(WRCOG) Western Riverside Council of Governments Regular Meeting 9/14/2026 2:00 PM
The Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee met to approve routine consent items, rank candidate speakers for the 2027 General Assembly, review PACE delinquencies (deferring residential foreclosures and authorizing judicial foreclosure for delinquent commercial properties), approve a sole‑source professional services agreement with Best Best & Krieger for PACE legal/administration services, and set several follow-up items including forming an ad hoc to review WRCOG bylaws.
Discussion Points
•Ad hoc committee reviewed video and stakeholder feedback to propose candidates
•Astronaut duo may cost more than budget but could be negotiated
•BBK has long supported PACE including bond counsel and demand letters
•Chair requested volunteers for an ad hoc to review WRCOG bylaws (required every 4 years)
•Commercial receivables were not purchased this year, requiring foreclosure authorization
•Laurie Stone announced AB 2307 and upcoming state of the city events
•Legal framework requires WRCOG to determine delinquencies by Oct. 1 and authorize foreclosure unless deferral conditions met
•Members discussed budget constraints and the benefit of leadership messaging vs entertainment value
•Members questioned sole-source phrasing and responsiveness of the procurement process
•Past RFPs returned BBK as the only responsive/responsible bidder for PACE-specific work
•Residential delinquencies were purchased by FNA enabling deferral
•Supervisor Steele asked to agendize a return to in‑person full board meetings
Decisions
•Committee adopted ranked list: Kat Cole (1), astronaut duo (2), Mike Pompeo (3)
•Committee approved sole‑source agreement with BBK
•Consent calendar approved; ad hoc to be convened; request to agendize remote participation policy accepted
•Motion to authorize foreclosure on delinquent commercial PACE properties and defer residential foreclosures passed unanimously
Directions
•Agendize remote participation policy as requested by Supervisor Steele
•Authorize initiation of judicial foreclosures for commercial PACE delinquencies
•Form ad hoc committee for bylaw review; staff to present proposed schedule
•Proceed with sole‑source contract while maintaining program fee funding structure
•Staff to approach ranked speakers in order and negotiate fees
•Staff to coordinate with counsel and banks and report progress
•Staff to provide procurement documentation and RFP history as needed
•Staff to return with negotiation updates and any budget requests
Riverside County Transportation Commission General Regular Meeting 9/9/2026 9:30 AM
The Riverside County Transportation Commission met on Sept. 9, 2026. Commissioners approved a second emergency 0.25 Metrolink operating fund (Amendment 2) to cover service through December, adopted a new name for the SR‑79 realignment (San Jacinto Valley Expressway), reviewed major I‑15 corridor projects and received legislative and staff updates.
Discussion Points
•Commission adopted a new partner-agency project delivery policy to set consistent standards for RCTC to take on project delivery.
•Commissioners asked staff to confirm that final name will not include the word 'project.'
Airport Land Use Commission Regular Meeting 9/8/2026 9:30 AM
Airport Land Use Commission considered five development proposals affecting airport influence areas in Riverside County, approved staff recommendations of consistency for all items, received an update on the March Air Reserve Base compatibility plan, and presented a certificate to Simon Hausman.
•Commissioners requested staff correction from 2014 to 2026 ALUCP in the recommendation.
•Commissioners thanked Hausman for 22 years of service and his work on the March plan update.
•Commission voted without public comment.
•Director listed determinations and case numbers.
•Director Paul Ruhl linked a recent cargo-plane overshoot incident to local planning issues and advised caution on Heacock Street widening in Moreno Valley.
•Final draft received and being proofread; notice of determination filed with county clerk and state; 30-day period pending.
•No public commentary followed.
•No public testimony was provided.
•Staff and commissioners noted the difficulty and resources needed to update ALUCPs.
•Staff presented a zone-by-zone intensity analysis for a split C2/D site and found the C2 portion consistent with C2 criteria.
•Staff presented multiple intensity-calculation methods and an applicant-provided occupancy survey; staff recommended conditions including noise attenuation and FAA conditions.
•Staff presented occupancy and parking methods and recommended consistency with C2 criteria.
•Staff reported intensity calculations consistent with Zone C2 criteria and no FAA review required.
•Staff used building-code and parking-code occupancy methods and recommended lot-by-lot analysis; commissioners requested the record cite the 2026 ALUCP rather than 2014.
•There was no public testimony; commissioners moved directly to a motion to find the project consistent.
Decisions
•Certificate presented and photo taken.
•Commission found project consistent subject to conditions; motion passed unanimously.
•Commission found the applications consistent with the 2026 plan and approved the staff recommendation unanimously.
•Consistency finding approved unanimously.
•Finding of consistency approved unanimously.
•Motion to find plot plan consistent passed unanimously.
•Proceed with posting and distribution; public notification timeline to follow.
•Report accepted.
Directions
•Incorporate FAA OES conditions and 48-hour basin drawdown provisions into project conditions.
•Post and distribute final adopted plan after proofreading; staff to continue outreach to affected jurisdictions.
•Record finding of consistency and update minutes.
•Staff to amend recommendation language to reference the 2026 ALUCP on the record and in written minutes.
•Staff to correct recommendation citation in the record and minutes.
Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission Regular Meeting 9/3/2026 8:00 AM
Special meeting of the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) on Sept. 3, 2026 to consider the municipal service review and sphere of influence update for the Pinion Pines County Water District; commissioners adopted staff'recommended Option 3 to amend the district's SOI and encourage consolidation talks with Desert Water Agency after staff reported infrastructure, transparency and budget shortfalls and residents testified both for and against outside takeover.
Discussion Points
•Audited net position ~ $37,000 (22-23); unrestricted cash ~ $33,000; current budgeting shows deficit spending.
•Commission emphasized that Option 3 is encouraging discussions and not a forced takeover.
•Engineering estimates suggest immediate repairs cost a few million; total overhaul estimates up to $20,000,000.
•Motion language included amendment to determinations to identify disadvantaged-community status.
•Options presented: (1) no change; (2) amend SOI to remove overlap; (3) amend SOI and encourage DWA discussions (staff preferred).
•Resident allegations of deceptive finances, withheld water quality reporting and intimidation at public meetings.
•Residents expressed a range of views: concerns about management and meeting behavior; appreciation for water quality; fears about outside agencies.
•Staff report documented repeated customer complaints, infrastructure maintenance issues, transparency gaps and near-zero reserves; SOI overlapped Desert Water Agency.
•Staff reported withheld engineering reports and included videos in the MSR packet; staff advised including findings in formal determinations.
•Vote recorded via roll-call responses; staff to proceed with amendments and outreach.
Decisions
•Commission approved Option 3 as amended to include disadvantaged-community language; motion passed on roll-call voice vote.
•Option 3 adopted as amended.
Directions
•Explore disadvantaged-community determination to improve grant eligibility; staff to coordinate grant and technical discussions with DWA and state agencies.
•Staff and the supervisor\u0002s office to hold outreach and technical discussions; residents encouraged to engage in elections and governance.
•Staff to amend determinations to include disadvantaged-community language and incorporate into final resolutions; staff to pursue outreach and discussions with DWA and the 4th District supervisor\u0002s office.
•Staff to finalize and post resolutions; arrange outreach and coordination with DWA and county offices.
•Staff to include findings on withheld information and public-comment procedures in final resolutions and pursue clarification of statutory compliance.
Riverside County Planning Commission Regular Meeting 9/2/2026 9:00 AM
Planning Commission held public hearings on a proposed Winchester self‑storage and RV storage facility and reviewed the County'026 Climate Action Plan update; both items were recommended to the Board of Supervisors. The commission also discussed upcoming housing initiatives in the director39s report.
Discussion Points
•Board initiated a pro‑housing designation to increase grant competitiveness for affordable housing; staff will complete the application and do outreach.
•CAP baseline updated to 2022 and state targets for 2030/2045 are modeled.
•Commissioners questioned access changes to Winchester and Elmhurst and the role of Caltrans (Kevin Singh).
•Consent item approved. 3.1 and 3.2 recommended to Board of Supervisors.
•Consultant noted on‑road vehicles account for ~43.4% of county emissions; CAP measures aim to exceed basic targets.
•Director recapped adoption of ag worker housing changes and ADU/SB9 actions by Board.
•Staff described project scope including seven buildings totaling ~113,915 sq ft and 165 RV spaces (Cynthia Burgos).
•Staff prepared an EIR addendum and replaced a legacy screening table with a consistency checklist for project review.
•Vice Chair Clack requested additional façade articulation and metal canopy features for Buildings A/B.
Decisions
•Commission approvals were recommendations to the Board.
•No formal action; report and direction to continue outreach.
•Planning Commission recommended adoption by Board of Supervisors.
•Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of Supervisors with the added architectural enhancement condition.
Directions
•Applicant to work with staff on façade enhancements prior to Board hearing; staff to add condition requiring elevation review before building permit issuance.
•Forward CAP update and EIR addendum to Board of Supervisors; staff to continue outreach and technical refinements.
•Staff to continue outreach and hold a Planning Commission workshop on the pro‑housing designation.
•Transmit recommendations to Board of Supervisors.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting 9/1/2026 9:30 AM
Riverside County Board of Supervisors met Sept. 1, 2026. Supervisors heard presentations on National Preparedness Month, approved a sheriff's Axon body-worn camera contract and several ordinances, initiated a contested general-plan amendment for a San Jacinto Valley site after a long public hearing, and heard public comments about elections and agricultural crime.
Discussion Points
•Applicant rep said heights would remain consistent with surrounding properties and committed to outreach.
•Chair and other supervisors expressed concerns about loss of local control under SB 9; staff responded that changes stem from state law.
•No public speakers; board adopted the amendments.
•No public speakers on either item.
•Sheriff described technical improvements and cost savings.
•Staff described appraised sale prices, project unit counts, and funding commitments.
•Staff described the proposed foundational land-use change and constraints; residents strongly opposed the change citing loss of rural/agricultural character and traffic concerns.
•Staff explained updates to ADU/JADU standards and SB 9 processes.
•Staff presented National Preparedness Month events and resources.
•Staff said updates align county authority with state statutes and market conditions.
•Supervisors asked questions and expressed support.
•Supervisors asked whether cameras are replacements or net-new and about translation features.
Decisions
•Board adopted amended ordinances 5-0.
•Board adopted ordinance updates 5-0.
•Board approved both resolutions 5-0.
•Board approved the contract 5-0.
•Board voted to initiate the foundation-component change (5-0).
Directions
•County procurement to finalize contract and coordinate deployment.
•Initiate GPA and require applicant to proceed with full project submittal and community outreach.
•Publish guidance materials, checklists and conduct outreach.
Riverside County Planning Department - Directors Hearing Regular Meeting 8/31/2026 1:30 PM
Riverside County planning hearing on Aug. 31, 2026 approved three land-use items: a children’s activity center in Corona (plot plan 23,007), an 85-foot disguised wireless facility (plot plan wireless 240012) on a church property, and a two‑lot tentative parcel map (TPM 38973). Staff recommended approval for each item; the hearing officer adopted staff recommendations after brief public comment and applicant consent to conditions.
Discussion Points
•Staff described project scope (building size, hours, parking, landscaping) and CEQA exemptions; director sought clarification on session programming and public notice.
•Staff described site, zoning and landscaping; director asked about carrier and colocatability; staff confirmed Verizon as anchor tenant and co‑locatability design.
•Staff presentations for each item, limited questioning from the hearing officer, and no recorded public opposition.
•Staff summarized parcel sizes, access and zoning; staff confirmed noticing to 33 property owners and no comments received as of the hearing.
Decisions
•Hearing officer approved plot plan 23,007 based on staff findings and applicant acceptance of conditions.
•Hearing officer approved plot plan wireless 240,012 subject to staff conditions.
•Hearing officer approved TPM 38973.
•Three items approved as described.
Directions
•Applicant/agent agreed to conditions; staff to finalize permit and notification materials.
•Applicant to comply with conditions of approval and advisory notification document; staff to finalize approvals and follow up.
•Applicant to follow conditions of approval; staff to proceed with final permit and map recordation process.
•Staff to finalize permit and recording steps; applicants to comply with conditions.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting 8/25/2026 9:30 AM
Riverside County Board of Supervisors met to take routine votes, hear public comment on short-term rentals and bridge projects, review a proposed community workforce agreement, and approve applications and land-use amendments including a $27.5 million TCC grant application and a 148-unit French Valley housing project.
Discussion Points
•Applicant committed to adding screening in rear yards; board tentatively approved entitlements with conditions.
•Board approved the consent calendar; no immediate commitment in the transcript to compile the requested audit was recorded.
•Board asked staff to return with more detailed implementation language if the grant is awarded.
•Board concluded public hearing and approved renewal; staff will follow-up on mapping and enforcement concerns.
•CEO explained that the sheriff requested $250M more; roughly $125M for new initiatives and $125M to maintain staffing; board added about $25M.
•Commenters asked for transparent engineering justification showing rehabilitation is infeasible before irreversible changes are approved.
•Community members and staff described proposed projects including solar readiness upgrades, transportation improvements and a community resilience center for Mecca and North Shore.
•Multiple residents and experts said scour—not overall structural deficiency—was the bridge's issue and urged repair rather than demolition and road realignment.
•Multiple residents recounted recurring parties, trespass, trash, and a shooting associated with a short-term rental in a residential neighborhood.
•Nonunion contractors urged inclusion of all state-approved apprentices to avoid restricting opportunities.
•Project proposes converting commercial land to medium-high/high-density residential for 148 units and expanding Fieldview Park by ~0.85 acres.
•Public commenter demanded publishing a comprehensive list of vendors, LLCs, nonprofits, purchase-card holders and payment amounts on the county website and alleged prior refusal to provide such information.
•Public commenter said rising sheriff costs threaten public safety and called for transparent numbers.
•Public concerns included parking, access, and buffering of two-story homes; staff cited a traffic study and required frontage improvements including a traffic signal.
•Residents raised concerns about the district map, inclusion of certain parcels, and alleged illegal lodging/businesses listed in the assessment list.
•Speakers urged use of enforcement tools including suspension or revocation of problem STR certificates and requested more code-enforcement staffing.
•Speakers warned the proposed realignment would increase posted speeds and create dangerous conditions for private driveways and local users.
•Staff explained the district funds marketing via assessments on participating lodging businesses and estimated annual revenue of about $750,000.
•Supervisor Perez pressed staff to ensure that communities beyond Mecca and North Shore are included in planning.
•Supervisors affirmed intent to avoid layoffs and to coordinate just-in-time funding strategies.
•Supervisors emphasized the item was a required second reading and moved forward with approval while noting enforcement remains a priority.
•Supervisors requested a cost and inclusion analysis and asked the executive office to return with recommended language and a framework.
•Union representatives defended CWAs as tools for local hire, minority and apprenticeship pathways and disputed cost claims.
Decisions
•Board approved motion to request staff analysis and return with framework (unanimous).
•Board approved the motion to apply for the grant (unanimous).
•Consent calendar approved unanimously; public request for transparency remained a public-comment record item.
•Contract extension approved unanimously.
•No final board action recorded on replacement; staff committed to follow-up with more information.
•Resolution adopted unanimously.
•Second reading approved unanimously; no immediate emergency suspension announced in the hearing.
•Tentative approvals passed unanimously; final conditions to be satisfied before recordation.
Directions
•Applicant to work with staff on screening details and CC&R language to enforce on-site parking.
•Approve the Moreno Valley law-enforcement contract extension.
•Board approved second reading of the ordinance and will monitor implementation.
•Board did not adopt a CWA at this meeting; staff to return with analysis.
•County executive office and sheriff's department to coordinate on budget strategies and updates.
•Executive office and county counsel to prepare an evaluation within ~90 days covering costs, bid impacts, apprenticeship inclusivity and district effects.
•Finalize environmental addendum and tract map per standard planning process.
•If awarded, staff to return with an implementation plan and proposed allocations.
•Renew the district and direct staff to respond to resident objections and clarify the assessment list where warranted.
•Speakers asked staff and TLMA to provide a clear engineering analysis contrasting rehabilitation versus replacement and to explain why demolition/realignment is necessary if that is the case.
•Staff authorized to file state TCC application for $27,500,000.
•Staff directed to examine enforcement capacity and investigate named certificates.
Riverside County Transportation Commission B&I Regular Meeting 8/24/2026 9:30 AM
Riverside County Transportation Commission met August 24 for its budget implementation meeting. Commissioners received a legislative update, approved short-term Metrolink funding amendments amid a 20% service reduction and reliability problems, and authorized FY26-27 state-of-good-repair allocations.
Discussion Points
•Commissioners pressed on fare strategies, parking and access at stations, and focusing service on core peak commuters.
•Multiple agenda items approved by roll call; Metrolink funding is time-sensitive due to service reduction.
•Sheldon described mechanical failures in F-125 locomotives and service reduction impacts.
•Staff described the need to preserve or restore state funding for tier 3 transit programs and summarized legislative activity impacting TRSIP, LCTOP and zero-emission transit capital funding.
•Staff summarized SGR program mechanics and funding estimates from the SCO; RCTC's discretionary share and PUC codebase were cited.
Decisions
•Approved resolution 26020 and allocated $5,179,576 to county transit operators.
•Approved short-term funding amendment not to exceed $8,000,000 for three months.
Riverside County Transportation Commission P&P Regular Meeting 8/24/2026 1:30 PM
Riverside County Transportation Commission Western Riverside programs and projects committee received a traffic study finding for SR 79 Segment 3 saying terminating the segment at Simpson Road would not materially increase Simpson Road traffic, adopted a partner-agency project implementation policy (Resolution 26-019), approved a $510,000 amendment for Accenture on the I-15 Smart Freeway pilot, and renamed the SR 79 realignment project to San Jacinto Valley Expressway.
Discussion Points
•Amendment requested due to extended construction coordination and additional services required to maintain project progress.
•Consultant explained methods (Streetlight, regional model, HCM) and presented 2025 and 2045 scenarios with and without Segment 3.
•Hemet representative challenged the 2% origin–destination estimate and cited LOS D–E on Simpson Road.
•Monitoring will use Streams software and a system operator; staff will report KPIs including ramp queue backups.
•Panel recommended the name again citing regional identity and references to Mount San Jacinto.
•Phase 2 outreach received 3,072 votes, with San Jacinto Valley Expressway receiving 1,002 votes (33%).
•Policy formalizes project assessment, cooperative agreements, total installed cost framework, and reimbursement provisions to keep projects cost neutral to RCTC.
•Staff concluded projected volumes do not meet the county mitigation threshold and no Simpson Road improvements are required as part of Segment 3.
•Staff worked with legal counsel and incorporated commissioner workshop feedback.
Decisions
•Amendment No. 4 approved unanimously; funding drawn from existing CMAQ allocation and contract savings, project remains within overall budget.
•Committee received and filed the traffic study; no mitigation requirement or construction funding commitment was adopted at this meeting.
•Committee recommended adoption of Resolution 26-019 and authorized staff to implement the Partner Agency Project Implementation Policy.
•Committee unanimously recommended the chosen name to the commission.
Directions
•Staff to collect ~4 months of operation data, compare to baseline, and present performance to the commission and public.
•Staff to finalize and share SR 79 innovative financing and feasibility study late 2026 or early 2027.
•Staff to forward recommendation to commission and continue coordinating with counties on implementation if adopted.
•Staff to implement the policy and return future requested partner projects to commission separately with TIC and reimbursement details.
Riverside County Planning Commission Regular Meeting 8/19/2026 9:00 AM
Riverside County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and tentative parcel map for a new tire repair shop in Blythe and opened scoping for an EIR on the proposed Crescent Garden Cemetery after public comments urging thorough study of water, geology and mental‑health impacts.
Discussion Points
•Applicant confirmed acceptance of conditions and presence of a second floor/mezzanine.
•Approval of TPM 37,988 and CUP No. 200And30000And4.
•Continuation of item 3.1 to Sept. 23.
•County counsel clarified scoping is limited to CEQA analysis and mitigation; commissioners asked to ensure prior comments are incorporated into the EIR.
•EIR scoping opened for Crescent Garden Cemetery with public comments incorporated into scope.
•Planning director outlined timeline for 7th cycle housing element and the need to reassess RHNA inventory.
•Residents raised mental‑health and compatibility concerns related to proximity of burial activities to homes.
•Save Our Lakes pressed for comprehensive hydrology and stormwater analysis because the site drains to Canyon Lake, an impaired water body.
•Staff outlined site details (85 acres, ~46.4 developed, ~38.6 preserved) and prior MND history with 92 comments and a petition.
•Staff presented parcel sizes, site design, parking and circulation; commissioners asked about traffic, off‑site improvements, and building elevations.
•Staff will form working groups with CBOs, advocates and developers and will pursue a pro‑housing designation.
Decisions
•Approval of tentative parcel map 37,988 and CUP No. 200And30000And4 as recommended by staff.
•Continue item 3.1 to Sept. 23; approve item 3.2; initiate EIR scoping for Crescent Garden Cemetery.
•County determined an EIR is appropriate and opened NOP scoping; no project approval or denial occurred.
•No project decision; scoping only.
•Start of formal 7th cycle housing element update; decision to pursue pro‑housing designation.
Directions
•Complete ministerial follow ups for approved TPM/CUP; prepare draft EIR for Crescent Garden Cemetery incorporating CEQA‑relevant public comments.
•Incorporate CEQA‑relevant comments into draft EIR; revisit hydrology and geotechnical studies as part of the EIR scope.
•Incorporate CEQA‑relevant concerns from prior MND and today's scoping into the draft EIR; prepare additional technical studies (geotechnical, hydrology, traffic) as needed.
•Initiate outreach and inventory work starting September; form working groups for desert and western communities.
•No additional direction recorded beyond standard condition compliance.
Riverside County Transportation Commission General Regular Meeting 8/12/2026 9:30 AM
Riverside County Transportation Commission met on Aug. 12, 2026. Residents and business representatives urged review of a county proposal to replace and realign the Gilman Springs Road bridge, citing safety and speed concerns; staff delivered legislative and program updates, including a proposed Advanced Mitigation Program and a construction-cost briefing; the commission received a $25 million BUILD grant and confirmed Measure A will appear on the November ballot.
Discussion Points
•California construction employment down vs. national; concerns about materials, diesel and tariffs raising contractor costs.
•Commissioners cautioned against speculative purchases and recommended broader stakeholder outreach (Resource Conservation District).
•Federal continuing resolutions could extend IIJA provisions and affect appropriations; staff will monitor.
•New toll operations director introduced and summer project progress summarized.
•Potential competition from data center and power projects for labor and equipment.
•RAMP would let RCTC secure mitigation resources earlier to reduce permit delays and cost uncertainty.
•RCTC received a $25M BUILD grant for SR‑91 eastbound corridor project.
•RCTC successfully engaged on amendments to several bills to protect STIP and regional competitiveness.
•Registrar of voters confirmed Measure A renewal will appear on the Nov. ballot.
•Speakers asked for engineering comparison showing replacement vs. rehabilitation.
•Speakers requested traffic counts and clarity on funding sources and allowable uses.
•Staff will monitor producer price indices and labor indicators.
•Staff would coordinate with California Department of Fish and Wildlife and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and perform biological and valuation due diligence.
•State budget passed with $352 billion; staff tracking transit funding including SB125.
Airport Land Use Commission Regular Meeting 8/11/2026 9:30 AM
Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting and unanimously approved six land‑use items: three rooftop solar projects, two subdivision/parcel map proposals and an amendment to the March Air Reserve Base Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
Discussion Points
•Airport director requested abrogation easements and a drone prohibition; staff added those conditions.
•Amendment adds a prominent reference to DoD table MA3 (DoD Instruction 4165.57) for clear zones and APZs.
•Applicant on phone answered commissioner questions; no public commenters.
•Applicant stated roof insulation constraints make dual‑axis panels impractical.
•Building‑code occupancy methodology yields inconsistency with Zone C; applicant's survey of similar uses yields lower observed occupancies and staff recommended accepting that survey methodology.
•March staff judge advocate noted a 1,000‑foot centerline concern that suggested additional caution for tubular steel fencing.
•Staff noted the commission's resolution permits requiring anti‑reflective coatings or textured glass but cannot mandate dual‑axis panels.
•Staff noted Zone D has no residential density restriction under the compatibility plan.
•Staff presented the site and glare analysis; Air Force provided advisory comments recommending dual‑axis panels.
•Staff requested authority to make non‑substantive editorial clarifications to maps before final publication to avoid repeated ministerial revisions.
•Staff said Air Force comments were advisory and the commission can require coatings/textured glass.
•Whether tubular steel 8‑foot perimeter fencing in Zone A counts as a prohibited structure under the compatibility plan.
•Commission accepted the survey methodology and found the tentative parcel map consistent subject to the enumerated conditions.
•Commission adopted the 2026 amendment to the ALUCP and directed standard transmittals and CEQA filing.
•Commission approved the project consistent subject to the chain‑link fencing condition.
•Motion passed to find project consistent subject to staff conditions.
•Motion passed to find the permit consistent subject to conditions.
•Motion passed to find the permit consistent subject to staff conditions.
Directions
•Adopt the amendment with CEQA findings; authorize staff to incorporate non‑substantive editorial clarifications before publishing final plan.
•Condition approvals to require anti‑reflective coatings or textured glass.
•Condition approval to require anti‑reflective coatings or textured glass where applicable.
•Condition the finding so north and south fencing within Zone A remain chain link; if City of Paris cannot accept, the matter returns for further consideration.
•Prohibit drone operations from the development and include condition in transmittal.
•Record abrogation easements; require noise attenuation measures to achieve interior noise at or below 45 CNEL.
•Staff to forward finding and conditions to permitting authorities.
•Staff to transmit consistency findings and adopted amendment to the state and local agencies listed in the motions.
•Transmit adopted amendment to Caltrans Division of Aeronautics and local jurisdictions; file CEQA notice of determination.
•Transmit finding to local permitting authorities.
Riverside County Planning Department - Directors Hearing Regular Meeting 8/10/2026 1:30 PM
Director's hearing on Aug. 10, 2026 considered one plot-plan application (No. 230007) for a proposed children’s recreational activity center; staff asked to continue the item to Aug. 31, 2026, and the hearing officer granted the continuance. The hearing also included a public-service announcement warning residents about fraudulent invoices and advising verification with the county planning department.
Discussion Points
•Announcement that agenda item 3.1 is plot plan 230007 for a children's recreational activity center; staff requested continuance to Aug. 31, 2026.
•County has received reports of fraudulent invoices, emails and phone calls requesting payments to advance projects.
•Hearing officer advised residents to verify any invoice with the planning department and provided the 'PASS' mnemonic.
•Hearing officer solicited public comment and recorded no registered speakers.
Decisions
•Continuance of plot plan 230007 to Aug. 31, 2026 (administrative action by hearing officer).
Directions
•Item continued to the Aug. 31, 2026 director's hearing for further review.
•Residents should contact the Riverside County Planning Department to verify invoices before paying.
Riverside County Planning Commission Regular Meeting 8/5/2026 9:00 AM
Riverside County Planning Commission on 2026-08-05 approved multiple plot plans and permits including an expansion at Desert Hills Outlet and several retail and industrial proposals; commissioners provided mixed feedback and extensive public comment on a proposed general-plan initiation that would allow light-industrial uses on five parcels.
Discussion Points
•Amendment reduces retail area by 1,275 sq ft and changes DA payment calculations.
•Applicant agreed with conditions and staff recommendations.
•Applicant confirmed 8 employees and that the operation is steel fabrication.
•Applicant said businesses are small yard operations that need a legal pathway.
•City of Lake Elsinore provided input incorporated in conditions.
•Commissioners were split; staff to explore alternatives to the GPA initiation.
•No registered public speakers; applicant accepted conditions.
(WRCOG) Western Riverside Council of Governments Regular Meeting 8/3/2026 2:00 PM
WRCOG Executive Committee met to approve the consent calendar, hear a strategic-plan progress report, a legislative and state budget update, a regional fee-comparison presentation, IREN program updates including new staff and tools, and a public-notice from the SBA on disaster recovery loans.
Discussion Points
•Fee levels by land use and jurisdiction.
•General Assembly fundraising results and internal HR policy work.
•Incentive Finder matches residents to programs and a career explorer.
•New staff assignments and roles within IREN.
•Policy options to adjust fee structures and advocacy needs.
•Relationship between fees, construction costs, and RHNA feasibility.
•SBA loan program details and application logistics.
•Sponsor bill on traffic signal synchronization requiring Caltrans coordination.
•Staffing increases for IREN and program expansion.
•State fiscal outlook and protections (reserve funds).
•Targeted funding lines relevant to member agencies (HAP, Proposition 36 funds, housing bond local trust funds).
•Upcoming policy, bylaw, and strategic‑plan updates.
Decisions
•Consent calendar approved by roll call (14 yes)
•Information provided to committee and public.
•Receiving file; no formal action required.
•Receiving file — no formal committee action taken.
•Receiving file; no immediate committee action.
•Receiving file — update and memo offered.
Directions
•Advocacy work and sponsorship letters to follow; advocacy committee to coordinate.
•No formal action; item received as informational.
•None; informational public comment.
•Staff to consider fee design options (e.g., fees by home size) and to follow up with the advocacy ad hoc.
•Staff to share outreach materials for jurisdictions.
•Townsend to update membership on legislative movement.
•Work to flow through ad hocs; staff to provide additional information as requested.
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Regular Meeting 8/3/2026 12:30 PM
At its Aug. 3, 2026 meeting, the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority heard a presentation on the Bishop reserve property, received an executive director report on four recent property closings totaling 394.8 acres and about $19.2 million, and reported two closed-session property purchases.
Discussion Points
•Aaron summarized acreage and investment totals and named staff contributors.
•Board members requested the written report and a map.
•No agenda changes were proposed.
•No public comments were offered.
•Sutton outlined acreage, vegetation types, species present, and the property's placement in linkage L1.
•Two purchases were reported out of closed session with purchase prices announced.
Decisions
•Baker purchase approved (reported)
•Consent calendar approved (vote details not captured in transcript)
•Limb purchase approved (reported)
Directions
•Staff to circulate the Bishop property report to board members.
•Staff to provide maps and circulation on closed properties.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular Meeting 7/28/2026 9:30 AM
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors held a meeting that included proclamations and presentations, a lengthy staff presentation and public hearing on proposed amendments to the county's short-term rental ordinance (927.3) including enforcement changes and fee adjustments, multiple department reports and public comment; the board voted unanimously to move forward with staff recommendations and a motion to strengthen enforcement thresholds.
Discussion Points
•Board asked clarifying questions about downstream decision‑making and program effects.
•Board emphasized enforcement, accountability and the need for public tracking tools.
•Board expressed interest in both enforcement and transparency and suggested revisiting thresholds if the program fails.
•Board members expressed appreciation for firefighters' routine bravery.
•CLEAR program described as a multidisciplinary diversion and restoration team with a $1.9M annual budget and capacity to serve ~400 individuals.
•Department highlighted outreach events and services for families.
•Explanation of the state IST cap, earlier fines and county efforts to reduce IST counts.
•Program reported participation metrics and cohort structure.
•Public commenters urged both stricter enforcement and better transparency in complaint tracking; residents cited chronic noise and safety concerns.
•Residents reported repeated calls and cited lack of previous revocations as evidence enforcement has failed.
•Speakers asked for public complaint tracking and acceptance of neighbor video as evidence; staff to examine legal constraints.
•Staff presented operational and ordinance changes including extended enforcement hours, graduated citations and thresholds for suspension and revocation.
•Staff recounted the September 2024 airport fire, acreage burned, and on‑scene heroic rescues.
•Supervisors requested lists of participating nonprofits by district.
•Upcoming family resource fair scheduled Aug. 8 was promoted.
Decisions
•Approve payment and proceed with expenditure plan.
•Board passed motion to support staff recommendations and rescind moratorium; unanimous voice vote.
Directions
•Allocate $250,000 to expand code enforcement overtime.
•Approve payment and submit expenditure plan for state approval; implement CLEAR program components.
•Board may review enforcement thresholds after initial implementation.
•Direct auditor‑controller to process budget adjustments.
•Direct staff to return with final ordinance language and to explore a public complaint‑tracking website.
•Report back to board on CLEAR outcomes and IST counts.
Riverside County Transportation Commission B&I Regular Meeting 7/27/2026 9:30 AM
Riverside County Transportation Commission implementation meeting covered approval of a $2.0 million local transportation fund (LTF) allocation to SunLine Transit Agency, a multi-bill legislative update from staff, and executive director project and grant updates including a $25 million federal grant for SR‑91 operations. Commissioners approved the consent calendar and adjourned to the next meeting on August 24.
Discussion Points
•A $25,000,000 federal grant for the SR‑91 eastbound operations project was announced.
•Commissioner (Palm Desert) praised SunLine's mitigation efforts for hydrogen boil-off.
•Construction progress at Potrero Interchange and Mid County Parkway reported.
•Dehaite explained SunLine's operating budget and reasons for the request including hydrogen costs and insurance.
•Metrolink budget challenges and continuing resolution were noted.
•No public comments on consent calendar; a commissioner moved approval and another seconded.
•Representative Brownlee filed an amendment and later withdrew it to allow for further negotiations.
•Staff described attempts to add amendment language to the Build America 250 Act to restore CMAQ and STBG distributions to commissions.
•Staff described bill-level amendments that addressed RCTC concerns and changed the commission's positions.
•State budget passage and extensions of statutory relief for transit agencies were reported.
Decisions
•Consent calendar approved by roll-call vote.
•Motion passed; funding approved and SRTP amendment accepted.
Directions
•Approve the $2,000,000 LTF allocation and SRTP amendment; staff to process amendment.
•Continue engagement with House leaders, the offices of Representative Brownlee, and partners to pursue inclusion of the requested language.
•Provide future updates on smart freeway performance data and any Metrolink items that may arise.
•Staff to continue monitoring and engaging with legislators and partners.
Riverside County Transportation Commission P&P Regular Meeting 7/27/2026 1:30 PM
The Western Riverside County Programs & Projects Committee met July 27, 2026, approving cooperative agreements for the SR‑91 Eastbound Corridor project, awarding on‑call environmental site assessment contracts, discontinuing the French Valley satellite meeting location, and receiving an executive director report including a $25 million USDOT grant for the '91 ECOP.
Discussion Points
•$25,000,000 USDOT competitive grant awarded for 91 ECOP.
•Caltrans will perform construction inspection services; estimated inspection cost $5.6M.
•City of Corona local mitigation project estimated $3.3M with combined fair‑share ~$513k.
•Commissioners reported feeling disconnected when attending the satellite location.
•French Valley satellite location implemented Sept. 2024 but not used by commissioners or the public for this committee.
•Process for returning to the board if task‑order expenditures exceed aggregate limit.
•Project construction underway on Potrero 60 Interchange, Mid County Parkway and Ramona Expressway.
