Mecca and North Shore Climate Resiliency Plan

Next Steps

The County of Riverside is preparing an application for Round 6 of the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program to secure funding for the implementation of two key projects identified through the Mecca and North Shore Climate Resiliency Plan:

Installation of residential solar and battery energy storage systems
Construction of the North Shore Climate Resilience Center

Grant Timeline

September 30,2026	Application deadline
Winter 2026/ Early 2027	Application review
Spring 2027	Round 6 funding awards anticipated to be adopted by the Strategic Growth Council

If Funding Is Awarded

If the County is awarded TCC Round 6 funding, we'll move into the implementation phase of the project. The Stakeholder Committee will be brought back together to help guide the project and provide ongoing community input.

Updates

Update #

Latest Updates Description

On August 1, 2024, the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) granted the County of Riverside (County) a project development grant in the amount of Four Million Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-eight Dollars and Forty-five Cents ($4,018,788.45) for the Mecca and North Shore Climate Resiliency Plan (Plan).

The plan consists of six (6) high level activities, each to be carried out by its responsible entity:

Solar & Energy Storage Pre-Development Phase Activities

GRID Alternatives Inland Empire (GRID) conducted Solar Readiness Site Assessments and Greenhouse Gas Analysis for 50 sites, including roof, electrical, and shade evaluations, energy data collection, and identifying necessary updates. The process involved preparing subcontractor bids and submitting permits for upgrades. Additionally, three paid interns were recruited and trained as part of the internship program.

Mecca - North Shore Active Transportation Improvements

County of Riverside, Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) prepared design and environmental documents for the North Shore Bridge, including CEQA-required studies, and develop architectural and engineering plans to reach at least 35% design development stage, aiding the County in refining project costs and preparation.

Community Engagement

Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability (LCJA) conducted bilingual, culturally appropriate outreach, support community participation in the Stakeholder Committee, and co-lead/facilitate its meetings with the County.

North Shore Climate Resilience Center

Desert Recreation District (DRD) worked with community members, staff, and stakeholders on the site's preliminary design and programming, followed by the architect creating schematic, design development, and construction documents.

GRID conducted a Microgrid Feasibility Study for a Community Resilience Center, including evaluating electrical infrastructure, guiding Energy Storage System integration, recommending system siting, sizing Energy Storage and PV systems, and suggesting suitable products and configurations.

Avenue 70 Active Transportation Improvements

TMLA designed active transportation improvements on Avenue 70, completed CEQA environmental documentation, and assisted in developing design plans for the Mecca to North Shore Bike Lane.

Grant & Project Management

County of Riverside, Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) served as the primary liaison between SGC and project partners, managed invoicing and progress reports, and handled project and grant management tasks as needed.

Archive

Meetings

Membership

Representatives from the Community of Mecca and North Shore

Bernardo Lino
Jose Cruz
Jose Manzo
Malu Huerta
Olivia Rodriguez Mendez
Raul Zendejas

GRID Alternatives Inland Empire

Jaime Alonso, Director
- Alternatives:
- Yoselyn Eckert, Outreach Manager
- Dan Glasow, Construction Director
- Cindy Corrales, Workforce Development Director

Desert Recreation District

Ken Seumalo, P.E., Public Works and Planning Director

County of Riverside, Transportation and Land Management Agency

Alfredo Martinez, Engineering Project Manager
- Alternative:
- Cesar Tolentino, Engineering Division Manager

Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability

Krystal Otworth, Policy Advocate

County of Riverside, Housing and Workforce Solutions

Annjanette Aguilar, Development Specialist III

Meeting Schedule

Reoccurring Zoom Meeting Information: Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82665628795 By Phone: +1 669 900 6833; Meeting ID: 826 6562 8795

Meeting Calendar, subject to change*.

Date	Time	Location
May 19, 2025	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	North Shore Beach and Yacht Club 99155 Sea View Dr, Mecca, CA 92254
June 16, 2025	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	Mecca Community Center 65-250 Coahuilla St, Mecca, CA 92254
July 21, 2025	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	North Shore Beach and Yacht Club 99155 Sea View Dr, Mecca, CA 92254
August 18, 2025	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	Mecca Community Center 65-250 Coahuilla St, Mecca, CA 92254
September 15, 2025	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	North Shore Beach and Yacht Club 99155 Sea View Dr, Mecca, CA 92254
October 20, 2025	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	Mecca Community Center 65-250 Coahuilla St, Mecca, CA 92254
November 17, 2025	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	North Shore Beach and Yacht Club 99155 Sea View Dr, Mecca, CA 92254
December 15, 2025	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	CANCELLED
January 20, 2026	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	North Shore Beach and Yacht Club 99155 Sea View Dr, Mecca, CA 92254
February 17, 2026	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	Mecca Community Center 65-250 Coahuilla St, Mecca, CA 92254
March 16, 2026	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	North Shore Beach and Yacht Club 99155 Sea View Dr, Mecca, CA 92254
April 20, 2026	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	Mecca Community Center 65-250 Coahuilla St, Mecca, CA 92254
May 18, 2026	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	North Shore Beach and Yacht Club 99155 Sea View Dr, Mecca, CA 92254
June 15, 2026	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	Mecca Community Center 65-250 Coahuilla St, Mecca, CA 92254
July 20, 2026	6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	North Shore Beach and Yacht Club 99155 Sea View Dr, Mecca, CA 92254