AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2003
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
1stFLOOR – COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, Calif.
(Clerk 909-955-1060)
9:00 A.M.
Invocation by Roger Uminski, Principal Management Analyst, Executive Office
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Presentation of the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Queen and Court
Proclamation to Aleta Laurence, Planning Director
Proclamation for "National Patriotism Week”
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OPENING COMMENTS:
BOARD MEMBERS
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
WEEKLY BUDGET UPDATE
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION:
1.1 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Proof of Publications.
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The following items do not require specific Board action unless a Board member desires to set the matter for hearing or the matter is appealed.
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1.2 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: CHANGE OF ZONE 6588/PARCEL MAP 29537/PLOT PLAN 16937 – ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 442 – EA 37900 = IDI/for the Bos Family Limited Partnership – Prado/Mira Loma District – 2nd District, 125 acres, Schedule E. Zone change 6588 to change the zone from Heavy Agriculture with a 10-acre minimum lot size (A-2-10) to Industrial Park (I-P); Parcel Map 29537 to divide 125 acres into four industrial parcels; and, Plot plan 16937 to construct three industrial warehouse buildings and associated office space, DENIED by the Planning Commission.
1.3 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: TENTATIVE COMMERCIAL PARCEL MAP 28761, AMD. 1 – EA 37388 – Warner Engineering/Hugh Kaptur – Bermuda Dunes District – 4th District, 40 acres, 29 lots, Schedule E. Second Extension of Time approved by the Planning Commission.
1.4 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3169, REVISED PERMIT NO. 1 – Romoland – 5th District, 6.33 acres, Manufacturing – Medium (M-M) zoning. Proposal to extend the life of CUP 3169 and include 3.4 acres not a part of the original permit, approved by the Planning Commission.
1.5 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: SURFACE MINING PERMIT NO. 119, REVISED PERMIT NO. 2 – EA 38792 – Mobile Sand and Gravel Co. (Jim Bennett) – Temescal/El Cerrito Community District – 1st District, 31.53 acres, M-R-A zoning. Request to extend duration of their existing permit for surface mining of fill material, sand and gravel for redi-mix concrete, asphalt concrete, and other construction and specialty end-uses, approved by the Planning Commission.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Presented for Block Approval: Supervisors have the option of excluding discussion items from a master motion.
2.1 SUPERVISOR WILSON: Reappointment to the Mental Health Board.
2.2 SUPERVISOR VENABLE: Appointment to the Fair Board.
2.3 SUPERVISOR VENABLE: Appointment to the County Service Area 149 (Wine Country) Advisory Committee.
2.4 SUPERVISOR VENABLE: 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.
2.5 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER: Renewal of the Local Emergency Declaration for Riverside County due to the Spread of Pierce’s Disease in the Local Vineyards.
2.6 AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER: Renewal of the Local Emergency Declaration for Riverside County due to the Exotic New Castle Disease in Poultry.
2.7 COUNTY COUNSEL: (R) ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 348.4100, an Ordinance of the County of Riverside amending Ordinance No. 348 relating to Zoning (amending the zoning in the Prado/Mira Loma District, ZC 6505, 2nd District).
2.10 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Adoption of Resolution 413-525 Establishing Restricted Parking Zones on Mayberry Avenue in the Hemet area, 3rd District.
2.11 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Adoption of Resolution 2003-08 Accepting the offer of dedication for portions of Turtle Dove Drive for public road and utility purposes, in the Lake Elsinore area, 1st District.
2.12 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: TRACT 27705 – Rancho California area – 3rd District, Schedule D. Approval of One Year Guarantee and Maintenance Agreements.
2.13 VETERANS’ SERVICES: Annual Report (2002) of the Veterans’ Advisory Committee.
2.14 COUNTY COUNSEL: (R) ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 348.4105, Ordinance of the County of Riverside amending Ordinance No. 348 relating to Zoning (amending the zoning in the Homeland area, ZC 6627, 3rd District). (Item 16.1 1/28/03)
2.15 SUPERVISOR VENABLE: Renewal of the Local Emergency Declaration in Riverside County due to Windstorms.
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POLICY CALENDAR: Presented for Block Approval; Supervisors have the option of excluding discussion items from a master motion.
3.1 AGING: Ratify the FY 2002/03 First Amendment to Renewal Agreement with Family Service Association of Western Riverside County.
3.2 AGING: Ratify the FY 2002/03 First Amendment to Renewal Agreement with Mizell Senior Center of Palm Springs.
3.3 AGING: Ratify the FY 2002/03 Contract with Idyllwild Pines Camp & Conference Center.
3.4 ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 538.5, an Ordinance of the County of Riverside amending Ordinance 538 Providing for Tax Relief in Disasters.
3.5 COMMUNITY HEALTH AGENCY: Approval of Agreement with State Department of Health Services for Contracted County Medi-Cal Administrative Activities Allowable for Federal Financial Participation.
3.6 COMMUNITY HEALTH AGENCY: Report on July 2002 National Academy of Science Study of 40CFR 503 Standards and Implications Related to Land Application of Sewage Sludge in Riverside County. (2.9 of 8/13/02) (Department requests continuance to May 13, 2003)
3.7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for El Solano Apartments Housing Project, 4th District.
3.8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Rubidoux Code Enforcement Office Space – Make a finding that there is a need to continue with repair and rehabilitation of the Rubidoux Building and Safety Regional Office, 2nd District.
3.10 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: Adoption of Resolution Nos. 2003-33, 2003-34, 2003-35, 2003-36. 2003-37, 2003-38, 2003-39, 2003-40, 2003-57, 2003-58, 2003-59, 2003-60, 2003-61, 2003-62, and 2003-63, Notice of Intention to Condemn Real Property for Freeway Improvement Purposes on behalf of the California Department of Transportation for the Interstate 215/91/60 Sequencing Project, 5th District. (3.12 of 1/28/03) (Hrg. Set 3/18/03 @ 10:00 a.m. – Clerk to advertise)
3.11 FIRE DEPARTMENT/OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES: Domestic Preparedness Equipment Grant designating Signature Authority, Requirements and Procedures - Resolution 2003-75.
3.12 HUMAN RESOURCES: Approval of Exclusive Care – EPO - Medical Contractor Agreement with Arrowhead Neurosurgical Medical Group, Inc.
3.13 MENTAL HEALTH: Ratify FY 2002/2003 Performance Contract between the State Department of Mental Health and the Riverside County Department of Mental Health – Adoption of Resolution 2003-51.
3.14 MENTAL HEALTH: Approval of ABC Recovery Center, Inc., Contract Amendment for Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 (Proposition 36) Services.
3.15 PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: Approval of Agreement with Riverside County Child Care Consortium for Child Care Capacity Building Services.
3.16 PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES/COMMUNITY ACTION: Approval of Agreement (03F-4333) with the Department of Community Services and Development for the 2003 Community Services Block Grant.
3.17 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY: Vehicle Abatement Services – Approval of Agreement with Steve’s Towing. (3.17 of 2/4/03)
3.18 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING and PARKS DEPARTMENT: Adoption of Resolution 2003-12 Amending the Rules for Riverside County Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act.
3.19 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Award of Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Reconstruction of Simpson Road, Briggs Road to Winchester Road, Winchester area, 3rd District.
3.20 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Reconstruction of Reche Canyon Road, from 640 Feet Northwest of Keissel Drive to the San Bernardino County Line and Reconstruction of Reche Vista Drive, from the Moreno Valley City Limits to Reche Canyon Road, Reche Canyon area. (Clerk to advertise)
3.21 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the Flood Control District, the County of Riverside and Lennar Homes of California, Inc., for the Menifee Lakes – Menifee Road Storm Drain, Stage 2 Project and Menifee Lakes – Autumn Sunset Way Storm Drain Project (Tract Nos. 30224 and 30225), 3rd District. (See Item 11.1)
3.22 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Approval of Revision of Legal/Public Notice Newspaper Publication Rates.
3.23 SUPERVISOR TAVAGLIONE: Board Discussion of County Lobbyist – Sacramento.
3.25 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Approval of First Amendment to the Developer Loan Agreement for the use of Homes Funds, Deed of Trust and Assignment and Assumption Agreement, 1st District.
3.26 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Approval of First Amended and Restated Ground Lease Agreement by and between the County, Western Riverside Housing Associates, and Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, and the Option Agreement, Memorandum of Lease and Regulatory Agreement between the County and Western Riverside Housing Associates, 1st District.
3.27 MENTAL HEALTH: Approval of First Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Mental Health and Western Riverside Housing Associates.
3.28 PARKS DEPARTMENT: Approval of the Fourth Amendment to Lease between the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the County of Riverside for Recreational Development of Lake Skinner, 3rd District.
3.29 PROBATION: Approval of Computer and Technology High-tech Task Force Pilot Project.
3.30 PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: Request for County Match for Existing & Additional Child Welfare Social Workers – Budget Adjustment. (4/5 vote required)
3.31 SUPERVISOR VENABLE: Position on Senate Bill 8 by Senator Jim Brulte.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING:
4. (No Business)
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RIVERSIDE DISTRICT COURT FINANCING CORPORATION:
5. (No Business)
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING:
6 (No Business)
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IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY:
7. (No Business)
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT'S LEGISLATIVE BODY MEETING:
8. (No Business)
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10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9.1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Public Hearing on Adoption of Resolution 2003-19 Establishing a Landscaping Maintenance Zone of Benefit within County Service Area No. 149 (Wine Country), 3rd District. (3.10 of 1/28/03)
9.2 COUNTY COUNSEL/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY – BUILDING & SAFETY: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance [Substandard Structure and Excess Outside Storage] Case CV 02-0305, located at 27060 Irma Street, Perris, 5th District.
9.3 COUNTY COUNSEL/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY – BUILDING & SAFETY: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance [Accumulation of Rubbish] Case CV 01-1909, located at 49403 Dolores Avenue, Cabazon, 5th District.
9.4 COUNTY COUNSEL/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY – BUILDING & SAFETY: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance [Excess Outside Storage] Case CV 01-3285, located at 73105 Paradise Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, 4th District.
9.5 COUNTY COUNSEL/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY – BUILDING & SAFETY: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance [Accumulation of Rubbish] Case CV 02-0704, located at 20933 Wells Street, Perris, 1st District.
9.6 COUNTY COUNSEL/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY – BUILDING & SAFETY: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance [Substandard Structure and Excess Outside Storage] Case CV 02-1751, located at 20660 Warren Street, Perris, 1st District.
9.7 COUNTY COUNSEL/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY – BUILDING & SAFETY: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance [Accumulation of Rubbish] Case CV 02-1440, located at 20881 Wells Street, Perris, 1st District.
9.8 COUNTY COUNSEL/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY – BUILDING & SAFETY: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance [Substandard Structure and Excess Outside Storage] Case CV 01-3055, located at 32722 Gruwell Street, Wildomar, 1st District.
9.9 COUNTY COUNSEL/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY – BUILDING & SAFETY: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance [Excess Outside Storage] Case CV 02-2301, located at 24099 Palm Avenue, Perris, 5th District.
9.10 COUNTY COUNSEL/BUILDING & SAFETY: Public Hearing on Statement of Expense on Public Nuisance Case No. CV 97-3557 aka I-089-95, located at 61697 Sagebrush Road, North Palm Springs, 5th District.
9.11 COUNTY COUNSEL/BUILDING & SAFETY: Public Hearing on Statement of Expense on Public Nuisance Case No. CV 02-4975 aka I-593-95, located at 52985 (aka 52955) Van Buren Street, Coachella, 4th District.
9.12 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 155, Item 063, last assessed to Linwood J. Killam, an unmarried man and Jane H. Hichman, an unmarried woman as joint tenants, 4th District.
9.13 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 161, last assessed to Alvin Sigurd Halverson and Betty Lou Halverson, husband and wife as joint tenants as to an undivided 1/2 interest and Mashiah Golbary, a married man, and David Golbary, a single man, and Jacob Golbary, a single man, all as joint tenants, 2nd District.
9.14 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 233, last assessed to Juanita Chavarria, a married woman, 5th District.
9.15 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 272, last assessed to Clifton C. Calloway, a married man, as his sole and separate property, 5th District.
9.16 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 290, last assessed to Daniel L. Shropshire, a married man as his sole and separate property, 3rd District.
9.17 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 309, last assessed to Pablino J. Molina, an unmarried man as his sole and separate property, 1st District.
9.18 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 406, last assessed to Manuel Garcia and Dolores Garcia, husband and wife as joint tenants, 3rd District.
9.19 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 902, last assessed to Joe J. Kissak and Constance J. Kissak, Trustee under Living Trust dated March 23, 1991, as to an undivided 50% interest and Kenneth Franklin Phillips and Dorothy Catherine Phillips, Trustee u/d/t/ dated March 20, 1990 as to an undivided 50% interest, 5th District.
9.20 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 1076, last assessed to Lloyd D. Hayes, as his separate property, 3rd District.
9.21 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 1147, last assessed to Gus DiAntonio, 4th District.
9.22 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 1177, last assessed to Edythe Hanley Funk and James Dwight Scott, Jr., each as to an undivided 50% interest, 4th District.
9.23 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 1299, last assessed to S. Edward Dyer, aka Eddie Dyer, Trustee of the S. Edward Dyer Revocable Trust dated 12/11/92, 4th District.
9.24 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 1375, last assessed to Tolosa Holding Corporation, 4th District.
9.25 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 1425, last assessed to Noah Wilkerson and Velma L. Wilkerson, husband and wife as joint tenants, 4th District.
9.26 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Public hearing on Recommendation for Distribution of Excess Proceeds for Tax Sale No. 159, Item 1437, last assessed to Noah Wilkerson and Velma L. Wilkerson, husband and wife as joint tenants, 4th District.
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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, PERIS 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 Lion’s Lair v. County of Riverside, et al. (Riverside Superior Court Case no. 304477)
A.2 County of Riverside v. Outdoor Media Group (San Bernardino County Superior Court case no. SCVSS-73855)
Conference with legal counsel-anticipated litigation:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
A.3 One potential case.
With respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
B.1 Conference with labor negotiator:
Agency negotiator – Ron Komers
Employee organizations – RSA and SEIU
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ANY MATTER WHICH DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE BOARD’S AGENDA:
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RECESS TO LUNCH
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1:30 P.M. HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING:
10.1 Public Hearing on Proposed Sale of Real Property (commonly known as Breezewood Apartments, 1365 N. Main Street, Riverside), 2nd District.
10.2 Public Hearing – Adoption of Resolution 2003-03 Declaring the Intent to Convey Real Property (commonly known as the El Solano Apartments) to the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, 4th District.
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1:30 P.M. FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT MEETING:
11.1 Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the District, the County of Riverside and Lennar Homes of California, Inc., for the Menifee Lakes – Menifee Road Storm Drain, Stage 2 Project and Menifee Lakes – Autumn Sunset Way Storm Drain Project (Tract Nos. 30224 and 30225), 3rd District. (See Item 3.21)
11.2 Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the District, the City of Murrieta and Mura Homes, LLC, for the Murrieta Valley – Oak Creek Road Storm Drain, Stage 2 Project (Tract 25362), 3rd District.
11.3 Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the District, the City of Murrieta and Murrieta 2001, LLC, for the Murrieta Creek –Murrieta Valley Line G, Stage 2 Project (Tract 29403), 3rd District.
11.4 Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the District and the City of San Jacinto for the San Jacinto Master Drainage Plan Line E, Stage 2 Project, 3rd District.
11.5 Approval of Consulting Services Agreement between the District and URS Corporation for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Renewal/Report of Waste Discharge Santa Margarita River Watershed, 1st & 3rd Districts.
11.6 Approval of Second Modification to Local Cooperation Agreement between the District, the San Bernardino County Flood Control District and the Orange County Flood Control District for the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project, 2nd & 5th Districts.
11.7 Public Hearing on Adoption of Resolution F2003-04 Authorizing Condemnation of Real Property for Flood Control Purposes – San Jacinto Master Drainage Plan Line E, Stage 2, 3rd District. (11.4 of 2/4/03) (4/5 vote required)
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1:30 P.M. COUNTY BOARD AND WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT MEETING:
County:
12.1 Approval of Third Amendment to Master Lease with Agua Mansa MRF, LLC, establishing a permanent Green Waste Facility at the Robert A. Nelson Transfer Station; Second Amended Agreement for Disposal of Solid Waste (Waste Delivery Agreement); and, Consent and Agreement with Agua Mansa MRF, LLC and Union Bank of California, N.A., 2nd District.
District:
12. (No Business)
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1:30 P.M. REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEETING:
13.1 Approval of First Amendment to Lake Cahuilla Races Agreement, 4th District.
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1:30 P.M. PERRIS VALLEY CEMETERY DISTRICT MEETING:
14. (No Business)
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1:30 P.M. RIVERSIDE COUNTY INTEGRATED PLAN REPORT:
15.1 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY: Approval of Modification Number 10 to the Cooperative Agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the County of Riverside, and Associated Appropriation Adjustments. (4/5 vote required)
15.2 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY: Report on Riverside County Integrated Plan.
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1:30 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS:
16. (No Business)
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