RCA - Executive Committee Agenda

	EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AGENDA

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* 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, 3403 10th Street, Suite 320, Third Floor, Riverside, California, 92501, 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, April 21, 2010
12:00 P.M
Riverside Centre, RCA Conference Room
3403 Tenth Street, Suite 320
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 from the Clerk of the Board. 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

RCA Executive Committee Meeting - March 17, 2010

7. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AND AHERN, ADCOCK AND DEVLIN, LLP, FOR MSHCP FEE ATTESTATION

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommmend that the Board approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement between the RCA and Ahern, Adcock and Devlin, LLP; and

2) Direct staff to agendize this matter for the May 3, 2010 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

8. AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 070100 BETWEEN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AND THE SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the Board approve Amendment No. 6 to the Cooperative Agreement No. 070100 between the RCA and SAWA; and

2) Direct staff to agendize this matter for the May 3, 2010 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

9. RESOLUTION NO. 10-003 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME FOR MONITORING PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the Board approve Resolution No. 10-003, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Authorizing a Contract with the California Department of Fish and Game for Monitoring Program Oversight; and

2) Direct staff to agendize this matter for the May 3, 2010 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

10. BIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM WORK PLAN AND COST ESTIMATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the Board approve the Biological Monitoring Program Work Plan and Cost Estimate for Fiscal Year 2010-11; and

2) Direct staff to agendize this matter for the May 3, 2010 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

11. RECURRING CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the Board approve the Recurring Contracts for Fiscal Year 2010-11; and

2) Direct staff to agendize this matter for the May 3, 2010 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

12. RESOLUTION NO. 10-004 ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the Board approve Resolution No. 10-004, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Adopting the Fiscal Year 2010-11 Operating and Capital Budget; and

2) Direct staff to agendize this matter for the May 3, 2010 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

13. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT

13.1 RCA Board Workshop - May 3, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., Location - Auditor Controller's Conference Room, County Administrative Center

13.2. Section 6 and Funding Update

13.3. RCA Reserve Fund Policy

14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:

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

15. CLOSED SESSION:

15A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION

Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9

* Case No. RIC 10004733

* Case No. RIC 530137

16. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Executive Committee will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at 12:00 p.m., at the Riverside Centre, 3403 Tenth Street, Suite 320, Third Floor Conference Room, Riverside, California, 92501.

6.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES
	RCA Executive Committee Meeting - March 17, 2010

7.	AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AND AHERN, ADCOCK AND DEVLIN, LLP, FOR MSHCP FEE ATTESTATION

	Overview - Staff Report

	This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

	1)	Recommmend that the Board approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement between the RCA and Ahern, Adcock and Devlin, LLP; and

	2)	Direct staff to agendize this matter for the May 3, 2010 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

8.	AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 070100 BETWEEN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AND THE SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

	1)	Recommend that the Board approve Amendment No. 6 to the Cooperative Agreement No. 070100 between the RCA and SAWA; and

	2)	Direct staff to agendize this matter for the May 3, 2010 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

9.	RESOLUTION NO. 10-003 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME FOR MONITORING PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

	1)	Recommend that the Board approve Resolution No. 10-003, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Authorizing a Contract with the California Department of Fish and Game for Monitoring Program Oversight; and

	2)	Direct staff to agendize this matter for the May 3, 2010 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

10.	BIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM WORK PLAN AND COST ESTIMATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11

	1)	Recommend that the Board approve the Biological Monitoring Program Work Plan and Cost Estimate for Fiscal Year 2010-11; and

	2)	Direct staff to agendize this matter for the May 3, 2010 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

	1)	Recommend that the Board approve the Recurring Contracts for Fiscal Year 2010-11; and

	2)	Direct staff to agendize this matter for the May 3, 2010 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

12.	RESOLUTION NO. 10-004 ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

	13.1	RCA Board Workshop - May 3, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., Location - Auditor Controller's Conference Room, County Administrative Center
	13.2.	Section 6 and Funding Update
	13.3.	RCA Reserve Fund Policy

		Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9
		* Case No. RIC 10004733
		* Case No. RIC 530137

	The next meeting of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Executive Committee will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at 12:00 p.m., at the Riverside Centre, 3403 Tenth Street, Suite 320, Third Floor Conference Room, Riverside, California, 92501.