STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

 

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT

 

MAY 21, 2013

TUESDAY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            9:00 A.M.

 

Invocation by Volunteer Chaplain Carl Prude, Sheriff’s Department

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Presentation – Nationwide Scholarship Award

 

            BOARD MEMBERS

                        Supervisor Tavaglione mentioned that Riverside County was the host county of the Food Safety Conference held at the Mission Inn last week.

                        Supervisor Benoit mentioned having one Board meeting a year outside of Riverside in each District tentatively starting October 1, 2013 in Coachella Valley.  He also mentioned concerns over the closure of the Blythe/Pal Verde Valley Courts. Workforce Development Centers received the Prospector Award for performance excellence.

 

            EXECUTIVE OFFICER

                       Jay Orr, Executive Officer, mentioned concerns over the Temecula Courthouse closing in addition to the Blythe Courthouse.  Additionally, he mentioned that the Rating Agency Team met with Fitch, Standard & Poor’s regarding the budget and is optimistic of the outcome.

 

            STATE BUDGET UPDATE

                        Supervisor Tavaglione mentioned May Revise said the state had balanced budget. He also mentioned that Governor Brown will use one time funding to support student achievement.  He mentioned Health Care Reform is being implemented January 1, 2014. State is still dealing with realignment issues. Lastly the Bill to help the four cities is in negotiations and will be part of the budget deal.

 

 

1-1         CLERK OF THE BOARD:  Proof of Publications.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

1-2      TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING:   TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 36252 – Bill Lattin/ Kal Farah – Cherry Valley Zoning Area – Pass Area Plan – 5th/5th District, 2.4 gross Acres, R-A-1 Zoning.  TPM 36252 proposing a schedule “H” subdivision of 2.4 gross acres into two residential parcels of 1 and 1.4 gross acres. 

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2-1      SUPERVISOR STONE:  Renewal of the Revised Local Emergency Declaration for Riverside County due to the epidemic infestation of bark beetles in the Mountain Communities of Idyllwild and Pine Cove, and the positive find of the Golden Spotted Oak Borer (GSOB) in the community of Idyllwild.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2-2      EXECUTIVE OFFICE:  Receive and File the Health Care Governance Committee Monthly Update.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2-3      AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER:  Renewal of the Local Emergency Declaration for Riverside County due to the spread of Pierce’s Disease in the Local Vineyards.      

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2-4      COUNTY COUNSEL:  ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 348.4758, an Ordinance of the County of Riverside Amending Ordinance No. 348 relating to Zoning in the Meadowbrook Area (ZC 7679), 5th/1st District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2-5      ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY:  Receive and File the Riverside County Regional Medical Center Nursing and Allied Health Education Building Quarterly Progress Report – May 2013, 5th/5th District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2-6      ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY:  Receive and File the Riverside Public Defender Remodel Quarterly Progress Report – May 2013.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2-7      PUBLIC HEALTH:  Receive and File the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System Evaluation Update.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2-8      RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER:  Approval of Medical Staff Appointments, Reappointments and Clinical Privileges.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

2-9      TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR:  Approval of the intended public auction tax sale; Approval and Adoption of the provision of the Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3698.5(a), 3698.5(c) and Section 4703(a); and Adoption of Resolution 2013-065 Approval of the Internet Tax Sale of Tax-Defaulted Real Property, Sale No. TC-197 scheduled for August 15, 2013 through August 20, 2013, with Bid4Assets Inc.        

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-1      SUPERVISOR JEFFRIES:  Adoption of Resolution 2013-067 Dissolving the Strategic Vision Steering Committee.

(CONT’D. TO 07/30/13 @ 9:00 A.M.)

 

3-2      SUPERVISOR JEFFRIES AND SUPERVISOR BENOIT:  Adoption of an Order initiating a Riverside County Ordinance Adopting the Provisions of Proposition 90.                            

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-3      SUPERVISOR TAVAGLIONE:  Further Discussion of 3rd Quarter Budget Review and Recommendations for FY 13/14 Budget.

(APPROVED AS AMENDED)

 

3-4      SUPERVISOR STONE:  Third District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds for Riverside County Economic Development Agency; and Approval of Budget Adjustments.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-5      AUDITOR-CONTROLLER:  Authorization to Reissue County Stale-Dated Warrants #2013-4; and Approval of Budget Adjustments.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-6      ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY:  Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment for Los Vinedos Mobile Home Park in the Unincorporated Community of Mecca; Approval of the Request for Release of Funds, 4th/4th District.                      

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-7      ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY:  Approval of the Substantial Amendment to the 2012-2013 One Year Action Plan, 1st/1st & 4th/4th District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-8      ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY:  Adoption of Resolution 2013-107 regarding CSA Charges for Fiscal Year 2013-2104.

(SET FOR HRG. 06/25/2013 @ 9:00 A.M.)

 

3-9      ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/FACILITIES:  Approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Lease – Riverside County Department of Mental Health, Corona, 2nd/2nd District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-10    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Approval of the Right of Way Acquisition Agreement for Parcel 0241-022A, within a portion of APN 763-310-014 for the Airport Boulevard Grade Separation Project, 4th/4th District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-11    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Approval of the Right of Way Acquisition Agreements and Permit to Enter and Construct Agreements for the Ellis Avenue Sidewalk Project, 1st/5th Districts.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-12    ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:  INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 769.4, an Ordinance of the County of Riverside amending Ordinance No. 769 Establishing Parcel Fees on Land located in the Idyllwild, and Anza/Pinyon Areas to Provide for the Collection of Solid Waste. 

(TAKEN OFF CALENDAR))

 

3-13    FIRE:  Approval of the Multi-Year Agreement for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team Service with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. 

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-14    PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES:  Approval of Family Services Association for Child Abuse Prevention Council from other than lowest cost.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-15    SHERIFF-CORONER-PA:  Approval of a Mutual Assistance Agreement with La Paz County, Arizona Sheriff’s Department.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-16    SHERIFF-CORONER-PA:  Approval of Hewlett-Packard Corp. as the Single Source Provider of Two Computer Operating Systems to Upgrade and Replace the Sheriff’s Jail Information Management System.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-17    SHERIFF-CORONER-PA:  Approval of a Multi-Year Sole Source Purchase Award to Cellebrite U.S.A. to Provide Universal Forensic Cell Phone Extraction Devices and Service Support.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-18    TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Approval of the Utility Agreement with Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) for the Relocation of Sewer Facilities, Clay Street Grade Separation Project, General Drive to Linares Avenue, City of Jurupa Valley, 2nd/2nd District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-19    TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Approval of the Construction of a Traffic Signal at Magnolia Avenue Railroad Grade Crossing between Lincoln Street and Buchanan Street in the City of Riverside and in the Home Gardens Area:  Reject all Bids; Approval of the updated Plans and Specifications, 2nd/2nd District.

(CONT’D. TO 06/04/13 @ 9:00 A.M.)

 

3-20    TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Authorization to Execute the Preliminary Design and Engineering Agreements between the County of Riverside and Southern California Edison Company (SCE) for the Clinton Keith Road Extension Project, 3rd/3rd District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-21    TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Construction of Indiana Avenue and Grant Street Roadway Improvements in the Community of Home Gardens:  Approval of one Addendum to the specifications and plans; Acceptance of the Low Bid and Award of Contract to All American Asphalt; and Award of Contract, 2nd/2nd District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-22    EXECUTIVE OFFICE:  Best Practices in Contract Compliance for Public Works Projects:  Approval of Amended Board Policy H-7 Selection of Architectural, Engineering or Real Estate Services; Approval of Amended Board Policy B-11 Award of Public Works Contract Pertaining to County Facilities and Other Improvements; Approval of Amended Board Policy B-22 Capital Improvement Program; and Approval of the Draft Best Practices in Contract Management Policy A-69.

(TAKEN OFF CALENDAR)

 

3-23    EXECUTIVE OFFICE:  Approval of the Second Amended and Restated Eastvale Incorporation Revenue Neutrality Agreement, 2nd/2nd District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-24    COUNTY COUNSEL:  Approval of Revised Board Policy B-29 pertaining to Solar Power Plants.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-25    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY:  Van Horn Youth Treatment and Education Center.                  

(DELETED)

 

3-26    TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Gilman Springs Road Pavement Rehabilitation Soboba Road to East of State Route 79 (Sanderson Avenue/Lamb Canyon Road), San Jacinto Area - Approval of Plans and Specifications, 3rd/3rd District. 

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-27    SUPERVISOR ASHLEY:  Fifth District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds for Moreno Valley Elks Lodge; Moreno Valley Police Department; Rally ‘Round the Flag; Salvation Army, Moreno Valley; and Approval of Budget Adjustments.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-28    SUPERVISOR ASHLEY:  Fifth District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds for March Field Air Museum; Concert for Heroes; All Communities THRIVE (ACT); and Approval of Budget Adjustments.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-29    SUPERVISOR ASHLEY:  Welcome Home Korean War Veterans Day.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-30    SUPERVISOR BENOIT:  Fourth District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds for the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial; Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG); and Approval of Budget Adjustments.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

3-31    SUPERVISOR BENOIT:  Adoption of Resolution 2013-128 Generally Supporting Governor Brown’s Education Funding Plan.

(TAKEN OFF CALENDAR)

 

3-32    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT:  Adoption of Resolution 2013-113, Notice of Intention to Purchase Real Property, 3450 and 3478 14th Street, City of Riverside, California, 2nd/2nd District.

(CONT’D. TO 06/04/2013 @ 9:00 A.M.)

 

9-1      COUNTY COUNSEL/CODE ENFORCEMENT: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance (Grading Without Permits and Failure to Implement and Maintain Erosion and Sediment Control Measures) on Case No. CV 12-02296 located at 32829 Galleano Avenue, Winchester; APN: 964-020-027, 3rd/3rd District.                   

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

9-2      COUNTY COUNSEL/CODE ENFORCEMENT: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance (Excess Outside Storage & Accumulated Rubbish) on Case No. CV 09-05820, located at 27854 Calle De Leon, Romoland; APN: 327-062-012 5th/5th District.            

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

9-3      ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION:  Public Hearing on Adoption of Resolution 2013-026, Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity Regarding the Emperor Road Improvement Project – Homeland, 3rd/3rd District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

11-1    FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT:  Public Hearing on the Adoption of Resolution F2013-08 Authorizing Condemnation of Real Property for Flood Control Purposes Regarding the San Jacinto Master Drainage Plan Line C Stage 2 Line C-4, Line C-5 and Line B Project, 3rd/3rd District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

11-2    FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT:  Approval of the Multi-Year Agreement between the District and the County of Riverside for Hazardous Material Emergency Response Team Services.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

12-1C WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT:  Contract Award for the Construction of a Liner System within the Canyon 4, Phase 3 area at the Badlands Sanitary Landfill, 5th/5th District.

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

13-1D REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT:  Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the District and the Riverside Land Conservancy for promoting the development of the El Casco Regional Park, 5th/5th District.   

(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)

 

13-2D REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT:  Set District Resolution 2013-2, Use Fees for Hearing.

(SET FOR HRG. 06/18/2013 @ 10:30 A.M.)

 

14-1    Paul Jacobs thanked the Board for organization of the meeting and allowing public to speak.

 

14-2    Robert Mabee read his statement into the record.

 

14-3    Michelle Randall requested the amount of CID funds used and that public comment be moved to the beginning of the agenda.

 

14-4    Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding county employees and overtime.

 

14-5    Wendy Eads spoke regarding the UCR Pow Wow event in May.

 

14-6    Garry Grant spoke regarding his concerns for the future of Riverside County.

 

CONCURRENT EXECUTIVE SESSION-COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE 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 (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9)

 

A.1      Independent Power Producers Association dba Independent Energy Producers Association; Large Scale Solar Association v. County of Riverside; Riverside County Board of Supervisors (Case No. INC 1200838)

 

A.2      Sierra Club & Center for Biological Diversity v. County of Riverside; Black Emerald LLC  (Case No. INC 1201574)

 

Conference with legal counsel-anticipated litigation:

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

 

B.1      One potential case

 

Conference with legal counsel-anticipated litigation:

Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Government Code Section 54956.9:

 

C.1      One potential case

 

The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned in memory of Evelyn Winter Matich, B.J. Rees, Kermit Shettel, Robert Cunnah, Alan O’Day, Ray Manzarek and the victims of the Oklahoma tornados.

John Benoit, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors

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