STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
JANUARY 5, 2016
TUESDAY
9:00 A.M.
Invocation by Leti Fierro-Garcia, Senior Administrative Analyst
Pledge of Allegiance
Presentation - Humane Hero Awards
BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Benoit:
· Public Safety top priority
· Completion of Public Safety Review
· East County Detention Center
· East County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting set for early October
· Build A Bike Desert Hot Springs
· Palm Springs International Film Festival
Supervisor Washington:
· Riverside Sheriffs Association Toy Drive
· Pechanga Groundbreaking
· San Jacinto Senior Center Holiday Lunch
· Murrieta Police and Fire Coffee and Donuts Checkpoint
· United Way Santa’s Workshop
· Temecula Pantry Toy Drive
Supervisor Jeffries:
· Executive Office to work with Emergency Management Department for volunteer training and recruitment
Supervisor Tavaglione:
· Training for Hot Spots in local Cities
1-1 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Proof of Publications.
(APPROVED)
2-1 SUPERVISOR TAVAGLIONE: Appointment of Yolanda Carrillo to the Commission for Women. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-2 SUPERVISOR WASHINGTON: 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, 3rd District. [$0]
(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, 3rd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-4 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Receive and File the Internal Audit Report 2016-101: Verification of Statement of Assets held by the County Treasury as of September 30, 2015. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-5 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: Reappointment of Bret Offutt to the Emergency Medical Care Committee. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-6 RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Approval of Medical Staff Appointments, Reappointments and Clinical Privileges. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-7 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Receive and File the Behavioral Health Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-8 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Receive and File the Treasurer’s Purchase Detail Report for November 2015. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-9 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Receive and File the Treasurer’s Monthly Statement of County and School Funds for November 2015. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-10 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Receive and File the Treasurer’s Monthly Disclosure Report on Investments for November 2015. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-1 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Approval of the Agreement between the County of Riverside and the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) to provide staffing and services. [$450,000 – Contract Revenue Reimbursement from RCHCA 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-2 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Approval to set a public hearing for the Annual Mitigation Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. [$0]
(SET FOR HRG. 01/26/2016 @ 9:00 A.M.)
3-3 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Approval of the Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Riverside, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) and the Rancho California Water District (RCWD) for the Upper Santa Margarita Watershed Integrated Regional Watershed Management Plan. [$125,000 – NPDES – 11050 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-4 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Approval of the 2016 Legislative Platform. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-5 ANIMAL SERVICES: Ratify Agreement No. 15-008 with the City of Desert Hot Springs for animal field and shelter services, 5th District. [$274,744 – Contract Revenue 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-6 DELETED
3-7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Approval of the Fifth Amendment to Lease – Economic Development Agency, Riverside, Space Reduction; CEQA Exempt, 1st District. [$380,861 – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I, Federal 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Approval and Ratify the License Agreement between the Riverside Community College District and the County of Riverside for the use of Riverside County Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center; CEQA Exempt, 1st District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Approval of the Third Amendment to Lease, Riverside County and Wells Fargo Bank, Lake Elsinore; CEQA Exempt, 1st District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-10 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Riverside Public Defender/Probation Building Project, Seismic Retrofit Phase - Acceptance of the Notice of Completion; Ratify Change Order No. 5 to Angeles Contractor, Inc.; and Authorize the Release of Retained Funds, 2nd District. [$285,000 – Bond Proceeds 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-11 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Approval of the Pre-Qualification Package for Audio Visual Contractors for formal bids regarding the Riverside County Administrative Center Board Chambers Audio Visual System Upgrade Project. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-12 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Authorization to enter into sole-source entertainment and exhibition contracts and revenue contract for Interim events for, 4th District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-13 FIRE: Approval of the Cooperative Agreement for the purpose of Automatic Aid Fire Protection and Emergency Services with the City of Corona, 2nd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-14 FIRE: Approval of the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Banning, the City of Beaumont and the County of Riverside to provide Fire Protection, Fire Prevention, Rescue and Medical Emergency Services, 5th District. [$1,497,729 – Contract Revenue from the City of Banning, the City of Beaumont and the County of Riverside 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-15 FIRE: Authorization to apply for the Fiscal Year 2015 Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-16 HUMAN RESOURCES: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 440.1762, an Ordinance that amends the current County of Riverside Salary Ordinance No. 440. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-17 PUBLIC HEALTH: Ratify Agreement No. 20161793 between The California Endowment and the County of Riverside Department of Public Health. [$149,816 – The California Endowment 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-18 PUBLIC HEALTH/COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP: Ratify the Amendment to the Agreement with the Foundation for Economic Stability for Project L.E.A.D. (Linking, Education, Advocacy and Development) Program; and Approval of Budget Adjustments, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Districts. [$1,500 – Foundation for Economic Stability 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-19 PUBLIC HEALTH/COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP: Ratify the Agreement with the Foundation for Economic Stability for the Peer Mediation Program; and Approval of Budget Adjustments, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Districts. [$12,750 – Foundation for Economic Stability 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-20 PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: Approval to Opt-In to the Approved Relative Caregiver (ARC) Funding Option Program. [$2,008,671 – State Funding 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-21 RIVERSIDE COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Approval of the Agreement with Radio IP Software, Inc. without seeking competitive bids to provide Multi-IP Support and Maintenance for the Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) System Software. [$72,640 – RCIT PSEC Operating Budget 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-22 RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Acceptance of Grant Funds to support the ‘Program for Improving Care for Aging Adults through Training and Education’ (PICATE) from the Regents of the University of California, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA); and Approval of Budget Adjustments. [$154,277 – The Regents of the University of California, UCLA 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-23 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Approval of Budget Adjustments for the Purchase of Carpet Replacement, Copier and Office Furniture, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Districts. [$60,345 – AB 709 Court Services Automation Sub Fund Revenue 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-24 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Approval of a Budget Adjustment for the Federal Homeland Security Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) 2014 Grant as administered by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal-OES); and Approval of an Operational Agreement between the County of Riverside and the City of Blythe, 4th District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-25 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Approval of NICE System, Inc. as the Sole Source Provider for maintenance of Voice Recording Systems without securing competitive bids. [$114,144 – Department Budget 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-26 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 5: Fifth District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds to the League of United Latino American Citizens (LULAC) of Riverside Council #3190; and Approval of Budget Adjustments. [$7,500 – General Fund 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-27 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Setting the Public Hearing on the Adoption of Resolution No. 2016-047 Establishing Rates for Organic Recycling Material Collection and Processing for CR&R Incorporated and Palm Springs Disposal Services. [$0]
(TAKEN OFF CALENDAR)
9-1 ANIMAL SERVICES: Public Hearing on the ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 630.16, Amending Ordinance No. 630.15, Regarding Animal Service Rate for Fees; CEQA Exempt. [$0 – Ordinance 630 service rates for fees]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
9-2 DELETED – SEE ITEM 3-27.
9-3 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Public Hearing on Application of the California Vehicle Code to the Private Streets within The Retreat Community; and Adoption of Resolution No. 2016-048, 1st District. [$0]
(TAKEN OFF CALENDAR)
11-1 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Approval of the Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Riverside, the District, and the Rancho California Water District (RCWD) for the Upper Santa Margarita Watershed Integrated Regional Watershed Management Plan, 1st & 3rd Districts. [$125,000 – District 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
11-2 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Accept and File the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2014-2015, the Independent Auditor’s Report, and the Auditor’s Communication with Those Charges with Governance Letter. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
11-3 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Approval of the On-Call Professional Services Agreement between the District and Vali Cooper & Associates. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
11-4 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Public Hearing on the Adoption of Resolution No. F2016-02 South Norco Channel, Stage 6, Norco Master Drainage Plan (MDP) Line S-1, Stage 1 and Norco MDP Line S-5, Stage 1 Project, 2nd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
11-5 SUPERVISOR TAVAGLIONE: Reappointment of Chuck Krieger to the Flood Control & Water Conservation District Commission. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
11-6 SUPERVISOR TAVAGLIONE: Reappointment of Richard MacGregor to the Flood Control & Water Conservation District Commission. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1-0 Mark Seidenberg spoke regarding Executive Session discussion on fees for running for County Central Committees.
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, RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOUSING CORP., 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 City of Eastvale v. County of Riverside, et al. (Case No. RIC 1513629)
A.2 Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District v. WSI Land Holdings, LLC (Case No. RIC 1509558)
(Supervisor Ashley and Supervisor Washington Conflict of Interest)
A.3 County of Riverside v. Magnolia Business Park, et al. (Case No. RIC 1216520)
Conference with legal counsel-anticipated litigation:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
B.1 Four potential cases
Conference with legal counsel-anticipated litigation:
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
C.1 Three potential cases
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 – Michael T. Stock
Employee organizations – Management/Confidential, Unrepresented, RCDDAA, RSA, SEIU, LIUNA, UDW and LEMU
With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 1461 and 1462:
E.1 Report Involving Trade Secret
Discussion will concern: Proposed New Program
(NO REPORT OUT)
The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned in memory of Mike Haugen, Jim Lehmam, Rick Olatte, Sharley A, Nick S, Cris Romero, Theresa Ann Martinez, Nelson Deen, Jessie Faye Minor, Robert Dean Blum, David Nesbit Hunter, Waldene (Dena) Janz, Clyde Craine Dr., Benjamin Montoya, Michael C. Cressey, Raymond L. Halliday, Cheryl Coy Moore, and Ali Tahmouresie, M.D.
John J. Benoit, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
ATTEST: Kecia Harper-Ihem, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors