2019 EDA Spring Newsletter

Spring Newsletter—Volume 9 Issue 13—June 2019

New Social Services Facility to Open in July Construction for a new self sufficiency building for the Department of Public Social Services is quickly wrapping up in Coachella.

in this issue

Real Estate.........................1 Community Development Block Grant.......................2 Accounting & Finance...............................6 Office of Foreign Trade....................8 Economic Development..................11 FilmCommission............14 Aviation.....................18 Project Management.......22 Community & Cultural Services.............26 Custodial Services...........28 Maintenance....................32

Above: A rendering of the new facility. ( Source: Perkins, Williams & Cotterill Architects )

Coachella, CA – A new build-to-suit office building is near- ing completion to be occupied by the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) in Coachella. DPSS requested the services of the EDA Real Estate Division to seek a developer for a Public/Private Partnership (P3) to build a 30,000 square foot office facility. The Request for Proposal was issued in March, 2015, and the developer, Capital Partners, was selected in April 2015. A 12 year lease was negotiated and approved by the Board of Supervisors on February 9, 2016, for a single story office at 6th and Harrison Streets in Coachella. The new Mission style facility includes a lobby, inter-

view booths, training, break and conference rooms, as well as public and secured parking for a staff capacity of approx- imately 170. DPSS will provide basic needs and other services to residents and community members to help them reach self sufficiency . These include employment and community outreach programs such as CalWORKs and Medi-Cal. This is the sixth build-to-suit office for DPSS com- pleted by the Real Estate Division. Occupancy of the facility is targeted for July of this year and a ribbon cutting ceremony was scheduled on June 20 th .

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Community Development Block Grant

Everything Old is New Again CDBG uses Home Enhancement Program funds to beautify, improve and secure homes.

Above: A home in Riverside County boasts an updated exterior made possible by HEP funds.

The Home Enhancement Program (HEP) is designed to help income-qualified homeowners fix or repair exterior problems to their homes such as mi- nor roofing, broken/missing windows, exterior paint, etc. The grant funds can be utilized to end health and safety issues, make the home more energy-efficient, and undertake eligible exterior improvements. In the fall of 2018, our staff received a call from a resident who lives in the community of White- water, requesting assistance from the Home En- hancement Program. The resident had an extremely disintegrated roof which caused extensive damage to the interior of her home. It was then assessed that the home was also in need of other improvements and repairs, including doors, windows, garage door, exterior lighting fixtures and paint. Miraculously, the roof and other repairs were completed before the next major rainstorm hit the area. After the comple- tion of these repairs, the homeowner thanked our agency with tears of excitement, joy, and appreciation for all the work the EDA staff put into her home. The owner expressed her gratitude and was thankful for not having to endure water leaks for many future rain storms to come.

“Home Enhancement Program funds can be used to resolve health and safety hazards, improve energy efficiency and beautify home exteriors.”

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Community Development Block Grant

Home Enhancement Program : Before and After

Before: This home, in the community of Whitewater had a disintegrated roof that caused damage to the home interior.

After: The Whitewater home roof was fixed, windows and doors were replaced and the home received a fresh coat of paint.

Before: A home in Lakeland Village before enhance- ment.

After: The Lakeland Village home after HEP project was completed.

Before: A home in Lakeland Village before enhance- ment.

After: The Lakeland Village home after HEP project was completed.

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Community Development Block Grant

Spring Cleaning

CDBG hosts community cleanup in Mecca as part of its beautification efforts.

Above: Supervisor V. Manuel Perez participating in the 2019 Mecca Cleanup

On April 6 2019, a cleanup was held at the Sanctuary of our Lady of Guadalupe in Mecca. This event was coordinated by Grace Escobar from the CDBG unit. Many other agencies and groups joined in to make this event a success, including 4th District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and his staff, Code Enforcement, The Boys and Girls Club of Mecca, 4th District Youth Advisory Council and local volunteers. There were 327 tires collected and 41.22 tons of trash and debris collected from residences and surrounding illegal dumpsites. This event helped make a difference in the appearance of the community and was appreciated by those who reside there.

Above: Volunteers load trash onto a truck

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Above: Volunteers dump a mattress during the clean up. Over 40 tons of trash was collected from residents and illegal dumping sites.

Left: Volunteers at the Mecca cleanup picking up trash in an effort to beautify their community.

Left: Supervisor Perez and volunteers in front of the Sanctuary of our Lady of Guadalupe in Mecca.

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Accounting and Finance

Accounting & Finance Synergized Providing Vision and Encouragement: The Dynamic Approach to Improvement.

Above: The Accounting & Finance team at a team building meeting.

The Accounting and Finance Division con- tinues to successfully support EDA with all finance related projects. Mid-year reports were submitted on time and on budget. While keeping in stride with day-to-day activities of ensuring EDA’s financial functions are in full swing, the team also assisted with the preparations for the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival. The Accounting and Finance Division is tasked with making all necessary sched- ules, coordination, training and hiring of ticket sell- ers. Dedicated staff worked countless long hours, while preparing budgets for FY 19/20 and reports due to the budget committee. After returning from fair, staff spent addi- tional long hours finalizing the FY 19/20 budgets submitted to the County Executive Office on March 11th. EDA’s agency-wide budget submittal totaled over $359 million dollars and was submitted on time. The Agency has remained relatively similar in com- parison to the approved expenditure plan for FY 18/19 and has increased by less than one percent, or $237,882. The Agency submitted a request for

authorization of 939 positions and increased the po- sition count by 9, or less than one percent from the FY 18/19 adopted budget. This is the first year we have centralized the agency’s Accounts Payable unit. They continue to be busy and are working hard, processing over 45,000 vouchers since the beginning of the fiscal year. The unit has noticed increasing trends and is working with RCIT to interface vouchers into the financial system instead of manually entering financial infor- mation. In collaboration with the Analytics Team, the Accounts Receivables Unit successfully launched a module for automated project billings. This new module delivers improved financial accuracy, ensur- ing thorough revenue recovery and timely project cost and budget availability to our Customer depart- ments. Staff no longer have to spend countless hours on manual calculations and can now focus on pro- viding importing reporting to our customers. This is an improved tool for cost recovery and streamlining efforts for the Accounts Receivables Unit.

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Real Estate Accounting and Finance

The staff supporting Workforce Development, Grants, CSA, Museum, Library and Aviation continue

ics and the use of the PeopleSoft Project Costing module.

to be busy. Several audits have been completed with no find- ings, while others are in progress. CSA streetlight account bills are now processed out of Energy- Cap, and new CFD’s have been formed resulting in new general ledger accounts being created. The March Field Foundation, a 501c3 organization, was estab- lished and is in full swing for the upcoming airshow. EDA Administration, EDA Sub-funds and Economic Development have worked on automation of invoice approv- als. The use of Dynamics has

The team has been conduct- ing an inventory of the agency’s non-capital assets in preparation of utilizing ServiceNow with RCIT for our asset needs. This will provide a central repository for asset collection and workflow for tracking movement of IT re- lated items throughout the Agen- cy. There have been numerous ac- complishments in our division. The following individuals received promotions for their dedicated excellence: Sara Sachse-Lowell, Claudia Stocker, Cathy Lovell, Jeremiah Eusebio, Tristan Chen,

“The use of Dynamics has facilitated new workflows and improved our purchase order needs.”

facilitated new workflows and improved our purchase order needs. In collaboration with our partners, we have been successful with implementation in Dynam-

Cristina Vasquez, Lizette Gomez and Rosa Perez. Ser- vice awards were given to Claudia Stocker for 25 years of service.

Inspirational Achievements

We welcomed three new babies and two newly- weds to the EDA family this year: • Mallory Flores had a baby boy in July 2018 • James Borja welcomed a baby boy in November 2018 • Kris Luengas had a baby boy in February 2019 • Brittney Scott married in April and Becky Daniels married in May The A&F Staff have taken time to create a vision wall to share in new personal and professional goals for 2019. It’s inspiring to read and share accom- plishments that many will report on the end of the year. So many staff share many goals in common and are able to support each other to success. On the lighter side, A&F staff continue and willingly support many causes. Staff participated and donned crazy socks and wore yellow and blue in sup- port of National Down Syndrome’s Day. While other staff participated in “Take a Bite Out of Hunger” cam- paign by contributing to the jean fund. In addition, to kick off our yearend celebration and in support of the culture of health, a fun Easter Egg Hunt got every- one on the move. Colorful Easter eggs were carefully hidden in and around the office and filled with priz- es, which were graciously donated by the management team. It was great to see the excitement in looking for and locating the golden eggs.

Above : Irene Dugais holds up two eggs after the staff Easter egg hunt.

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Office of Foreign Trade

Chinese Company moves its U.S. Headquarters to Riverside Providing 30 new jobs and $3.6 million in investments.

Above: Delegation from Xinyu, China visits Riverside County.

Riverside, CA – An environmentally-friendly ink cartilage re-manufacturer, Aster Graphics, Inc., based in Xinyu City, China, relocated its U.S headquarters to City of Riverside from Placentia, Orange Coun- ty on March 1 st earlier this year, bringing with it 30 new jobs and $3.6 million in investment for Riverside County. The Riverside County Office of Foreign Trade welcomed a delegation of government of- ficials from Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province, China to visit Aster Graphics, Inc.’s new Riverside facility. The delegation, alongside the president of Aster Graph- ics, met with Supervisor Jeffries Chief of Staff, Jeff Greene, and EDA representatives to explore future business opportunities between our two regions. Leon Yin, President of Aster Graphics, in- dicated that access to quality workforce, business friendly environment, proximity to distributors and an affordable, newer facility influenced their decision

to move their operations from Placentia to the City of Riverside earlier this year. Aster Graphics, Inc. is a branch of the mul- tinational corporation Aster Group, with headquar- ters located in Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province in China. Aster Group currently employs approximately 2,500 employees worldwide. It has offices and warehouses in four different European countries, one sales office in Hong Kong and three warehouses in the States. The three Aster Graphics locations in the U.S. em- ploy about 60 people in their distribution centers in California, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Out of Aster Group’s annual output of $120 million USD, 60% is contributed by the US operations. Emphasizing engineering innovation, cut- ting-edge in-house technology, and continuous re- search, Aster Graphics is dedicated to balancing closed-loop, zero-landfill recycling processes with market-competitive ink cartilages that exceed OEM

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Office of Foreign Trade

“Aster Graphic’s relocation will bring in 30 new jobs and $3.6 million in investment for Riverside County”

quality standards. To achieve this, wholesale and distri- bution corporation collects and recycles empty carti- lages and rebuilds and refills them for resale. Through reusing plastics, components, metal, aluminum and other raw materials, they are able to re-manufacture over 1,400 different models of monochrome and col- or toners for laser printers.

Office of Foreign Trade meets with Chinese Investment Group

Riverside, CA – The Office of Foreign Trade met with Silver Beach Grand Corp., a well-known developer in China interest- ed in utilizing EB-5 funds to provide assis- tance with their new projects in Riverside County. The company is planning a large mixed use project, Valle Reseda, which includes 924 single and multifamily hous- ing units and commercial uses in the City of San Jacinto. The 216 acre property for the proposed project near Ramona Ex- pressway and North Sanderson Avenue in San Jacinto is expected to close escrow in March next year. Left: Representatives from Silver Beach Grand Corp and EDA.

Delegation from Shaanxi Province in China visits Riverside County

Riverside, CA – The Office of Foreign Trade hosted a delegation consisting of 21 government representatives from Shaanxi Province in China. The delegation visited Riverside County to receive best practice advice and learn about how EDA works with other trade associations and govern- ment agencies and what social media strat- egies we use to attract new business and promote economic growth.

Right: Representatives from Shaanxi, China and EDA after the delegation meeting.

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Office of Foreign Trade

Export Trade Assistance Partnership Program (ETAP)

Above: ETAP workshop flyer for showcasing the weekly business training program.

Riverside, CA – The Riverside County Office of Foreign Trade is hosting its annual Export Trade As- sistance Partnership (ETAP) workshops. ETAP is a weekly business training program designed to provide business executives with strategies, insights and a ready network of contacts necessary to successfully expand sales globally. This year’s program, running from May 30 th to June 27 th , will include five sessions on the topics of global business opportunities for small businesses, mar- ket research and cross-cultural communication, interna- tional trade finance and methods of payment, interna- tional shipping and legal issues, and e-Commerce. This year’s sessions will include speakers from the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, SBA’s Export Assistance Center, Port of Los Angeles, Export-Im- port Bank of the U.S and private sector experts. The Office of Foreign Trade aims to continue providing small businesses with hands-on tools and the most cur- rent information through workshops like ETAP that tailor together industry expertise and effective finance and marketing assistance.

“ETAP is a business training program designed to provide business executives with strategies, insights and a ready network of contacts in order to expand sales globally.”

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Economic Development

Economic Development Attends ICSC 2019 The annual trade show is an opportunity for cities and government agencies to promote business growth.

Above: Countywide Economic Development representatives promoting business opportunities at the International Council of Shopping Centers RECon Trade Show.

One of the most personal ways Economic Development efforts are visible in a community is by the retailers that locate there. Whenever a new retail building is being built on the corner, residents won- der – “Is that my favorite restaurant or coffee shop? When is my favorite retailer coming to town?” Much of that effort begins with cities, counties and private partners working hard to attract these companies to their area. Riverside County is no exception. Every year there is a gathering of over 30,000 retail and real estate professionals along with gov- ernment representatives at the Las Vegas Conven- tion Center to compete for the attention of desired retailers in their community. Team Riverside Coun- ty has had a strong presence at the show for many years with our city and private partners. The Coun- ty’s approach allows our partners to leverage their resources with the County and other cities to have a presence otherwise not possible. This approach also serves our customers better by providing a one-stop location to meet with many cities at once.

This year the following partners collaborated

with EDA to showcase their cities: • Temecula • Jurupa Valley • Coachella • Rancho Mirage • Riverside • Perris • Palm Desert • Wildomar • Cathedral City • DMG Economics • Lake Elsinore • Indio • Murrieta

Retail attraction involves meeting directly with retailers and developers to share an area’s de- mographic profile, population and job growth data. Each retailer analyzes a city or region by different cri- teria based on what service or product they provide.

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Economic Development

SBDC EATS Program Receives Award of Merit The California Association for Local Economic Development awarded the SBDC for excellent programming.

Left to Right : Bob Wright, Joaquin Tijerina and Rob Moran from Riverside County EDA and Gabe Martin, City of Coachella Economic Development Manager receive Award of Merit for SBDC EATS Program on March 28, 2019

Anaheim, CA— The California Association for Lo- cal Economic Development awarded The Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center (CVSB- DC) an Award of Merit for its SBDC EATS pro- gram on March 28, 2019. The SBDC EATS program is a hands-on crash course on becoming a food entrepreneur of- fered at no cost in the Coachella Valley. The course walks participants through creating their concept, using a commercial kitchen space and starting their business in just six weeks. The program culminates in an opportunity for participants to sell their products at a local market, street fairs and other venues. The SBDC EATS program began as a result of the efforts of many local partners, which togeth- er, were awarded a Portable Assistance grant in 2017 from the U.S. Small Business Administration to as- sist residents in the economically impacted Coachella

Valley launch startup and early stage food businesses into the marketplace through a food startup assis- tance program. The Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the Or- ange County/Inland Empire SBDC Network, host- ed by California State University, Fullerton and the Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA), were awarded the new grant and deemed it, “SBDC EATS”. The program provides structured food in- dustry training programs, business consulting ser- vices, access to capital and a network of regional business resources through the CVSBDC and entire Orange County/Inland Empire SBDC Network, at no cost. The SBDC EATS program’s goal is to see its member businesses, which may start by producing food in a home kitchen, price and sell products at local events, grow into commercial kitchens as local

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merchants and eventually commercialize their food products for sale at regional or national chains that ul- timately become part of a robust food trade system. Since its inception, the program in the Coach- ella Valley alone has trained over 100 participants, 15 of which have started their business. Through the pro- gram, over $1.2M in capital infusion has been obtained by participants, which has helped efforts to transform the “food desert” into a thriving local food econo- my. These new businesses added to the local tax base through additional sales taxes generated by the sales of their products. One of the participants from the 2018 SBDC EATS cohort, a brother and sister duo Rebecca and Aaron Brukman, recently opened their ice cream par- lor in Palm Desert, Holey Scoops. Rebecca said this about working with the SBDC and participating in the program, “We loved the “Whole Kitchen Sink” course in the Coachella Valley! As new small business owners just starting out it, truly was the perfect crash course with easily applicable tips and tricks that can be ap- plied to almost any new small business. Our instruc- tor, Greg, was very approachable and has such a depth of knowledge and experience that we found to be in- credibly beneficial throughout the course. It is great to know that the SBDC is a true resource for small busi- ness owners at any stage in the process! We appreciate them as a resource and look forward to continuing to work together!” Since 2017, the SBDC EATS Program has produced partnerships with local cities to assist them in their local business development programs. These partnerships were critical in assisting these new busi- nesses go through licensing and permitting with the local jurisdiction.

“The SBDC is a true resource for small business owners at any stage in t he process! -Rebecca Brukman Co-Owner of The Holey Scoops.

“SBDC EATS participants have earned over $1.2M in capital infusion, helping to transform the desert into a thriving local food economy .”

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Riverside County Film Commission

Riverside County: The Indie Filmmaking Capital of the World Lights, Camera, ACTION!

Above: Michael Feifer shooting for LifeTime Movie Network at the RUHS Hospital, Moreno Valley, Ca.

Riverside, CA - An independent film, independent movie, indie film or indie movie, is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system, in addition to being produced and dis- tributed by independent entertainment companies. Independent films are sometimes distinguishable by their content and style and the way in which the film- makers’ personal artistic vision is realized. Generally, the marketing of independent films is characterized by limited release, but can also have major marketing campaigns and a wide release. Independent films are often screened at local, na- tional, or international film festivals before distribu- tion (theatrical or retail release). An independent film production can rival a mainstream film production if it has the necessary funding and distribution. Riverside County has become a hub for In- dependent film makers. Why is this? Netflix and

Amazon provide access to a much wider potential audience while promoting a diverse range of stories and ginning up excitement for independent films in general. Amazon says it has seen “good demand” for independent films. “If you don’t live right in a city, it may not be convenient to see some of these very interesting independent films,” says Roy Price, head of Amazon Studios. “But once you take that con- straint out of the system, we’ve observed there are categories that tend to thrive when they have greater availability. It’s been a good few years for indepen- dent films and documentaries.” While most independent filmmakers don’t set out to make a film specifically for Netflix or Am- azon, the companies have shown a notable interest in making and acquiring films (and TV shows) with diverse casts, locations and nontraditional storylines. Clearly, Netflix and Amazon is betting heavily on

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Riverside County Film Commission

Indie Content and is only going to keep ramping up the volume and budgets. What does that mean for Riverside Coun- ty? We can expect to see an increasing interest in filming throughout the region as film incen- tives, undiscovered locations, and our close prox- imity to Los Angeles, make Riverside County the “it spot” for filmmakers and creatives alike. Riverside County is positioning itself as the “Indie Filmmaking Capital of the World” and has launched a new campaign including: a re- vised logo with tag line, social media platforms, and a 2019 sizzle reel in partnership with the Film Liaisons In California State Wide (FLICS).

“Film incentives , undiscovered locations and our close proximity to Los Angeles, make Riverside County a popular choice for filmmakers and creatives.”

1. Creating hazardous/Rainy day condition on set.

2. Jeep commercial creates a snowy day at Mountain Center Ranch. (D3)

3. Jeep commercial creates a snowy day at Mountain Center Ranch. (D3)

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Riverside County Film Commission

An Engine for the U.S. Economy: The Economic Impact in the World of Film

The film and television industry supports a dynamic U.S. cre- ative economy, employing people in every state and across a diversity of skills and trades. In all, 2.6 million people—from special effects technicians to makeup artists to writers to set builders to ticket takers and more— work in jobs supported by the industry, which pays over $177 billion in wages annually. The Riverside County Film Commission (RCFC) was created in 2015 to enhance Riverside County’s position as a premier location for film production. The RCFC supports film, television, and com- mercial productions of all sizes and budgets by providing one-stop support services including location and troubleshooting assistance, permits for filming at County-owned facilities, County unincorporat- ed areas and County properties within any of the 28 cities. RCFC provides access to resources including an extensive digital location library, property jurisdiction information, permitting parameters throughout the County as well as assistance in navigat- ing the permitting process. The RCFC also administers the County’s Film & Television Incentive Program and serves as the primary liaison between the production community and all levels of government (in- cluding city, state and federal jurisdictions). The RCFC encourages a production-friendly environment to retain/grow production jobs and economic activity statewide. It works in conjunction with more than 50 local film offices/commis- sions (Regional Film Partners) across California to resolve film-related issues and handle specific filming requests. “2.6 million people work in jobs supported by the film industry, which pays over $177 billion in wages annually.”

Still Shoot for Orchestra Kids Clothes, on Thousands Palms Canyon Road.

Michael Feifer shooting for LifeTime Movie Network at the RUHS Hospital in Moreno Valley.

Chevy Silverado shoots on location at Garner Valley

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Riverside County Film Commission

2019 Western Coachella Valley FAMTour: Film RivCo

A “FAM” or “Familiarization” Tour is a little known tool in the economic development and tourism industry to introduce location managers, potential in- fluencers and production decision makers to what a re- gion has to offer. On these tours, our Film Office famil- iarize Location Scouts with properties and attractions we offer so that they have first-hand knowledge and can speak from personal experience about destination filming sites. What is key for film industry FAM tours isn’t to focus on the picture postcard locations you sell the tourists, but to offer the most unique and widest diver- sity of locations you can offer from gritty back streets to government or military installations that aren’t nor- mally accessible to the general public. With the growth of film tourism and the understanding of the positive economic benefit that a film production can bring to a region, more and more film commissions have been using FAM Tours to introduce film producers to their regions. The Riverside County Film Commission host- ed their 2019 Western Coachella Valley FAM tour with 6 top Location Scouts from the Film industry, in part- nership with the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau.

On location at the Western Coachella FAM Tour- May 17-19th, 2019!

Above: Revised logo; New campaign for positioning Riverside County as the “Indie Filmmaking Capital of the World” .

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AVIATION

T he Aviation Maintenance and Operations team is dedicated to the safe and efficient operation of the five County Airports: Blythe, Chiriaco Summit, French Valley, Hemet-Ryan and the Jacqueline Cochran Regional. The team provides routine inspections, airport and facility maintenance and respond to airport emergencies. The Riverside County Airports encompass over 5,000 acres of land combined and provide aviation facilities and services to hundreds of private and corporate tenants, aircraft users and businesses. In recent months, the team has updated airfield markings on runways, taxiways, ramps and implemented pavement improvements.

Background: The newly renovated runway at Blythe Airport

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Above: The hard working Aviation and Maintenace and Operations team ( Pictured: Javier Arreguin, Edgar Ocampo and Alberto Arredondo) take time for a quick photo-op.

Above: The hard working Aviation and Maintenace and Operations team (Pictured: Daniel Vasquez and Charles “Chuck” Scott) take time for a quick photo-op.

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Aviation

Before (left) and after (right) . Aviation staff re- paints centerlines at the French Valley Airport.

Before (bottom) and after (left) restorations to the runway at Blythe Airport.

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Before (top) and after (left) restorations to the centerlines at Hemet Ryan Airport.

Left to right Hemet-Ryan Airport Main Entrance and Parking lot improvements.

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Project Management Office

Project Management Office

The Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for the construction, expansion, rehabilitation and improvements of county facilities to fulfill the capital needs of County Departments in support of the county’s collective mission of public safety, healthy communities and business friendly operations. Consisting of Facilities Project Managers, Construction building Inspectors, Environmental Planners and Administrative support staff, the PMO team strives to provide professional project management services, foster communication with our stakeholder departments, and bring together the talents, resources and dedication of public and private entities to deliver projects: ♦ ♦ In accordance with the committed scope, schedule and budget in compliance with all applicable laws and statutes from project ♦ ♦ inception to completion ♦ ♦ That achieve or exceed industry standards for quality and workmanship with the most efficient use of County resources ♦ ♦ That incorporate responsible and appropriate design principles in County buildings and infrastructure ♦ ♦ That promote public safety, healthy communities and business friendly operations

HEADLINES

SUPERVISORS OK BUDGET FOR SMITH JAIL EXAM ROOM RENOVATION PROJECT

BANNING— The Riverside County Board of Su- pervisors approved a $785,253 budget for a project to revamp a wing of the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning to improve inmate healthcare services. The SCF Healthcare Enhancement Project is a joint effort by the Economic Development Agency and Riverside University Health System to ensure appropriate space and equipment are available at the jail for treatment of a variety of impairments.

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“The project will improve the frequency and quality of medical and behavioral health treatment provided to inmates within the facility,” according to an EDA statement posted to the board’s agenda.  “In addition, the project will provide a cost savings to the county by reducing the need to transport inmates to outlying county care facilities for healthcare needs.” Modifications will be concentrated in units 15-17 of the detention center and will entail installing equipment and fixtures that could cost up to $100,000, according to the EDA.

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RUHS MEDICAL CENTER EXPANDS ACCESS TO ADVANCED CARE WITH NEW HEART, NEURO AND VASCULAR CATHETER LAB

MORENO VALLEY – Riverside University Health System Medical Center celebrated the opening of its new state-of the-art catheter lab recently in a move that hospital officials said will expandservices for heart and neurovascular patients in the region. “Our patients previously had to go to other hospitals for advanced procedures,” Dr. Rajogopal Krishnan, chief ofcardiology at RUHS Medical Center, said. “We are grateful to have the ability to offer a higher level of care to our patients and community. This is a dream come true for our patients and our team.” The fully integrated $4.3 million GE lab includes imaging equipment to visualize the heart and other cerebrovascular structures, and a special system to monitor blood flow throughout the body. Cath Lab Director Reuben Butler said the team that will be assisting doctors in the cath lab has combined experience of more than 50 years.

Above: RUHS Cardiology Team performing a cardiac catheterization in RUHS Medical Center’s new cardio neuro and vascular cath lab, which opened this week.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION PROJECT PROFILES

Riverside County Fire Department enjoys a unique working relationship with the County’s Economic Development Agency (EDA). The EDA, as the building owner and project manager/lead administrator, works in close coordination with the Station Planning Bureau (SPB), as the end user representative.  Jointly, both ensure that:

(a) future stations are planned for with a comprehensive vision in mind and located in a manner to best achieve emergency response standards and serve the local community; and (b) are designed in a manner that maximizes operational, energy and cost efficiencies with design features reflective of the community’s history and aesthetics.  In a simple advisory capacity, SPB works with local partner cities/agencies for self-funded station projects to ensure those communities are able to achieve the same station quality and considerations and that RCFD staff is able to enjoy the same high facility standards that it does in other County stations. Station improvements underway include: 4th Street Fire Administration Project, Perris $5,336,789 Notice of Completion Valle Vista Station 72 Gates & Fencing Project $ 195,755 Design Phase Pedley Station 16 Gates & Fencing Project $ 191,840 Design Phase Winchester Station 34 Fence & Driveway Project $ 440,242 Design Phase Homeland Station 54 Gates, Fencing & Paving Project $ 337,924 Design/Construction Highgrove Station 19 Gates & Fencing Project $ 99,756 Construction Phase Lake Hills Station 82 Gates & Fencing Project $ 95,415 Construction Phase

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Project Management Office

GRAND RE-OPENING OF THE NUVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY OPENED ON JUNE 13, 2019 NUEVO — The new Nuview Public Library received its Certificate of Occupancy on March 8, 2019. Located at 29990 Lakeview Avenue, it replaced the existing 2,160 square foot modular library that was on the site since 1995. The new library will celebrate its Grand Re- Opening on June 13, at 3:30pm.

The construction of the beautiful new library, provides a safe learning environment and fills a critical need for the County of Riverside and communities of Lakeview and Nuevo. The scope consisted of the demolition of the existing undezrsized modular library and the new construction of a 3,782 square foot, state-of-the-art modern library with landscape and parking improvements. The new library will host Children’s and Young Adult Services, technology stations, Fiction and Non-Fiction Collections, public meeting room, marketplace and public wifi.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY HAS ITS VALENTINE’S DAY WEDDINGS INSIDE HISTORIC RENOVATED CHAPEL - Thee Olde Chapel is available for any member of the public wanting a civil ceremony in a more ornate setting

RIVERSIDE—They wanted an easy date to remember and a quick ceremony. So Georgina Plazola and Brian Anthony Ahn got married Thursday, Feb. 14 — one of dozens of Valentine’s Day weddings Riverside County officiated. Gina Plazola Anh wanted the wedding to be simple and figured her husband Brian would remember Valentine’s Day as their anniversary. They married in front of 25-30 friends and family at Thee Olde Chapel in Riverside on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. “I thought we’d be in a courthouse, not somewhere this beautiful,” Plazola Anh said a few minutes before declaring “I do” to the man she’d been dating for five years. Both husband and wife, who live together in Corona, are 27 and met through friends.

Above: Anthony Anh, 3, of Corona and just-married parents Gina and Brian Anh are showered with support and affection on their Valentine’s Day wedding held at Thee Olde Chapel in Riverside on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. (Photo by Cindy Yamanaka, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

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Project Management Office

The chapel, built in 1927, was a Seventh Day Baptist Church before it closed for decades. It later was owned by The Press-Enterprise. Riverside County bought the church in 2013 and began refurbishing the quaint building. Thee Olde Chapel‘s “soft opening” came just before Valentine’s Day 2018, and now it’s available for any member of the public wanting a civil ceremony in a more ornate setting. Renovations and furniture selections were paid for by ProVenue, a private company that holds weddings in the chapel on weekends, said Lisa Anderson, Riverside County’s supervising deputy assessor/clerk/ recorder. The original stained glass windows let light into the stone building — even on a rainy day like Thursday — and illuminate silk roses on the pews. “This ceremony was perfect for us,” the groom said. “We have our families here. We have my best friend here. I have everything I want.”

Contributors to this edition of the Quarterly Report are Serena Chow, Frank Gonzalez, Nahid Selbe, Dominic Lombardi, Erik Sydow, and Rebecca McCray. The Project Management Office is headed by Sergio Pena, Deputy Director.

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Community & Cultural Services Division

‘Egg’cellent Time for Spring! Residents geared up for an egg-stra special fun filled day.

The Community & Cultural Services Division welcomed Spring with three egg-tastic events. The Riverside County MARS crew hosted Spring Festival’s at Deleo Park in Temescal Valley on April 6th, Galleron Park in Temecula on April 13th and Central Park in Murrieta on April 14th. Over 2,500 residents participated in a total of 9 Easter Egg Hunts which included over 16,000 eggs. Attendees were also treated to a visit with the Eater Bunny, Food Trucks, Games, Crafts, Bouncers and much more.

Movies in the Park

Our Movies in the Park Series is coming soon to a park near you! Enjoy an amazing night under the stars with fun, family and film. This summer, the MARS Crew will host six movies at three different parks. Featuring Dis- ney classic, The Little Mermaid and The Incredibles. Disney’s - The Little Mermaid (30th Anniversary) - Madigan Park in Temecula, CA played on June 22, 2019 - Central Park in Murrieta, CA on June 29, 2019 - Deleo Park in Temescal Valley, CA on July 6, 2019 Incredibles 2 - Madigan Park in Temecula, CA on July 13, 2019 - Central Park in Murrieta, CA on July 20, 2019 - Deleo Park in Temescal Valley, CA on July 27, 2019

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Real Estate Communi y & Cultural Services Division

Edward-Dean MuseumHosts 2019 Bridal Show Annual Bridal Show brought in 26 industry professionals with over 150 guests!

Above: Guests and prospective clients chat with vendors at the Bridal Show.

Bridal Show

The Edward-Dean Museum held their annu- al Bridal Show on April 13, 2019. The event brought in 26 industry professionals to incu- de: catering, bartending, jewelry, cake mak- ers, a DJ and many more. Over 150 guests at- tended the annual event which generated the booking of 5 weddings and 1 quinceanera. There were five models walking around during the event showcasing bridesmaid dresses, wedding gowns and suits. In the midst of the event, the models were on full display get- ting their hair and make-up done by the vendors so attendees could see the process of hair and make-up for their special day.

Left to right: Two models display gowns during the event; A sign displayed outside the Edward-Dean Museum for the 2019 Bridal Show.

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Custodial Services Division

National Window Cleaning Day Custodial Services Division observes National Window Cleaning Day.

Riverside, CA — In commemoration of National Window Cleaning Day, May 15, window cleaning professionals revealed the four worst health risks contaminating windows. The Cleaning & Maintenance Management reports: • Bird excrement, which is commonly found on windows, can lead to respiratory diseases, yeast infections and illnesses that affect the lungs and central nervous system • Mold and mildew, which can thrive on windows, can aggravate respiratory allergies as well as chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma • Pollen can accumulate on windowpanes

Left to Right: Brian Angulo, Julieta Flores, Becky Toole, Alston Gray, Norman Metzner and Vanessa Dominguez team up to keep the windows on the Rustin Mental Health lobby doors clean.

and contribute to the sneezing, eye irritation and congestion associated with pollen allergies • Dust can accumulate on unwashed windows. Microscopic dust mites which live in the dust leave behind feces that can cause respiratory issues and allergic reactions

“Cleaning windows reduces health hazards that can cause respiratory disease and allergies.”

Fun Fact:

Did you know that May 15 th was National Window Cleaning Day?

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Custodial Services Division

Western County The Rubidoux Clinic custodial team helped prepare the clinic for their state inspection. The customer reports that the inspection went well and said that Lead Custodian Ofelio Herrera, Custodian Clara Roberts and Joan Flores are a great team. The Day Shift Crew, led by Supervisor Kelly Gonzalez and Lead Custodians Alex Zapien and Rudy Flores, helped prepare the Smith Correctional clinics for their annual commander’s inspection. The customer reported that the inspection went very well.

Left to Right: Rafaela Baldovino andMaria Hernandez are busy cleaning front door lobby doors in Eastern County facilities.

Right to Left: Thomas Markwardt is making the windows sparkle at the Riverside Centre. Celedonio Penaloza cleaning indoor glass at the CAC.

Left To Right: Marvin Branch and Shirley Black have plenty of indoor glass to clean at the CAC.

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Custodial Services Division

South Western County

Mental Health ETS (Emergency Treatment Services) is themost critical housing unit at the 24/7 operated Mental Health Facility and is typically at full capacity which makes it difficult for our housekeeping team to service the floors as frequently as necessary. The Night Utility Crew, which includes Custodial Supervisor Jesse Roque, Lead Custodians Kenneth Condo and Carlos Soriano, and Floor Specialists Anthony Mura and Ivory Burris, manage to keep these floors ready for unexpected inspections and key visitors. Right: They recently tested new floor stripping and waxing products that resulted in labor and supply cost savings to our customer.

Eastern County

Left : Supervisor RigobertoVillanueva is training Custodian Rafael Hernandez to use the low speed scrubber at the Indio Behavioral Health office to ensure that bathrooms are clean and sanitized.

Right: Custodian Laura Ruiz is washing patios and Custodian Antonio Hurtado is assisting with patio power washing at Monroe to keep the areas healthy and inviting.

Left: Our new TAP Custodian Antonio Aguirre is being trained on buffing the floors at Monroe Street Welcome Antonio!

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Custodial Services Division

Testimonials

Here’s what our customers are saying about our team members:

“Today we had a ton of trash to be picked up, including boxes from a big delivery. Phalia was out in the hall and when I asked her who was covering our area, she didn’t even skip a beat to ask what she can help with (this is not her assignedareatoday).Shecameoverandhelped not only get the boxes but gather up all of the trash. I justwantedto letyouknowhowmuchwe appreciatedher andwhat shedid for us today.”

Melissa M. Mitchell PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, BCGP

Above: Phalia Cash is the lucky winner of one of the CSD Mother’s Day Gift Baskets

“I just wanted to send a quick email to acknowledge the hard work of your staff whoare assigned to the fifth floor of theDA building.Allareasseemtoconsistentlyremain clean, especially the women’s restroom which is almost always in use. Also, I would like to specifically recognize Martin Garcia, Teresa Esquivel and Kimberly Hernandez for their kind attitudes and terrific work.“ Lynette Clyde Deputy County Counsel

“Tammy has done a real nice job for us cleaning the Highway Operation Building here at Washington St.”

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Maintenance

TheMaintenancedivision is ahighly-skilled teamof individuals committed to excellence and complete customer satisfaction. Even though Riverside County spans over 7,200 square miles, the maintenance division provides quality services in six million square feet of diverse facility environments such a detention centers, courthouses and law enforcement buildings. The team is committed to providing safe, comfortable, efficiently operated and aesthetically pleasing buildings for all county employees and the general public. These are some of their recent projects.

Background: Working to Keep Water Out and Sunshine In. Window Inspection and Repair at the CAC.

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Maintenance

Left: Birth of a Business Center at French Valley. The Maintenance team builds the business center in French Valley

Right: Emergency Operations Center Getting a Better Look. EOC Monitor installation project

left: Working Day & Night to Keep Water Flowing. The Maintenance team installs a new backflow

Right: Playing in the Mud. The Maintenance team repairing the water supply.

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Upcoming Events

Professional Development

Visit rc-hr.com to sign up for Professional and Personal Development Classes. Please be sure to get your supervisor’s approval before signing up, as each class has a registration fee.

Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards

Friday, June 28, 2019 Moreno Valley Conference Center 14075 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley

Valley Wide Employment Expo Thursday, September 12, 2019 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Fantasy Springs Casino - 84245 Indio Springs Drive, Indio Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards Friday, June 28, 2019 | Event Check - In: 5:30 pm Moreno Valley Conference Center - 14075 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley

EDA Marketing

Marketing Manager Debi Moore

Marketing Specialists Vanessa Ferrino Yesenia Garcia Marden De Castro Miguel Olvera

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