DEH
Riverside County
Attn: Department of
Environmental Health
Re: Disassociation of State Small Permit #1790 and Well Driller Permit #16245 from 44100 Ginger Circle, Hemet, CA 92544
Dear DEH Riverside County Officials,
I am Greg Reed, the legally recorded owner of the property located at 44100 Ginger Circle, Hemet, CA 92544 (as identified in the 1968 Record of Survey, Book 53, Page 40, Parcel 2). This letter sets forth the valid reasoning and supporting evidence for my request to disassociate State Small Permit #1790 and Well Driller Permit #16245 from my property. The enclosed exhibits and referenced records clearly demonstrate that my real property has always been—and continues to be—legally identified as Parcel 2. I am the true and present owner, as evidenced by Grant Deed 2007-027751 and corroborated by the County Assessor’s tax records and the January 1970 Assessor’s Map (#517-04, APN 571-040-002).
Unless DEH can produce a valid paper trail, beginning in 1990, that conclusively shows a well driller permit was issued for the Ginger Circle parcel, I demand that my property be disassociated from State Small Permit #1790. The facts indicate that the well on my parcel was drilled after May 1, 1990—thus falling under CA Water Code requirements that all new wells drilled after January 1, 1990, must be permitted prior to excavation. Regardless of when this request is made, the evidence remains: no well drilling permit was ever properly issued for my parcel.
This request is based on real property records dating from December 20, 1968, to the present. A review of these records—including the deeds, Permit #16245, and other relevant documentation—reveals the truth regarding the legal status of my property and the absence of valid permit records corresponding to the legal description provided.
My deed of entitlement confirms my authority over 44100 Ginger Circle, as recorded on December 20, 1968, in the Record of Survey (ROS 53/40, Parcel 2). The January 1970 Assessor’s Map (Map 571-04) identifies Parcel 2, now known as the Reeds property (see Exhibit A).
I, Greg Reed, am writing as the legally recorded owner of the Reeds property at 44100 Ginger Circle (see Exhibit A). My predecessors in interest include Charles Campbell (see Exhibit B) and the Gladstones (see Exhibit C). The property is clearly identified in the 1968 Record of Survey (Book 53, Page 40, Parcel 2—see Exhibit D) and on the Assessor’s Map (APN 571-04, Parcel 2; see Exhibit E). County Recorder maps and recorded dates verify when 44100 Ginger Circle was officially recorded.
Additionally, three Grants of Easement benefit my parcel (Exhibits F, G, and H). Although Exhibit G also imposes a burden on my property, all three easements run appurtenant to the lands identified in their respective attachments (see Exhibit A). None of these Grants of Easement confer any enjoyment rights to any Weber Valley Non-Profit Association. This raises the question: How does one become a member of such an association when membership is personal and not a right conferred by easements?
The recital language in the easements unequivocally demonstrates that a third-party association representing itself as a singular business is excluded from any enjoyment rights. My investigation has uncovered numerous errors and factual discrepancies that, when arranged chronologically, clearly indicate that DEH has been misled.
First and foremost, neither my predecessors nor I ever assigned any property rights to any Weber Valley entity. The rights to the property run with the land as established by Charles and Joann Campbell. The 1968 ROS 53/40, Parcel 2 is referenced in each of the three Grants of Easement (Exhibits F, G, and H), and Weber Valley was never granted any rights. Merely having a name on record does not confer rightful beneficiary status; the confusion begins at the outset.
For example:
An extensive search of County Recorder records and CA Secretary of State Archives reveals no evidence of a Weber Heights Non-Profit Association or a Weber Valley Heights Water Association (WVHWA) holding any legal property rights under the CA Corp Code. It appears that those asserting the legitimacy of this homeowners association have used unscrupulous tactics and falsified information. These actions have resulted in inflated water prices being charged to the legally entitled Grant of Easement owners, often under threat of discontinuation of service. I, too, have been adversely affected by these practices. For instance, Deborah St Pierre led efforts to terminate water service for Beverly Heath—who, despite having a valid Grant of Easement (see Exhibit F, where her lot is identified as 53/43 Lot 4), appears to have been coerced into compliance. This situation is “out of control” and partially results from DEH’s failure to enforce regulations.
Please provide records and documentation addressing the following items related to 44100 Ginger Circle, Hemet, CA 92544 (as identified in the 1968 ROS 53/40, Parcel 2; January 1970 Assessor’s Map [Map 571-04]; and APN 571-040-002):
Well Driller Permit Number:
What is the well driller permit number associated with this
property?
Property Owner’s Name on the Permit:
What property owner’s name is listed on the well driller
permit, if any?
Date of First Inspection:
On what date was the first inspection of the well completed?
Field Inspection Reports:
How many field inspection reports specifically reference any
portion of the property?
Electrical Permit Number:
What is the electrical permit number for the service currently
operating the well?
State Small Water Board Record:
Which record first indicates that the well was incorporated
into State Small Permit #1790?
Water Flow Inspection Reports:
Which DEH inspection report(s) specify the water flow rate (in
gallons per minute) from the well?
Water Production Test Date:
In 2003, when there were only three service connections (see
Exhibit G), when was the water production (GPM) test completed
at the well?
Connection to Storage Tank:
On what date was the water from the well first connected to
the storage tank facility located on APN 571-030-039 (as
referenced in the easement documentation)?
Feasibility and Sustainability Testing:
Prior to the addition of further connections, when was the
system tested for feasibility and sustainability of the water
supply? (Note: In 2003, only three legally entitled service
connections existed, as seen in Exhibit N.)
Owner of Record for 1990 Well Drilling
Permit:
In accordance with County Ordinance No. 682 (amended through
682.4) and its permit requirements, please identify the owner
of record for the permit to drill the well in 1990.
Driller Record Number:
Per County Ordinance No. 682, Section 16 (Well Logs), what is
the driller record number for the well as of 1990?
Furthermore, with reference to the Permit Revocation or Suspension provisions in County Ordinance No. 682, please note that representatives of Weber Valley Heights have provided false information to DEH. I hereby make a formal Public Records Request for the items numbered 1–12 above.
Item #1:
I demand that Riverside County DEH immediately cease and desist
all associations between Well Driller Permit #16245 and 44100
Ginger Circle (APN 571-040-002, as identified in ROS 53/40, Parcel
2).
My deed (see Exhibit A) clearly establishes ownership of 44100
Ginger Circle, subdivided on December 20, 1968 (Record of Survey
Book 53, Page 40, Parcel 2). The January 1970 Assessor’s Map (Map
571-04, Parcel 2) and County Recorder records confirm that this
property was never part of the area for which Permit #16245 was
erroneously issued. The owner named on Permit #16245 is incorrect;
therefore, the permit was issued in error.
Item #2:
Under CA Water Code Title 22, Section 64211, it appears that State
Small Permit #1790 wrongfully incorporated an illegally drilled
well (per RIV CO Ord. 682, Section 3). I demand that DEH remove
the association of Permit #1790 with 44100 Ginger Circle. I
further request:
If no records exist prior to January 1, 1994, then DEH must immediately cease any association between Permit #1790 and 44100 Ginger Circle.
Item #3:
Pursuant to Water Resource Code Section 64,215, please provide the
water supply test results (in gallons per minute) for the well at
44100 Ginger Circle (APN 571-040-002).
The Reed well does not produce more than 9 GPM, thereby failing to
meet the minimum requirement of 3 GPM per connection.
Consequently, I demand that DEH remove the association of Permit
#1790 with 44100 Ginger Circle.
Item #4:
In 2003, the system had only three service connections from the
well to the storage tank (connected after June 11, 1992). The
volume of water in the storage tank does not qualify the system as
a state small system supporting three connections.
Please provide the DEH water quantity report (in GPM) for the
system—from the well (9 GPM) to the holding tank (4 GPM). Also
note that in 1992 a Grant of Easement was executed for the Ronald
Mark Leuschen property to grant rights to the holding tank on APN
571-030-039 (see Exhibit M). An archived DEH map from 2003 (see
Exhibit N) shows three connected locations. Please provide
documentation showing when 44100 Ginger Circle (APN 571-040-002)
was first authorized as a State Small Water Board supplier. The
name “Weber Valley” does not represent the owner, nor were any
rights granted in its favor.
If water supply testing was not conducted, I demand that DEH
remove any association of Permit #1790 with 44100 Ginger Circle.
Item #5:
Please specify:
Item #5-B:
Under what County Codes or State Law is the operation of this
illegally installed 240‑volt electrical system permitted as the
energy source for the well? (See CASE NO: CV1604789, Exhibit O,
and Case File CV1903110, Exhibit P.) It is perplexing that while
cases addressing the wiring were dismissed, the wiring itself
remains in operation.
Item #6:
Please provide copies of all well and electrical inspection
records for 44100 Ginger Circle from 1989 to the present.
If no approved electrical records exist prior to November 11,
1991, I demand that DEH immediately cease all association of 44100
Ginger Circle with State Small Permit #1790 and Well Drilling
Permit #16245 (see CA Water Code Section 64,211). The system was
not connected until after June 11, 1992, as documented by the
invoice for the initial installation of the water pump and
electrical work. The current system violates CA Water Code Section
64,211.
Item #7:
Which recorded file in the DEH archives documents the transfer of
easement rights or authority to any Weber Valley Heights entity?
Under CA Corp Code Section 18115, any acquisition, transfer, or
encumbrance of an interest in real property by an unincorporated
association must be executed by its officers or other authorized
persons. Note that the Weber Valley Heights Association, as a
singular business entity, does not possess a recorded title of
authority to the property.
Item #8:
Does DEH have a copy of any statement(s) of authority designating
Weber Valley Heights as the singular authority for the three
separately executed Grants of Easement?
(See CA Corp Code Section 18120(a) regarding the recording of a
verified and acknowledged statement of authority.)
Item #9:
Two independent systems were identified by Greg Dellenbach and
Deborah St Pierre (see Exhibits Q and R). What documented paper
trail shows how Permit #1790 incorporated easement entitlements
from 13 separately owned parcels into one permit? Please provide
evidence demonstrating how these two systems were consolidated.
It is evident that the Weber Valley Heights Water Association is not a legitimate entity but rather a fictitious organization without any real property or well entitlements. DEH appears to have been misled into accepting this non-profit as a bonafide organization. If DEH relied on statements made by Deborah St Pierre, note that she has repeatedly provided false information. None of the three Grants of Easement name any Weber Valley entity as a benefactor.
Attorney Alex Hershey informed both Deborah St Pierre and me that the association lacks rights to the wells and has no legal authority to control them. I was present during that meeting, and subsequent investigations have confirmed that false statements were made.
Additional points requiring clarification include:
In my opinion, DEH erred by including the non-permitted well at 44100 Ginger Circle in State Small Permit #1790. This action violates CA Water Code Section 64,211, Riverside County Ordinance 682, Section 3, and the Riverside County Building and Safety Ordinance. Despite being fully aware of these violations, DEH has allowed the system to continue operating.
DEH now faces numerous
unanswered questions. My primary question is:
Why is DEH refusing to
acknowledge the truth and rectify the miscarriage of justice to
which I have been subjected?
I believe that I am being denied due process and have been harmed
by DEH’s negligence in upholding Riverside County Ordinance 682
and CA Water Codes 64,216; 64,211; 64,214; and 64,216.
I demand that the County of Riverside put an end to the charade partly perpetuated by DEH. I urge DEH to cease the “smoke and mirrors” conducted by its officials and those falsely claiming that the Weber Valley Heights Water Association owns the wells, storage tanks, and easements associated with property it does not control (see Exhibit G, page 1). The Grants of Easement clearly exclude any rights or benefits to a Weber entity—please consult with your Council regarding this matter.
Please provide a valid copy of the DEH-issued well permit application—as required by Riverside County Ordinance 682, Section 3 (for permits issued after April 1, 1990)—applicable to 44100 Ginger Circle. The application must include the landowner and lot location as required by law for any water well permit, in accordance with the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County and Ordinance No. 682 (as amended effective January 1, 1990).
If the requested well drilling application for 44100 Ginger Circle (as identified in Record of Survey Book 53, Page 40, Parcel 2, APN 571-040-002) and the corresponding electrical permit cannot be located, I demand—without reservation—that DEH remove all erroneous and falsified information related to 44100 Ginger Circle, including any association with Permit #16245. Furthermore, I demand that DEH completely disassociate any erroneous information linking State Small Permit #1790 to 44100 Ginger Circle.
As stated, DEH was misled regarding the permitting process for Permit #16245 and State Small Permit #1790. I have provided the complete truth to the best of my knowledge and am prepared to testify in a court of law to that effect.
I respectfully request that DEH investigate these deceptive practices among its officials and take corrective action to rectify the errors outlined above.
Sincerely,
Greg Reed
Exhibit A: Grant Deed 2007-027751 (proof of ownership for 44100 Ginger Circle).
Exhibit B: 1968 Record of Survey (Book 53, Page 40, Parcel 2) (identifying 44100 Ginger Circle).
Exhibit C: January 1970 Assessor’s Map 571-04 (showing Parcel 2 as 44100 Ginger Circle).
Exhibit D: 1968 Record of Survey (Book 53, Page 40, Parcel 2) (duplicate reference, possibly for emphasis).
Exhibit E: APN #571-04 Parcel 2 map (additional map reference).
Exhibit F: 1985 Grant of Easement (identifying the Campbell’s and their property rights).
Exhibit G: 1990 Grant of Easement (identifying ROS 53/40 Parcel 2 as a benefactor).
Exhibit H: September 11, 1992 Grant of Easement (completing the two-part water system).
Exhibit I: Weber Heights Non-profit Association Bylaws (fraudulent claims).
Exhibit J: Secretary of State records showing no registration for Weber Heights Non-profit Association.
Exhibit K: Additional Secretary of State records (further proof of non-registration).
Exhibit L: Invoice #92-284 (showing well installation on June 11, 1992).
Exhibit M: Ronald Mark Leuschen property Grant of Easement (rights to the holding tank).
Exhibit N: DEH archived map from 2003 (showing three wells and service connections).
Exhibit O:Case No. CV1604789 (references to illegally run State Small water system wiring).
Exhibit P: Case No. CV1903110 (additional references to illegal wiring).
Exhibit Q: Greg Dellenbach’s identification of two independent systems.
Exhibit R: Deborah St. Pierre’s identification of two independent systems.
Exhibit S: 1990 recorded Grant Deed owners (this is showing St. Pierre and Franko’s property).
Exhibit T: February 26, 1990 permit application for Well Driller Permit #16245.
Exhibit U: L.O. Lynch well drilling employee Charlene Robbins’ application details.
Exhibit V: DEH inspection reports from 2005.
Exhibit W: DEH inspection reports from 2007.
Exhibit X: DEH inspection reports from 2010.
Exhibit Y: Additional DEH inspection reports (unspecified years).