Board of Supervisors - 2026-02-10

Approved 2.94% disposal fee increase based on CPI for fiscal year 2026-27, with automatic CPI adjustments annually through 2032. Current rate of $51/ton remains lowest in region compared to San Bernardino ($63), Orange County ($71), LA and San Diego (both in $90s).

Created audit committee consisting of two public members with audit/financial expertise, two board members or designees, auditor controller, chief of audit, and executive office representative to review audits and make recommendations on two-year audit plan.

Renewed the benefit assessment district originally formed in March 2021 for marketing, brand building, events and promotional activities benefiting Temecula Valley wineries. District managed by Temecula Valley Wine Growers Association.

Approved six agricultural preserve establishments, one enlargement, and seven zone changes totaling 2,566 acres across 53 parcels for new preserves plus 46 acres added to existing Blythe Fifteen preserve. Primary use for alfalfa growth.

Proposed amendments to enhance enforcement including reducing response time to 30 minutes, allowing permit denial/suspension for three notices in six months, and adding emergency revocation provisions. Continued off calendar due to concerns about enforcement effectiveness and response time requirements.

Board allowed urgency ordinance 449,255 moratorium to expire February 28, with plan to reinstate on March 3 meeting. Staff analysis found 2.78% STR density in Thousand Palms and 11.28% in B Bar H Ranch, with complaints limited to small subset of properties.

Approved amendment to ordinance 735 related to timeshare recording fees stemming from lawsuit settlement, ensuring fees only recover costs rather than generate profit.