Board of Supervisors - 2025-12-16

Approved specific plan for 619-acre equestrian center development in Thermal area including 223-acre equestrian facility, up to 1,022 dwelling units across multiple plan areas, 300-space RV park, and commercial/retail zones. Developer commits to constructing 5-million gallon water reservoir and 50 MVA IID electrical substation. Located South of 62nd Avenue, East of Harrison, West of Tyler, North of 64th Avenue.

Approved initiation of updates to the Temecula Valley Wine Country Community Plan and Ordinance 348, originally adopted nearly a decade ago. Will include stakeholder outreach to winery owners, equestrian venues, community members, and business interests.

Approved 30-year lease with AFM Aviation for 1.5-acre Narco parcel at Thermal Airport. AFM won competitive RFP process over DesertJet. Minority-owned small business with federal contracts.

Approved 60-day notice to terminate DesertJet's month-to-month lease on Narco parcel at Thermal Airport. DesertJet had leased property since February 2023 on temporary basis; lease expired January 2025.

Approved $450,000 in TUMF fees for county and Caltrans administration of PSR phase for I-15/Temescal Canyon Road interchange improvements. Lewis Company funding actual design studies. Project includes new on/off ramp lanes, bridge widening, bike lanes.

Approved agreement related to Temescal Canyon Road improvements and extension to east side of I-15 freeway, separate from but related to Serrano Commerce Center development.

Approved foundation component general plan amendment FCGPA 24008 for 12.7-acre site North of Lookout Lane, Northeast of Lawson Road in Temescal Canyon, but amended from high density residential (8-14 du/acre) to medium high density residential (5-8 du/acre) to match adjacent school district property.

Approved foundation component general plan amendment FCGPA 240020 for 56.5-acre site Southeast of Lawson Road in Temescal Canyon for educational facility (20.3 acres) and medium high density residential (180 single family lots on 36.2 acres).

Approved Resolution 2025-278 authorizing resolution of necessity for I-10 Monroe Street interchange improvement project in Indio to pursue real property interests. Project widens Monroe Street from two to four lanes between Coachella Valley Storm Drain Channel and 42nd Avenue.

Approved contract with IHSS care providers represented by UDW union, including raises and benefits.

Approved update to board policy on legislative advocacy coordination, renaming from 'legislation coordination' and expanding scope to include testimony, regulatory comment letters, and tours. Amended to include NACO reporting alongside CSAC and UCC.

Renewed local emergency declaration for citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing), in effect for 8 years. Allows continued receipt of funding to combat disease spread carried by Asian citrus psyllid.

Renewed local emergency declaration for Pierce's disease, in effect for 26 years. Allows continued receipt of funding to combat disease spread carried by glassy winged sharpshooter.

Approved distribution of excess proceeds from tax sales for multiple parcels (items 21.2, 21.3, 21.4, 21.5, 21.6, 21.7, 21.8, 21.9, 21.1). For items 21.4 and 21.9, approved claim from party of interest (last assessee) and denied competing claim. For 21.7, approved claim from probate administrator over heir finder research company.

Continued items 22.3, 22.4, and 22.5 related to Cherry Valley property to January 13, 2026. Supervisor Gutierrez recused due to property ownership in area.