REGIONAL ACCESS PROJECT FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
July 28, 2021 9:00 AM
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I. CALL TO ORDER- Roll Call

II. Approval of the AGENDA
In order to meet Brown Act requirements. Items may be added to the agenda only upon decision by a majority of the Board of Directors to add the item because of a need for immediate action.

Motion:	Second:	Approve:	Denial:	Abstention Names:

III. PUBLIC COMMENT / PRESENTATIONS
Any individual wishing to comment on the agenda or an item not on the agenda may do so my emailing Mreyes@RAPFoundation.org or calling in at the number above. All emailed comments must be received prior to the 9:00 AM start time. Persons wishing to speak are requested to be recognized at the appropriate time. General comments regarding non-agenda items will be called for at this time. Specific comments regarding agenda items will be called for during discussion of each item. Please be prepared to limit your Public Comment remarks to three (3) minutes.

Alianza of the Coachella Valley – Patricia Carrillo
In June of 2020, RAP approved $25,000 to support Alianza’s efforts to educate parents of CVUSD                 students to become familiar with and understand Restorative Justice practices to support this model for         better outcomes concerning their children. A donor offered to match contributions up to $100,000.

IV. CONSENT ITEMS: Action Required
A. MEETINGS MINUTES OF June 23, 2021 BOARD MEETING ( Attach.#1)
B. NPO Centric DIRECTOR REPORT (Attach. #2) – Receive and file.
C. CEO’s REPORT ( Attach.#3) – Receive and file.
D. GRANT DIRECTOR’s REPORT (Attach #4) – Receive and file.

Staff Recommendation: To receive and file the June 23, 2021 BOD Minutes, NPO Centric Report, CEO Report, and Grants Director Report.

Motion:	Second:	Approve:	Denial:	Abstention Names:

 

V. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS – Action Required
    A. Fiscal Agent Agreement
At the Feb. 24, 2021, the RAP Board authorized the CEO to enter into an agreement with Brian Yacker (Previously Yacker and Associates but not with Baker Tilly) to proceed with a plan to offer the Fiscal Agent and Fiscal Sponsor services.  Mr. Yacker provided the Services Agreement (boiler plate) to the Executive Committee, revisions were made and the final version is presented.  (Attached #5).

The disbanded DLF board is in support to utilize Desert Legal Funds (DLF) of $14,500 to cover the full cost associated with preparing the two Agreements.  The current balance is $27,375 and if approved,  the balance would be $12,875.

The Sponsorship Agreement is still pending.  It will be considered by the Executive Committee prior to coming to the Board.

Executive Committee Recommendation:  To recommend approval of the Fiscal Agent Services Agreement and to utilize $14,500 of DLF funds to cover the costs.

Motion:	Second:	Approve:	Denial:	Abstention Names:

B. Determination of investment strategy for the Wells Fargo Investment Account
The RAP Board approved Resolution 2021.03 to terminate contract with Inland Empire Community Fund and transfer balance to Wells Fargo Investment Account. The current balance is $375,812.42.  The Finance Investment Committee met on July 12 (Special Meeting) to discuss and decide on investment options.

The five members of the Finance-Investment Committee constitute the majority of the Executive Committee.   They directed staff to provide immediate direction to Marc Smith for investment actions.  Actions to be ratified at the next Board meeting.

Finance Investment Committee’s Two Recommendations: 

• To ratify the Finance Committee’s action taken on July 12 to direct staff to allocate $25,000 of transferred funds for floating rate bonds and move it forward to board for approval.

 

• To ratify the Finance Committee’s action taken on July 12 to direct staff to invest the remaining funds of approximately $350,000 in a manner consistent with RAP’s Investment Policy Statement (IPS). Acknowledge the funds will not be allocated in accordance with IPS until possibly fiscal Q3 or Q4 as all funds will not be deployed/allocated immediately. Staff to recommend new language for the IPS, including an allowance of 6-12 months for funds transferred into the investment account to be allocated to investment assets that comply with the IPS, and for the investment allocation calculation to be modified to account for the need to take a reasonable amount of time to ‘buy in’ to the market.

Motion:	Second:	Approve:	Denial:	Abstention Names:

 

C. Performance Grant
Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Riverside County – Requested $20,000
Residents are encouraged to visit a Cool & Warm Center to help reduce high-energy burdens during the summer and winter months; to provide relief from the heat and cold in situations where access to adequate cooling or heating is not available; and learn valuable information on how to stay protected during extreme temperatures. Cool Centers are activated when the National Weather Service, monitored by Community Action staff, forecasts temperatures of 100 degrees or higher.   Application and Budget (Attached #6).  The use of the requested funds are to be used for:

• Water, snacks, etc. $8,000
• Signage (i.e. banners) $4,000
• Utility Assistance $4,000
• Educational activities, sun kits, etc. $4,000

 At the request of the Board and Grants Committee Chair, this grant is being brought directly to the Board for consideration because it was received on July 19 and there is not sufficient time for it to go through the regular review process.  Previous Requests:
Skipped 2020 due to COVID-19
May 2019 requested $19,000 approved $17,950
May 2018 requested $20,000 approved $20,000

In anticipation of receiving a request from CAP, RAP set aside $15,000 on this year’s budget for a 3^rd Year Performance Grant.

Motion:	Second:	Approve:	Denial:	Abstention Names:

D. Distribution of Desert Legal Funds (DLF) – $7,750
Elder Love, USA requested $7,750 for legal fees associated with addressing HR issues, and COVID –19 prevention program training and implementation.

• Requests $1,750 to provide funding for legal counsel to do a comprehensive review of its bylaws to ensure that we follow state and federal regulations.
• Requests $3000 to provide funding for a legal professional to review and update our Employee Handbook and our policies and procedures.
• Requests $1,500 to provide state mandated training in the areas of Sexual Harassment and abusive conduct prevention. These funds will also be used for Diversity and Inclusion Training.
• Requests $1500 to receive assistance in creating legally binding and effective Memorandums of Understand (MOUs).

     NPOC Committee Recommendation:  To approve $7,750 to pay for legal fees and pay the attorney directly because of the uncertainty of costs.  

Motion:	Second:	Approve:	Denial:	Abstention Names:

 E. NPO Centric (NPOC)
Stephanie Minor will provide a brief presentation of NPOC activities
Branding updates
Desert Fast Pitch Update

VI. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS- No Action
A. BOARD ATTENDANCE for 2021 ( Attach.#7)
B. EXECUTIVE–Met on July 12 and 15. Minutes (Attach. #8). Next meeting is September 13 at 9 AM. The Executive   Committee is discussing having the Board Strategic Planning meeting in October.  More information will be forthcoming.
C. HEALTH-MENTAL HEALTH – Will meet in Sept.
D. GRANTS –Met on July 14. Minutes attached (Attach. # 9). Will meet on Sept. 13.
E. NPO Centric– Met May 26. Minutes ( Attach.#10).  Next meeting in September.
F. FACILITIES- Met on June 23. Minutes (Attach. #11).  Next meeting June 23.
G. GOVERNANCE – Met on June 15 and June 21. Minutes ( Attach.# 12).  Next meeting July 20.
H. AUDIT – Next Meeting to take place in September.
I. FINANCE & INVESTMENT – Met on July 19. Next meeting on Sept. 13 (usually 3^rd Monday, but due the Board will meet on Sept. 22).
J. NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE– Next meeting to take place in October.

VII. BOARD MEMBER / STAFF COMMENTS
Introduce Nora Duffy, Graciela Montano, Ana Montano

If there are any items that cannot wait until the September meeting, a Special Executive Committee meeting will be scheduled

VIII.ADJOURNMENT: Next meeting is September 22, 2021 at 9:00 AM. Continental Breakfast will be ready at 8:30.
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