Fourth District Supervisor and Planning Department conduct short-term rental outreach in Idyllwild
Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and Planning Department Director John Hildebrand discussed short-term rentals with a packed house at the Town Hall in Idyllwild on May 1.
The audience was a mix of citizens concerned about the impact of noise, trash and parking in their mountain neighborhoods and short-term rental operators who said they wanted to continue their businesses responsibly to help promote tourism to the town.
On October 25, 2022, the Board of Supervisors enacted a temporary moratorium on allowing new short-term rentals to operate within the Wine Country and Idyllwild communities. The full report can be found here: Board of Supervisors Moratorium Ordinance.
This moratorium, under Ordinance No. 449.252, will be in effect until September 9, 2023. This moratorium does not affect the existing and legally certified short-term rentals from continuing to operate.
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Planning Department taking public comment on noise ordinance in Riverside County
Public input began coming into the Planning Department after the Board of Supervisors voted on April 18 to amend the County's noise ordinance in response to concerns by owners of Ranchos in the Coachella Valley.
Planning will be reviewing comments by the community and analyzing different ways to measure and regulate noise and bring recommendations to the Board.
The supervisors are also looking to create a clear and effective noise ordinance that preserves the opportunity for nighttime events while also balancing the public’s right to peaceful enjoyment of their property. Specifically, the amended ordinance will establish regulations that will fairly enforce a noise ordinance that relies on sound level readings; appropriate sound level standards for the County’s variety of communities; and special circumstances and special requirements for events.
You can email your comments regarding the noise ordinance to the Planning Department at planning@rivco.org.
Clinton Keith Extension Project headed toward completion
In the mid-1990s, the County of Riverside with the cooperation of the City of Murrieta initiated a project to extend Clinton Keith Road from I-215 to State Route 79. The project addresses the need for another east-west corridor to accommodate the increase in traffic demand. The final phase of the project includes the extension of Clinton Keith Road from Leon Road to SR-79, connecting at the existing intersection of SR-79 and Benton Road. Ultimately, Clinton Keith Road will provide six lanes from I-215 to SR 79. This drone footage is from the last phase of the project currently in construction. When completed, the road will provide greater mobility to the residents in the French Valley, Murrieta, Temecula and Menifee region. Construction is scheduled to be completed late this summer. For more information about this project, visit rcprojects.org/clintonkeith.
County plans additional $44 million investment in Gilman Springs Road Safety Improvement Corridor Project
The Riverside County Transportation Department updated the Board of Supervisors in April about the progress of the Gilman Springs Road Safety Improvement Corridor Project, including the County’s plans to invest an additional $44 million for three more phases of improvements.
To date, the County has completed approximately $18 million in improvements during the first five phases of the project, the last of which was completed in November 2019.
The County is currently working on Phase 6 and will begin Phase 7 shortly, which will provide a 4-foot-wide painted median and 5-foot-wide paved outside shoulders between highways 60 and 79. Phase 8 has also begun which will replace the existing bridge at Potrero Creek and realign curves on Gilman Springs Road in the vicinity of the bridge.
Gilman Springs Road is a vital commuter route that connects Western Riverside County and the cities of San Jacinto and Hemet. It is the main route to the Soboba Casino Resort, Mount San Jacinto College, and Golden Era Productions, attracting visitors to the region.
Code Enforcement cleans up in Winchester
Code Enforcement, including Officer Nicole Gonzales, along with the Riverside County Sheriff served an abatement warrant in Winchester for a property with unpermitted outdoor sheds filled with rubbish being used by squatters. Watch the video to see the before and after images of the cleanup.
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Homeless encampment cleared near Perris
Code Enforcement received several calls and emails regarding this homeless encampment near Perris. The vacant lot had squatters that were living in RVs, surrounded by large amounts of rubbish several dogs. Code Enforcement teamed up with Animal Control Services and the Riverside County Sheriff to address the issue. The owner of the property was communicative and corrected all violations noticed within a reasonable time frame. The property is now clean.
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Pictured left to right in the front row: Greg Mobley (25 years), Transportation Director Mark Lancaster, retired Transportation Director Patricia Romo, Paul Russell (50 years) and Marc Winchak, (53 years).
Back row: The County's Chief Operating Officer Juan Perez, Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington, Fifth District Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez, Second District Supervisor Karen Spiegel, Fourth District Supervisor V. Manual Perez, First District Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, and TLMA Director Charissa Leach.
Transportation employees dedicate 50 years or more of public service to Riverside County
The Board of Supervisors and TLMA honored Transportation Department employees with more than 50 years of service during a recent Board meeting.
Two of our employees, Paul Russell, a 50-year employee and Marc Winchak, a 53-year employee, have more than 100 years of experience combined. Russell works as a highway operations superintendent and Winchak is a senior engineering tech in the Transportation Department. They were both given special challenge coins pictured below as part of the recognition.
Land Use serves commercial and residential customers
Land Use Tech II Renida Claude explains what customers can expect when they visit Land Use for help with their residential and commercial projects. Watch this video to find out who Renida's most memorable customer was and the thrill she gets helping small business owners realize their dreams.
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New TLMA websites launched in June
New websites for TLMA, the Airport Land Use Commission, Aviation, Building & Safety, Code Enforcement, Planning and Transportation debuted on June 16 with new photos and easy-to-navigate menus. Visit us to learn more about our Agency and to find an easy and convenient way to do business online.
TLMA Main: https://www.rctlma.org
TLMA Administrative Services: https://admin.rctlma.org
Airport Land Use Commission: https://www.rcaluc.org
Aviation: https://aviation.rctlma.org
Building and Safety: https://building.rctlma.org
Code Enforcement: https://ce.rctlma.org
Planning: https://planning.rctlma.org
Transportation: https://trans.rctlma.org
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