert Health Care District to provide supplemental drinking water to the residents at Oasis Mobile Home Park that it will be 2019 CalHome NOFA  HCD NOFA for CalHome funding due February 17, 2020, $5,000,000/per application

purchasing from CVWD. The County will be providing matching funds in the form of a grant from CDBG funds. Total cost to provide drinking water by CVWD for a 12 week period will be $31,688.  CVWD Board approved item on December 10, 2019 to provide water service to the residents living at the Oasis Mobile Home Park.  Approximately 1,200-1,400 people are living in the Oasis Mobile Home Park.

 Supplemental water initiation date December 11, 2019.  Hours of operation M-F 4pm - 7pm, Sat-Sun 2pm – 5pm.

Housing Authority Subsidy Assistance and Report (December 2019) – 4 th District totals:  Section 8 Program – 1,700 families assisted in the month of December; $1,202,586 was expended in Housing Assistance payments.  Affordable Apartment Units: 169 units (consisting of 4 apartment communities located in Thermal, Cathedral City, Mecca, Desert Hot Springs and Indio).

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

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 February 11, 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.  Program provides up to $25,000.00* to low-income homeowners for eligible exterior repairs/improvements. o District 4: 8  Coachella – (1) PC,(1) CON  Mecca – (2) CON  North Shore – (2) SCH  Desert Hot Springs – (2) CON  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.

Home Enhancement Program

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.

Colorado River Senior Center

 Staff assisted CRSC with preparation of final bid documents. Notice Inviting Bid published 9/11/19. No bids were received for concrete work. Staff working with CRSC on sole source procurement or other options for concrete work.

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.  Phase 1: State Fire Marshall issued the Certificate of Occupancy for Phase 1 on Jan. 13, 2020. The project team continues with the completion of deficiencies found by BSCC and punch list for a BSCC final inspection of February 4 th or 5 th . If found to be acceptable, the building may be transitioned to the Sheriff about mid-February.  Phase 2: Will commence 90 days after completion of Phase 1 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.  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 final Change Order approved by BOS on July 23, 2019.  Phase 2 Hwy 111 Street Improvement Form 11 to request approval of plans and specs for bidding and award of a second amendment with Webb Associates has been drafted and is undergoing review. City of Indio has tentatively agreed to the phasing plan.

Benoit Detention Center Offsite Improvements

Blythe Jail Medical & Behavioral Health Service Expansion

 Development of facility for medical and behavioral health services.  On July 31, 2018 Board of Supervisors approved a project budget of $498,938.  Construction documents are plan approved.

 The awarded Job Order Contractor has been released for failure to perform and start work. We’ve solicited a new contractor who is to have their price proposal submitted by 1/31/20. A prompt review and scheduled start will be made to start construction. The Sheriff may undergo background checks for workers.

Roy’s Desert Springs Remodel

 Conversion of existing space unto a Board and care facility with a bed capacity of 92 beds to alleviate over-crowding in the adult outpatient clinic suite. This 57,818 square foot space, which includes an expansion of 8,125 square foot, will provide behavioral health services to Coachella Valley residents who are at high risk for hospitalization, incarceration, and homelessness.  Behavioral Health has selected a location in Palm Desert for the temporary relocation of the 10,000 sq. ft. office space to a separate leased facility.  Revised budget of $27,172,526 and construction contracts was approved by Board of Supervisors on June 11, 2019.

 Drywall installation continues. Exterior access site ramp concrete has been poured. Under construction. Second floor Mezzanine has been poured. Mechanical units placed within West Mezzanine ready for installation.  The construction duration is 15 months with completion expected September 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.  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.

Riverside University Medical Center - M.O.B.

 Final Agreements approved by Board on November 14, 2017.  Panera Opening Ceremony was held on, December 12, 2019 at 2pm.  M.O.B. Substantial Completion occurred on December 13, 2019.  Equipment being installed, M.O.B. Opening targeted for March 31, 2020

RUHS - New Public Health Clinic - Leased Facility Palm Springs – 35,000 SF

 RFP completed and advertised, deadline for responses, April 16, 2018.  Panel Interviews took place on June 11, 2018.  Boureston Companies selected to negotiate lease and pursue design meetings.

 Project on Northwest Corner of Tahquitz and Sunrise.  Design and Lease negotiation project meetings underway.  BOS Lease approval targeted for November 05, 2019.  Board approved lease on November 19, 2019.  RUHS wants change in interior improvements to accommodate enlarged Behavioral Health component; assessing design and cost impact.

DHS Library Project – 15,500 SF

 Library design/programming commencing.  Selected Omni-West with Lease negotiations and design in progress.  Form 11A approved by Board on April 16, 2019.  CIP Approved item on 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 in progress.  Expected ground breaking in First Quarter of 2020.

Transportation Related Project: Felix Appleby Elementary School (Sidewalk Project)

 3 signed on August 29, 2017 Board agenda; all closed escrow.  Fully executed Settlement Agreement and payment completed with Joey DeConick (farming tenant)

Transportation Related Project: Avenue 66 Grade Separation Project

 9 properties in project.  All offers presented.  Resolution of Necessity adopted on January 29, 2019.  6 closed escrow.  2 in condemnation process (County granted legal possession of the Chuo property). The second property is scheduled for court in November-December.  1 fully executed Permit to Enter and Construct (soundwall). Mendez property reappraised for TCE to place soundwall on private property. Offer presented.

 Multi-National property remnant parcel re-appraised. Offer presented.  Footing easement obtained from Union Pacific is being revised.  ROW Certification approved by Caltrans.

Transportation Related Project: North Indian Canyon Road Widening

 7 properties in project.  2 closed escrow.  1 negotiation.  2 TCA completed.  2 TCA in negotiation.  R/W for 1 property revised; re-appraised, revised offer package and sent out, 9-24-19.  Start Resolutions of Necessity, NOI and Authorization.

Transportation Related Project: Proposed CV Link Project

 49-mile multi-modal transportation (bicycle, pedestrian and low-speed electrical vehicle) path from the City of Desert Hot Springs to the Salton Sea.  Phase I is from City of Palm Springs to City of Coachella (except for Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells).  Acquisition from public agencies (Cities, Water District, Flood Control) tribal and private ownerships.  Real Estate Services Contract between EDA and CVAG was approved at September 26, 2017 Board meeting.  Batch #1 (private ownerships) o 10 offers sent, 4 closed escrow. o Currently in negotiations with remaining.  Batch #2 (Agua Caliente)  7 offers sent; in negotiations.  Batch #3 (Agua Caliente) o 12 offers sent; in negotiations.  Batch #4 (private ownerships) o 7 offers sent; 3 closed escrow; in negotiations with remaining.  Batch #5 (private ownerships) o 5 offers sent; in negotiations.  Batch #6 (tribal ownerships) o 3 gift letter packages sent.  Resolution of necessity approved by CVAG June 24, 2019.

Transportation Related Project: I-10/Portola Interchange Project

 Right of Way Requirements being finalized.  Design for the railroad being finalized.  1 Appraisal Report for UP completed; offer presented to UP.

 2 Appraisals completed (Jack Ivey and Stevens); appraisals being reviewed.

AVIATION

AVIATION

Jacqueline Cochran Airport

 Airport Layout Plan Update with AGIS Survey. Staff met with the FBO tenants for their input on future needs and requirements that should be incorporated. Staff also met with the consultant to discuss incorporating changes that could be accommodated in the new Airport Layout Plan. This project is anticipated to be reviewed by the FAA in February 2020.  A Request for Proposal (RFP) is being advertised to secure an operator for Airline, and Cargo Operations at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, the deadline for this RFP was June 27, 2019. Two responses were received and are being reviewed. Interviews with RFP respondents took place on September 6, 2019. Staff is analyzing and reviewing anticipated impacts and operational framework to ensure the best suited operator is selected.  Detention Basin project update, Mead and Hunt drafted an updated environmental assessment. EDA management met with the Western Pacific Airport District Office Manager, David Cushing on March 22, 2019. In the meeting Mr. Cushing provided a clear path forward and support for the project. Staff submitted to the FAA an amended project description and coordinated with consultants to begin cultural and biological surveys. Staff is awaiting FAA determination for EA.  Customs User Fee Application - Staff submitted an updated business plan to Customs Border Patrol (CBP) in May 2018 in request of a dedicated officer for the Airport. A response was received from CBP in early July 2018, describing the next step in the application process which requires working closely with CBP LAX. Staff contacted CBP LAX and is updating business and operational information requested by CBP. A meeting took place with LAX Port Director and Team on October 5, 2018 to discuss the next steps of the user fee process. CBP LAX indicated that the best path forward to establish a custom officer was to share the existing officer with Palm Springs. Staff has secured several letters of support from airport users for Customs services at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport. EDA management and the Supervisor’s Legislative Assistant, Pat Cooper, conferenced with Port Director on July 16, 2019. Staff received positive feedback from the LAX Port Director who requested additional information on international traffic. Staff has submitted to CBP LAX an updated Business Plan as requested and is awaiting final determination.  U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has a ground lease for Airport property at Blythe Airport. The agreement has been under a month-to-month tenancy since June 30, 2010. Staff reached out to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol contracting officer to request a lease renewal. Staff sent a proposal letter to General Services Administration (GSA) that clearly defined the desirous terms of the ground lease amendment. The proposal letter was presented to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) on June 29, 2018 for review. On September 25, 2018 staff had a conference call with Tina Davis, the Project Manager from CBP. Ms. Davis indicated that the review boards meeting for September was canceled, and an additional meeting had been scheduled for this year. CBP notified the County on May 23, 2019 that the Rent Control Board had accepted the newly proposed rent increase and additional lease space. Staff received the CBP draft lease on August 28, 2019, and submitted it to County Counsel for review. Staff had a conference call with CBP and their attorney on October 10, 2019 to discuss County Counsel’s revisions to the agreement. CBP’s attorney agreed to revise the agreement with language that is acceptable by both parties. CBP’s environmental group is currently assessing the property in order to address the hazardous material language that the County recommended for the new ground lease agreement.  The preliminary work on the Environmental Assessment (EA) began in May for the Wildlife Exclusion Fencing Project, and Biological work have been completed and submitted to the FAA for review. Staff is awaiting feedback from the FAA to determine if an EA is necessary.

Blythe