Fourth District Update December 2019

D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 9

FOURTH DISTRICT REPORT

EDA MEDIA

table of contents

04 Workforce

Development

10 Grants

12 Economic

04

10

12

Development

16 Office of

Foreign Trade

18 FilmCommission

22 Marketing

24 Housing

30 CDBG

32 Project

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23

Management

34 Real Estate

38 Fair

40 Edward Dean Museum

45 Libraries

31

69

47 Community

Service Areas

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Unemployment Rates October 2018 October 2019

4.4%

4.3%

4.2%

4.0%

4.0%

3.9%

3.8%

3.8%

3.7%

3.6%

3.6%

3.4%

3.2%

Riverside County

California

National

Total Visits to Workforce Development Centers - October 2019

3,000

2,828

2,500

2,000

1,500

1,208

1,000

796

631

500

0

Riverside Indio Hemet

Moreno Valley

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Participants Receiving Career Services - October 2019

100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450

394

216

199

0 50

Riverside

Indio

Hemet

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

Participants Receiving Vocational Training - October 2019

120

99

100

83

72

80

60

40

20

0

Riverside

Indio

Hemet

Participants Receiving On-the-Job Training -October 2019

70

59

60

50

40

30

21

20

6

10

0

Riverside

Indio

Hemet

The Indio Workforce Development team has developed a plan to increase on-the-job training services in the Coachella Valley. Objectives include increasing staff outreach to businesses and expanding the number of businesses employing candidates who have received services from the WDC. These changes are underway and we expect to see Indio’s performance numbers continue to improve.

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Vocational and On-the-Job Trainings by Industry - October 2019

Renewable Energy 0.29%

Manufacturing 12%

Business / Professional 25%

Logistics / Transportation 20%

Construction 3%

Healthcare 40%

Youth Participants Receiving Services At Youth Opportunity Centers (YOC) Fiscal Year to Date (July- October 2019)

80

72

69

70

64

60

60

50

40

34

30

22

20

10

0

Active Participants

Hemet

Indio Lake Elsinore Moreno Valley Perris Rubidoux

Note: Pursuant to Service Agreements with youth program provider each YOC have Goals to serve a certain number of youth per fiscal year. The objective for each Center is : Hemet -114, Indio – 112, Lake Elsinore – 101, Moreno Valley -112, Perris – 112 and Rubidoux - 107

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Business Engagement and Outreach

Workforce Development Center

Totals for October 2019

Year-to-Date Totals

Activity

Riverside

Indio

Hemet

New Businesses Repeat Businesses

5 8

10

5 4

20 21

62 73

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Recruitment Activities on Behalf of Businesses

# of Positions Available

# of Candidates Interviewed

Name of Business Pacific Barcode

Industry

City

Manufacturing Manufacturing Construction Manufacturing

Temecula

1 5 1 2

2 6 1 3

TMI

Corona

Protech Building Services

Temecula

ACE

Hemet Blythe

IBEW

Renewable Energy

75 25

273

Capstone Logistics

Logistics

Moreno Valley

45

Hires from Recruitments

# of Positions Available

# of Candidates Interviewed

Name of Businesses

Industry

City

Job Title

Freight Handler

4 9 5 7

2 6 1 4

Selector Repack

Capstone Logistics

Logistics

Moreno Valley

Sanitation

Absolute Security International

Other

Indio

Security Guard

5

3

Renewable Energy

IBEW

Blythe

75

273

Rapid Response Activities (Information Presentations Conducted for Businesses Undergoing Layoffs or Closures)

# of Jobs Eliminated

Name of Business

Industry

Location

Affected Workers

10-Quality Control 5-Cold Head Operators 12-Machine Operators 4-CNC Machine Operators 5-Deco Set Up 4-Wire Draw Operators 5-Lead Technicians

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies

Manufacturing

Riverside

45

5-HR Managers 3-Assistant Managers 28-Sales Associates 10-Cashiers

Desert Hot Springs

Kmart Store

Other

46

AT&T

Other

Riverside

22

22-Premise Technicians

5

WARN Letters* Received (Information Presentations will be offered to Businesses Undergoing Layoffs or Closures)

# Affected

Company Name

Location

Positions to be Eliminated

TE Connectivity

Hemet

30 28

30-Design Engineers 28-Delivery Drivers

Letter Ride

Riverside

* WARN letters are provided by employers to local officials and agencies pursuant to the Worker Adjustment Act and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act

Special Grants

Veterans Employment Assistance Program (VEAP) – Objective: 100 Veterans served by March 31, 2021. Status: Enrollment of Veterans in vocational training began November 2019. Two Veterans are currently undergoing training; five Veterans are scheduled to begin training in December 2019; and seven additional Veterans are slated to start training in the coming weeks. Additional eligible veterans are currently being recruited. Prison to Employment – Objective: 700 Justice Involved individuals served by March 31, 2022. Status: Sub- recipient agreements for 7 providers of transitional and permanent job placement services will be presented to the Board during the December 17, 2019 Board meeting. Service delivery of these programs is expected to begin January 2020 .

The Year-End Workforce Development Board (WDB) Meeting will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the March Air Field Museum, 22550 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518 from 12:00-1:30pm. The WDB will recap 2019 activities, as well as recognize those individuals and partner entities for their support. The Keynote speaker will be Dr. Angelov Farooq, Chair, California Workforce Development Board (WDB) and guest speaker Heidi Marshall, Managing Director, Economic Development Agency. Future of Work Commission - On November 14 th the Future of Work Commission met at UCR for the 3 rd of 8 convening sessions to cover the topics of Education, Skills and Job Quality. The Future of Work Commission, appointed by Governor Newsom, mission is to study and make recommendations regarding future job growth in California; the impact of technology; methods of promoting better job quality, wages and working conditions through technology; modernizing worker safety net protections; and the best way to preserve good jobs and ready the workforce for jobs of the future .

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7 GRANT SUBMISSIONS

GRANT SUBMISSIONS

Housing for a Healthy California

 The Economic Development Agency (EDA) is the lead for the County of Riverside’s Housing for a Healthy California (HHC) program. EDA will contract out with its Housing Authority Division to administer HHC funds. This grant request will provide housing as well as referrals and additional supportive services designed to integrate and provide whole person long-term solutions and support. Collaborative partners for this grant include: Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), Molina Healthcare, Riverside University Health System (Population Health and Behavioral Health departments). We anticipate Housing for a Healthy California will allow Riverside County to create permanent housing solutions for 575 individuals.  Grantor: Dept. of Housing and Community Development  Outcome: Requested Amount of $6,463,230  Submitted August 6, 2019 The State responded with a denial on our application citing that we did not provide proof of support for HA’s experience in administering rental assistance or funding affordable housing within the past 3 years. We have appealed this decision, and were able to receive a letter of support from the Corporation of Supportive Housing (the co-author of this funding initiative) backing the thoroughness of our grant submission. The State will make a final determination on our appeal by December 4, 2019.  AB1111 is a partnership grant between non-profit entities and the Riverside Workforce Development Board, with the non-profit applicants as the lead organization. Grants were targeted to any and all at-risk populations including but not limited to: Homeless Individuals, Formally Incarcerated, Disadvantaged Youth, Single Mothers, and Elderly etc.  Grant proposals were written and submitted by non-profit service providers in partnership with our Workforce Development Board to serve a spectrum of disadvantaged populations Countywide. Proposals included these service providers: o Goodwill o California Family Life Center o Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) o Farmworker Institute for Education and Leadership (FIELD) o Desert Best Friends Closet o Martha’s Village and Kitchen  Grantor: California Workforce Development Board  Outcome: Proposals ranged from $170,000-$500,000, - decisions are in process.  Submitted August 26, 2019  We have just received word that two non-profit partners from the County of Riverside were awarded AB 1111 Funding. o CEO, an organization providing daily paid work for the formally incarcerated was awarded $200,000 o Martha’s Village and Kitchen, an organization serving the homeless population was awarded $498,859.00.  This grant provides for reimbursement for transportation and administrative costs utilized for immigrants entering our County. EDA submitted funding on behalf of: Riverside County Housing Authority, Riverside University Health Systems – Behavioral Health and Public Health, DPSS and EMD  Grantor: Emergency Food and Shelter National Board  Outcome: Requested Amount of $97,368.80  Submitted September 6, 2019 o Revised Updates Submitted September 24, 2019 Emergency Food and Shelter Grant AB 1111

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o In Process

Prop 68 Mecca Regional Sports Park Project

 This grant for 8.5 Million dollars would allow us to build a regional sports park on existing County owned property in Mecca, CA. Intensive community outreach helped determine the parks features which include: Playing fields and infrastructure, Playground with Shade Structure, Jogging Path, Workout Stations, Splash Pad Feature, Sand Volleyball Courts, Public Art Installation, Picnic/BBQ Shaded Gazebos, Lighting and Wi-Fi Accessibility.  Awarding Agency: CA Dept. of Parks and Recreation  Outcome: Requested Amount of $8,500,000  Submitted August 1, 2019  Revisions Requested to Site Plan and Grant Scope were completed and sent back to the State on November 5, 2019  The County hosted a site visit to the proposed Mecca Sports Park project area on December 3, 2019

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10 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

General Updates

 EDA partnered with UCR to host an Opportunity Zone event on campus. EDA presented along with Accelerator for America and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. An investor was present and EDA team is continuing discussions with him regarding best ways to engage the investor community and create a deal structure.  EDA supported the following events: o Inland Empire Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards Event – November 13, 2019 o Raincross Trophy Dinner at Riverside Convention Center – November 19, 2019 o Coachella Valley Economic Partnership Greater Palm Springs Economic Summit – November 19, 2019

o Riverside County Ag Summit – November 20, 2019 o Inland Empire Latino Summit – November 22, 2019

o Moreno Valley Workforce and Economic Development Summit – November 22 o Corona Chamber of Commerce Legislative Dinner – November 23, 2019

Coachella Valley Business Center

8 counseling sessions with small business clients were held during reporting period in the CV Business Center:  Gigi Banks, Creative Solutions Marketing- existing printing and marketing business; assistance requested: Strategic marketing and advertising.  Manuel Gaitan, Classic Roasters- Start up, Coffee House; requested services- site selection, business operating structure, permitting, licensing, business banking, and funding.  Bryan Brown, Start-Up RV detailing business- requested services; fictitious business name, licensing, business banking, marketing, and financing.  Shawn Gavelle, S&S Fleet Services, Start up franchise of Fleet Services, Int.; requested services- Start up assistance, funding, management and marketing.  Isabel Babcock, Luxe Beadry, Start-up custom bracelets; requested services- pricing strategy, online marketing and sales and other sales venues.  Evanne Lewis, Mattey’s Mutts, existing custom made small dog vests; services requested; sales and marketing, pricing models and strategy.  Oscar Ortiz, Retail cosmetic startup business- requested services- permitting, licensing, budgeting, fictitious business name, insurance, and taxing information.  Marcus Sassan Motamedi, eTagz a startup QR Code App with emergency medical and contact information for First Responders- requested services; access to capital, pitch deck review, business plan and market research.

Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)

 CVSBDC celebrated Grand Opening of Norma’s Italian Kitchen on November 15, 2019. About 30 people were in attendance to celebrate with new owners Charlene Hare and Ronald Stewart.

Coachella Valley Economic Development

 Met with the owner of the Coachella Ranch Market shopping center for a second meeting to discuss a possible mixed use apartment and retail for the center.  Nominated Rod Vandenbos of Buzzbox for the Entrepreneur Spirit Award in the food and beverage category and attended the awards ceremony in Riverside. Mr. Vandenbos won the award for the category and he thanked EDA for all of the effort and support in opening his new international facility in Indio.

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 Met with the owners of Vallarta Hispanic Grocery Store for the lease signing of the Jackson Street store in Indio. Remodeling work has begun on the 60K square foot site which is slated to open in late March 2020. This will be a $5M capital investment and has plans to employ over 100 people. Workforce Development will conduct a “job fair” and provide possible On the Job Training services.  Met with the owner of Robledo Winery from Sonoma who wants to bring his line of fine wines to Riverside County. A follow up meeting will be scheduled with the company executives in December 2019.  Facilitated and attended the joint newly formed Blythe Chamber of Commerce and Palo Verde Valley Economic Alliance Meeting in Blythe. Great progress is being made with new business outreach and city cleanup efforts. The Alliance “Wings” project located at the Community Center is finished and attracting outside of the area visitors.  Met with the Lundin Development Group and the Denny’s restaurant chain representative at the new site at Washington Street and Avenue of the States in Palm Desert. The EVC originally worked with the parties to fill the site with the restaurant when a “drive thru” Starbucks project fell through. There will also be a small strip center located behind the Denny’s. Construction fencing is up and construction is scheduled for December.  Attended the annual CVEP Economic Forecast Summit at the Palm Springs Convention Center.  Coordinated, planned, and attended the RC AG/Summit at UCR Palm Desert. This year’s event concentrated on “real time” agricultural issues. Highlights include: 1. A presentation by the California Secretary of Agriculture and; 2. A panel presentation from agricultural industry experts including Riverside County Ag Commissioner Ruben Arroyo discussing topics affecting the industry.  Facilitated and attended the Eastern Coachella Valley Business Alliance Meeting at Fantasy Springs Resort. Sunline Transit Authority made a presentation focused on the future of transit in the Eastern Coachella Valley.  Attended the monthly Growing Coachella Valley Board of Directors meeting as the RC representative member.  Met with a development group of land owners at the Bermuda Dunes Airport who are interested in planning and building out the available land surrounding the Bermuda Dunes Airport. The ED team will be working closely with them to navigate the RC planning process. The next meeting is scheduled for the first week of December.  Worked with Workforce Development on the follow-up to the recent K-Mart closure Rapid Response program and interviewed 23 candidates eligible for services and forwarded them to program assistance.  Worked with the French Rotisserie Café and their plans to open a new site in Palm Desert. Workforce Development will be brought in to offer a mini-job fair and possible OJT services.  Participated in the Workforce Development OJT process for 3 job positions at Buzzbox International.

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13 OFFICE OF FOREIGN TRADE

OFFICE OF FOREIGN TRADE

OFT Meetings and Events

 Met with Alex Foard, Director of Business Development with Bayarea Council to discuss ways how his agency can support us to grow exports to China. Bayarea Council is an organization focusing on economic development in the Bay Area, balancing long-term economic, social, and environmental sustainability. In 2012 the Bayarea Council partnered with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GoBiz) to establish and operate the California-China Office of Trade and Investment in Shanghai. The partnership has the goal to enhance investment and trade between China and the State of California.  Attended a meeting/presentation given by Trelynd Bradley, Senior Business Development Specialist from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development representing the Inland Region. Trelynd Bradley gave a presentation focusing on how the State is working on helping our regional economy thrive and what resources are available from the State. His presentation covered information about the State’s incentives for small businesses, tax credit programs, site selection, permitting, employment training panel, opportunity zones.  Met with UCR Office of Technology Partnerships and Entrepreneurial Programs to talk about how they can assist Office of Foreign Trade with Entrepreneurial Programs.  Presented to the Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce monthly community business breakfast the functions of the Office of Foreign Trade.  Participated in Corona Chamber event at Norco College, “The Future of Economic Development, Innovation, Talent and Livable Communities.  Met with visiting Mexican Officials from Mexico City (University de Espana en Mexico). Discussion was on possibilities of Riverside County looking into an International Logistics Certificate Program.  Met with local members of the Inland Empire Chinese American Alliance to discuss partnering.

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15 FILM COMMISSION

FILM COMMISSION

Countywide Film Permits:

PRODUCTION DAYS IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY

District Film Permits (October 2019):

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Location Scouting (November 2019)

 Church Video looking for a long stretch of desolate desert road. Suggested Pinto Rd. in Chiriaco Summit.  Still Photography shoot for country artist Russell Dickerson inquired about filming on Berdoo Canyon Rd. near Indio.  New York Film Academy students inquired about filming at Eagle Mt. Iron Mine abandoned town in Eagle Mt./Desert Center.  TV show, “Ghost Hunters” inquired about the abandoned prison at Eagle Mt. Iron Mine in Eagle Mt./Desert Center.  Feature Film with Val Kilmer looking for property at the Salton Sea. Suggested the North Shore Beach and Yacht Club in North Shore and Coachella Movie Ranch in Mecca.

Special Events/Sponsorships

The American Film Market (AFM) takes place over 8 days at the Lowes Hotel in Santa Monica Nov 6 – 13 th , 2019). This is a market to connect both productions looking to sell a film and also the companies that are looking to acquire content. Interestingly, these filmmakers also always have another project (or 10) they are working on, hence, exhibiting at this event yields many location requests in Riverside County once they learn how close we are to the L.A. area and how much service we can offer. Multiple productions have already called for assistance and come to Riverside to scout their desired locations.

Riverside County Districts: a snap shot

D1: Riverside County’s Behavioral Health Buildings on Rustin Ave and Myers St. were scouted for a feature film. Production would love the locations to play as the “group home”. They plan to film for 14 days at these facilities and 90% of the movie will be filmed in Riverside they will put 7 stars at local hotel for 14 days and plan to hire local crew and caterers to work on this film. D2: With Streaming Wars intensifying and some streaming goliaths recently launching new services, independent filmmakers have opportunities to get their films to the screen like never before. VET Tv is amongst these streaming platforms hoping to engage a community of watchers that will subscribe to their platform. Launched in 2017 by retired Marine Capt. Donny O’Malley, this streaming TV show films all of their content in Riverside County due to the assistance received from the Riverside County Film Commission. A feature article has been written about them in the November issue of Media Play News. https://www.mediaplaynews.com/streaming-wars-niche-services-soldier-on/?hilite=%27streaming%27 D3: Feature Film “The Dawn” was filmed at Lawler Lodge and was recently picked up for distribution while pitching at the American Film Market early November 2019. This production filmed in our mountain community and spent three days renting the Lawler Lodge and Lawler Alpine to house the crew and make movie magic.

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D4: Feature Film Big America has spent weeks scouting locations and weeks filming in the Coachella Valley. They report having booked 1700 room nights and filmed at locations that were county owned such as Lake Cahuilla, County Fairgrounds and locations within other Cities. D5: Fox 911 has an affinity for Riverside County based on past experiences and were already back in D5 to film at Perris Skydive.

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19 MARKETING

MARKETING

Events

 RUHS MOB Panera Bread Ribbon Cutting – December 12, 2019, Moreno Valley  French Valley Library Groundbreaking – January 10, 2020, French Valley  Riverside County Opportunity Zone West County Event – January 21, 2020, Corona  Riverside County Opportunity Zone East County Event – January 21, 2020, Indio  John J. Benoit Detention Center Ribbon Cutting – February 5, 2020, Indio  Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival – February 14-23, 2020, Indio  Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Opening Ceremonies – February 14, 2020, Indio  Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Presidents’ Day Parade – February 17, 2020, Indio  Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Flag Raising Ceremony – February 17, 2020, Indio  Coachella Valley Business Conference – April 30, 2020, Indio  IMLA Conference – September 23-27, 2020, La Quinta

Event Dates/Times To Be Determined

 RUHS Perris Behavioral Health Clinic Ribbon Cutting, Perris  Desert Hot Springs Library Groundbreaking, Desert Hot Springs  Elected Women Luncheon, Temecula  RUHS MOB Grand Opening, Moreno Valley  Access Government Day, Riverside

Sponsorship

 RUHSF Festival of Trees Mistletoe Magic Gala – November 26, 2019  RUHSF Festival of Trees – November 29-December 1, 2019  Senior Inspiration Awards – March 13, 2020

Tourism

 3rd District Idyllwild Tourism Support (Ongoing)  EDA/County Tourism Initiative/Plan Development (Ongoing)  EDA Drone Project/Videography (Operator Re-Certified/Ongoing)  Inland Empire Tourism Council/Discover IE Participation (Ongoing)  North Shore Yacht Club/Salton Sea Kiosk Remote Access and Content Updates (Ongoing)  Palm Springs CVB Tourism Sponsorship Management (Ongoing)  Temecula Wine Country Tourism Marketing District Administrative Support (Ongoing)  Wine Country/Wine District Project (In Process)

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HOUSING

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HOUSING

Affordable Housing Production FY 2019/2020

Multifamily Apartments

Units Completed: 148 Under Construction: 85 Pre-Development: 1,959

  

Senior Home Rehabilitation Grant Program

 The Senior Home Rehabilitation Grant Program is a grant of up to $25,000.00 to assist qualified very low-income seniors or disabled homeowners with correcting health and safety hazards in their homes to improve their quality of life and safety. A total of $ 460,499.00 has been drawn down, $308,000.00 has been obligated, leaving a balance of $231,501.00.  The County has successfully assisted 17 seniors rehabilitate their homes through this program (15 in theWest and 2 in the East). There are currently 11 homes being worked on. The breakdown of all the applications received and processed is as follows: o 17 Completed o 11 Under Construction o 722 Inquires o 104 Disqualified

o 81 Withdrew o 23 Declined o 37 Waiting for a response o 218 Not qualified

 District 1 - total of 1

o 1 completed; Riverside

 District 2 - total of 6 o 6 completed; Jurupa Valley, Mira Loma, Corona  District 3 - total of 13 o 6 completed; Hemet o 7 in rehab  District 4 - total of 3 o 2 completed; Thousand Palms, Desert Hot Springs o 1 in rehab  District 5 - total of 5 o 2 completed; Beaumont, Sun City o 3 in rehab

Mortgage Credit Certificate Program

 A Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) entitles qualified home buyers to reduce the amount of their federal income tax liability by an amount equal to a portion of the interest paid during the year on a home mortgage. This tax credit allows the buyer to qualify more easily for a loan by increasing the effective income of the buyer. The Riverside County MCC Program provides for a twenty percent (20%) rate which can be applied to the interest paid on the mortgage loan.  As of November 13, 2019, a total of 14 MCC Certificates were issued from the 2018 MCC allocation with a total MCC amount of $777,411.60. Additionally, there are 8 MCC Commitments since fiscal year startup totaling $404,269.00 that are awaiting certificate issuance. There is also 1 remaining MCC application received this month for $55,200.00, still awaiting commitment. The current grand total MCC allocation drawdown is $1,236,880.60 with a remaining balance for the 2018 allocation at $763,119.40.

First Time Home Buyer Program

 The First Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Program provides assistance to lower income persons in the purchase of their first home. Assistance may be provided for the down payment in the purchase

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of a home. The amount of assistance available depends upon the buyer’s qualifications and the price of the home. In general, a buyer may only receive what they need, up to 20% of the purchase price of the home.  As of November 13, 2019, a total of 3 FTHB applications have been received since the beginning of the fiscal year. Two of those applications are new files received November 2019, for assistance amount subtotal of $112,000.00. Total allocated funds as of November 13, 2019 for all 3 total FTHB files is $145,000.00.  ESG Housing First Program o # of households assisted: 6 o Monthly rental, utility, security & utility deposit, and emergency assistance provided: $11K  HOPWA Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program o # of households assisted:105 o Monthly rental assistance provided: $55K  Security Deposit Assistance Program o # of households assisted: 7 o Monthly security deposit assistance provided: $6K  CDBG Security Deposit Assistance o # of households assisted: 1 o Monthly security deposit assistance provided: $800  CDBG Emergency Assistance Program o # of households assisted: 0 o Monthly security deposit assistance provided: $0  CDBG Homeless Prevention Program o # of households assisted: 1 o Monthly security deposit assistance provided: $706  HUD VASH Tenant Based Vouchers o # of Households assisted: 359 o Monthly rental assistance provided: $248K  HUD VASH Project Based Vouchers o # of Households assisted: 91 o Monthly rental assistance provided: $62K  Shelter Plus Care o # of households assisted: 96 o Monthly rental assistance provided: $74K  CalWORKs Housing Support Program o # of households assisted: 176 o Monthly rental, utility, security & utility deposit, storage assistance provided: $119K

Housing Authority Homeless Programs

Total # of households assisted: 842 Total monthly assistance provided: $577K

Affordable Housing Production FY 2019/2020 Completed Units: 68

Under Construction: 84 Pre-Development: 990

Desert Rose, Community of Ripley (Developer – Housing Authority)  Property Management Company has been on site since August 2019.

 On 8/16/19, the Board of Commissioners approved placing 41 Project Based Vouchers for the project. The vouchers will provide an avenue for the project to generate sufficient revenue to support required maintenance and services, allowing the project to become autonomous. Staff is processing eligibility applications to place the vouchers on the units.  Four units recently rehabilitated and ready to be leased. Rehabilitation of remaining units is ongoing.

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El Cajon Apartments, Desert Hot Springs (Developer - Riverside Housing Development Corporation):  3 unit multi-family acquisition, rehabilitation, rental  Board approved HOME Loan agreement for $288,373.00 (Community Housing Development Organization set-aside) on March 20, 2018.  Construction is 99% complete, finishing improvements to the trash enclosure and one final unit to lease up. Villa Hermosa Phase III (Fred Young), Indio, (Developer- The Coachella Valley Housing Coalition):  On 6/25/19, the Board of Supervisors approved a Resolution in support of the developer’s tax credit application and request for $1,000,000 in HOME funds and $1,500,000 in former RDA funds.  Developer did not receive a tax credit award, they will be resubmitting a new application for the project first quarter in 2020. 6 th and Cesar Chavez St Project, Coachella, (Developer- Chelsea Investment Co.):  108 unit multi-family housing for low income families.  Developer applied and received Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) funding from the State.  Developer has applied for $1,000,000 in County HOME funds.  Housing Authority of the County of Riverside (HACR) awarded the project 8 Project Based Vouchers based on the project being awarded AHSC funding on the basis that it secured funding thru an existing competitive process.  Staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment and Request for Release of Funds for the $1,000,000 in HOME funds and 8 Project Based Vouchers for Board for consideration November 5, 2019.  Developer applied for 4% tax credits November 2019. If awarded tax credits construction will commence 2 nd quarter of 2020. Paseo De Los Heroes III, Community of Mecca (Developer – The Coachella Valley Housing Coalition):  81 unit multi-family housing for farm workers  Construction completion 88%.  Anticipated completion date is December 2019.  Project completed but have not received Certificate of Occupancy. ARC Village, Palm Desert (Developer – Allied Affordable Housing)  The project includes new construction of a 36 unit special needs housing development. Project will consist of 6- two story buildings with 4 units per building, 3- one story buildings with 2-3 units per building on 1.83 acres.  Developer was awarded 7 additional Project-Based Vouchers from the Housing Authority to provide rental subsidies to qualified tenants.  Developer applied for funding to the Multifamily Housing Program (MHP) in August 2019, based on the self-score the project might not receive an award, the State is scheduled to issue awards in December 2019. Staff will work with Developer on next steps should the project not receive an award of MHP funds. Veterans Village, Cathedral City (Developer –Urban Housing Communities)  60 unit multi-family veteran housing  City entered into a Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA) with the developer for the land and provided a $1,500,000 loan for the development of the project.  Developer submitted a funding application seeking $1,500,000 in HOME funding and staff has reviewed the application and will be recommending to the Board on December 7, 2019 for approval of a funding resolution for the County’s contribution to the project, The funding resolution is needed so that the Developer can apply for Tax Credits and VHHP funding to the State.

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 Developer is seeking to apply for funding to the Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Program (VHHP) from the state once the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is released later this year. St. Anthony’s Mobile Home Park, Community of Mecca ( Developer – Pueblo Unido):  Pueblo Unido continues to be out of compliance with the State’s Mobile Home Park Rehabilitation and Residential Ownership Program (MPROP), funding Discussions have occurred and are continuing with the State and Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) regarding a possible work out of the State MPROP loan that would include assistance from the Housing Authority. Villa Verde, Coachella (Developer – Abode Communities):  Former Coachella RDA site located at 84824 Calle Verde.  Predevelopment stage: developer is defining scope, design and finance plan.  Current finance plan: 4% Federal Tax Credits, 4% State Tax Credits, Joe Serna Jr FwHG, and Project based vouchers.  Conceptual project scope includes, 167-units; 2-stories, One-, two-, and three-bedroom units, 100% Affordable - 30-60% AMI  Around 17 dwelling units per acre on a 9.44 acre lot, Includes large open space areas, central promenade, outdoor plaza, pavilion, picnic tables, resident center, splash pad, and tot lot  Service-enhanced with Abode’s in-house service program Beyond Homes  Timeline: 2019 Entitlements / 2020 Funding commitments and building permit / 2021-2022 Construction / 2022 Lease-up & Operations  Coachella Planning Commission hearing is expected on November 20, 2019, with City Council hearing to follow: Two developer incentives are being requested through Density Bonus (1) minimum dwelling unit size for 1-bedroom units; (2) parking reduction Desert Aids Project, Palm Springs (Developer – Desert AIDS Project):  On February 6, 2018, the Board of Commissioners approved an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Desert AIDS Project, to explore and negotiate the possibility of developing an affordable housing project on 2.87 acres of land owned by the Housing Authority and currently being leased out to Desert AIDS Project for parking for their adjacent clinic.  DAP and Coachella Valley Housing Coalition entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for CVHC to provide technical assistance with the planning, entitlement, permitting, financing and development of the project.  DAP is anticipating to start construction June 2023.  Developer is in the process of securing funding for the rehabilitation of the existing 231 units  The Housing Authority has been working in close partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health in trying to identify potential affordable housing projects eligible to apply for the No Place Like Home funding from the State. HCD announced the first round awards of NPLH and Cathedral Palms was awarded $7,712,905. In connection with the NPLH award 68 units will be set aside for homeless clients receiving services from the Department of Behavioral Health.  The Housing Authority awarded the project 68 Housing Choice Voucher Program Project Based Vouchers.  Developer submitted for 4% tax credits in October 2019.If awarded tax credits construction is anticipated to start 2 nd quarter of 2020. The Monarch Apartments, Palm Springs (Developer – Community Housing Opportunities Corporation):  Developer submitted a funding application seeking $500,000 in HOME funding for the development and construction of a 60-unit affordable housing project.  Housing staff is in the process of reviewing the project, budget, applicant’s experience, capacity, and financials. Cathedral Palms, Cathedral City (Developer – National Core)  231 unit multi-family senior housing

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 15 Project Based Vouchers were awarded from the Housing Authority.  Environmental assessment is underway and a staff report and determination is anticipated by December 2019.  Developer applied for MHP in August 2019, based on the self-score the project might not receive an award, the State is scheduled to announce awards in December 2019. Staff will work with Developer on next steps should the project not receive an award of MHP funds.

Housing Authority Subsidy Assistance and Report (October 2019) 4 th District totals

 Section 8 Program – 1,676 families assisted in the month of October; $1,124,330 was expended in Housing Assistance payments.  Affordable Apartment Units: 169 units (consisting of 4 apartment communities located in Thermal, Cathedral City, Mecca, Desert Hot Springs and Indio).

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

Home Enhancement Program

 Program provides up to $25,000.00* to low-income homeowners for eligible exterior repairs/improvements.  There were 16 number of HEP projects in progress during the reporting period in the following Districts: o District 1: 2

 Good Hope – APP 1  Mead Valley – APP1

District 3: 3  Homeland – CC1  San Jacinto – CON 1, SCH1

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o District 4: 10  Coachella – SCH2, PC1  Mecca – SCH2  North Shore – SCH2  La Quinta – CC1  Desert Hot Springs – CC1, SCH1 o District 5 : 1  Cabazon – CC1

 The Home Enhancement Program is marketed, through neighborhood canvassing flyers dropped off at Community Centers and Libraries, referrals from previous clients, and discussions that come up at Community meetings.

Project Status Codes

APP

CC

Application

County Counsel

JOB

SCH

Job Walk

Scheduled for Construction

BP

CON

Bid Process

Construction

AG

PC

Agreement

Project Completed

*Pre-1978 Program provides up to $35,000.00 to low-income homeowners for eligible exterior repairs/improvements in homes built before 1978.

CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs

 Staff are reviewing 2020-2021 CDBG and ESG applications. City applications due mid-December 2019. Public Hearing for Proposed 2020-2021 Action Plan is scheduled for February 2020.  No updates for the Federal FY 2020 grant funding as the THUD Appropriation Bill has not yet been approved by Congress.

Colorado River Senior Center

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

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Benoit Detention Center  The project replaces the outdated, 353-bed Indio Jail with a new 1,626-bed, state of the art detention and support facilities on a 6.5-acre site in Indio. The new facility will be operated by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and consists of: o Phase 1 o Housing Buildings o Support Building o Site Improvements o Expansion of Underground Tunnel System  The method of delivery is Pre-qualified General Contractor using Clark Construction and Vanir as Construction Manager. The current Construction Value is $282,728,024.  Following a 90-day transition phase after Phase 1, Phase 2 will commence and take approximately 160 days to complete. Phase 2 will include the demolition of the existing jail and the construction of the intake sally port and surface parking.  The State Fire Marshall issued their Temporary Certificate of Occupancy on October 30 th , 2019. The project team is now addressing BSCC and Building Official comments to occupy the building.  Offsite street improvements associated with Benoit Detention Center and associated County projects as requested by the City of Indio. Improvements include rehabilitation of portions of Hwy 111 and Oasis, new storm water infrastructure, traffic signals, and other offsite improvements.  Approved project budget is $7,000,000.  Phase 1 work is complete. Notice of Completion, release of retention and approval of final Change Order approved by Board of Supervisors on July 23, 2019.  Phase 2 Hwy 111 Street Improvement Form 11 to request approval of plans and specs for bidding and award of a second amendment with Webb Associates is scheduled to Board of Supervisors on January 7, 2020. Proposed project phasing has been sent to the City of Indio for consideration. Benoit Detention Center Offsite Improvements

Blythe Jail Medical & Behavioral Health Service Expansion

 Development of facility for medical and behavioral health services.  On July 31, 2018 Board of Supervisors approved a project budget of $498,938.  Wireless access installed.

 Acquiring labor to start work has been a challenge. Staff is doing outreach to find labor. Once submittals and schedule have been submitted, construction will begin and is expected to continue for 90 days.

Roy’s Desert Springs Remodel

 Conversion of existing space unto a Board and care facility with a bed capacity of 92 beds to alleviate over-crowding in the adult outpatient clinic suite. This 57,818 square foot space, which includes an expansion of 8,125 square foot, will provide behavioral health services to Coachella Valley residents who are at high risk for hospitalization, incarceration, and homelessness.  Behavioral Health has selected a location in Palm Desert for the temporary relocation of the 10,000 sq. ft. office space to a separate leased facility.  Revised budget of $27,172,526 and construction contracts was approved by Board of Supervisors on June 11, 2019.  Interior stairwells have been installed and drywall installation has begun.  The construction duration is 15 months with completion expected September 2020.

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REAL ESTATE

RDA Long Range Property Management Plan (Plan)

 Plan completed and submitted to Department of Finance and now approved by DOF.  Marketing Plan approved by Successor Agency and proceeding with all Marketing efforts.  Marketing Plan has been delayed due to new approval of ROPS.  Approval of ROPS 19/20 in progress.  The following is our LRPMP disposition update: o 21 projects sold/transferred. o 4 in negotiations. o 0 in escrow. o 11 projects in various marketing stages.  Ground Lease and Facilities Lease Agreements approved by Board of Supervisors.  Project in Construction stage. Shell/Core, TI, Connection Point, and Equipment Coordination planning meetings in progress.  Final Agreements approved by Board on November 14, 2017.  Restaurant RFP results in Award to Panera Bread. Selection with Lease negotiations being finalized; Lease to be sent to County Counsel for final approval. Lease approved by Board on June 4, 2019, tenant improvements underway.  Panera tenant improvements underway, Panera Grand Opening scheduled for November 19, 2019.  Completion of M.O.B. expected December 2019. Ahead of schedule and under budget.  Panera Opening Ceremony planned for Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 2pm.

Riverside University Medical Center - M.O.B.

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

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

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

DHS Library Project – 15,500 SF

 Library design/programming commencing.  Selected Omni-West with Lease negotiations and design in progress.  Form 11A approved by Board on April 16, 2019.  CIP Approved item on April 22, 2019.  Ground Lease & Facilities Lease and Ordinance approved by BOS on April 30, 2019.  Project approved by the DAC on July 11, 2019.

 Project approved by the Board of Supervisors on July 23, 2019.  Finance Closing completed project meetings and design in progress.  Expected ground breaking in First Quarter of 2020.

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

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

Transportation Related Project: Avenue 66 Grade Separation Project

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

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

Transportation Related Project: N. Indian Canyon Road Widening Project

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

Transportation Related Project: Proposed CV Link Project

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

Transportation Related Project: I-10/Portola Interchange Project

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 Right of Way Requirements being finalized.  Design for the railroad being finalized.  1 Appraisal Report for UP completed; offer presented to UP.  2 Appraisals completed (Jack Ivey and Stevens); appraisals being reviewed

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Jacqueline Cochran Airport

 Airport Layout Plan Update with AGIS Survey: Staff met with the FBO tenants for their input on future needs and requirements that should be incorporated. Staff also met with the consultant to discuss incorporating changes that could be accommodated in the new Airport Layout Plan. This project is anticipated to be reviewed by the FAA in January 2020.  A Request for Proposal (RFP) is being advertised to secure an operator for Airline, and Cargo Operations at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, the deadline for this RFP was June 27, 2019. Two responses were received and are being reviewed. Interviews with RFP respondents took place on September 6, 2019. Staff is analyzing and reviewing anticipated impacts and operational framework to ensure the best suited operator is selected.  Detention Basin project update, Mead and Hunt drafted an updated environmental assessment. EDA management met with the Western Pacific Airport District Office Manager, David Cushing on March 22, 2019. In the meeting Mr. Cushing provided a clear path forward and support for the project. Staff submitted to the FAA an amended project description and coordinated with consultants to begin cultural and biological surveys. Staff is awaiting FAA determination on EA.  Customs User Fee Application - Staff submitted an updated business plan to Customs Border Patrol (CBP) in May 2018 in request of a dedicated officer for the Airport. A response was received from CBP in early July 2018, describing the next step in the application process which requires working closely with CBP LAX. Staff contacted CBP LAX and is updating business and operational information requested by CBP. A meeting took place with LAX Port Director and Team on October 5, 2018 to discuss the next steps of the user fee process. CBP LAX indicated that the best path forward to establish a custom officer was to share the existing officer with Palm Springs. Staff has secured several letters of support from airport users for Customs services at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport. EDA management and the Supervisor’s Legislative Assistant, Pat Cooper, conferenced with Port Director on July 16, 2019. Staff received positive feedback from the LAX Port Director who requested additional information on international traffic. Staff has submitted to CBP LAX an updated Business Plan as requested and is awaiting final determination.  U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has a ground lease for Airport property at Blythe Airport. The agreement has been under a month-to-month tenancy since June 30, 2010. Staff reached out to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol contracting officer to request a lease renewal. Staff sent a proposal letter to General Services Administration (GSA) that clearly defined the desirous terms of the ground lease amendment. The proposal letter was presented to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) on June 29, 2018 for review. On September 25, 2018 staff had a conference call with Tina Davis, the Project Manager from CBP. Ms. Davis indicated that the review boards meeting for September was canceled, and an additional meeting had been scheduled for this year. CBP notified the County on May 23, 2019 that the Rent Control Board had accepted the newly proposed rent increase and additional lease space. Staff received the CBP draft lease on August 28, 2019, and submitted it to County Counsel for review. Staff had a conference call with CBP and their attorney on October 10, 2019 to discuss County Counsel’s revisions to the agreement. CBP’s attorney agreed to revise the agreement with language that is acceptable by both parties. CBP indicated that they will provide the County with a revised agreement the week of December 9, 2019.  The preliminary work on the Environmental Assessment (EA) began in May for the Wildlife Exclusion Fencing Project, and Biological work have been completed and submitted to the FAA for review. Staff is awaiting feedback from the FAA to determine if an EA is necessary.

Blythe

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