Peter Aldana

The Board of Supervisors considered a public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment No. 220005 and Conditional Use Permit No. 220017. The project involves amending the land use designation for a site from Medium Density Residential to Commercial Retail to entitle an existing unpermitted RV dealership. The Board evaluated the project's exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act, following a positive recommendation from the Planning Commission. The proposal includes provisions for office space and outdoor sales areas for RV display, with all associated costs covered by applicant fees.

The Board reviewed Internal Audit Report 2026-031 regarding the Riverside County Children and Families Commission, specifically relating to a change of department head. The discussion centered on an assessment of internal controls over capital assets, highlighting the need for improved record-keeping, asset tagging, utilization monitoring, and the implementation of formal management policies and procedures.

The board scheduled a closed session item to conduct a conference with labor negotiators regarding negotiations with various employee organizations, including Management/Confidential, Unrepresented, RCDDAA, RSA, SEIU, LIUNA, UDW, and LEMU.

The Board discussed and considered the allocation of $1,028,000 from the Unincorporated Communities Initiative (UCI) funds to support several community programs in the Fifth District. The programs identified for funding include the Youth Community Corps Program, the 2nd Chance Program, the Hire D5 Program, the Homeless to Work Program, and the Tech on Wheels Program. These programs aim to provide work experience, transitional employment, local hiring incentives, and digital skills training for residents, serving as a continuation of efforts previously supported by the American Rescue Plan Act.

The board discussed the allocation of $1,585,893 in Development Impact Fee funds to the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District. This funding is intended to support the Santa Ana River Trail Project, specifically for capital improvements and trail development. The board evaluated the motion to authorize these funds and direct the Executive Office to transfer the amounts as required.