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Week of 2026-08-17
Riverside County boards weigh $28M in transport funds, outlet expansion
Recent meetings of Riverside County boards and commissions included a $28 million package of transportation reimbursements, a major outlet mall expansion, and several land-use proposals. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, so no final decisions are known.
WRCOG Executive Committee (Aug. 3)
The Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee agenda included approval of multiple TUMF (Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee) reimbursement agreements totaling over $28 million. The largest was $18,035,561 for the Third St Grade Separation, followed by $5 million for Ethanac Rd/I-215, $2.5 million for University Ave/Central Ave/Alessandro Blvd ITS, $1.9 million for Esplanade Improvements, $847,000 for Wood Rd Widening, and $500,000 for Temescal Canyon Rd/I-15. The committee also considered approving FY 2026/2027 5-Year Transportation Improvement Programs for TUMF Central, Hemet/San Jacinto, and Pass Zones; adopting Resolution 26-26 to sell delinquent assessment receivables to First National Assets; terminating MOUs with LA County and the Inland Empire Community Foundation for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program; and increasing an I-REN evaluation MOU with CSU San Bernardino to $160,096.
RCA Board (Aug. 3)
The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority board agenda included a closed session to negotiate purchase of three properties, from Megan Baker & Joel Cabotage, Lance T. Lim & Jill M. Yath, and Barbara Echan & Mary E. Gosner. The board also planned to receive and file MSHCP fee collection reports for April and May 2026, monthly investment reports for those months, a Joint Project Review status report as of June 30, 2026, and an acquisitions status report as of May 31, 2026.
Planning Commission (Aug. 5)
The Riverside County Planning Commission held public hearings on several land-use items. The Desert Hills Premium Outlets expansion would add 47,915 square feet and 283 parking spaces, plus a new signal at Seminole Dr & Malki Rd. Other items included a 29,600-square-foot industrial building with 3,130 square feet of office space for Rangel Steel Erectors on 30.72 acres; a convenience market with off-sale beer/wine/spirits license in a 12,000-square-foot retail center on Hwy 74; continued use of Olivet University's 853-acre campus with 43.62 acres developed; and a cannabis retail amendment to reduce premises by 1,362 square feet and update public benefit payments.
Director's Hearing (Aug. 10)
The Planning Department's Director's Hearing had one new item: Plot Plan No. 230007 for a 3,584-square-foot pre-manufactured metal building for a children's recreational activity center (ages 3-7) on 0.21 acres near Magnolia Avenue and Brotherton Street in Riverside. Staff recommended continuing the item to August 31, 2026.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.
Week of 2026-08-10
Riverside County boards weigh $68.9M fire deal, $28M in transport reimbursements
Over the past two weeks, several Riverside County boards and commissions met to consider a range of items, including a $68.9 million fire protection agreement with Lake Elsinore, a $5.6 million state route project, and more than $28 million in transportation reimbursements. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so no final decisions are reported.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors met on July 28 and July 29. On July 28, the agenda included a five-year fire protection agreement with the City of Lake Elsinore for $68,882,654. Also on the agenda: Community Improvement Designation funds totaling $129,351 across districts (District 1: $34,500; District 2: $21,000; District 3: $56,601; District 5: $13,250 plus $4,000 in scholarships), a $325,000 funding agreement for the Mecca Sports Park Project, elevator modernization at the County Administrative Center for $5,261,110, and a library services agreement with Library Systems and Services, LLC for $8,281,068. The July 29 meeting included contract items, a permit application, a resolution and purchase order via the Public Financing Authority, and an ordinance and contract via the Housing Authority, as well as a public hearing on Item 42.
Transportation committees
The RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee on July 27 considered a $2 million increase in local transportation funding for SunLine Transit Agency, bringing its FY 2025/26 allocation to $33,721,487. The committee also received and filed reports on sales tax, investments, public engagement, and contract change orders.
The RCTC Programs and Projects Committee on the same day considered cooperative agreements for the SR-91 Eastbound Corridor Operations Project, including $5,656,000 with Caltrans and $393,522 with the City of Corona for the Green River Road Improvement Project. It also considered awarding three on-call environmental site assessment contracts totaling $1,000,000 over three years, and discontinuing the French Valley satellite meeting location.
WRCOG
The Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee on August 3 considered approving multiple TUMF reimbursement agreements totaling over $28 million for projects including the Third Street Grade Separation ($18,035,561), Ethanac Road/I-215 ($5 million), and others. It also considered adopting Resolution 26-26 for sale of delinquent assessment receivables, terminating MOUs with LA County and Inland Empire Community Foundation, and increasing an I-REN evaluation MOU with CSU San Bernardino to $160,096.
Regional Conservation Authority
The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority board on August 3 held a closed session to negotiate purchase of three properties. It also received and filed MSHCP fee collection reports for April and May 2026, monthly investment reports, and status reports on joint project reviews and acquisitions.
Planning Commission
The Riverside County Planning Commission on August 5 held public hearings on several land-use items, including a 47,915-square-foot expansion of Desert Hills Premium Outlets with 283 parking spaces and a new signal at Seminole Drive and Malki Road. Other items included a steel fabrication facility, a convenience market with alcohol sales, a continued use for Olivet University, and a cannabis retail amendment.
Coming up
On August 10, the Riverside County Director's Hearing will consider a plot plan for a children's recreational activity center near Magnolia Avenue and Brotherton Street in Riverside. Staff recommends continuing the hearing to August 31, 2026. Public comments will be accepted.
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