RCA - January 19, 2011 - 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, January 19, 2011
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 - November 17, 2010

7. FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the RCA Board of Directors receive and file the Fiscal Year 2010-11 First Quarter Financial Report; and

2) Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the February 7, 2011 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

8. SECOND AMENDMENT TO REVENUE LEASE BETWEEN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the RCA Board of Directors approve the Second Amendment to the Revenue Lease between the County of Riverside and the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority; and

2) Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the February 7, 2011 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

9. AMENDMENTS TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT, THE IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT AND THE BYLAWS TO ADD THE CITY OF EASTVALE TO THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

Overview - Staff Report

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the RCA Board of Directors approve, authorize the Chairman to execute, and direct staff to send the Fourth Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority to the member agencies for execution;

2) Recommend that the RCA Board of Directors Introduce Resolution No. 11-002, Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Amending the Weighted Voting Section of Its Bylaws to add the City of Eastvale, and direct staff to agendize for adoption at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors;

3) Recommend that the RCA Board of Directors approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Second Amendment to the Implementing Agreement for the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan;

4) Recommend that the RCA Board of Directors authorize the Executive Director to take the necessary actions to effect the incorporation of the City of Eastvale in the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority and the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan;

5) Recommend that the RCA Board of Directors authorize staff to send notice of the environmental effects pursuant to Section 20.4.2 of the Implementing Agreement; and

6) Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the February 7, 2011 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

10. PRESENTATION REGARDING INFRASTRUCTURE COVERED ACTIVITIES

Overview

Laurie Dobson Correa, Director of Reserve Management and Monitoring, will give a presentation regarding infrastructure covered activities.

This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

1) Recommend that the RCA Board of Directors receive and file the presentation regarding infrastructure covered activities; and

2) Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the February 7, 2011 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT

11.1 SECTION 6 UPDATE

11.2 LETTER IN SUPPORT OF INCREASING SECTION 6 FUNDING

11.3 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR A DIRECTOR OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

11.4 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR A DIRECTOR OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

11.5 RCA BOARD WORKSHOP

11.6 NEW BOARD MEMBER ORIENTATION

11.7 UPDATE REGARDING CITY OF MURRIETA MEETING

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:

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

13. CLOSED SESSION:

13A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION

Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9

♦ RIC 10015716 Wilhelm Ranch

14. ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Executive Committee will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 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 - November 17, 2010

	Overview - Staff Report

	This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

	1)	Recommend that the RCA Board of Directors receive and file the Fiscal Year 2010-11 First Quarter Financial Report; and

	2)	Authorize staff to agendize this matter for the February 7, 2011 meeting of the RCA Board of Directors.

8.	SECOND AMENDMENT TO REVENUE LEASE BETWEEN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

9.	AMENDMENTS TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT, THE IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT AND THE BYLAWS TO ADD THE CITY OF EASTVALE TO THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

10.	PRESENTATION REGARDING INFRASTRUCTURE COVERED ACTIVITIES

	Overview Laurie Dobson Correa, Director of Reserve Management and Monitoring, will give a presentation regarding infrastructure covered activities.

	This item is for the RCA Executive Committee to:

	11.1	SECTION 6 UPDATE
	11.2	LETTER IN SUPPORT OF INCREASING SECTION 6 FUNDING
	11.3	LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR A DIRECTOR OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
	11.4	LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR A DIRECTOR OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
	11.5	RCA BOARD WORKSHOP
	11.6	NEW BOARD MEMBER ORIENTATION
	11.7	UPDATE REGARDING CITY OF MURRIETA MEETING

		Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9
		♦ RIC 10015716 Wilhelm Ranch

	The next meeting of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Executive Committee will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at 12:00 p.m., at the Riverside Centre, 3403 Tenth Street, Suite 320, Third Floor Conference Room, Riverside, California, 92501.