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AGENDA* *Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda. Monday, December 3, 2007 1:00 p.m. Riverside County Administrative Center First Floor Annex - Board Hearing Room 4080 Lemon Street Riverside, CA 92501 |
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At this time members of the public can address the RCA Board of Directors regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that are not separately listed on this agenda. Members of the public will have an opportunity to speak on agendized items at the time the item is called for discussion. No action may be taken on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law. Each individual speaker is limited to speak three (3) continuous minutes or less. Any person wishing to address the Board on any matter, whether or not it appears on this agenda, is requested to complete a Request to Speak form available at the door. The completed form is to be submitted to the Clerk of the Board prior to an individual being heard. Whenever possible, lengthy testimony should be presented to the Board in writing and only pertinent points presented orally. Any written documents to be distributed or presented to the RCA Board of Directors shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Board. |
| 4. | BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
| (This item provides the opportunity for the Board Members to report on attended meetings/conferences and any other items related to RCA activities.) | |
| 5. | ADDITIONS/REVISIONS |
| (The Board may add an item to the Agenda after making a finding that there is a need to take immediate action on the item and that the item came to the attention of the Board subsequent to the posting of the agenda. An action adding an item to the agenda requires 2/3 vote of the Board. If there are less than 2/3 of the Board Members present, adding an item requires a unanimous vote. Added items will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda.) | |
| 6. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 5, 2007 |
| 7. | CONSENT CALENDAR |
| (All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be approved in a single motion unless a Board member requests separate action on specific Consent Calendar item. The item will be pulled from the Consent Calendar and placed for discussion.) | |
| 7.1 | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AND THOMAS B. MULLEN FOR ACQUISITION OF FUNDING AND OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS |
| Overview - Staff Report | ||
| This item is for the RCA Board of Directors to approve the Professional Services Agreement between the RCA and Thomas B. Mullen. | ||
| 7.2 | MOU BETWEEN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AND THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE TRANSFER OF TUMF FUNDS FOR USE UNDER THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN |
| Overview - Staff Report | ||
| This item is for the RCA Board of Directors to approve the MOU between RCA and WRCOG regarding the Transfer of TUMF Funds. | ||
| 7.3 | AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AN APPROXIMATELY 66-ACRE PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE |
| Overview - Staff Report | ||
| This item is for the RCA Board of Directors to authorize: | ||
| 1) The acquisition of approximately 66 acres from the City of Riverside, as shown on the attached exhibit; | ||
| 2) The use of TUMF funds, dedicated to the MSHCP, and RCA MSHCP funds to pay for the purchase; | ||
| 3) The Executive Director or his designee to execute escrow documents, including the certificate of acceptance; | ||
| 4) Approval of the budget adjustment for fiscal year 2008; | ||
| 5) Staff to finalize the purchase and sale agreement, subject to Legal Counsel review and approval; and | ||
| 6) The Chairman of the Board of Directors to execute the purchase and sale agreement. | ||
| 7.4 | INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-11, "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AMENDING THE AUTHORITY'S BYLAWS" |
| Overview - Staff Report | ||
| This item is for the RCA Board of Directors to: | ||
| 1) Review the draft Resolution No. 07-11, which includes the appointment procedures for Board of Supervisors alternates; and | ||
| 2) Direct staff to place the item on the RCA Board's January 7, 2008 agenda for approval. | ||
| 7.5 | DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT |
| Overview - Staff Report | ||
| This item is for the RCA Board of Directors to: | ||
| 1) Delegate the authority to approve the Fiscal Year 2007 Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report to the RCA Executive Committee; and | ||
| 2) Direct staff to agendize this matter for ratification at the January 7, 2008 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors. | ||
| 8. | DISCUSSION ITEMS |
| 8.1 | ELECTION OF OFFICERS |
| Overview - Staff Report | ||
| This item is for the RCA Board of Directors to select a Chairman and Vice Chairman for the calendar year of 2008. | ||
| 8.2 | 2007 CHAIRMAN RECOGNITION |
| Overview | ||
| This item is for the RCA Board of Directors to recognize the 2007 RCA Chairman. | ||
| 9. | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT |
| 9.1 | ROUGH STEP STATUS | |
| 10. | LAND ACQUISITION UPDATE |
| 11. | ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING |
| Board members are invited to suggest additional items to be brought forward for discussion. | |
| 12. | CLOSED SESSION: |
| A. | With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 | |
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Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 |
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| 12.1 | Property: Assessor's Parcel Number: 963-060-010, 963-060-011, 963-060-012 | |
| Negotiating parties: |
| Agency Negotiator: Director of Land Acquisition and Property Mgt. or Designee | |||
| Property Agent: Benton 36/Won Yoo |
| Under Negotiation: Price/Terms |
| 12.2 | Property: Assessor's Parcel Number: 470-100-001, 470-110-002 | |
| Negotiating parties: |
| Agency Negotiator: Director of Land Acquisition and Property Mgt. or Designee | |||
| Property Agent: Cordes, Evelyn and Robert/David Dukes |
| Under Negotiation: Price/Terms |
| 12.3 | Property: Assessor's Parcel Number: 900-070-001 | |
| Negotiating parties: |
| Agency Negotiator: Director of Land Acquisition and Property Mgt. or Designee | |||
| Property Agent: Winchester 700/K. Erik Friess |
| Under Negotiation: Price/Terms |
| B. | With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 | |
| 12.4 | Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation | |
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Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government
Code Section 54956.9 One Case |
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| 13. | ADJOURNMENT |
| The next meeting of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors is scheduled to be held on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the County Administrative Center, First Floor, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, California. | |