STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT EXCEPT SUPERVISOR ASHLEY
OCTOBER 20, 2015
TUESDAY
9:00 A.M.
Invocation by Pam Torres, Principal Accountant, Probation Department
BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Washington:
· CSUSM ranked 13th in Nation for Student Success
· NAACP Reception
· Breast Cancer Awareness
· Inland Empire Navy Ball and Birthday
Supervisor Tavaglione:
· Congratulated Diana Grant with the Executive Office on her retirement
Supervisor Benoit:
· Mecca Comfort Station
· Public Hearing at White Water
· Annual College Vote Tech Night
· Huell Howser honored on Walk of Stars, Palm Springs
Rebecca Spencer, Registrar of Voters:
· November 3rd Election Update
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Jay Orr:
· Successful First Annual Department Head Retreat
1-1 CLERK OF THE BOARD: Proof of Publications.
(APPROVED)
2-1 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.)
2-2 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Receive and File the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2015 Update. [$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 ARCHIVES COMMISSION: Receive and File the Riverside County Archives Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2014/2015. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-5 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Receive and File Internal Audit Report 2015-020: Riverside County Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, County Clerk-Recorder Division. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-6 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Receive and File Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Auditor-Controller Reports of Funds Established, Funds Closed and Funds with Negative Cash Balances. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-7 COUNTY COUNSEL/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/CODE ENFORCEMENT: Approval of Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order to Abate on Public Nuisance Case No. CV 13-04141, located at a Vacant Parcel on Raley Avenue and Blackwell, Lakeland Village, APN 381-245-004, 1st District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-8 COUNTY COUNSEL/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/CODE ENFORCEMENT: Approval of Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order to Abate on Public Nuisance Case No. CV 14-01664, located at a Vacant Parcel on Raley Avenue and Blackwell, Lakeland Village, APN 381-245-004, 1st District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-9 COUNTY COUNSEL/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/CODE ENFORCEMENT: Approval of Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order to Abate on Public Nuisance Case No. CV 14-01637, located at 40726 Mayberry Avenue, Hemet, APN 447-060-044, 3rd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-10 COUNTY COUNSEL/ TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/CODE ENFORCEMENT: Approval of Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order to Abate on Public Nuisance Case No. CV 14-03996, located at 40726 Mayberry Avenue, Hemet, APN 447-060-044, 3rd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-11 COUNTY COUNSEL/ TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/CODE ENFORCEMENT: Approval of Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order to Abate on Public Nuisance Case No. CV 14-01911, located at 75995 Skyline Drive, Desert Hot Springs, APN 647-130-017, 4th District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-12 COUNTY COUNSEL/TRANSPORTATION & LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ CODE ENFORCEMENT: Approval of Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order to Abate on Public Nuisance Case No. CV 14-01948, located at 50900 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, APN 519-190-030, 5th District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-13 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Extension of Time Agreements/Substitution of Securities for Tract 33675-1, Schedule “A” Subdivision in the Jurupa Area, 2nd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-14 DELETED
2-15 RIVERSIDE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: Adoption of Resolution 2015-239 Extending the Proclamation of Local Emergency due to the Effects of Hurricane Dolores. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-16 RIVERSIDE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: Adoption of Resolution 2015-238 Extending the Proclamation of Local Emergency due to a severe microburst which took place in the unincorporated area of Thermal. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-17 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: TRACT NO. 29597, Schedule “A” – Approval of the Final Map in the Highgrove Area, 2nd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
2-18 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: TRACT NO. 29741, Schedule “A” – Approval of the Improvement Agreements and the Final Map in the Highgrove Area, 2nd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-1 SUPERVISOR BENOIT: Approval of the 2016 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-2 EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Adoption of Resolution 2015-227, Authorizing the Advance of Property Tax Revenue to the San Gorgonio Memorial Healthcare District, 5th District. [$1,500,000 – Property Tax Revenue]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-3 ANIMAL SERVICES: Approval of the First Amendment to Agreement 14-004 with the City of Rancho Mirage for Animal Field and Shelter Services, 4th District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-4 ANIMAL SERVICES: Approval of the First Amendment to Agreement 15-013 with the City of Blythe for Animal Shelter Services, 4th District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-5 ANIMAL SERVICES: Approval of the Increase for Chameleon Support & Maintenance, Components, Licenses and Web Chameleon Services from HLP, Inc. [$260,000 – General Fund 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-6 ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER: Approval of New or Revised Departmental Records Retention Schedules. [$]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-7 AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: Authorization of the Transfer of Unclaimed Property Tax Overpayments to the County General Fund. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-8 DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Acceptance of the Organized Automobile Fraud Activity Interdiction (Urban Grant) Program; Adoption of Resolution 2015-231; and Approval of Budget Adjustments. [$442,842 – State of California 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Approval of the Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement, Department of Public Social Services, Desert Hot Springs, 4th District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-10 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Vail Ranch Restoration Association Sub-Lease, Economic Development Agency; CEQA EXEMPT, 3rd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-11 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Approval of the First Amendment to Communication Site License Agreement – AT&T Bellegrave; CEQA EXEMPT, 2nd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-12 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Right of Way Acquisition Agreements for the Scott Road/I-215 Interchange Project, Portions of APN 372-110-002 and 371-110-003, AND Adoption of Resolution No. 2015-093, Making Responsible Agency California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings, 5th District. [$1,292,331 – Local Government, City of Menifee 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-13 FIRE: Ratify the Emergency Purchase Order with Fire Apparatus Solutions for Repairs to Fire Engine 93, 4th District. [$56,807 – Structural Fire Taxes 39%, Contract Reimbursement 19%, General Fund 42%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-14 PUBLIC HEALTH/COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Ratify the Agreement with the Regional Access Project Foundation for the Cool Centers Program; and Approval of Budget Adjustment, 4th District. [$20,000 – Regional Access Project Foundation 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-15 PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES: Approval of Advance to Family Services of the Desert for Blythe Core Services, 4th District. [$25% of previously approved FY 15/16 Agreement]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-16 RIVERSIDE COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Approval of the Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) Use Agreement with the City of Banning, 5th District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-17 RIVERSIDE COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Approval of the Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) Use Agreement with the City of Riverside, 1st District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-18 DELETED
3-19 RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Approval of and Ratify the Professional Services Agreement with Germane Solutions for Clinic Assessment Services. [$135,300 – Hospital Enterprise Funds]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-20 RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Acceptance of Hardware and Support Services for two StorSimple network appliances provided by Microsoft at no cost to the County other than sales tax, 5th District. [$27,200 - Hospital Enterprise Fund]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-21 RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEMS/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Approval and Acceptance of Grant Award with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the provision of the Youth Hospital Intervention Program for Fiscal Years 2015/2016 through 2019/2020; and Amendment of Salary Ordinance No. 440 pursuant to the Adoption of Resolution No. 440-9017. [$5,168,033 – Federal 69%, State 31%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-22 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Construction of Solar Powered Speed Feedback Signs; and Finding of Notice of Exemption, 1st, 3rd, & 5th Districts. [$383,175 – HSIP 90%, Measure A/Western 10%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-23 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of Contract Change Order No. 19 of the Agreement with SEMA Construction, Inc. for Construction of the State Route 79 (Winchester Road) Phase 1 Widening Project, 3rd District. [$750,000 – Federal Funds 14%, Local Funds 86%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-24 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Mead Valley Area and Thermal Area Force Account Construction Project, 1st & 4th Districts. [$2,918,000 – Local Funds 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-25 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Addendum to the Plans and Specifications for the Construction of State Route 79 (Winchester Road) Basin in the Community of Winchester; Accept the Low Bid and Award the Contract to Vance Corporation; and Approval of the Project’s Budget, 3rd District. [$254,153 – Measure A/Western 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-26 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Execution and Filing of the Notice of Completion for the 66th Avenue, Harrison Street, and Tyler Street Resurfacing Projects in the Thermal and Oasis Communities of the Coachella Valley Area, 4th District. [$817,337 – Local Funds 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-27 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Execution and Filing of the Notice of Completion for the Rancho California Road Resurfacing Project in the Community of Santa Rosa, 1st District. [$2,496,984 – Federal Funds 83%, Local Funds 17%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-28 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Execution and Filing of the Notice of Completion for the Highland Springs Avenue Resurfacing Project in the Community of Cherry Valley, 5th District. [$239,254 – Local Funds 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-29 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Introduction of Ordinance No. 452.239, Amending Ordinance No. 452 to Establish Speed Zones Enforceable by Radar Speed Detection Equipment in the Hemet, Mead Valley, North Shore, Perris, Riverside, Temecula, and Thermal Areas, 1st, 3rd, & 4th Districts. [$6,000 – Gas Tax 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-30 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Cooperative Funding Agreement with the Eastern Municipal Water District for the Construction of Eastern Municipal Water District Facilities as Part of the Warm Springs Creek Bridge and Roadway Construction Project; and Filing of Notice of Determination, 3rd District. [$167,143 – Eastern Municipal Water District 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-31 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Cooperative Agreement between the County of Riverside, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and French Valley Airport Center, LLC for Santa Gertrudis Valley – Leon Road (S. Van Gaale Lane) Storm Drain, 3rd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-32 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/ TRANSPORTATION: Approval of the Cooperative Agreement between the County of Riverside, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and LS Terracina, LLC for Temecula Creek – Monte Verde Road Storm Drain, Temecula Creek – Barmetta Lane Storm Drain and Morgan Valley Wash, Stage 2 (Tract No. 31597), 3rd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-33 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 3: Third District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds to San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce; Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District; NAMI Mt. San Jacinto Inc.; and Approval of Budget Adjustments. [$5,000 – General Fund 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-34 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 2: Second District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds to Inland Empire Water Keeper; Riverside Community College District Foundation; Riverside Arts Council; Calicinto Ranch; and Approval of Budget Adjustments. [$15,000 – General Fund 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-35 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 1: First District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds to the Foundation for Economic Security; Community Outreach Ministry; Elsinore High School; Kiwanis Club of Uptown Riverside; Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire; and Approval of Budget Adjustments. [$12,700 – General Fund 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
3-36 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 1: First District Use of Community Improvement Designation Funds to the Riverside County Economic Development Agency; and Approval of Budget Adjustments. [$2,500 – General Fund 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
9-1 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. 2015-201, 1st District. [$0]
(CONT’D. TO 01/05/2016 @ 9:30 A.M.)
11-1 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Acceptance of the Notice of Completion – Romoland MDP Line A, Stage 3, 5th District. [$5,757,010 - District Funds 100%]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
11-2 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Approval of the Cooperative Agreement for Santa Gertrudis Valley – Leon Road (S. Van Gaale Lane) Storm Drain for (Parcel Map No. 33691) between the District, County of Riverside and French Valley Airport Center LLC, 3rd District. [$0] (See Item 3-31)
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
11-3 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Approval of the Cooperative Agreement for Temecula Creek – Monte Verde Road Storm Drain, Temecula Creek – Barmetta Lane Storm Drain, Morgan Valley Wash, Stage 2 (Tract No. 31597) between the District, County of Riverside Transportation Department, County of Riverside Economic Development Agency and LS Terracina, LLC, 3rd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
11-4 SUPERVISOR JEFFRIES: Reappointment of Vincent Scarpino to the Flood Control Commission – Zone #7. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1-0 Michele Nissen spoke regarding SB 107.
16-1 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING: Public Hearing on GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 903 AND CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7818 – Recommendation to Adopt a Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 41706; Tentative Approval of General Plan Amendment No. 903, to amend the subject site from Rural (RUR) to Community Development (CD) and to amend the land use from Rural Residential (RUR:RR) (5 Acre Minimum Lot Size) within the Highway 79 Policy Area to Commercial Retail (CD-CR) (0.20-0.35 Floor Area Ratio); and, Tentative Approval of Change of Zone No. 7818, to change the zoning on the 3.5 acre site from Rural Residential (RR) to General Commercial (C-1/C-P). The project is located northwesterly of Highway 79, easterly of Pourroy Rd, and southerly of Keller Rd in the French Valley community within the Southwest Area Plan, 3rd District. [$0]
(APPROVED AS RECOMM.)
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 Shellie Camarata v. County of Riverside, et al. (Case No. RIC 1500952)
(REPORT OUT)
A.2 Protect Wine Country v. County of Riverside (Case No. RIC 1401719)
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
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
The Vice Chairman declared the meeting adjourned in memory of David Bishop, Ralph De la Cruz, Milton Katz, Anthony William, Richard "Dick" Friestad, Harold Hardy, Howard "Howie" Johnson, Bill Edelen, and Arthur S. Block.
John J. Benoit, Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
ATTEST: Kecia Harper-Ihem, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors