STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT EXCEPT SUPERVISOR TAVAGLIONE
MARCH 18, 2014
TUESDAY 9:00 A.M.
Invocation by Anu Sharma-Kelly, Board Assistant, Clerk of the Board
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Presentation – Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team
Presentation – Commission for Women 2013/2014 Woman of the Year and Young Lady of the Year Award
Presentation – First Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sergeant Ysmael R. Villegas
Presentation of Employee Service Awards
Supervisor Ashley announced the creation of, and appointment to, a community committee to the Gateway Logistical Distribution Center. The first meeting will be held Thursday April 10th at 10:30 a.m., with subsequent meetings held the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Supervisor Benoit shared photos of his attendance at the 22nd Annual Senior Inspiration Awards, and discussed the Golden Sledge Hammer Ceremony in Indio; the demolition of the Riverside County Administrative Center and Indio Jail to begin building the East County Detention Center, which will add 1,626 beds.
Supervisor Stone spoke about attending the Golden Sledge Hammer event in Indio; and thanked Gwen and the late Jack Gosh for donating $500,000 to the Western Center Academy, a K-8 grade charter school. He also discussed that the recent census identified 300 homeless veterans (in addition to the 300 they just assisted with shelter), and he will pursue providing shelter for these U.S. Veterans.
1-1 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Proof of Publications.
(RECEIVED & FILED)
2-1 COUNTY COUNSEL: Approval of the Revised Conflict of Interest Code for the Riverside Transit Agency. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-2 COUNTY COUNSEL/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 348.4775 an Ordinance of the County of Riverside Amending Ordinance No. 348 relating to Zoning (ZC 7805) in the Rancho California Area, 3rd/3rd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-3 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Receive and File the Treasurer’s Monthly Disclosure Report on Investments for February 2014. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-4 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Receive and File the Treasurer’s Purchase Detail Report for February 2014. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-5 TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR: Receive and File the Treasurer’s Monthly Statement of County and School Funds for February 2014. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-6 SUPERVISOR TAVAGLIONE: Reappointment of Dan Anderson to the Inland Empire Health Plan Governing Board. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-1 SUPERVISOR TAVAGLIONE: Second District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds to Reid Park Little League; Riverside Public Library Foundation; Fair Housing Council of Riverside County; Jurupa Citizen Corps.; and Approval of Budget Adjustments. [$11,000 – General Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-2 SUPERVISOR TAVAGLIONE: Second District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds to Riverside Lyric Opera; RCRMC Foundation; YMCA of Riverside County; and Approval of Budget Adjustments. [$5,500 – General Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-3 SUPERVISOR TAVAGLIONE: Second District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds to the Corona-Norco Day of the Child; National Charity League-Riverside Chapter; Janet Goeske Foundation; Riverside Repertory Theatre; and Approval of Budget Adjustments. [$11,000 – General Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-4 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Participation in California Forward’s Partnership for Community Excellence Project Titled Achieving Better System Outcomes Through Data Driven Practices and Decision Making. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Riverside County Innovation Center Tenant Improvement Project – Approval of Plans and Specifications, and Addendums 1 and 2; Grant the Low Bidder JB & Son Construction relief from its bid; Waive any minor irregularities and Award the Construction Agreement between the County of Riverside and Marjani Builders; and Approval of the Total Project Budget, 2nd/2nd District. [$2,546,569 – County of Riverside Asset Leasing (CORAL) Bond Funds]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 9-1-1 Generator/Electrical Engineering Analysis and Upgrade Project – Approval to Use Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Funds for the Maximum Project Budget and Electrical Engineering Analysis, 1st/1st District. [$1,564,500 – Capital Improvement Programs Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Riverside County Regional Medical Center Nursing and Allied Health Education Building – Approval of Service Agreement between the County of Riverside and Southern California Edison Company; and Approval of Service Contract between the County of Riverside and Southern California Gas Company, 5th/5th District. [$88,118 – County of Riverside Asset Leasing (CORAL) Bond Proceeds (debt service to be paid by RCRMC Enterprise Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: Adoption of Resolution 2014-012, Authorization to Relinquish Interest and Convey Real Property located near Weirwick onramp to I-15; Approval of the Offer and Agreement to Purchase Real Property, 1st/1st District. [$10,000 – 100% Sale Proceeds]
(CONT’D. TO 4/8/2014 @ 9:00 a.m.)
3-9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: Approval of Supplemental Lease Agreement No. 5 – General Services Administration; and Finding of Notice of Exemption, 2nd/2nd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-10 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: Approval of the Fifth Amendment to the Lease – Department of Public Social Services; and Finding of Notice of Exemption, 1st/1st District. [$1,853,447 – 96.67% DPSS Budget / 3.33% County General Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-11 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: Ratify the Second Amendment to the Lease – Agricultural Commissioner; and Finding of Notice of Exemption, 4th/4th District. [$496,246 – State Contracts / 80% Local Fees / 20% General Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-12 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: Approval of the Second Amendment to the Lease – Mental Health; and Finding of Notice of Exemption, 1st/1st District. [$47,020 – 26% Federal / 62% State / 7% Other / 5% County]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-13 HUMAN RESOURCES: Ratify and Approval of the Exclusive Care – New Exclusive Provider Option Ancillary Contractor Agreement with JOA Corporation, doing business as Johnson’s Orthopedic Appliances. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-14 HUMAN RESOURCES: Ratify and Approval of the Exclusive Care – New Exclusive Provider Option Behavioral Health Contractor Agreement with Claudia A. Bouslough, MFT. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-15 HUMAN RESOURCES: Ratify and Approval of the Exclusive Care – New Exclusive Provider Option Behavioral Health Contractor Agreement with Jay S. Fitter, MFT. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-16 HUMAN RESOURCES: Ratify and Approval of the Exclusive Care – Renewal Exclusive Provider Option Medical Contractor Agreement with Mommy & Me Medical Group, Inc., A California Professional Medical Corporation. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-17 HUMAN RESOURCES: Ratify and Approval of the Exclusive Care – Renewal Exclusive Provider Option Behavioral Health Contractor Agreement with Lu Ann Ahrens, MFT. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-18 HUMAN RESOURCES: Approval of the Exclusive Care – New Exclusive Provider Option Behavioral Health Contractor Agreement with Rhonda A. Garrison, MFT. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-19 HUMAN RESOURCES: Ratify and Approval of the Exclusive Care – New Exclusive Provider Option Medical Contractor Agreement with Genesis Laboratories, Inc. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-20 HUMAN RESOURCES: Ratify and Approval of the Exclusive Care – Renewal Exclusive Provider Option Medical Contractor Agreement with Pediatric Partners Medical Professional Corporation. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-21 HUMAN RESOURCES: Approval of the Exclusive Care – Exclusive Provider Option First Amendment to the Medical Contractor Agreement with Edward A. Ruiz, MD, A Professional Corporation. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-22 HUMAN RESOURCES: Approval of the Exclusive Care – Exclusive Provider Option First Amendment to the Medical Contractor Agreement with Erica M. Ruiz, MD, A Professional Corporation. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-23 HUMAN RESOURCES: Ratify and Approval of the Exclusive Care – Exclusive Provider Option First Amendment to the Medical Contractor Agreement with Hosea Brown, MD. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-24 HUMAN RESOURCES: Ratify and Approval of the Exclusive Care – Fifth Amendment to the Hospital Agreement with Desert Regional Medical Center. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-25 HUMAN RESOURCES: Ratify and Approval of the Exclusive Care – Fifth Amendment to the Hospital Agreement with John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-26 OFFICE ON AGING: Ratify the Agreement with Riverside County Children and Families Commission (First 5 Riverside) for the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program; and Approval of Budget Adjustments. [$750,000 – 100% First 5 Riverside]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-27 OFFICE ON AGING: Approval of the Revised Agreement for the Multi-Purpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) Dual Demonstration Project with Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) and Molina Healthcare of California. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-28 PUBLIC HEALTH: Ratify Sub-recipient Agreement Number 754-5320-71209-14 with the California Family Health Council, Inc. (CFHC) for the Family Planning Program to provide family planning services. [$358,050 – 100% Federal Funds]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-29 PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: Approval of Amendments to the Agreements with Catholic Charities San Bernardino Riverside and MFI Recovery, Inc. [$7,267,972 – 47.41% Federal Funds / 34.13% State Funds / 18.46% Realignment Funds]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-30 RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Ratify the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services Agreement with American Medical Response Ambulance Service, Inc. [$625,000 – Hospital Enterprise Funds]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-31 RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Approval of the Building Automation System (The Apogee Energy Management System) Maintenance Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc., 5th/5th District. [$31,268 – Hospital Enterprise Funds]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-32 RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Approval of the Purchase of Medtronic Fusion ENT Navigation System via the competitive bidding process with only one responsive/responsible bid received, 5th/5th District. [$183,176 – Hospital Enterprise Funds]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-33 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Adoption of Resolution 2014-066 Authorizing Submittal of a Grant Application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-34 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Approval of a Single Source Agreement with Advertising Firms to Provide Billboard and Kiosk Space for the Promotion of Department Hiring Opportunities. [$738,000 – Departmental Budget – General Fund]
(CONT’D. TO 3/25/2014 @ 9:00 a.m.)
3-35 SHERIFF-CORONER-PA: Approval of a Single Source/Special Opportunity Purchase of Services and Equipment from Hangar One Avionics. [$257,332 – Departmental Budget – General Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-36 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Construction of a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Briggs Road and Barn Road in the Community of French Valley, 3rd/3rd District. [$174,975 – 100% Measure A/Western]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-37 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Acceptance of the Notice of Completion – Construction of Interstate 15 at Indian Truck Trail Interchange Including Temescal Canyon Road Improvements in the Sycamore Creek Area, 1st/1st District. [$5,973,811 – 10% Developer Contributions / 9% DIF Major Improvement Fund 30512 / 8% DIF Major Improvement Fund 30521 / 59% Lee Lake Water District CFD #1 / 14% Measure A Western/Prop 1B SLPP]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-38 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Asphaltic Concrete Cold Planing Services with Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc. – Acceptance of the Bid and Award of Contract via the competitive bidding process with only one bid received in the communities of Homeland/Romoland, Hemet, Beaumont, and Bermuda Dunes, 3rd/3rd, 4th/4th & 5th/5th Districts. [$78,489 – 46% Gas Tax / 54% Measure A]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-39 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Project Agreement for Traffic Signal Improvements for Development Impact Fee Credit/Reimbursement (Harvill Avenue and Harley Knox Boulevard) between the County of Riverside and Knox Logistics, LLC c/o Trammel Crow Company associated with Plot Plan No. 20699R1 and Parcel Map No. 33942, 1st/1st District. [$235,000 – 100% Western County Traffic Signal Mitigation Funds (DIF)]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-40 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approval of Plans and Specifications for Phase 1 of the Coachella Valley Mobile Home Park Paving Project within the Communities of Mecca, Thermal, and Oasis, 4th/4th District. [$2,600,000 – 100% Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) AB1318 (Sentinel) Mitigation Fees Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-41 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Right of Entry Agreement by and between the County of Riverside and Union Pacific Railroad for the Jefferson Street Interchange Project, 4th/4th District. [$25,000 – 100% Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG)]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-42 SUPERVISOR ASHLEY AND SUPERVISOR TAVAGLIONE: Establishment of the Office of Military and Defense Services (OMDS). [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-43 SUPERVISOR TAVAGLIONE: Second District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds to the Riverside County Economic Development Agency; and Approval of Budget Adjustments. [$10,000 – General Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-44 SUPERVISOR BENOIT: Fourth District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds for the Elk’s Lodge #2639 Fundraising Golf Tournament; the Colorado River Fair Junior Livestock Auction: the Rec-N-Crew, Inc.; and Approval of Budget Adjustments. [$3,500 – General Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
4-1 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Approval of the Legal Services Agreement with Casso & Sparks LLP, Attorneys at Law, to Serve as Legal Counsel to the Oversight Board. [$130,000 – Successor Agency Administrative Cost Allowance]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
9-1 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/CODE ENFORCEMENT: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance (Substandard Structure and Accumulated Rubbish) on Case No. CV 12-05107, located at 31861 Date Garden Drive, Thousand Palms; APN: 650-102-015, 4th/4th District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
9-2 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/CODE ENFORCEMENT: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance (Accumulated Rubbish) on Case No. CV 10-09396, located at 51909 Maxine Drive, Cabazon; APN: 528-033-011, 5th/5th District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
9-3 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/CODE ENFORCEMENT: Public Hearing on Abatement of Public Nuisance (Accumulated Rubbish) on Case No. CV 11-00825, located 1 Lot South of 22122 Sky View Avenue, Palm Springs; APN: 669-173-011, 5th/5th District. [$0]
(DISMISSED)
10-1 HOUSING AUTHORITY: Adoption of the ROPS 14-15A total Administrative Budget. [$414,142 – 64% Riverside County Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund / 36% City of Coachella Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
12-1C WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: Receive and File the 2012 El Sobrante Landfill Annual Monitoring Report. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
14-1 Garry Grant spoke regarding County Employee Service Awards and suggested tax payers be recognized for their service. He is concerned the awards use meeting time that could be spent on county business. He also questioned appointments to SCAQMD.
14-2 Paul Jacobs spoke regarding Item 3-5, RCIT. He stated the CAC building allows public to access the web, but not their e-mail on wifi. He discussed the county’s purchase of the Press Enterprise building to lease to RCIT, and the additional lease of the Acorn Center. He suggested the floor RCIT vacated could be used for the innovation and technology conference center.
16-1 TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: Public Hearing on the Appeal filed by Verizon Wireless on the denial by the Planning Commission of PLOT PLAN NO. 24928 which proposes a wireless communication facility for Verizon Wireless, disguised as a 65 foot high pine tree with twelve (12) panel antennas located on three (3) sectors at 58 foot height, one (1) parabolic antenna (“the project”), and consideration of adoption of the Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 42443. The project also includes approximately 200 square foot equipment shelter, two (2) GPS antennas, 30kw backup generator mounted on a new 5 foot by 8 foot concrete spill containment pad, associated coaxial cable runs, and associated conduits within a 900 square foot lease area surrounded by a six (6) foot block wall with landscaping on an approximately six (6) acre vacant site. The location of the tower is to the southwest section of the property 50 feet away from the existing fault line. Access to the facility is proposed with a 12 foot wide easement along the western property line. The project is located northerly of Mayberry Ave., southerly of Acacia Ave., easterly of Stanford St., and westerly of Meridian Street, 3rd/3rd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS AMENDED)
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 County of Riverside v. California Ag Properties, LLC, et al. (Case No. INC 1301304)
A.2 County of Riverside, et al. v. California Department of Finance, et al. (Case No. 34-2013-80001425)
A.3 County of Riverside v. County of Imperial (Burrtec Waste Industries, real party in interest) (Case No. ECU07355)
A.4 County of Riverside v. CPR Wellness, et al. (Case No. RIC 1201836)
A.5 County of Riverside v. Hazy Colitas, et al. (Case No. RIC 1201222)
A.6 Enrique Caguimbaga, Purita Caguimbaga v. County of Riverside (Case No. RIC 1202970)
A.7 Donald K. Fryer v. County of Riverside, et al. (Case No. ED CV 12-01528 OP)
A.8 Moises Gonzales v. Riverside County; Deputy Bolle; Deputy Kiebach; Deputy Sandoval and Does 1-10 (Case No. ED CV 12-01527 CP)
A.9 Johnny Young v. Riverside County Regional Medical Center (Case No. RIC 1301281)
A.10 PCN3, Inc. v. County of Riverside Economic Development Agency, et al. (Case No. RIC 1400748)
A.11 County of Riverside v. Riordan Corona, SP LLC, et al. (Case No. RIC 1216531)
A.12 County of Riverside v. Magnolia Business Park, et al. (Case No. RIC 1216520)
A.13 County of Riverside v. Union Pacific, et al. (Case Nos. RIC 1119817/RIC 1201623)
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 Two potential cases
(REPORT OUT)
The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned In Memory of John D. Viggos, Sr., Roderick Graham Tipping, Dennis Rice, Dorothy “Dee” Wood, Carlos Elias, Jr., Mary L. Wolff, James A. Offord, and Jennie Legarreta Ortiz.
Jeff Stone, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
ATTEST: Kecia Harper-Ihem, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors