Board Actions, June 10 – Welcome to San Bernardino County

A "San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Meeting Actions" banner with five members standing in front of the County Government Center. — *The Board of Supervisors made San Bernardino County safer and more prosperous during its regular board meeting on June 10.*

Supervisors invest in community improvements

The Board of Supervisors funded several projects across the county. Funding allocations included:

Approximately $562,000 from Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr.’s District Specific Priorities Program to the City of San Bernardino to implement the Drone First Responder program.
Approximately $163,000 from Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman’s District Specific Priorities Program to the City of Chino to help complete improvements to the driveway and parking lot entrance at Chino Airport. The project aligns with a larger street widening effort and supports safe, efficient access to the county-owned property.
Approximately $50,000 from Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe’s District Specific Priorities Program to repair elevators at Mary’s Haven, a supportive housing facility operated by Mary’s Mercy Center.
$50,000 from Hagman’s District Specific Priorities Program to the City of Upland to enhance backup power supply systems for emergency readiness.
$25,000 from Rowe’s District Specific Priorities Program for the Sheriff’s Employees’ Benefit Association’s “Shop with a Cop” and Fallen Heroes programs.

These projects align with the Countywide Vision by strengthening public safety and enhancing essential infrastructure.

Pacific Village Platinum Campus project update
County Behavioral Health is advancing a $836,000 capital improvement project to design phase III of the Pacific Village Platinum Campus in San Bernardino, a full-service continuum of care campus, which will promote community health and provide housing to the county’s most vulnerable residents, including older adults, adults with disabilities and individuals experiencing homelessness with behavioral health needs.

The campus will feature 30 new permanent supportive housing units, 32 new recuperative care units, and 16 adult substance-use disorder treatment beds, serving more than 700 additional individuals each year.

Approval of local Fire Hazard Severity Zone map
The board adopted a new ordinance officially designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones in local responsibility areas. These updated zone maps were developed by the State Fire Marshal based on advanced fire modeling and climate data, which will help County Fire better assess wildfire risks and improve prevention strategies in moderate, high and very high-risk areas.

To learn more about the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map, visit sbcfire.org/fire-hazard-severity-zone-map.

Investing in services for victims of exploitation
Supervisors approved an approximately $1 million multi-year agreement among several county departments and partners to continue supporting the Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE), a coordinated effort to prevent and respond to the commercial sexual exploitation of children.

The program uses a multidisciplinary team model to train frontline responders, identify at-risk youth, and deliver culturally appropriate, trauma-informed services. In the past year, CASE provided support to 42 youth and trained more than 1,500 community members and service providers. The new $1.06 million agreement, funded primarily through the Mental Health Services Act with additional support from the Youthful Offender Block Grant, will ensure services continue seamlessly, including those provided since July 2023.

Behavioral Health continues support of ‘No Child Left Unsheltered’ Program
To help ensure no child is left without a home, the Department of Behavioral Health is renewing its partnership with the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino to continue the No Child Left Unsheltered program. This collaborative effort connects children and families experiencing homelessness with safe housing and essential services.

The non-financial agreement extends the program through June 2030 and allows for continued delivery of case management, mental health and substance use treatment, and referrals to shelter and supportive care. Over the past year, the program helped house 24 families and linked them to critical resources such as medical care, transportation, education support and job-readiness services.

By addressing the immediate housing needs and long-term stability of children and families, this program helps to achieve the Countywide Vision.

County expands housing support for families in need
The board approved a $16.4 million contract between the county’s Transitional Assistance Department and the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino to provide housing support services for CalWORKs families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

Funded with 52% federal and 48% state dollars, the three-year contract will help more than 600 families access rent and utility assistance, transportation, childcare, job readiness support and housing navigation. Families will also receive individualized case management aimed at promoting long-term housing stability.

The county is working to fulfill the Countywide Vision by strengthening pathways for families in need to achieve self-sufficiency.

Vocational education opportunities for inmates renewed
The Sheriff’s Department renewed an agreement with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools to continue vocational training programs for inmates through June 2030. The training, offered at county detention centers, includes skills like construction trades, culinary arts, and Microsoft Office certifications—giving participants tools for a better future after release.

Grants and donations support environmental enforcement, educational programming and animal care services

The county has received generous grants and donations to enhance public services across departments, including:

A $10,000 grant from Petco Love to San Bernardino County Animal Care to expand medical care for shelter pets, including surgeries and hospitalizations. These services greatly improve the chances of adoption for injured or ill animals.
A $650,000 CalRecycle grant to fund tire disposal enforcement through the Land Use Services Department. The funding supports inspections and helps prevent illegal dumping, particularly in unincorporated and desert communities.
A $50,000 donation from the San Bernardino County Museum Foundation to support exhibitions, collections care, staff development, and educational programming—helping the County Museum continue offering enriching experiences for visitors of all ages.

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