Board actions, April 8 – Welcome to San Bernardino County

*The Board of Supervisors took several actions during its regular board meeting on April 8.*

Supervisors fund District Priorities Program initiatives

The board approved funding for various district-specific initiatives including:

$100,000 to Fontana to support the Support Local Arts events at Stage Red in downtown Fontana. These events showcase local artists and musical talent while promoting downtown revitalization efforts and boosting community engagement and economic development.
$25,000 to Sooner the Safer to expand access to swim lessons, host water safety events, provide CPR training, and distribute educational materials in Upland and surrounding areas. This initiative strengthens community safety and health by empowering residents with life-saving water safety knowledge and skills.
$100,000 for the Ayala Park Shade Structure Project in Bloomington, which will add new permanent shade structures over eight picnic areas. The improvements will enhance comfort, accessibility, and year-round usability at Ayala Park, creating a more inviting space for community gatherings and recreation.

By investing in these arts, safety, and public spaces initiatives to improve the quality of life for residents, the county is helping to fulfill the Countywide Vision.

Aging and Adult Services Public Guardian extends support services for senior independence

Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian is extending three contracts that support the county’s Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), increasing the aggregate contract amount by over $317,000 and extending the agreement term through June 30, 2026. The contracts with Assured Independence, LLC, Connect America.com, LLC, and Lifeline Systems Company provide critical services aimed at preventing long-term institutionalization for Medi-Cal recipients ages 65 and older.

Funded equally by federal and state sources, MSSP offers social and healthcare case management, including access to communication devices such as 24-hour emergency assistive technology and telephone installation. These tools support approximately 345 clients each month who are at risk of being institutionalized due to physical conditions by helping them stay safely connected in the event of a medical emergency.

Board supports educational partnerships to strengthen the future nursing workforce

The Board of Supervisors approved two non-financial agreements that expand student training opportunities and build a pipeline of qualified healthcare professionals to serve San Bernardino County residents.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center will host nursing students from Chamberlain University for in-person clinical rotations from August 2025 through August 2030. ARMC’s diverse patient population and high-volume setting will offer students comprehensive clinical experiences to support degree completion and prepare them for real-world healthcare settings. This partnership supports ARMC’s mission as a teaching hospital and helps ensure a future pool of trained nursing professionals.

Also, County Behavioral Health will partner with Loma Linda University to provide nurse practitioner and nursing student internships through June 2029. Interns will gain hands-on experience in behavioral health settings, supporting patient evaluation, treatment and counseling under the supervision of licensed professionals.

These training partnerships align with the Countywide Vision by expanding access to clinical experience and developing a skilled, compassionate healthcare workforce in San Bernardino County.

Community Development and Housing provides homeless services grant funding to Fontana and Victorville

The San Bernardino County Community Development and Housing Department is providing over $989,000 in Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) funding to support interim housing services in Fontana and Victorville. Fontana will receive up to $500,000 for operations at The Path, a 120-bed facility providing shelter, intensive case management, and access to essential health and housing services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Victorville will receive up to approximately $490,000 to support its Wellness Center, a 170-bed housing campus offering wraparound services to unhoused clients, including medical care, behavioral health support, and housing navigation.

The grant fund allocations build on previous board investments in both facilities and reflect a shared commitment to improving health outcomes and addressing regional homelessness through coordinated, whole-person care.

Board advances commercial development at Chino Airport through strategic real estate partnership

The board approved a consultant agreement with Jones Lang LaSalle Brokerage, Inc. (JLL) through December 2025 to continue providing marketing and commercial brokerage services that will spur economic development on approximately 300 acres of land on the north and south sides of Chino Airport.

The agreement positions JLL to secure long-term commercial lease opportunities with aeronautical and non-aeronautical tenants that will generate significant revenue for the county and encourage regional economic growth. Projected lease revenues could exceed $78 million.

JLL commission costs are capped at $6 million and will be funded by county Airports.

By utilizing surplus land to generate revenue for the county and create high-quality local jobs, the county is working towards the Countywide Vision.

Bloomington Sewer Expansion Project update

County supervisors have worked diligently to secure approximately $6.5 million in Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2021 grant funding from the Southern California Association of Governments to support the Bloomington Sewer Expansion Project. The funding will accelerate critical infrastructure improvements that support housing development and improve public health in the unincorporated Bloomington community.

Investing in public utility projects that promote a sustainable and thriving community reflects the county’s goal to achieve the Countywide Vision.

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