Board actions, June 9 – 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 June 9.*

The Board of Supervisors supported a broad range of investments and initiatives aimed at improving health, safety, education and quality of life for San Bernardino County residents. Actions approved during the meeting included funding for community facilities, youth programs, behavioral health services, foster youth support, workforce development, housing assistance and critical infrastructure projects.

Supervisors support health, safety, youth and community enrichment initiatives

The Board of Supervisors approved funding allocations through the District Specific Priorities Program to support literacy, preventive healthcare, community facilities, youth safety, workforce development and educational enrichment projects. Funding allocations include:

$900,000 from Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to the City of Rancho Cucamonga for improvements to the Rancho Cucamonga Family Resource Center/Neighborhood Center, including roof replacement, exterior paint and signage, restroom upgrades, landscaping, parking lot paving, furniture and equipment.
$100,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to expand a voucher-based wellness and prevention screening program operated by Andrew Manganaro, MD, PC, dba Life Line Mobile Screening, including the addition of 250 Alzheimer’s Disease risk screening tests for county residents age 55 and older and an extension of services through 2028.
$60,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to the West End YMCA to support its Safety Around Water program, which provides youth with water safety instruction, basic lifesaving skills and drowning prevention education.
$55,000 jointly funded with $25,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program and $30,000 from Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman’s District Specific Priorities Program to the Upland Unified School District to purchase and stock 13 book vending machines for placement at 13 elementary schools. The machines will reward students for positive behavior and academic achievement while encouraging a love for reading.
$25,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to the Fontana Chamber of Commerce to support community programs and events, including implementation of a new workforce system designed to connect job seekers with employment opportunities and expand mentorship, networking and professional development programs.
$10,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to the Rise to Grind Foundation to support its 2026 Back to School event in Rancho Cucamonga, helping students prepare for the academic year while promoting youth empowerment, family support and educational success.

Family Resource Center contract extensions

The San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Department is increasing its Family Resource Center contracts by approximately $7.7 million, from $10.2 million to $17.9 million, and extending services through Dec. 2027. The agreements support six community-based partners, including Ontario-Montclair School District, Pacific Clinics, Rim Family Services, Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, The Mom & Dad Project and Victor Community Support Services.

Family Resource Centers serve as community-based hubs that connect residents with prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery support services for behavioral health needs. While the program is expected to serve approximately 12,852 clients annually, the centers assisted more than 42,000 residents during 2024-25 by connecting individuals and families to behavioral health resources and support services throughout the county.

By strengthening community-based behavioral health access and early intervention services, the county is advancing the health and wellness goals of the Countywide Vision.

Federal grant application for post-fire storm recovery projects

Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, the board approved the submission of a grant application to the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Emergency Watershed Protection Program seeking up to approximately $732,000 in federal funding to address damage from the September 2025 storm event in areas affected by the El Dorado Fire. The application includes up to $665,250 for debris removal and K-rail installation, as well as up to $66,525 for technical assistance, in the Forest Falls, Oak Glen and Seven Oaks communities.

The proposed project is intended to reduce flood risks and protect public safety, infrastructure and private property by removing accumulated debris, restoring drainage capacity and addressing unstable watershed conditions created by post-fire storm impacts. The federal grant would fund 75 percent of the estimated $887,000 project cost, with the remaining 25 percent local match of $221,750 funded through Disaster Relief – Community Needs Restricted General Funds. District staff developed the application in coordination with federal officials following site evaluations of storm-related damage and watershed conditions in the affected areas. If the grant is awarded, the district will return to the board for award acceptance.

Children and youth mental health services expanded

The San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Department is entering into approximately $125.1 million in contracts with five community-based organizations to provide specialty mental health services for children and youth up to age 21 experiencing mild to moderate behavioral health challenges, including crisis intervention, treatment planning and family-centered support, through March 2030. The contracted organizations include Desert/Mountain Children’s Center, Mountain Counseling & Training, South Coast Community Services, Victor Community Support Services and West End Family Counseling Services.

The services are expected to serve approximately 5,000 children and youth annually. In 2024-25, 75 percent of participants who completed services showed improvements in functioning or reductions in symptom distress, including gains in school behavior, school achievement, anxiety, depression and trauma-related outcomes.

By expanding access to behavioral health services for children and youth, the county is supporting healthy development and student success in pursuit of the Countywide Vision.

Tutoring support for foster youth extension

The board approved six-month contract extensions between San Bernardino County Children and Family Services and organizations providing tutoring services for youth in foster care through Dec. 31, 2026, including One on One Learning Corp., Professional Tutors of America, Studentnest, Inc. and Thrive Academics, Inc. The extensions keep the total contract amount at $875,000 and provide department time to complete a formal process for selecting future service providers.

The tutoring program supports the educational success of foster youth under the care and supervision of Children and Family Services and helps meet state requirements to identify and address the educational needs of children in foster care. Services are provided on a fee-for-service basis and are designed to improve academic outcomes for youth who may face additional educational challenges.

Strengthened Medi-Cal coordination for foster youth

San Bernardino County Children and Family Services entered into a non-financial memorandum of understanding with Molina Healthcare of California to coordinate Medi-Cal services for children and youth involved in the child welfare system, including those in foster care, through June 2029. The agreement is required under the state’s California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal initiative.

The partnership formalizes coordination between Children and Family Services and Molina Healthcare to improve access to medical, behavioral health and supportive services for children and youth from birth up to age 26. The agreement includes provisions for care coordination, data sharing, training and oversight to help ensure continuity of care and improved health outcomes for vulnerable youth.

By strengthening partnerships that improve access to healthcare and supportive services, the county is helping promote the safety, health and well-being of children and families in alignment with the Countywide Vision.

Increased interim housing capacity

The board approved amendments with eight hotel and motel providers that increase the total contract amount for interim housing services by approximately $5.5 million, bringing the combined contract value to approximately $5.7 million through March 2029. The additional funding will expand access to interim housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the Central Valley, West Valley, High Desert, East Desert and mountain regions.

The agreements provide non-congregate shelter options that offer immediate housing and connect participants to case management, behavioral health services, housing navigation and permanent housing resources. Additional state and federal funding will help expand housing capacity and address housing needs throughout the county.

Clinical training and public safety internship opportunities

The board approved agreements extending and expanding clinical training, residency and internship opportunities for students and medical professionals pursuing careers in healthcare and public safety. The partnerships provide hands-on learning experiences while supporting workforce development and helping recruit future professionals to serve San Bernardino County residents. Opportunities include:

A five-year, $8.1 million affiliation agreement between Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and Loma Linda University Health to provide clinical rotations for resident and fellow physicians through 2031. The partnership allows resident and fellow physicians to gain specialized clinical experience at both institutions while helping Arrowhead Regional Medical Center meet accreditation requirements and expand specialty training opportunities for future physicians.
A three-year extension of a non-financial internship agreement between the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and the University of California, Los Angeles Center for Prehospital Care Paramedic Education Program through 2029. The agreement allows paramedic students to complete unpaid internships and gain hands-on field experience with County Fire while supporting workforce development and public safety career pathways.
A three-year extension of a non-financial internship agreement between County Fire and Victor Valley Community College District’s Department of Emergency Medical Services Program through 2029. The partnership provides emergency medical services students with internship and learning opportunities that satisfy academic training requirements while exposing students to emergency response operations and potential careers in public safety.

These partnerships help the county to achieve the wellness and economic goals of the Countywide Vision by strengthening workforce development pipelines, expanding professional training opportunities and helping ensure residents have access to highly trained healthcare and public safety professionals.

Board meeting teleconferencing disruption policy

The San Bernardino County Administrative Office developed a new policy for the County Policy Manual establishing procedures for addressing disruptions to teleconferencing services during board-governed public meetings.

The policy provides guidance for maintaining compliance with public meeting requirements when teleconferencing services are interrupted and supports consistent meeting operations across the county’s board-governed entities.

Water and sewer rate adjustments for county service areas

Following public hearings and Proposition 218 protest proceedings, the board approved the introduction of ordinances for water and sewer rate adjustments for multiple county service areas and zones serving unincorporated communities throughout the county. Approved actions include:

Water and sewer rate adjustments for county service areas and zones serving Oro Grande, Fawnskin, Spring Valley Lake, Bloomington, Oak Hills, Morongo Valley, Glen Helen, Hacienda, Pioneertown and Searles Valley. Depending on the district and service provided, annual adjustments generally range from approximately 1.7% to 10% and will support ongoing operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, emergency reserves and capital improvements.
A water rate adjustment for County Service Area 70 Zone CG in Cedar Glen, which includes a 30% increase in the first year followed by annual increases of 10% through fiscal year 2030-31 to address system-specific financial and infrastructure needs.

The board separately considered a proposed sewer rate adjustment for County Service Area 70 Zone S-3 in Lytle Creek. Following the submission of 220 written protests, which constituted a majority protest under Proposition 218, the board did not approve the proposed adjustment, and the existing rate of $66.03 per month will remain in effect. Without additional revenue, the special district managed by the San Bernardino County Public Works Department may face challenges related to deferred maintenance, reserve levels, emergency repairs and future capital needs.

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