2023-28 RIVCO Dept of Env Health - MOU Onsite Wastewater Treatment System - Not Revised, ExecutedMEMORANDUM
DATE: September 20, 2023
TO: Jon McMillen, City Manager
FROM: Julie Mignogna, Management Analyst
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RE: MOU with Riverside County Department of Environmental Health to provide Environmental Planning review,
Technical Assistance, and Plan Review for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) for a five year period.
Please list the Contracting Party / Vendor Name, type of agreement to be executed, including any change orders or
amendments, and the type of services to be provided. Make sure to list any related Project No. and Project Name.
n Authority to execute this agreement is based upon:
.. I Approved by City Council on September 19, 2023 Consent 10
F-1- City Manager's signing authority provided under the City's Purchasing Policy
[Resolution No. 2023-008] for budget expenditures of $50,000 or less.
Department Director's or Manager's signing authority provided under the City's
Purchasing Policy [Resolution No. 2023-008] for budget expenditures of $15,000 and
$5,000, respectively, or less.
Procurement Method (one must apply):
❑_ Bid F-1. RFP F-1 RFQ E_ 3 written informal bids
QSole Source 1:1 Select Source �✓ Cooperative Procurement
Reauestina deuartment shall check and attach the items below as auurouriate:
F-1- Agreement payment will be charged to Account No.:
Agreement term: Start Date End Date
Amount of Agreement, Amendment, Change Order, etc.: $
REMINDER; Signing authorities listed above are applicable on the aggregate Agreement amount,
not individual Amendments or Change Orders!
❑✓ Insurance certificates as required by the Agreement for Risk Manager approval
Approved by: n/a Date:
F-1- Bonds (originals) as required by the Agreement (Performance, Payment, etc.)
Conflict of Interest Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests from Consultant(s)
NOTE; Review the "Form 700 Disclosure for Consultants" guidance to determine if a Form 700 is
required pursuant FPPC regulation 18701(2)
F-1- Business License No. Expires:
❑_ Requisition for a Purchase Order has been prepared (Agreements over $5,000)
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
AND
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF LA QUINTA, hereinafter referred to as "CITY" and the COUNTY
OF RIVERSIDE, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, hereinafter referred
to as "COUNTY", to be effective on the date approved by both parties.
I. RECITALS
WHEREAS, CITY desires Environmental Planning review, Technical Assistance,
and Plan Review for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) in accordance with
the Riverside County Local Agency Management Program (LAMP) and;
WHEREAS, CITY does not have an approved LAMP and;
WHEREAS, COUNTY's LAMP was approved by the Regional Water Quality
Control Board and;
WHEREAS, CITY desires to abide by the Riverside County LAMP and;
WHEREAS, CITY agrees to rescind any and all existing OWTS ordinances, rules
and regulations, if applicable, prior to COUNTY'S review to avoid conflicting and
duplicative rules and regulations and;
WHEREAS, CITY agrees to allow for billing of permit fees by COUNTY for services
to be rendered, according to County of Riverside Ordinance No. 640 and;
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WHEREAS, COUNTY has personnel with sufficient training and expertise to
provide such services in accordance with the LAMP and;
WHEREAS, COUNTY is prepared to provide such services under the terms and
conditions set forth in this Memorandum of Understanding; and
WHEREAS, CITY and COUNTY agree to now enter into this Memorandum of
Understanding for a period of five (5) years;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and
conditions contained herein, the parties mutually agree as follows:
ii. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. SUMMARY
The CITY requires professional services as described herein from the COUNTY
for review of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS).
B. TERM
The term of this MOU shall be effective on the date it is signed by both parties.
The MOU shall continue in effect for up to five (5) years, or until terminated as outlined in
Section IV below.
C. SERVICES TO BE RENDERED
Plan Review Services: COUNTY will provide plan review of OWTS for commercial
and residential applications within the CITY. This review will include inspections of the
property and technical review of the soil percolation study to ensure compliance with the
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Riverside County LAMP. Requests for an OWTS shall be accompanied by a City
application and/or building permit and shall be submitted in an acceptable format by the
project proponent to a County Environmental Health office for their review. The project
proponent shall be responsible for the payment of any applicable fees, as established in
County Ordinance 640 and codified in Riverside County Code, Ch. 4.52 for the type of
review requested at the time of submission of the request, to cover the cost of services
provided. All such review shall be provided within fifteen (15) working days of submittal
of a completed application.
Planning Review: COUNTY will provide environmental planning review to the City
for all residential and commercial projects proposing OWTS, to ensure compliance with
Riverside County LAMP. The project proponent shall be responsible for the payment of
any applicable fees, at the current hourly rate established in County Ordinance 640 as
codified in Riverside County Code, Ch. 4.52, to cover the cost of services provided. All
such reviews shall be provided within (20) twenty working days of request for such
services.
Inspection/Review of Annual Evaluation for Advanced Treatment Systems (ATS):
COUNTY will provide inspection and/or review of the annual evaluation report for ATSs
as required in the LAMP. The project proponent and/or property owner shall be
responsible for the payment of any applicable fees, as established in County Ordinance
640 and codified in Riverside County Code, Ch. 4.52, to cover the cost of services
provided.
Services to be rendered specifically exclude COUNTY response to and enforcement of
any complaints regarding malfunction or failure of an OWTS. CITY agrees to enact any
ordinances or regulations necessary to enforce the correction of any failure of any OWTS,
and to enforce in a manner consistent with the LAMP.
CITY shall enact any necessary ordinances to allow for COUNTY to directly bill any
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applicant.
CITY shall rescind, or suspend for the duration of this MOU and any subsequent
renewals, any and all ordinances, regulations or other mandatory laws regarding OWTS
systems within the CITY to avoid duplication of laws or conflicting laws. CITY shall also
enact necessary implementation ordinances, regulations or other laws that would allow
the provisions of the LAMP to control within the CITY's border and also that would allow
COUNTY to provide services under the LAMP.
D. PERSONNEL
The services provided by the COUNTY shall be performed by COUNTY personnel
under the control and direction of COUNTY. To the extent that CITY personnel may also
participate in any of the activities herein provided for, CITY agrees to conduct those
activities in accordance with the COUNTY LAMP, and any expenses by the CITY in this
process shall be borne by CITY.
E. MUTUAL HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNIFICATION
1) CITY agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless COUNTY, its directors,
officers, agents, Board of Supervisors, elected and appointed officials,
employees, and representatives from and against any liability, damages,
costs, losses, claims and expenses, based or asserted upon any services of
CITY, its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives
arising out of or in any way relating to this MOU, including but not limited to
property damage, bodily injury, or death or any other element of any kind or
nature whatsoever and resulting from any reason whatsoever arising from the
performance of CITY under this MOU, its officers, agents, employees,
subcontractors, agents or representatives.
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2) In the event there is conflict between this foregoing clause and California Civil
Code Section 2782, this clause shall be interpreted to comply with Civil Code
2782. Such interpretation shall not relieve CITY from indemnifying the
COUNTY to the fullest extent allowed by law.
3) With respect to any action or claim subject to indemnification herein by CITY,
CITY shall, at their sole cost, have the right to use counsel of their own choice,
subject to approval of COUNTY, which shall not be unreasonably withheld,
and shall have the right to adjust, settle, or compromise any such action or
claim without the prior consent of COUNTY provided, however, that any such
adjustment, settlement or compromise in no manner whatsoever limits or
circumscribes CITY'S indemnification to COUNTY as set forth herein. CITY'S
obligation to defend, indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY shall be subject
to COUNTY having given CITY written notice within a reasonable period of
time of the claim or of the commencement of the related action as the case
may be, and information and reasonable assistance, at COUNTY'S expense,
for the defense or settlement thereof. CITY'S obligation hereunder shall be
satisfied when CITY has provided to COUNTY the appropriate form of
dismissal relieving COUNTY from any liability for the action or claim involved.
4) COUNTY agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CITY, its directors,
officers, agents, City Council, elected and appointed officials, employees, and
representatives from and against any liability, damages, costs, losses, claims
and expenses, based or asserted upon any services of COUNTY, its
officers, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives arising out of
or in any way relating to this MOU, including but not limited to property
damage, bodily injury, or death or any other element of any kind or nature
whatsoever and resulting from any reason whatsoever arising from the
performance of COUNTY under this MOU, its officers, agents, employees,
subcontractors, agents or representatives.
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5) In the event there is conflict between this foregoing clause and California Civil
Code Section 2782, this clause shall be interpreted to comply with Civil Code
2782. Such interpretation shall not relieve COUNTY from indemnifying the
CITY to the fullest extent allowed by law.
6) With respect to any action or claim subject to indemnification herein by
COUNTY, COUNTY shall, at their sole cost, have the right to use counsel of
their own choice, subject to approval of CITY, which shall not be unreasonably
withheld, and shall have the right to adjust, settle, or compromise any such
action or claim without the prior consent of CITY provided, however, that any
such adjustment, settlement or compromise in no manner whatsoever limits
or circumscribes COUNTY'S indemnification to CITY as set forth herein.
COUNTY'S obligation to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY shall be
subject to CITY having given COUNTY written notice within a reasonable
period of time of the claim or of the commencement of the related action as
the case may be, and information and reasonable assistance, at CITY'S
expense, for the defense or settlement thereof. COUNTY'S obligation
hereunder shall be satisfied when COUNTY has provided to CITY the
appropriate form of dismissal relieving CITY from any liability for the action or
claim involved.
III. AMENDMENTS
Any amendment, modification, or variation from the terms of this MOU shall be in writing
and shall be effective only upon mutual approval by the authorized parties.
IV. TERMINATION
Either CITY or COUNTY may terminate this MOU at any time by giving (30) days written
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notice with or without cause to the designated contacts. Upon receipt of any notice of
termination on the agreed upon effective date of termination services shall cease
thereafter. Upon termination of this MOU, any OWTS under permit and subject to annual
inspection shall revert to the CITY for inspection and permitting. Any fees paid to the
COUNTY for an annual permit prior to notification of termination, shall not be refunded by
the COUNTY.
V. COMPLETE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This written MOU, including all writings specifically incorporated hereby in reference, shall
constitute the complete MOU between the parties hereto. No oral agreement or
representation not reduced to writing and specifically incorporated herein shall be of any
force or effect, nor shall any such oral agreement or representation be binding upon the
parties hereto. Any previous agreements between the CITY and COUNTY, whether oral
or written, with regards to the activities outlined in Section II.0 of this MOU, shall be
supplanted by this MOU. Other agreements or contracts between the CITY and
COUNTY, not involving OWTS, shall be unaffected by this MOU.
VI. JURISDICTION/VENUE
This MOU shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State
of California. CITY agrees and consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the
State of California for all purposes regarding this MOU and further agrees and consents
that venue of any action brought hereunder shall be exclusively in the County of Riverside.
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VII. NOTICE
All written notices to the parties hereto shall be sent by United States mail, postage
prepaid by registered or certified mail addressed as follows:
CITY:
City of La Quinta
Public Works Department
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
COUNTY:
County of Riverside
Department of Environmental Health
4065 County Circle Drive
Riverside, CA 92503
VIII. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Both CITY and COUNTY do covenant to each individual executing this MOU on behalf of
each party is a person duly authorized.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed
CITY OF LA QUINTA
Dated: I 22-3
Jon1len, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Dated: /WV. Z Z�
William H. Ihrke, City Attorney
Monika Radeva, t'ity Clerk
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Dated: 1! 8 °'t9-2`3
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
Jeff John. on, Director of Environmental
Health
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Minh C. Tran
County Counsel
VA , .A_
Caroline K. Monroy, Deputy County Counsel
Form Approved County Counsel - 8/30/2023
Paula S. Salcido, Deputy County Counsel
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Dated: 12/12/2023
Dated:
Dated: 12/09/2023
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 10
City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: September 19, 2023
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TIT! : APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PROVIDE ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
SYSTEMS REGULATION
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside Department of
Environmental Health to provide onsite wastewater treatment systems regulation; and
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Under California law, Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) must be
regulated by an approved Local Agency Management Program (LAMP).
• The County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health (County) has an
approved LAMP, while the City does not.
• The current five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will expire in October
2023.
• The proposed MOU will allow the County to continue to provide plan review of OWTS
for commercial and residential applications within the City.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no fiscal impact to the City as the County will collect any applicable fees.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
There are many residential properties in La Quinta connected to private OWTS, more
commonly known as septic systems, that cannot feasibly be connected to the sanitary
sewer system. In 1992, the City Council adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 6.14 of its
Health and Sanitation Code by "adopting by reference" the County Ordinance 712. When
the City receives a request for a proposed new septic system or the repair of an existing
system, the process has been to direct the applicant to the County for approval of their
location and design.
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In 2012, the State Water Resources Control Board established new minimum requirements
for the installation, performance and maintenance of OWTS, or septic systems which went
into effect in May 2018, and made the installation of septic systems more restrictive. Local
agencies could either adopt the statewide minimum standards or propose their own LAMP
to the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Staff determined that a cost-effective strategy
was to contract with the County and utilize the County of Riverside's LAMP, which the
Board adopted in November 2016.
On September 18, 2018 City Council adopted the County of Riverside's OWTS ordinance
by reference. The current five-year MOU is set to expire at the end of October 2023. Under
the proposed five-year MOU, the County will continue to provide plan review of OWTS for
commercial and residential applications within the City and ensure compliance with the
County LAMP. Requests for an OWTS must be accompanied by a City application for a
building permit, and the project proponent will be responsible for applicable fees.
ALTERNATIVES
Staff does not recommend an alternative.
Prepared by:
Approved by:
Julie Mignogna, Management Analyst
Bryan McKinney, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Attachment: 1. MOU with Riverside County Department of Environmental Health
for OWTS regulation
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From: Monika Radeva
Sent: Monday, January 8, 2024 6:15 PM
To: Laurie McGinley; Monika Radeva
Subject: EXECUTED: RIVCO Dept Env Health - LQ MOU with DEH for OWTS
Attachments: 00 RIVCO Dept Env Health MOU for OWTS - not revised EXECUTED.pdf; 00 RIVCO Dept
Env Health MOU for OWTS - REVISED not executed.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
On 1119/23 LQ signed the OWTS agrmt
On 11/21/23 RIVCO requested revisions to the agrmt to include an additional paragraph 2 on page 4 of
the agrmt
On 11/22/23 LQ signed the OWTS REVISED agrmt
On 12/20/23 RIVCO returned the "non -revised" OWTS agrmt executed — see email below confirming the
"non -revised" OWTS agrmt is the one in effect.
applicant.
CITY shall rescind, or suspend for the duration of this MOU and any subsequent
renewals, any and all ordinances, regulations or other mandatory laws regarding OV T
systems within the CITY to avoid duplication of lawns or conflicting laws. CITY shall also
enact necessary implementation ordinances, regulations or other laws that would allow
the provisions of the LAMP to control within the CITY's border and also that would allow
COUNTY to provide services under the LAMP.
The COUNTY's rrormance under this MOU is contingent on the COUNTY having
adequate legal autho nd jurisdiction the services described in this Section
C, and the COUNTY shall quired to perform under this Agreement if the CITY
repeals or fai opt the ordinances necessary for the COUNTY to provide such
services.
Monika Radeva, CMC I City Clerk
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
Tel: (760) 777-7035
MRadeva(a)Iaguintaca.gov
From: Kim, Kristine <KAKim@RIVCO.ORG>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 4:51 PM
To: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: La Quinta LAMP MOU
IYou don't often get email from kakimCc@rivco.org. Learn why this is important
EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening
attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information.
Julie,
I did confer with counsel before I sent for signatures, and she was fine with the completely executed version.
DEH is going to utilize the completely signed version as long as La Quinta does not have objections.
Let me know if this is acceptable to you.
Sincerely,
aN�ENTA _
KrCWtA& K6+w
Program Chief
Riverside County Department of Environmental Health
Downtown Riverside I Branch Office
4080 Lemon St. 10th Floor, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone #: 951-955-8980
Fax #: 951-955-8988
E-mail: kakim@rivco.org
www.rivcoeh.org
Office Hours: Tue-Friday
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From: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 3:03 PM
To: Kim, Kristine <KAKim@RIVCO.ORG>
Subject: RE: La Quinta LAMP MOU
Hi Kristine,
We noticed that the executed version you sent over didn't include the additional paragraph you had
requested. I attached the revised re -signed version as well as the fully executed copy you sent. We
just wanted to make sure that the corrected version gets executed.
Apologies for all the confusion!
All my best, Julie
CALIFORNIA
Julie Mignogna I Management Analyst
Public Works Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7041
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Laurie McGinley Imcginlev@laquintaca.gov
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 2:57 PM
To: Julie Mignogna jignogna@laguintaca.gov
Cc: Laurie McGinley Imcginley@laquintaca.gov; Monika Radeva mradeva@laquintaca.gov
Subject: SIGNED: RIVCO Dept Env Health - LQ MOU with DEH for OWTS
Hi Julie,
Please see attached PDF titled "REVISED" which is the most current version with the paragraph that
was added back in November. Second PDF is what they sent to us today, which is the old version of
the agreement. Please ask the County to sign this"REVISED" copy and return once received. Thank
you!
Laurie McGinley I Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7123
Main: 760.777.7000
www.laquintaca.gov
From: Julie Mignogna Imino�na@laguintaca.�ov
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:44 AM
To: Laurie McGinley Imcginley@laguintaca.gov
Subject: RE: PARTIALLY EXECUTED: RIVCO Dept Env Health - LQ MOU with DEH for OWTS
Fully executed agreement attached!
CALIFORNIA
Julie Mignogna I Management Analyst
Public Works Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7041
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 10:18 AM
To: Julie Mignogna <jmignogna@laquintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: Monika Radeva <mradeva@laquintaca.gov>; Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: REVISED PARTIALLY EXECUTED: RIVCO Dept Env Health - LQ MOU with DEH for OWTS
Hi Julie,
Attached please find the REVISED partially executed MOU with
for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS).
Please forward to the other side without using this email chain,
copy when it's received.
Thank you!
Laurie McGinley I Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7123
Main: 760.777.7000
www.laquintaca.gov
RIVCO Dept of Environmental Health
and provide us with the fully executed
From: Julie Mignogna Imino�na@laguintaca.�ov
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 12:44 PM
To: Laurie McGinley Imcginley@laguintaca.gov
Subject: Re: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
Thank you, Laurie!
From: Laurie McGinley Imcginlev@laquintaca.gov
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11:11 AM
To: Julie Mignogna Imino�na@laguintaca.ov
Cc: Laurie McGinley Imcginlev@laquintaca.gov
Subject: RE: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
Hi Julie,
I just dropped this off with Bill for signature today
Laurie McGinley I Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7123
Main: 760.777.7000
www.laquintaca.gov
From: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:43 AM
To: Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@laguintaca.gov>
Subject: FW: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
Hi Laurie,
It looks like the version we executed was missing a paragraph on page 4. Would you mind re-routing
for signatures using the word doc they sent. Let me know if you'd like me to format and re -send the
whole package to you.
I apologize for the extra work.
Much appreciation,
Julie
CALIFORNIA
Julie Mignogna I Management Analyst
Public Works Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7041
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Kim, Kristine <KAKim@RIVCO.ORG>
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:20 AM
To: Julie Mignogna <jignogna@laguintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
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Good morning Julie!
Wanted to discuss with you. There is a paragraph on page 4 that our County Counsel wanted to make sure was
included.
Would you be able to get a signature on the word document in the attached email?
Let me know if you want to discuss further!
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
KrCW&n,e1 KC*w
Program Chief
,aN*,ENrq�y
Riverside County Department of Environmental Health
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Downtown Riverside I Branch Office
4080 Lemon St. 10th Floor, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone #: 951-955-8980
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Fax #: 951-955-8988
E-mail: kakim@rivco.org
www.rivcoeh.org
Office Hours: 1,ue-Fridav
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From: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laguintaca.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 7:41 AM
To: Kim, Kristine <KAKim@RIVCO.ORG>
Subject: RE: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
Good morning, Kristine!
Please find the attached partially executed MOU. Please let me know if you have any questions and
please share the fully executed copy when available.
Much appreciation,
Julie
CALIFORNIA
Julie Mignogna I Management Analyst
Public Works Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7041
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Laurie McGinley <Imceinley@lag uintaca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2023 2:37 PM
To: Julie Mignogna <jignogna@laquintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laguintaca.gov>
Cc: Monika Radeva <mradeva@laquintaca.gov>; Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: PARTIALLY EXECUTED: RIVCO Dept Env Health - LQ MOU with DEH for OWTS
Hi Julie,
Attached please find the partially executed MOU with RIVCO Dept of Environmental Health for Onsite
Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS).
Please forward to the other side without using this email chain, and provide us with the fully executed
copy when it's received.
Thank you!
Laurie McGinley I Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7123
Main: 760.777.7000
www.laquintaca.gov
From: Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@lag uintaca.gov>
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2023 9:58 AM
To: William H. Ihrke (bihrke@rutan.com) <bihrke@rutan.com>
Cc: Monika Radeva <mradeva@laquintaca.gov>; Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laquintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega
<cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>; Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Follow -Up: RIVCO Dept Env Health - LQ MOU with DEH for OWTS - For Review & Signature
Thank you,
Laurie McGinley I Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7123
Main: 760.777.7000
www.laquintaca.gov
From: Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@lag uintaca.gov>
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2023 10:38 AM
To: William H. Ihrke (bihrke@rutan.com) <bihrke@rutan.com>
Cc: Monika Radeva <mradeva@laquintaca.gov>; Julie Mignogna <jignogna@laquintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega
<cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>; Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Follow -Up: RIVCO Dept Env Health - LQ MOU with DEH for OWTS - For Review & Signature
Thank you,
Laurie McGinley I Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7123
Main: 760.777.7000
www.laquintaca.gov
From: Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@lag uintaca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2023 5:21 PM
To: William H. Ihrke (bihrke@rutan.com) <bihrke@rutan.com>
Cc: Monika Radeva <mradeva@laguintaca.gov>; Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@laquintaca.gov>; Julie Mignogna
<iignogna@laguintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laguintaca.gov>
Subject: RIVCO Dept Env Health - LQ MOU with DEH for OWTS - For Review & Signature
Hi Bill,
This MOU had revisions from you back in late September, and they were just approved by the
County. Attached first is the clean version, and attached 2nd is the version with your notes for
reference (Pages 5 & 6 of the PDF). Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you!
Laurie McGinley I Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
Ph. 760.777.7123
Main: 760.777.7000
www.laquintaca.gov
La Quinta, CA 92253
From: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2023 3:35 PM
To: Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@laquintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: Monika Radeva <mradeva@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: REVISIONS: RIVCO Dept Env Health - LQ MOU with DEH for OWTS
Hi Laurie,
Yes, in fact I just received the accepted revisions from Kristine. The word doc is the clean version.
Let me know if you need me to resubmit the whole package together.
Much appreciation,
Julie
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CALIFORNIA
Julie Mignogna I Management Analyst
Public Works Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7041
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@lag uintaca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2023 12:21 PM
To: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laguintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laguintaca.gov>
Cc: Monika Radeva <mradeva@laguintaca.gov>; Laurie McGinley <lmcginley@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: REVISIONS: RIVCO Dept Env Health - LQ MOU with DEH for OWTS
Hi Julie,
Checking in to see if you've heard anything from Kristine/ the County on the revisions.
Thank you!
Laurie McGinley I Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7123
Main: 760.777.7000
www.laquintaca.gov
From: Kim, Kristine <KAKim@RIVCO.ORG>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 12:43 PM
To: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
Julie,
Please see the attached documents. Counsel incorporated your comments into the word document. Both are attached
for your reference.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
KrCWtA& K6+w
Program Chief
Riverside County Department of Environmental Health
Downtown Riverside I Branch Office
4080 Lemon St. 10th Floor, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone #: 951-955-8980
Fax #: 951-955-8988
E-mail: kakim@rivco.org
www.rivcoeh.orE
Office Hours: Tue-Fridav
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From: Julie Mignogna jignogna@laquintaca.gov
Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:57 AM
To: Laurie McGinley Imcginlev@laquintaca.gov
Cc: Bryan McKinney Bmckinnev@laquintaca.gov; Carley Escarrega cescarrega@laquintaca.gov; Monika Radeva
mradeva@laquintaca.gov
Subject: RE: REVISIONS: Riverside County MOU for OWTS - For Review & Signature
Good morning, Laurie!
Thank you for checking in. I have not, I will follow up with Kristine from the County.
Much appreciation,
Julie
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Julie Mignogna I Management Analyst
Public Works Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
Ph. 760.777.7041
La Quinta, CA 92253
www.laquintaca.gov
www.plaVinlaquinta.com
From: Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@lag uintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:48 AM
To: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: Bryan McKinney <Bmckinney@lag uintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>; Monika Radeva
<mradeva@laquintaca.gov>; Laurie McGinley <Imcginlev@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: REVISIONS: Riverside County MOU for OWTS - For Review & Signature
Hi Julie,
Just checking in on the revisions to see if you've heard anything from the County.
Thank you!
Laurie McGinley I Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
Ph. 760.777.7123
Main: 760.777.7000
La Quinta, CA 92253
www.laquintaca.gov
From: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 10:36 AM
To: Kim, Kristine <KAKim@RIVCO.ORG>
Subject: RE: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
Importance: High
Good morning, Kristine!
Our City attorney had a few requested revisions to the MOU. Please see the attached marked up
MOU (titled Bill Revisions) and clean version with the revisions incorporated (LQ Revised). Please let
me know if these revisions are acceptable.
Much appreciation,
Julie
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CALIFORNIA
Julie Mignogna I Management Analyst
Public Works Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7041
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Julie Mignogna <jignogna@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 8:59 AM
To: Laurie McGinley <Imcginlev@laquintaca.gov>
Cc: Bryan McKinney <Bmckinnev@lag uintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>; Monika Radeva
<mradeva@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: REVISIONS: Riverside County MOU for OWTS - For Review & Signature
Thank you, Laurie! I will send these over to the county and see what they say.
t(v Q" Ira
CALIFORNIA
Julie Mignogna I Management Analyst
Public Works Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7041
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@lag uintaca.Bov>
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 8:33 AM
To: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laguintaca.eov>
Cc: Bryan McKinney <Bmckinney@lag uintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>; Monika Radeva
<mradeva@laquintaca.gov>; Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: REVISIONS: Riverside County MOU for OWTS - For Review & Signature
Hi Julie,
Bill made some revisions to the MOU — please see attached 1 st, pages 4 & 5 of the MOU (pgs 5 & 6
of the PDF) so that you may advise the County as to what was changed. 2nd attachment is a clean
version with the revisions. Please let us know if these are acceptable and we will route for signature.
Thank you!
Laurie McGinley I Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7123
Main: 760.777.7000
www.laquintaca.gov
From: Laurie McGinley <Imcginley@lag uintaca.gov>
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2023 8:33 AM
To: William H. Ihrke (bihrke@rutan.com) <bihrke@rutan.com>
Cc: Bryan McKinney <Bmckinney@lag uintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laguintaca.gov>; Julie Mignogna
<iignogna@laguintaca.gov>; Monika Radeva <mradeva@laguintaca.gov>; Laurie McGinley
<Imcginley@laguintaca.gov>
Subject: Riverside County MOU for OWTS - For Review & Signature
Thank you,
Laurie McGinley I Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico - La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7123
Main: 760.777.7000
www.laquintaca.gov
From: Julie Mignogna <jignogna@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 4:48 PM
To: Monika Radeva <mradeva@laquintaca.gov>; Laurie McGinley <Imcginlev@lag uintaca.gov>
Cc: Bryan McKinney <Bmckinney@lag uintaca.gov>; Carley Escarrega <cescarrega@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: Riverside County MOU for OWTS
Good afternoon, Monika!
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Please find the attached Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside County Department of
Environmental Health to provide Environmental Planning review, Technical Assistance, and Plan
Review for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) for a five-year period.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Much appreciation,
Julie
CALIFORNIA
Julie Mignogna I Management Analyst
Public Works Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7041
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Kim, Kristine <KAKim@RIVCO.ORG>
Sent: Friday, September 8, 2023 5:13 PM
To: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laguintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
Julie,
For DEH, the adoption of RC0650 and the executed MOU is how you give us authority in your city. Each city handles the
actual execution of MOU differently but we would leave that up to you.
Let me know if you need more info.
Sincerely,
KrCWtA& K6+w
Program Chief
Riverside County Department of Environmental Health
Downtown Riverside I Branch Office
4080 Lemon St. 10th Floor, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone #: 951-955-8980
Fax #: 951-955-8988
E-mail: kakim@rivco.org
www.rivcoeh.org
OlJicc Hours: Tue-Friday
9190 Uftbbe
From: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2023 12:24 PM
To: Kim, Kristine <KAKim@RIVCO.ORG>
Subject: RE: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
Hi Kim,
I don't know if there is an error on our municipal code website, but it looks as thought we did adopt by
reference County Ordinance 650. We should be good to go if our City Council approves the new 5-
year MOU, without needing to amend out ordinance again. Do you need a resolution from the city
council or is an executed MOU sufficient?
Much appreciation,
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Julie
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CALIFORNIA
Julie Mignogna I Management Analyst
Public Works Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7041
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Kim, Kristine KAKim@RIVCO.ORG
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 12:00 PM
To: Julie Mignogna Imignogna@laquintaca.gov
Cc: Monika Radeva mradeva@laquintaca.gov
Subject: RE: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
Julie,
Both 650 and 712 exist and address different aspects of sewage. 650 address the actually application, design, inspection
of onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS)/septic whereas 712 addresses the proper disposal of sewage that may
come from septic tanks and also allows for the permitting of the haulers of this waste.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Sincerely,
KrCWf4A& K6+w
Program Chief
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Riverside County Department of Environmental Health
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Downtown Riverside I Branch Office
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4080 Lemon St. 10th Floor, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone #: 951-955-8980
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Fax #: 951-955-8988
E-mail: kakim@rivco.org
www.rivcoeh.org
Office Hours: Tue-Friday
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From: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 8:31 AM
To: Kim, Kristine <KAKim@RIVCO.ORG>
Cc: Monika Radeva <mradeva@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
Good morning, Kim!
Our municipal code does not mention ordinance 650 specifically but does include any amendments to
the county's code. Do you know when the ordinance changed from 712 to 650?
This is the link to our ordinance/code:
httas://Iibrarv.municode.com/ca/la auinta/codes/municipal code?nodeld=TIT6HESA CH6.14RELIW
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If necessary, we can amend the code to reference ordinance 650. Let me know your thoughts.
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Much appreciation,
Julie
CALIFORNIA
Julie Mignogna I Management Analyst
Public Works Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7041
www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com
From: Kim, Kristine <KAKim@RIVCO.ORG>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 5:23 PM
To: Julie Mignogna <jmignogna@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: RE: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
Julie,
The ordinance for septic systems/OWTS (onsite wastewater treatment systems) is 650. Has this one been adopted by
the City?
Sincerely,
Krim 1A& K%*w
Program Chief
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Riverside County Department of Environmental Health
Downtown Riverside I Branch Office
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4080 Lemon St. 10th Floor, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone #: 951-955-8980
Fax #: 951-955-8988
E-mail: kakim@rivco.org
www.rivcoeh.org
Office Hours: Tue-Friday
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From: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:49 PM
To: Kim, Kristine <KAKim@RIVCO.ORG>
Subject: RE: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
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Hi Kristine,
I have one question. Do we need to make any updates to our ordinance/municipal code as long as it
references the County's ordinance 712? In 2018 we adopted the ordinance and amended our
municipal code to include the following:
Chapter 6.14 - REMOVAL OF LIQUID WASTE
6.14.010 -Adoption by reference.
The city council of the city hereby adopts by reference Riverside County Ordinance 712, and as may be
amended, and any future adopted county resolutions implementing Ordinance 712 (the "Ordinance"), which
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ordinance and resolution(s) regulate the collection, transportation and removal of liquid wastes and animal
by-products.
Much appreciation.
Julie
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Julie Mignogna I Management Analyst
Public Works Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. 760.777.7041
www.laquintaca.gov
www.plaVinlaquinta.com
From: Kim, Kristine <KAKim@RIVCO.ORG>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 3:20 PM
To: Julie Mignogna <imignogna@laguintaca.gov>
Subject: La Quinta MOU with DEH for OWTS
Julie,
Good afternoon! My name is Kristine Kim and I am a Program Chief with Riverside County Department of Environmental
Health (DEH).
I am reaching out because we have an MOU that is expiring in October for the review of onsite wastewater treatment
systems (OWTS)/septic systems for the City of La Quinta. I have attached the old agreement and also provided the
current template.
Please let me know if you have questions.
Sincerely,
KK,Wf+ e1 Ki+W
Program Chief
N*FWT4y Riverside County Department of Environmental Health
Downtown Riverside I Branch Office
4080 Lemon St. 10th Floor, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone #: 951-955-8980
Fax #: 951-955-8988
E-mail: kakim@rivco.org
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Office Hours: Tue-Friday
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