Western Riverside County
Regional Conservation Authority

www.wrc-rca.org

Executive Committee
Revised (May 20, 2008)
MEETING AGENDA* * Action(s) may be taken on any item listed on the agenda. Non-exempt materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the RCA Executive Committee after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the RCA Offices, 4080 Lemon Street 12th Floor, Riverside, California, during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority website at www.wrc-rca.org subject to staff's ability to post the documents before the meeting.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
12:00 P.M.
Riverside County Administrative Center
Fifth Floor Conference Room C
4080 Lemon Street
Riverside, CA 92501

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54954.2, if special assistance is needed to participate in an Executive Committee meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (951) 955-9700.    Notification of at least 48 hours prior to meeting time will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility at the meeting.

1.      CALL TO ORDER

2.      ROLL CALL

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

(At this time members of the public can address the Executive Committee regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the RCA that are not separately listed on this agenda. Members of the public will have the 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 Executive Committee 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 Executive Committee in writing and only pertinent points presented orally. Any written documents to be distributed or presented to the Executive Committee shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Board.)

4.      COMMITTEE MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

5. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS

(The Committee 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 Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda. An action adding an item to the agenda requires 2/3 vote of the Committee. If there are less than 2/3 of the Committee 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

- March 19, 2008 - RCA Executive Committee Meeting - March 19, 2008
- April 8, 2008 - RCA Executive Committee Meeting - April 8, 2008
- April 16, 2008 - RCA Executive Committee of the Whole - April 16, 2008

7. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 08-01, ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors to introduce the Ordinance;

2) Recommend that the Board Introduce Ordinance 08-01, Establishing a Policy for Property Acquisition, and after reading the title of the Ordinance, waive further reading;

3) Authorize the Clerk of the Board to publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance and post a certified copy of the proposed Ordinance in the Clerk's office at least five days prior to the July 7, 2008 Board meeting;

4) Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the July 7, 2008 Regular Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors to vote on the Ordinance;

5) Recommend that the Board vote to adopt Ordinance 08-01 at the July 7, 2008 Regular Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors; and

6) Authorize the Clerk to publish a summary of the Ordinance with the names of the Board members voting for and against the Ordinance within 15 days after adoption of the Ordinance.

8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-006, RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ADOPTING AN ENDOWMENT FUND INVESTMENT POLICY

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the Board adopt Resolution No. 08-006 Adopting an Endowment Fund Investment Policy for the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority; and

2) Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-007, RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ADOPTING POLICY NUMBER RCA-AM001, A CAPITALIZATION THRESHOLD POLICY

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the Board adopt Resolution No. 08-007 Adopting Policy Number RCA-AM001, A Capitalization Threshold Policy; and

2) Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

10. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-008, RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DELEGATING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE POWER AND AUTHORITY TO MAKE TRANSFERS OF APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN A BUDGET UNIT

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the Board adopt Resolution No. 08-008 Delegating to the Executive Director the Power and Authority to Make Transfers of Approriations within a Budget Unit; and

2) Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

AGENDA ITEM NO. 11 IS PULLED FROM THE AGENDA

~~11.~~ ~~ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-009 RESOLUTION OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REVISING ITS FEE COLLECTION AND REMITTANCE POLICY~~

~~Overview~~

~~This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:~~

1) ~~Recommend that the Board adopt Resolution No. 08-009 Revising the Fee Collection and Remittance Policy; and~~

2) ~~Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.~~

12. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN SOUTH COAST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN REVISION

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Bureau of Land Management and the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority for Participation in South Coast Resource Management Plan Revision; and

2) Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT NO. 09001 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AND DAVID KENNETT TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SERVICES

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the Board approve the Professional Services Agreement with David Kennett to provide Government Relations services; and

2) Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

14. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-010, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. RCA-AM002 ESTABLISHING A POLICY RELATING TO CONTROL OVER EQUIPMENT

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the Board adopt Resolution No. 08-010 adopting Aministrative Policy No. RCA-AM002 Establishing a Policy Relating to Control Over Equipment; and

2) Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

15. LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE AT 3403 10th STREET, SUITE 320, RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Authorize staff to continue to negotiate the Lease Agreement between the RCA and the County of Riverside Facilities Management Department to Lease Office Space at 3403 10th Street, Riverside, California; and

2) Authorize staff, pursuant to legal counsel review and approval, to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

16. FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Third Quarter Financial Statements; and

2) Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

17. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT

17.1 TIPPING FEE UPDATE

17.2 ANNUAL REPORT UPDATE

18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:

(Committee members are invited to suggest additional items to be brought forward for discussion.)

19. CLOSED SESSION:

19.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION

Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9

* Case No.RIC 493433

20. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Executive Committee will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. in the Fifth Floor Conference Room C of the County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, California, 92501.

6.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES
	- March 19, 2008 - RCA Executive Committee Meeting - March 19, 2008 - April 8, 2008 - RCA Executive Committee Meeting - April 8, 2008 - April 16, 2008 - RCA Executive Committee of the Whole - April 16, 2008

7.	INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 08-01, ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION

	Overview - Staff Report

	This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

	1)	Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors to introduce the Ordinance;

	2)	Recommend that the Board Introduce Ordinance 08-01, Establishing a Policy for Property Acquisition, and after reading the title of the Ordinance, waive further reading;

	3)	Authorize the Clerk of the Board to publish a summary of the proposed Ordinance and post a certified copy of the proposed Ordinance in the Clerk's office at least five days prior to the July 7, 2008 Board meeting;

	4)	Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the July 7, 2008 Regular Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors to vote on the Ordinance;

	5)	Recommend that the Board vote to adopt Ordinance 08-01 at the July 7, 2008 Regular Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors; and

	6)	Authorize the Clerk to publish a summary of the Ordinance with the names of the Board members voting for and against the Ordinance within 15 days after adoption of the Ordinance.

8.	ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-006, RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ADOPTING AN ENDOWMENT FUND INVESTMENT POLICY

	1)	Recommend that the Board adopt Resolution No. 08-006 Adopting an Endowment Fund Investment Policy for the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority; and

	2)	Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

9.	ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-007, RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ADOPTING POLICY NUMBER RCA-AM001, A CAPITALIZATION THRESHOLD POLICY

10.	ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-008, RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DELEGATING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE POWER AND AUTHORITY TO MAKE TRANSFERS OF APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN A BUDGET UNIT

	1)	Recommend that the Board adopt Resolution No. 08-008 Delegating to the Executive Director the Power and Authority to Make Transfers of Approriations within a Budget Unit; and

	2)	Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.


		AGENDA ITEM NO. 11 IS PULLED FROM THE AGENDA

~~11.~~	~~ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-009 RESOLUTION OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REVISING ITS FEE COLLECTION AND REMITTANCE POLICY~~

	~~Overview~~

	~~This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:~~

	1)	~~Recommend that the Board adopt Resolution No. 08-009 Revising the Fee Collection and Remittance Policy; and~~

	2)	~~Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.~~

12.	APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN SOUTH COAST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN REVISION

	1)	Recommend that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Bureau of Land Management and the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority for Participation in South Coast Resource Management Plan Revision; and

	2)	Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

13.	APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT NO. 09001 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AND DAVID KENNETT TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SERVICES

	1)	Recommend that the Board approve the Professional Services Agreement with David Kennett to provide Government Relations services; and

	2)	Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

14.	ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-010, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. RCA-AM002 ESTABLISHING A POLICY RELATING TO CONTROL OVER EQUIPMENT

15.	LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE AT 3403 10th STREET, SUITE 320, RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA

	1)	Authorize staff to continue to negotiate the Lease Agreement between the RCA and the County of Riverside Facilities Management Department to Lease Office Space at 3403 10th Street, Riverside, California; and

	2)	Authorize staff, pursuant to legal counsel review and approval, to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

16.	FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

	1)	Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Third Quarter Financial Statements; and

	2)	Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the June 9, 2008 Special Meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

		Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9
		* Case No.RIC 493433

	The next meeting of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Executive Committee will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. in the Fifth Floor Conference Room C of the County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, California, 92501.