October 3, 2011 - RCA Board of Directors Agenda

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	MEETING AGENDA*

* Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda. Non-exempt materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the RCA Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the RCA Offices, 3403 Tenth Street, Suite 320, 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.

Monday, October 3, 2011
1:00 p.m.
Riverside County Administrative Center
First Floor Annex - Board Hearing Room
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 a Board 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.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.	ROLL CALL

4.	PUBLIC COMMENTS

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 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 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.

5.	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.)

6.	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.)

7.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	RCA Board Meeting - September 12, 2011

8.	WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP) TRAILS

	Overview

	Laurie Correa, Director of Reserve Management and Monitoring, will present of trails and covered activities under the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan.

9.	WILDLIFE CORRIDORS

	Overview

	Laurie Correa, Director of Reserve Management and Monitoring, will present an overview of wildlife cooridors (linkages) planned for the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan.

10.	SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN LION MOVEMENT

	Overview

	Dr. Winston Vickers, University of California at Davis Wildlife Health Center will present study results on mountain lion movement in Southern California. At the May 2, 2011 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors, Vicki Long referenced working with Dr. Vickers on the study of mountain lions. The RCA Board requested that Dr. Vickers make a presentation on the mountain lion study.

11.	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT

11.1

Loan Program

11.2

Section 6 Update

11.3

Nexus Study

11.4

Critical Habitat Amended Biological Opinion

12.	LAND ACQUISITION UPDATE

13.	ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
	Board Members are invited to suggest additional items to be brought forward for discussion.

14.	CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:

	14.1	CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
		Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
		Negotiating Parties:

RCA - Executive Director or Designee

		Under Negotiation: Price/Terms

Item Assessor Parcel Nos. Property Owners

1 940-140-010 Alan Oto, Patricia Oto

14.2

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

		Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9
		♦ RIC 530137 Anheuser Busch

15.

ADJOURNMENT

	The next meeting of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors is scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the County Administrative Center, Board Room, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, California.