Board Actions, March 24 – Welcome to San Bernardino County

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“San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Meeting Actions” banner with five members standing in front of the County Government Center. — *The Board of Supervisors took several actions during its regular board meeting on March 24.*

Supervisors support community recovery, housing stability and public safety initiatives

The Board of Supervisors approved funding allocations through the District Specific Priorities Program to support disaster recovery, housing stability, environmental education and public safety programs across several supervisorial districts. Funding allocations include:

$100,000 from Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to the city of Upland to purchase additional median barriers and related deployment equipment to enhance public safety readiness and protective coverage at public events.
$50,000 from Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman’s District Specific Priorities Program to Foothill Family Shelter, Inc. to support housing and community stabilization programs, including the 120-Day Stepping Stones Program, 1-Year Program, Extended Housing Program and Community Help Desk, which provide housing stability services, case management, therapeutic support and basic needs assistance to residents.
$35,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to the Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters Benevolent Fund to support programs assisting firefighters and community outreach efforts, including charitable initiatives such as toy drives and fundraising activities that aid families experiencing medical hardship.
$30,000 from First District Supervisor Col. Paul Cook (Ret.)’s District Specific Priorities Program to Wrightwood Village Association, Inc. to provide financial assistance to property owners impacted by the December 2025 adverse weather event to help offset debris cleanup costs and mitigate dangerous conditions caused by storm damage.
Approximately $19,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to the Cucamonga Valley Water District to support environmental learning center programs that connect students with applied science experiences and promote environmental education and awareness.
$15,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to the County Purchasing Department’s Printing Services and mail and courier services divisions to cover printing and mailing costs for public service information materials distributed to residents regarding County programs, resources and services.

These investments reflect the board’s commitment to supporting community recovery, strengthening public safety and expanding access to housing stability, education and public services for residents throughout San Bernardino County.

Bloomington sewer expansion project update

Acting as the governing body of County Service Area 70 BL, the board approved an approximately $2.2 million construction contract with All Cities Engineering, Inc. for the Bloomington Sewer Expansion Project, along with a contingency fund of approximately $225,000.

The project is located in the unincorporated Bloomington area, surrounded by the cities of Rialto and Fontana, and will include the installation of new sewer infrastructure along Marygold Avenue, Locust Avenue and Linden Avenue, enabling approximately 150 parcels to transition from septic systems to a regional sewer system. The project is funded through a $6.5 million grant from the Southern California Association of Governments, along with County Service Area 70 BL – Bloomington Sewer customer water and sanitation fees, and will improve environmental health and infrastructure reliability in the Bloomington community.

Construction is expected to be completed by October 2026.

The project supports sustainable infrastructure development and improved public health in alignment with the Countywide Vision.

County expands diaper assistance program for families in need

San Bernardino County Preschool Services is entering into a non-financial contract with Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County to continue participation in the National Diaper Bank Program through Sept. 30, 2030.

Through this partnership, Preschool Services will receive and distribute diapers at no cost to families enrolled in Early Head Start, Head Start and State Preschool programs. The program is expected to serve approximately 650 diaper-aged children and their siblings, helping reduce financial strain on low-income households and supporting early childhood health and well-being.

By expanding access to essential resources for families, the county is supporting school readiness in alignment with the Cradle-to-Career goal.

County Public Health receives federal grant

The San Bernardino County Public Health Department received an approximately $2.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program through Feb. 28, 2027.

The funding will support a comprehensive continuum of care for approximately 47,100 individuals living with HIV/AIDS in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, including medical care, medical case management, mental health services, dental care, substance use disorder counseling services, early intervention services, medical nutrition therapy, transportation, housing and food assistance.

County Fire polling places and election support sites

Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, the board approved a non-financial use agreement allowing the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters to utilize County Fire facilities for election purposes through July 8, 2029.

Under the agreement, selected fire stations may be used as polling places, early voting sites, election supply depots and poll worker training locations, provided that use does not interfere with fire operations.

By enhancing voter access and civic participation while supporting efficient county operations, this partnership helps advance the Countywide Vision.

Annual General Plan progress report

The board received and filed the county’s 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report, including the Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and directed its submission to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

The report provides a comprehensive update on General Plan implementation, including land use decisions, zoning amendments and housing production. In 2025, the county recorded the construction of 574 single-family homes, 163 manufactured homes and 116 accessory dwelling units in unincorporated areas, along with several zoning and policy actions supporting community and economic development and renewable energy projects.

The report also highlights progress on Housing Element programs, including streamlined accessory dwelling unit construction and manufactured housing permitting, along with new measures to improve fee transparency and reduce environmental impacts associated with logistics development under AB 98.

These efforts support continued compliance with state housing requirements and advance the Countywide Vision by expanding housing choices through streamlined planning processes and new development.

Proposed service charge increases for road maintenance

Acting as the governing body of County Service Area 70 and its zones, the board conducted a public hearing to consider proposed increases to property-related service charges for road maintenance in the Landers, Copper Mountain, Flamingo Heights and Yucca Mesa areas. The proposed adjustments would update annual charges for property owners to better align with current operating costs and restore road-maintenance service levels across approximately 430 miles of dirt roads that have experienced reduced maintenance due to the lack of prior rate increases.

Following the hearing, the Board authorized the mailed-ballot election process for the Copper Mountain, Flamingo Heights and Yucca Mesa zones. The proposed increase for the Landers area (Zone R-15) did not receive approval at this time, and the public hearing for that zone was closed without authorization to proceed to an election. The Landers proposal may be reconsidered at a future public hearing.

Without voter approval of updated service charges, road maintenance services in affected areas will remain limited to available funding levels.

County fee ordinance

The board conducted a public hearing and approved the introduction of the proposed County Fee Ordinance and construction fee schedules for fiscal years 2026-27 through 2028-29, incorporating revisions to fees across multiple departments. The ordinance establishes a new multi-year approach to fee setting, allowing the county to adopt initial fees along with planned adjustments for the following two fiscal years to improve efficiency and long-term financial planning.

The proposed fee adjustments reflect a phased approach directed by the board to balance cost recovery with affordability for residents. Updates include adjustments to San Bernardino County Public Health’s environmental health and animal care fees, the introduction of new animal care fees to expand access to spay, neuter and vaccination services, and capped increases for County Land Use Services fees at 8% for 2026-27, followed by 3% annual adjustments in subsequent years. County Regional Parks fees will be increased incrementally, not to exceed 10% annually for residents, to move toward market alignment while maintaining accessibility.

Final adoption of the ordinance and associated fee schedules is scheduled for April 7.

The county is working to fulfill the Countywide Vision by promoting fiscal responsibility and the sustainable delivery of services through the recovery of costs for services provided to the public.

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