The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has a full agenda for its Tuesday, Nov. 17, meeting, including a renewal of the local emergency declaration tied to Pierce's Disease in area vineyards.

That item, listed under the Agricultural Commissioner, covers the spread of Pierce's Disease in local vineyards in District 3, which includes Temecula. The renewal carries no listed cost. Supervisor Chuck Washington represents the 3rd District.

Pierce's Disease is a bacterial infection spread by insects that kills grapevines. Temecula's wine country has dealt with the disease for years, and the county has maintained a local emergency declaration to address it.

Budget and law enforcement funding

The agenda also lists a $27,897,763 package of first-quarter budget adjustments for fiscal year 2026-27, according to the county's meeting agenda. The Executive Office item notes that 9% comes from the General Fund and 91% from department budgets. It requires a four-fifths vote.

A separate item from the Auditor-Controller lists a $12,786,973 allocation of state funds for the Enhancing Law Enforcement Activities Sub-account (ELEAS). That money supports the Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) program and the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA). The allocation covers all five districts and is funded entirely by the state.

Other listed items

The board is also scheduled to consider:

  • Adoption of the 2027-28 Legislative Platform, covering all districts.
  • Renewal of a local emergency over citrus greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing, across all districts.
  • Renewal of a local emergency tied to bark beetle infestation in the mountain communities of Idyllwild and Pine Cove, listed under Supervisor V. Manuel Perez of the 4th District.

Board Chair Karen Spiegel of the 2nd District and Vice-Chair Yxstian Gutierrez of the 5th District will preside.

How to participate

The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Board Chambers, 4080 Lemon St. in Riverside. Residents who want to call in and speak must register at rivcocob.org at least 24 hours in advance and call in before 9 a.m. on the meeting date. Written comments can be emailed to [email protected]. The meeting can also be viewed online through the Clerk of the Board's website.