Board actions, June 23 – 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 23.*

Supervisors support behavioral health services, community organizations and youth programs

The Board of Supervisors approved more than $1.4 million in District Specific Priorities Program funding to support youth development, food assistance, veterans services, substance use treatment, historic preservation and programs serving individuals with disabilities throughout San Bernardino County.

Approved allocations include:

$700,000 from Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to Social Science Services, Inc., doing business as Cedar House Life Change Center, to support substance use disorder treatment, recovery services and operational costs at its Bloomington campus.
$250,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to Unique Differences in Development to expand recreational, developmental and athletic programs for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
$200,000 from the First District Supervisor Col. Paul Cook (Ret.)’s District Specific Priorities Program to the High Desert Sports Foundation to support youth sports programs, league activities and facility improvements in the High Desert.
$100,000 from Cook’s District Specific Priorities Program to High Desert Second Chance to support food bank operations and the purchase of a refrigerated semi-trailer to expand food distribution services.
$100,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to The Heroes Veterans Project to assist with construction of a veteran retreat center in Mt. Baldy that will provide therapeutic and recovery-focused services for veterans.
$40,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to the Fontana Woman’s Club Historical Preservation Fund for roofing repairs and improvements at the historic Fontana Woman’s Club building.
$21,000 from Cook’s District Specific Priorities Program to American Youth Soccer Organization Region 665 in Victorville for uniforms, supplies and equipment serving youth participants.
$15,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to the Rancho Cucamonga High School Varsity Dance Team to support participation in the Hip Hop International World Championships.
$15,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to Miss Fontana, Inc. to support youth leadership development and community engagement programs.
$15,000 from Armendarez’s District Specific Priorities Program to the Fontana High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program for travel, equipment, safety gear and leadership development resources.

These investments support programs that promote education, recreation, public health, community development, food security and services for veterans and residents in need as the county pursues the Countywide Vision.

Behavioral health crisis services expanded

San Bernardino County Behavioral Health amended contracts for crisis residential treatment services, increasing the combined contract amount by $9.2 million to $83.2 million through June 30, 2027.

The agreements support crisis residential treatment programs in the West Valley, East Valley, High Desert and Eastern Desert regions, as well as services for transitional-age youth. Crisis residential treatment provides 24-hour, short-term behavioral health services for adults and young adults experiencing a mental health crisis, including assessments, therapy, medication support and crisis intervention.

Child welfare data-sharing partnership

The board approved a non-financial memorandum of understanding between San Bernardino County Children and Family Services and the California Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Technology and Solutions Integration, to support secure client data sharing between the state’s new Child Welfare Services–California Automated Response and Engagement System and the San Bernardino County Juvenile Network.

The agreement will allow the exchange of confidential client information to support child welfare case management, foster care eligibility determinations and coordinated services for children, youth and families involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. The partnership will help reduce manual data entry, improve data accuracy and enhance service coordination.

By strengthening interagency collaboration and expanding coordinated services for vulnerable youth, the county is helping protect children and advance the health, safety and well-being goals of the Countywide Vision.

Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation Program

San Bernardino County Children’s Network is entering into an approximately $2.2 million memorandum of understanding with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools through June 30, 2029, to continue collaboration through the Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) Program.

The program brings together San Bernardino County Children and Family Services, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Probation, the Public Defender’s Office, District Attorney Jason Anderson, the Sheriff’s Department, Children’s Network and the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools to coordinate prevention, intervention and treatment services for youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation. Participating agencies utilize a multidisciplinary, trauma-informed approach to improve identification of at-risk children, strengthen service coordination and provide comprehensive support to youth and families.

Transportation assistance supports access to behavioral health and reentry services

The board approved the purchase and distribution of prepaid bus passes to help residents access treatment, recovery and reentry services.

The approved programs include:

Up to approximately $682,000 for Behavioral Health clients accessing mental health treatment, substance use disorder services, housing assistance, case management and recovery programs through June 30, 2031.
Up to approximately $7,000 for individuals released from county detention facilities to assist with transportation to housing, employment, treatment and other post-release services through June 30, 2027.

By reducing transportation barriers and improving access to essential services, the county is supporting recovery, self-sufficiency and successful community reintegration in alignment with the Countywide Vision.

Behavioral Health receives Proposition 36 implementation funding

San Bernardino County Behavioral Health entered into an approximately $1.2 million agreement with the Sierra Health Foundation: Center for Health Program Management to receive Proposition 36 implementation funding through March 31, 2028.

The one-time state funding will support implementation of Proposition 36 by expanding substance use disorder treatment capacity, strengthening court coordination and enhancing administrative systems needed to support treatment-mandated felony programs.

Measure I transportation funding advances to General Election

The board adopted a resolution placing Measure I on the 2026 General Election ballot for voter consideration. Originally approved by voters in 1989 and extended in 2004, Measure I funds transportation improvements throughout San Bernardino County, including local roads, highways, interchanges, public transit and traffic congestion-relief projects. If approved, the measure would continue the existing one-half-cent transportation sales tax beyond its current 2040 expiration date without increasing the tax rate.

Measure I supports transportation investments that improve mobility, public safety, economic development and regional connectivity throughout the county.

By supporting long-term investments in transportation infrastructure, mobility and regional connectivity, the county is advancing the public safety and economic vitality goals of the Countywide Vision.

SB 1 funding supports road improvements

The San Bernardino County Public Works Department received approval for the 2026-27 SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account project list, identifying approximately $49.1 million in road improvement projects throughout the county.

The project list includes 18 projects that will use state transportation funding to maintain and preserve county roads. Roadway improvements are prioritized based on pavement condition, safety needs and long-term cost effectiveness to help avoid more costly repairs in the future.

Housing projects receive funding for expansion and operations

The board approved approximately $8.7 million in funding to support the expansion and operation of supportive housing projects in San Bernardino:

$3 million for the Pacific Village Campus Expansion project, bringing the total project budget to approximately $17.8 million. The funding, provided through a grant from the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, will support outdoor gathering areas, covered pedestrian pathways, campus-wide wayfinding systems and therapeutic landscaping designed to strengthen resident wellness, service integration and community connection.
Approximately $5.7 million in state homelessness and housing grant funding to support operations at the Homekey-funded housing development at 450 North G Street. The funding will support property management, security, maintenance and other operating expenses that help provide housing stability for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

By expanding supportive housing opportunities and supporting long-term housing stability for vulnerable residents, the county is working to achieve the housing and wellness goals of the Countywide Vision.

Mobile healthcare services expand access for students

San Bernardino County Public Health entered into a memorandum of understanding with the San Bernardino City Unified School District to provide mobile dental and immunization services to students through Dec. 31, 2027.

Through the partnership, Public Health will deliver on-site dental screenings, preventive and restorative dental services, oral health education and age-appropriate vaccinations using the county’s mobile health clinics. The services are designed to improve access to healthcare and reduce barriers to preventive care.

Older adult nutrition and support services strengthened

The board approved funding agreements totaling more than $12.7 million to support services for older adults throughout San Bernardino County.

A $1.85 million revenue contract with the California Department of Aging to continue the Multipurpose Senior Services Program through June 30, 2027.
Amendments increasing Older Californians Nutrition Program contracts by approximately $10.9 million, bringing the combined contract total to approximately $53.3 million through June 30, 2027.

Together, the programs support congregate meal services at various senior centers throughout the county, home-delivered meals, transportation, care management, housing assistance, respite services and other resources that help older adults maintain their independence and remain in their communities.

By supporting the health and well-being of older adults, the county is making progress toward the quality-of-life goals of the Countywide Vision.

Chino joins Urban County Program

San Bernardino County Community Development and Housing entered into a cooperation agreement with the city of Chino to participate in the county’s Urban County Program beginning in program year 2027-28.

Participation in the program will allow the city to access Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act and Emergency Solutions Grant funding administered by the county. The partnership expands access to federal resources that support affordable housing, homelessness services, infrastructure improvements and community development activities.

Regional Parks to host World Cup viewing events

The board approved approximately $42,000 in funding for county-sponsored FIFA World Cup viewing events at San Bernardino County Regional Parks.

The funding will cover media rights, licensing fees, equipment, supplies and event marketing associated with public viewing opportunities throughout the county. The events are intended to provide free, family-friendly opportunities for residents to gather and watch World Cup matches while enjoying recreational and educational activities.

By creating opportunities for community connection and engagement, the county is working to fulfill the Countywide Vision.

Yermo fire service reorganization moves forward

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District received approval to request that the Local Agency Formation Commission begin proceedings for the annexation of the Yermo Community Services District’s fire protection and emergency medical services functions into County Fire.

If approved through the Local Agency Formation Commission process, County Fire would assume responsibility for fire protection, rescue and emergency medical services in the Yermo community. The proposed reorganization is intended to improve service reliability, strengthen emergency response capabilities and support long-term public safety needs in the High Desert.

State grants support healthcare workforce development and community health programs

The board accepted more than $10.5 million in state grant funding to support healthcare workforce development, maternal and infant health programs, behavioral health services and veteran outreach initiatives throughout San Bernardino County.

The grant awards include:

Approximately $4.1 million for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center residency training programs through the Song-Brown Primary Care Residencies Grant Program and CalMedForce Program. The funding will support family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, neurology, vascular surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiovascular disease and combined emergency/internal medicine residency programs to help address physician workforce shortages and expand access to care in medically underserved communities.
Approximately $6.3 million for Public Health’s Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, California Home Visiting and Black Infant Health programs. The funding supports services designed to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, strengthen family well-being, expand home visiting services and reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations.
A $100,000 grant for San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs to support mental health outreach and services for veterans, including free legal clinics that help remove barriers preventing veterans from accessing or maintaining mental healthcare.

By expanding healthcare access, strengthening the healthcare workforce and supporting vulnerable populations and veterans, the county is furthering the health and wellness goals of the Countywide Vision.

Road district mail-ballot election results

Acting as the governing body of County Service Area 70, the board received and certified the results of property owner elections regarding proposed property-related fee increases for four road districts in the Landers area.

Property owners in County Service Area 70 Road District 19 (Copper Mountain) approved an increase to the district’s annual property-related fee, providing a sustainable funding source to continue road maintenance services. Property owners in Road Districts 20 (Flamingo Heights), 26 (Yucca Mesa West) and 29 (Yucca Mesa East) did not approve the proposed fee increases. As a result, the county will begin the process of dissolving the three districts. Upon dissolution, the annual property-related fees will be removed and road maintenance services will no longer be provided through the districts.

The road districts were established by local property owners between 1984 and 1999 to fund maintenance of dirt roads that are not part of the county-maintained road system. Existing fee levels no longer generate sufficient revenue to support ongoing road maintenance operations. Following dissolution, future maintenance and improvements to roads within the former district boundaries will be the responsibility of affected property owners. The county will continue to maintain roads that are part of the county-maintained road system.

Energy Ad Hoc Committee update

The newly established Energy Ad Hoc Committee—composed of Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe and Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman—received input from supervisors regarding priorities for evaluating energy policy issues, infrastructure needs and long-term planning considerations for San Bernardino County.

Supervisors discussed possible regional coordination with neighboring counties, future energy demands driven by housing growth and economic development, the use of emerging energy technologies, land-use considerations and opportunities to expand community participation in energy planning. Additionally, Supervisors highlighted the need to balance energy reliability and economic growth with environmental stewardship, housing needs, public safety and quality-of-life considerations, particularly in the desert and mountain communities.

The committee will use the feedback to help guide future discussions and recommendations related to energy infrastructure, reliability, resiliency and development opportunities throughout the county.

By supporting proactive planning for the county’s future energy needs, the board is working toward the economic vitality and sustainability goals of the Countywide Vision.

Overview of child welfare system and ongoing improvement efforts

The board received a comprehensive overview of Children and Family Services (CFS), including the department’s legal mandates, referral and investigation processes, funding structure, placement practices, workforce investments, and ongoing efforts to strengthen services for children and families.

The presentation highlighted the department’s focus on child safety, family preservation and permanency. In 2025, approximately 85 percent of children exiting foster care achieved permanency through reunification, guardianship or adoption. Additionally, CFS outlined its key priorities and recent achievements, including expanding prevention-focused services, increasing kinship placements, strengthening family engagement, including fatherhood initiatives, reducing social worker caseloads through staffing investments, and enhancing workforce recruitment and training. The department also outlined its robust accountability measures, including judicial oversight, supervisory reviews, data-driven performance monitoring and continuous quality improvement processes.

The board also received an update on ongoing system improvement initiatives, including the work of the Child Welfare Ad Hoc Committee—composed of Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez and Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr.—, an independent review by national child welfare experts, and efforts to enhance accountability, transparency, and outcomes for children and families.

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