STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

 

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT

 

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

TUESDAY                                                                                                                  

8:30 A.M.

 

Presentation of American Heart Month/Wear Red Day

Presentation - Dr. Chris Nollette – Riverside Community College, Emergency Medical Services Program

Invocation by Karen Barton, Board Assistant, Clerk of the Board

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Employee Service Award Recognition

 

OPENING COMMENTS:

   BOARD MEMBERS

            Supervisor Tavaglione thanked Supervisor Buster for participating in the opening of the facility in Mira Loma, and appreciates the Boards support in allowing him to serve as president of CSAC.

 

   EXECUTIVE OFFICER

            Bill Luna spoke regarding the Preliminary Analysis of the State Budget Impact.

 

   REDISTRICTING UPDATE

            Supervisor Ashley mentioned that they will be getting the information on the census count on March 1st.

 

   STATE BUDGET UPDATE

 

 

1.1       CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Proof of Publications.

(RECEIVED AND FILED)

 

2.1       SUPERVISOR BENOIT:  Appointment of Ginger Ridgway to the Riverside County Historical Commission.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.2       AUDITOR-CONTROLLER:  Receive and File Internal Audit Report:  2010-017:  Office of County Counsel.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.3       AUDITOR-CONTROLLER:  Receive and File Internal Audit Report:  2010-009:  Department of Mental Health, Overtime Usage.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.4       AUDITOR-CONTROLLER:  Receive and File Internal Audit Report:  2011-0317:  Economic Development Agency (EDA) Housing Authority, Follow-up.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.5       AUDITOR-CONTROLLER:  Receive and File Internal Audit Report:  2011-009:  Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, Assessment Appeals.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.6       AUDITOR-CONTROLLER:  Receive and File Fiscal Year 2009-10 Statement of Net Assets with Independent Auditor’s Report.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.7       AUDITOR-CONTROLLER:  Receive and File Internal Audit Report:  2011-101:  Review of “Statement of Assets Held By the County Treasury as of September 30, 2010.                            

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.8       COUNTY COUNSEL:  Approval of the Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Riverside Unified School District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.9       COUNTY COUNSEL:  Approval of the Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Riverside Community College District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.10    COUNTY COUNSEL:  Approval of the Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Moreno Valley Unified School District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.11    COUNTY COUNSEL:  Approval of the Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.12    COUNTY COUNSEL:  Approval of the Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Lee Lake Water District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.13    COUNTY COUNSEL:  Approval of the Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Corona-Norco Unified School District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.14    PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES:  Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Annual Report for Prevent Child Abuse Riverside County.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.15    SUPERVISOR BUSTER:  Appointment of Thomas Flournoy to the Workforce Investment Board.       

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

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2.16    SUPERVISOR BUSTER:  Appointment of Ken Orr to the Workforce Investment Board.                         

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2.17    SUPERVISOR BUSTER:  Appointment of Kenny Calvin to the Workforce Investment Board.       

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.1       AUDITOR-CONTROLLER:  Authorization to Reissue County Stale-Dated Warrants #2011-4; and Approval of a Budget Adjustment.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.2       COMMUNITY HEALTH AGENCY/ANIMAL SERVICES:  Ratify the Second Amendment to Contract No. 08-033 with the City of Rancho Mirage.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.3       ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY:  Approval of the Design of Slope Armor Protection for the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility; and Approval of the Total Project Budget, 5th District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.4       ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY:  Approval of Substantial Amendment to the 2010-2011 One Year Action Plan.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.5       ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Approval of the Findings for the Airport Boulevard Railroad Grade Separation Improvement Project; Approval of the Reimbursement Agreement with the County of Riverside; and Consent to the Payment by the Redevelopment Agency, 4th District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.6       FIRE:  Acceptance of Grant Funds from RON AUEN BERGER FOUNDATION; and Approval of a Budget Adjustment.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.7       FIRE:  Approval of the Standardization and Sole Source Purchase for Proprietary E. Series, Advance Life Support (ALS) Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators, accessories, preventative maintenance and service from ZOLL Medical Corporation.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.8       HUMAN RESOURCES:  Approval of the Exclusive Care – New Exclusive Provider Option Emergency Physician Group Contractor Agreement with Emergency Medicine Physician Partners of Rancho Mirage, Inc.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.9       HUMAN RESOURCES:  Approval of the Exclusive Care – New Exclusive Provider Option Emergency Physician Group Contractor Agreement with Emergency Medicine Physician Partners of Riverside County, Inc.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.10    HUMAN RESOURCES:  Approval of the Exclusive Care – New Exclusive Provider Option Emergency Physician Group Contractor Agreement with Emergency Medicine Physician Partners of San Bernardino County, Inc.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.11    HUMAN RESOURCES:  Approval of the Exclusive Care – Renewal Exclusive Provider Option IPA Agreement with Vantage Medical Group, Inc.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.12    HUMAN RESOURCES:  Approval of the Exclusive Care – New Exclusive Provider Option Medical Contractor Agreement with Kamal Hossain, M.D.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.13    LAW OFFICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER AND PURCHASING & FLEET SERVICES:  Approval of the Agreement with Virginia M. Blumenthal, a Professional Law Corp., Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Law Offices of Barbara M. Brand to Provide Legal Indigent Defense Criminal Services for Riverside County.

            Part 2

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.14    PROBATION:  Acceptance of a Funding Award from the Corrections Standards Authority from the Local Youthful Offender Rehabilitative Facility Construction Funding Program; Approval to Establish a Special Interest Bearing Fund; and Establish Construction Assignments.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.15    SHERIFF-CORONER-PA:  Approval of the FY 2010-2011 Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the City of Eastvale; Adoption of Resolution 440-8857; and Approval of a Budget Adjustment, 2nd District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.16    SHERIFF-CORONER-PA:  Approval of Grant Project Partners as Sole Source Service Providers without Securing Competitive Bids.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.17    TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY:  Approval of the Agreement for Professional Services with the City of Wildomar, 1st District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

  

3.18    TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING:  (R) ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE No. 348.4714, an Ordinance of the County of Riverside Amending Ordinance No. 348 relating to Zoning (amending Specific Plan No. 265, zoning ordinance text), 3rd District, ZC 7690.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.19    TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Approval of two Addenda to Specifications and Plans; Acceptance of the Low Bid and Award of Contract to Matich Corporation for Resurfacing of Portions of 52nd Avenue and 66th Avenue, Reconstruction of Washington Street and short segments of Country Club Drive in the Coachella Valley area, 4th District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.20    TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Approval of the Cooperative Agreement with the Valley Sanitary District for the Construction, Protection and Relocation of Sewer Facilities as part of the Clinton Street Road Improvements, Indio Area, 4th District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.21    SUPERVISOR BENOIT:  Fourth District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds for the Blythe Emergency Food Pantry; Harmony Kitchen; Colorado River Senior & Community Center; Desert Women for Equality; and Budget Adjustments. 

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.22    SUPERVISOR BENOIT:  Fourth District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA); Indio Performing Arts Center; Martha’s Village & Kitchen Clinic; Pinnacle Fund; and Budget Adjustments.    

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.23    SUPERVISOR BENOIT:  Fourth District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds for the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce & Community Center; Sky Valley Citizens on Patrol (COPS); Desert Samaritans for the Elderly; and Budget Adjustments.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.24    SUPERVISOR BENOIT:  Fourth District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds for the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition After School Program; Alzheimer’s Association; and Budget Adjustments.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.25    EXECUTIVE OFFICE:  Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Mid Year Budget Report.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM. W/ EXCEPTIONS AND

REPORT BACK ON 3/1/2011 @ 9:00 A.M.)

  

3.26    SUPERVISOR BENOIT:  Fourth District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds for the Sheriff’s Department Annual Awards Ceremony; and Budget Adjustments.   

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.27    SUPERVISOR BUSTER:  First District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds for the Temescal Heritage Foundation; and Budget Adjustments.               

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.28      SUPERVISOR BENOIT:  Adoption of Resolution 2011-037, Approving the Issuance of Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2011A Bonds by the Blythe Redevelopment Agency, 4th District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3.29    SUPERVISOR TAVAGLIONE:  Second District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds to Mission Middle School; American Red Cross; Stephen Center; Foundation for Community and Family Health; and Budget Adjustments.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

4.1       REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:  Approval of the Findings for the Airport Boulevard Railroad Grade Separation Improvement Project; and Approval of the Reimbursement Agreement with the County of Riverside, 4th District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

9.1        COUNTY COUNSEL/CODE ENFORCEMENT: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance [Grading without a permit] on Case No. CV 09-01373, located at 48778 Leaning Rock Court, Aguanga, APN 584-250-029, 3rd District.

(CONT’D. TO 2/15/2011 @ 9:30 A.M.)

 

9.2       Steven Synstelien spoke about an ordinance regarding shipping containers and residents being asked to remove the containers from their

            property.

 

9.3       Rebecca Ludwig spoke regarding harassment at Edie Smith Senior Center.

 

9.4       Martin Sanderson read his statement into the record.

 

9.5       Carola Baer spoke in opposition to set free Men’s Ranch in Cabazon.

 

9.6       Francois Choquette made comments regarding Scientology and requested no more spending on RDA.

 

9.7       Nathan Guerrero requested an appointment with Supervisor Ashley regarding Code Enforcement.

 

9.8       Shirley Ferrante spoke about senior issues.

 

9.9       Daryl Terrell spoke about budget ideas.

9.10    Robert Mabee read his statement into the record.

 

9.11    Gary Grant spoke in opposition to RDA.

 

CONCURRENT EXECUTIVE SESSION-COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, HOUSING AUTHORITY, PERRIS VALLEY CEMETERY DISTRICT, IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS:

 

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9:

 

Conference with legal counsel-existing litigation:

(Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9)

 

A.1      Endangered Habitats League, Inc. v. Riverside County; Riverside County Board of Supervisors  (Case No. RIC 402952)

 

Conference with legal counsel-anticipated litigation:

Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

 

B.1      Two potential cases.

 

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:

 

C.1      Public Employee Performance Evaluation

            Title:  County Executive Officer

 

With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:

D.1      Conference with labor negotiator:

            Agency Negotiator – Barbara Olivier

            Employee organizations – Management/Confidential, Unrepresented, DDAA, RSA, SEIU, LIUNA, UDW and LEMU

 

(NO REPORT OUT)

 

 

 

 

16.1    TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING:  Public Hearing on GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1075 – CEQA Exempt - County of Riverside – Countywide – All Area Plans.  Recommendation of Planning Commission for Tentative Adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 1075 which proposes the changes to the Administration Element set forth in Exhibit A, the changes to the Land Use Element set forth in Exhibit B, the addition of a Land Use Element policy set forth in Exhibit C and the deletion of section VIII of Appendix B set forth in Exhibit D, which is duplicative of the Administration Element; and Determine that General Plan Amendment No. 1075 is EXEMPT from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

 

The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned in memory of Dorothy Shearer, Omar Soltero, Kevin Brown and Lillian Kropnick to February 8, 2011.

Bob Buster, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:  Kecia Harper-Ihem, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors