Board actions, Dec. 3, 2024 – Welcome to San Bernardino County

A graphic banner with First District Supervisor Col. Paul Cook (Ret), Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez, Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe, Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr.

Supervisors and the San Bernardino County Library invest in the Chino Preserve Community Center

The Board of Supervisors committed $4 million – $2 million from Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman’s Fourth District Priorities Program budget and $2 million from the County Library – to the city of Chino for the construction of the Chino Preserve Community Center. The facility will provide various community services and could be home to a new Chino Preserve Library.

This project aligns with the Countywide Vision by fostering connections and beautifying communities through shared spaces and public architecture and creating opportunities for neighborhood and family engagement.

Supervisors support Chino Basin Water Conservation District’s student field trip program

The Board of Supervisors approved Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman’s Priority Programs Project request to allocate $300,000 to the Chino Basin Water Conservation District for facility enhancements, including constructing a roof over the amphitheater used for its free in-person field trip program.

These field trips provide students with hands-on opportunities to explore the connection between water conservation and native Southern California plants, while participating in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities. The project advances the Countywide Vision by supporting educational opportunities for students to learn about water conservation.

Black Infant Health Program receives donations for families

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (DPH) approved a partnership with Santa Claus, Inc. to provide up to $10,000 in donated items for families participating in the Black Infant Health Program. This program aims to improve the health and social conditions of Black pregnant and postpartum women through group support, parenting classes and case management. Under the partnership, Santa Claus, Inc. will supply essentials such as infant care items, toys and clothing tailored to the needs of participating families.

Department of Behavioral Health’s youth cannabis awareness campaign partnership

The county’s Department of Behavioral Health entered into an agreement with San Mateo County to utilize materials from the Cannabis Decoded Campaign, a youth marijuana education initiative.

Created by the San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division in collaboration with the San Mateo County Youth Commission, this campaign provides evidence-based resources on the health effects of cannabis. It includes materials and information for breastfeeding and expectant mothers; handouts for tweens, teens and young adults; and a guide for parents and/or caretakers on having developmentally appropriate conversations about cannabis use.

Homeless services boosted through new contracts

The county’s Office of Homeless Services awarded more than $1.8 million in Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 4 Program block grant award funding for contracts to support over 130 residents and youth experiencing homelessness in the Morongo Basin (East) region, mountain region and the county’s central region, including providing rapid rehousing, street outreach and service coordination. The award contracts are as follows:

Inland Southern California 211+: $221,525
Family Services Association of Redlands: $245,356
Children’s Fund, Inc.: $350,000
City of Colton: $345,580
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California: $327,000
Water of Life Community Church: $176,273
Mountain Homeless Coalition: $65,660
Growing Outreach Growing Opportunities: $109,000

Board strengthens public safety with upgraded and new emergency response vehicles

The Board of Supervisors is adding new vehicles to the county’s emergency response fleet to strengthen public safety and disaster readiness.

The Sheriff’s Department will purchase a $489,000 armored rescue vehicle (ARV) to bolster the capabilities of its Specialized Enforcement Division in managing critical incidents, including high-risk warrant services and rescue operations. Replacing a 1980 model, the new ARV will provide enhanced protection for personnel and citizens and be consistent with the four ARVs in the existing fleet.

In addition, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services will loan a $670,000 fire engine to San Bernardino County Fire through the California Fire Service and Rescue Mutual Aid Plan. Effective from Dec. 6, 2024, to Dec. 5, 2039, this loan ensures the County Fire department is well-equipped to respond to local incidents and assist in statewide wildfire mutual aid responses. Both vehicle additions advance the Countywide Vision by enhancing the county’s ability to protect residents through public safety investments and sharing resources with partner agencies.

Additional County Update News – December 5, 2024