San Bernardino public meetings in 2021

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will meet to review existing and anticipated litigation. The agenda also includes labor negotiations for various unions and several county appointments.

• Review of existing lawsuits against the County
• Labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 1932
• Labor negotiations for the Fire Protection District
• Reappointments to the Workforce Development Board
• Reappointments to the Health Center Governing Board

The Board of Supervisors approved a $5.5 million Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with Eagle Hesperia 55 II, L.P. for construction of a 96-unit affordable senior housing development at 13590 Avenal Street in Hesperia, waiving County Policy 11-01 for procurement. The board also approved a $9.08 million physician services agreement with Inland Empire Anesthesia Medical Group for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, and a $145.98 million package of wraparound mental health services contracts. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously, with the exception of an ordinance on outside legal counsel that passed 4-1 with Supervisor Janice Rutherford voting no.

• Approved $5.5M loan for 96-unit senior housing at 13590 Avenal St, Hesperia (5-0)
• Approved $9.08M annual anesthesia services contract with Inland Empire Anesthesia Medical Group (5-0)
• Approved $145.98M in wraparound mental health services contracts (5-0)
• Approved $147.4M in foster care wraparound services contracts (5-0)
• Approved $19.79M in foster family agency mental health contracts (5-0)
• Approved $11.4M for Project Roomkey homeless services budget (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance on outside legal counsel selection (4-1, Rutherford no)
• Deferred substance use disorder recovery center contracts to Feb 8, 2022

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The meeting includes closed sessions regarding four existing litigation cases and several labor negotiations involving various county employee groups. The public session includes memorial adjournments for deceased residents from multiple districts.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding four litigation cases
• Public employee appointment for County Counsel
• Labor negotiations involving various county unions and service areas
• Memorial adjournments for several deceased individuals

The Board of Supervisors approved a four-year employment contract for Thomas Bunton as County Counsel, effective January 1, 2022, at an estimated annual cost of $473,567. The Board also approved a large consent calendar covering contracts, grants, and appointments, and introduced several ordinances, including one to adjust supervisorial district boundaries. The redistricting ordinance was approved with a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Rutherford dissenting.

• Approved employment contract for Thomas Bunton as County Counsel, 4-year term, $473,567/year (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including contracts, grants, and appointments (5-0)
• Approved introduction of ordinance to adjust supervisorial district boundaries using Commission Map 2 Version 2 (4-1)
• Approved introduction of ordinance on cannabis cultivation abatement and enforcement (5-0)
• Approved introduction of ordinance on light trespass regulations (5-0)
• Approved Fire Protection District lease revenue bonds up to $26M for new headquarters (5-0)
• Approved $12M grant for Yucca Valley Fire Station (5-0)
• Approved $22M ballot printing contract with K&H Printers (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting for a closed session. The session involves a conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation.

• Closed session discussion regarding one case of anticipated litigation

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will meet for closed sessions regarding existing and anticipated litigation. The agenda also includes labor negotiations with various county employee organizations.

• Litigation: Michael Gomez Daly, et al. v. Board of Supervisors
• Litigation: County of San Bernardino v. Blue Cross of California
• Labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations
• Memorial adjournments for deceased residents

The Board denied an appeal by Citizens for Responsible Solar and approved the Resurgence Solar I & II Facility, a 150-megawatt photovoltaic solar project with battery storage on ~1,172 acres near Kramer Junction. The Board also approved a $35 million increase to the District Specific Priorities Program budget, bringing it to $55 million, and approved participation in national opioid settlements with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Johnson & Johnson. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously (5-0).

• Denied appeal and approved Resurgence Solar I & II Facility (150 MW solar + battery storage) at Kramer Junction (5-0)
• Approved $35M increase to District Specific Priorities Program budget, total $55M (5-0)
• Approved participation in National Opioid Settlements with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Johnson & Johnson (5-0)
• Approved $3.5M revenue bond issuance for healthcare facilities in Bloomington (5-0)
• Approved new refuse collection service charges and Republic Services contract for County Service Area 70 HL (Havasu Lake) (5-0)
• Approved 13 job order contracts for building, engineering, and mechanical services totaling up to $27M (5-0)
• Approved $2.87M increase for Chino Airport Groundwater Remediation Project with Tetra Tech (5-0)
• Approved $296,949 data subscription agreement with Definitive Healthcare for ARMC (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to receive comments on updated draft maps for supervisorial redistricting. The Board also intends to provide direction to County Staff to develop a single consolidated draft map for future consideration.

• Public hearing for Supervisorial Redistricting draft maps (Commission Map 2 Version 2 and Commission Map 3 Version 2)
• Direction to County Staff to develop a single redistricting draft map

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on revised supervisorial redistricting draft maps and approved Commission Map 2 Version 2, with direction to include the community of Devore in District 3. The motion was made by Dawn Rowe and seconded by Col. Paul Cook (Ret.), passing 4-1 with Janice Rutherford voting no. Staff was directed to develop a single draft map for future consideration.

• Approved Commission Map 2 Version 2 with direction to include Devore in District 3 (4-1)
• Directed staff to develop a single supervisorial redistricting draft map for future board consideration

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to receive and comment on three draft maps recommended by the Advisory Redistricting Commission. The meeting includes reviewing public testimony and providing direction to County staff regarding the redistricting process. The Board will also present resolutions thanking members of the 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission for their service.

• Public hearing on Commission Maps #1, #2, and #3
• Review of public testimony package received through November 3, 2021
• Resolutions thanking members of the 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on draft redistricting maps and received public testimony. After discussion, the board directed staff to proceed with maps 2 and 3, including minor changes, for consideration at the November 16, 2021 meeting. The motion was approved unanimously (5-0). The board also adopted 12 resolutions recognizing members of the 2021 Advisory Redistricting Commission.

• Adopted 12 resolutions thanking Advisory Redistricting Commission members (5-0)
• Conducted public hearing on draft redistricting maps and received public testimony
• Directed staff to proceed with maps 2 and 3, including minor changes, for Nov. 16 consideration (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

This special meeting includes a closed session item regarding a public employee appointment for the position of County Counsel. No other substantive agenda items are listed in the provided text.

• Public Employee Appointment: County Counsel

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The agenda covers closed sessions regarding existing and anticipated litigation and public employee personnel matters. It also includes labor negotiations with various employee organizations and memorial adjournments for deceased residents.

• Closed session on existing litigation, including the National Prescription Opiate Litigation
• Closed session on anticipated litigation with significant exposure
• Closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release
• Labor negotiations with several employee organizations
• Memorial adjournments for various County residents

The Board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included adding 57 new regular positions to the Department of Aging and Adult Services' Adult Protective Services Program, funded by a $6,934,400 budget adjustment. The Board also approved transitioning the County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program to state administration, returning $56,786,650 in federal funds. Two Bloomington-area zoning changes were approved, allowing industrial use on residential parcels for a contractor's storage yard and a pallet yard.

• Approved 57 new Adult Protective Services positions with $6,934,400 budget (5-0)
• Approved transition of Emergency Rental Assistance to state, returning $56,786,650 federal funds (5-0)
• Approved Agua Mansa Specific Plan amendment for contractor's storage yard at 19792 El Rivino Rd (5-0)
• Approved Agua Mansa Specific Plan amendment for pallet yard at 19734/19744 El Rivino Rd (5-0)
• Continued Palm Avenue road maintenance termination hearing to Dec 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved $30M annual Medline medical supply distribution contract (5-0)
• Approved $23.7M road improvement cooperative agreement with City of San Bernardino (5-0)
• Approved cross-appeal in Board v. Monell litigation (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The agenda includes closed sessions regarding existing litigation and various labor negotiations. These discussions involve several employee organizations, including fire protection and county service area units. No public action items are listed in this portion of the agenda.

• Closed session regarding three specific lawsuits
• Labor negotiations for various employee organizations
• Labor negotiations for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District unions
• Labor negotiations for Board Governed County Service Areas

The Board approved a $1.5 million loan to the Bloomington Recreation and Park District for the Ayala Park Relocation Project, increasing the total contract amount to $7.59 million. It also approved a contract with Olivarez Madruga Lemieux O’Neill, LLP for interim County Counsel services and appointed Steven O’Neill as Interim County Counsel. The Board introduced an ordinance to amend density bonus and residential density standards, and continued the COVID-19 emergency proclamation.

• Approved $1.5M loan to Bloomington Recreation and Park District for Ayala Park Relocation Project (5-0)
• Approved contract with Olivarez Madruga Lemieux O’Neill, LLP for interim County Counsel services up to $250,000 (5-0)
• Appointed Steven O’Neill as Interim County Counsel effective October 6, 2021 (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending density bonus and residential density standards (5-0)
• Continued COVID-19 emergency proclamation (5-0)
• Approved $2M contract with Social Work Action Group for homeless street outreach (5-0)
• Approved $912,697 purchase of O-arm Surgical Imaging System for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (5-0)
• Approved $1.25M agreement with Reed Smith LLP for legal services (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will hold closed sessions regarding existing litigation and various labor negotiations with several employee organizations. The agenda also includes memorial adjournments for deceased residents. This portion of the agenda focuses on legal and personnel matters.

• Closed session regarding Michael Gomez Daly, et al. v. Board of Supervisors
• Closed session regarding Board of Supervisors v. Lynna Monell
• Labor negotiations with employee organizations including SEIU Local 721 and Teamsters Local 1932
• Labor negotiations for the County Fire Protection District
• Memorial adjournments for several residents

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a $20 million Discretionary Fund for community projects over approximately four years, along with a $1.29 million allocation for the Kessler Park Revitalization Project in Bloomington and a $2.07 million construction contract for the Calico wastewater treatment project. The board also approved a $12.85 million contract for mental health outpatient services and a $7.8 million contract for assertive community treatment for high utilizers of emergency psychiatric services. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $20M Discretionary Fund for community projects (5-0)
• Approved $1.29M for Kessler Park Revitalization Project in Bloomington (5-0)
• Awarded $2.07M construction contract for Calico wastewater treatment project (5-0)
• Approved $12.85M contract for mental health outpatient services (5-0)
• Approved $7.8M contract for assertive community treatment (5-0)
• Approved $3.5M contract for Emergency Housing Vouchers support services (5-0)
• Approved $6.31M contract for Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (5-0)
• Approved $1.29M for Kessler Park Revitalization Project (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss existing litigation and labor negotiations with various employee organizations. The agenda also includes the appointment of an Interim County Counsel.

• Appointment of Interim County Counsel
• Labor negotiations with several employee unions
• Discussion regarding existing litigation against the County

The Board approved the entire consent calendar, including numerous contracts, grants, and resolutions. County Counsel reported a settlement in the Arroyo Grande School District dispute over water and wastewater service, with the district paying $250,000 plus additional fees. The Board also appointed Olivarez Madruga Lemieux O'Neill, LLP as Interim County Counsel by a 5-0 vote, with a contract to be brought back later. A drone technology report was received, and the Board directed the CEO to develop a policy on the matter.

• Approved consent calendar with all items (5-0)
• Appointed Olivarez Madruga Lemieux O'Neill, LLP as Interim County Counsel (5-0)
• Settled Arroyo Grande School District water dispute; district to pay $250,000 plus fees
• Approved $10M funding agreement with Inland Empire Health Plan for EPIC system
• Approved $3.5M grant for Glen Helen Regional Park renovation
• Approved $33.9M allocation for 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election
• Approved Pine Rose Cabins policy plan, zoning, and conditional use permit in Twin Peaks
• Directed CEO to develop drone technology policy

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The meeting includes closed sessions for discussions regarding existing litigation and various labor negotiations with several employee organizations. The public session will also feature memorial adjournments and special resolutions.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Michael Gomez Daly, et al. v. Board of Supervisors
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721 and Teamsters Local 1932
• Labor negotiations for the County Service Areas involving IBEW Local 47
• Labor negotiations for the Fire Protection District involving multiple unions
• Resolutions recognizing Roberta “Bobbie” Willhite, Cynthia “Cindy” Beck, and Donna A. Young

The Board of Supervisors approved a large consent calendar, including the $2.5 million purchase of a 19-acre property in Victorville to consolidate Probation Department operations. They also approved the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Plan, shifting $20 million towards the Chino Airport Groundwater Remedial Action Project. The board continued the COVID-19 emergency proclamation and extended the CEO's emergency authority through September 30, 2021.

• Approved the $2.5 million purchase of a 19-acre property in Victorville to consolidate Probation Department operations.
• Approved the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Plan and shifted $20 million to the Chino Airport Groundwater Remedial Action Project.
• Continued the local COVID-19 emergency proclamation.
• Extended the Chief Executive Officer's authority to modify operations and approve contracts related to COVID-19 through September 30, 2021.
• Approved a $103 million Letter of Intent to administer the state's Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
• Approved a $1.186 million contract with CenturyLink for countywide internet access services.
• Awarded a $261,085 construction contract for the CSA 70 S-3 Lytle Creek Sewer Force Main Replacement Project.
• Approved a $448,843 contract with California Health Collaborative for Black Infant Health Program services.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only closed session discussions regarding litigation and labor negotiations. It also includes memorial adjournments for several county residents. No legislative actions or public policy decisions are listed in this portion of the document.

• Closed session discussion on existing litigation
• Closed session discussion on anticipated litigation
• Labor negotiations with various employee organizations
• Memorial adjournments for county residents

The Board approved an urgency ordinance to increase penalties and fines for violations of the commercial cannabis activity prohibition, and directed staff to return with a permanent ordinance. The consent calendar was approved in full, including numerous contracts, grants, and budget adjustments. The Board also approved resolutions supporting schools during COVID-19 and authorizing revenue bonds for charter school facilities and airport improvements.

• Approved urgency ordinance increasing fines for illegal commercial cannabis activity (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 39 items (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting local schools during COVID-19 (5-0)
• Approved revenue bonds up to $7M for charter school facilities (5-0)
• Approved revenue bonds up to $6M for San Bernardino International Airport improvements (5-0)
• Approved $967,500 construction contract for Screw Press Sludge Dewatering Project (5-0)
• Approved $1.1M grant for Santa Ana River Trail Phase III (5-0)
• Approved $5.1M workforce development sub-grant (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will meet to review closed-session litigation and handle routine administrative business. The agenda includes recognizing retiring employees and filling vacancies on various county commissions.

• Closed session discussion regarding United States of America v. City of Hesperia, et al.
• Closed session discussion regarding Rachael McPhail v. Antonio Miguel Higuera, et al.
• Resolution recognizing the retirement of Lory Klopfer after 34 years of service
• Declaration of a vacancy on the Fish and Game Commission
• Appointment of Paul Marsh to the Veterans Advisory Committee

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a large consent calendar, including extending COVID-19 emergency operational authorities through August 31, 2021, and approving numerous contracts, agreements, and appointments. The board also adopted a resolution opposing the release of a sexually violent predator into the county and approved a new employment contract for a chief of staff. Supervisor Rowe abstained from one item regarding a road agreement with Victorville.

• Approved consent calendar with COVID-19 emergency extensions through Aug 31, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing release of sexually violent predator Lawtis Donald Rhoden into county (5-0)
• Approved $1.813M in senior supportive services contracts (5-0)
• Approved $1M boiler repair contract for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (5-0)
• Approved $5.25M on-call building and safety services contracts (5-0)
• Approved $6.9M in HIV/AIDS program contract amendments (5-0)
• Approved $3.485M road improvement agreement with City of Redlands (5-0)
• Approved $102,000 chip seal contribution to Victorville (4-0-1, Rowe abstained)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board will consider several appointments and retirement recognitions during this meeting. The agenda also includes closed session discussions regarding labor negotiations and existing litigation. Additionally, the Board will review grant awards for depression care and agricultural inspection agreements.

• Appointment of Diana Alexander as County Director of Public Social Services and Human Services
• $30,000 grant award to improve depression care via Aging and Adult Services
• $7,800 revenue agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture
• MOU with Rolling Start Inc. for an Aging and Disability Resource Connection program
• Closed session discussions regarding labor negotiations and existing litigation

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the entire consent calendar, which included numerous contracts, grants, and routine items. Key actions included extending the COVID-19 emergency proclamation, approving a nurses union MOU, and accepting a $24.8 million CDC grant for COVID-19 response. The board also approved a $697,796 construction contract for the Slover Avenue Drainage and Traffic Signal Improvement Project and a $983,100 contract for the CSA 53B Vacuum Sewer Line Improvements Project. All votes were 4-0 with Supervisor Dawn Rowe absent.

• Approved consent calendar including COVID-19 emergency extension (4-0)
• Approved MOU with California Nurses Association (4-0)
• Accepted $24,844,268 CDC grant for COVID-19 response (4-0)
• Awarded $697,796 contract to Vance Corp for Slover Avenue project (4-0)
• Awarded $983,100 contract to Christensen Brothers for CSA 53B sewer project (4-0)
• Approved $4,323,000 IBM contract for enterprise server services (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance increasing fines for short-term rental violations (4-0)
• Approved $300,000 voter education contract for recall election (4-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review the appointment process for the Office of Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator. The meeting includes conducting interviews and considering an appointment to this office.

• Review of the appointment process for the Office of Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
• Disclosure of candidates recommended for interview
• Interviews for the Office of Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
• Consideration of appointment to the Office of Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator

The Board of Supervisors approved the appointment process for the Office of Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator and then appointed Shannon Dicus to the position. The appointment was made after conducting interviews and deliberating in open session. All five supervisors voted in favor of the appointment.

• Approved the Board-adopted appointment process for the Office of Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
• Disclosed each Board member's recommended candidates for interview
• Conducted interviews for the Office of Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator in open session
• Appointed Shannon Dicus as Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator of San Bernardino County

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The meeting includes closed sessions to discuss existing and anticipated litigation cases. The Board will also conduct labor negotiations regarding the Fire Protection District and Special Districts. Additionally, the agenda features several retirement recognitions and memorial adjournments.

• Closed session discussion of six existing litigation cases
• Labor negotiations with San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters, IAFF, Local 935
• Resolution recognizing Carolyn Bondoc upon her retirement
• Resolution recognizing Karin Misuraca upon her retirement

The Board approved a large consent calendar including amendments to law enforcement contracts with 14 cities totaling $182,859,263 for 2021-22, and added 13 new positions to fulfill service levels. It also approved a $2.25M HOME funds commitment for a 55-unit affordable housing project in Rialto, and adopted an urgency ordinance increasing fines for short-term rental violations. The Board directed that the anticipated Sheriff vacancy be filled by appointment, with applications due June 30 and interviews on July 7.

• Approved sheriff law enforcement contract amendments with 14 cities totaling $182,859,263 (5-0)
• Approved $2.25M HOME funds for Rialto Metrolink South 55-unit affordable housing (5-0)
• Adopted urgency ordinance increasing short-term rental fines (5-0)
• Approved $2.1M parking management contract with Imperial Parking for ARMC (5-0)
• Approved $1.125M pharmacy benefit manager contract with Ramsell Corp (5-0)
• Approved $24.46M in Therapeutic Behavioral Services contracts (5-0)
• Approved $53M Children's Residential Intensive Services agreement template (5-0)
• Directed Sheriff vacancy be filled by appointment with July 7 special meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The meeting includes closed sessions regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations with nursing and fire unions. The Board will also recognize Joseph Bonetpels upon his retirement.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Anthony Vargas, et al. v. County of San Bernardino, et al.
• Labor negotiations with California Nurses Association- All Units
• Labor negotiations with San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters, IAFF, Local 935
• Resolution recognizing Joseph Bonetpels upon his retirement

The Board of Supervisors approved a spending plan of up to $423,455,955 from the federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund under the American Rescue Plan Act, ratifying the request and acceptance of the allocation. The Board also adopted the 2021-22 county budget, including a $13.9 million agreement with the Fire Protection District for services. All items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $423,455,955 Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund spending plan (5-0)
• Adopted 2021-22 County Budget and approved $13.9M Fire Protection District MOU (5-0)
• Approved $30.4M contract with Step Up on Second for homeless mental health services (5-0)
• Approved $42M Medi-Cal Graduate Medical Education agreement for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (5-0)
• Approved $2.5M waste disposal agreements with Stericycle for ARMC (5-0)
• Approved $1.67M contract for Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (5-0)
• Approved $1.8M grant application for Kessler Park improvements in Bloomington (5-0)
• Approved $869,821 construction contract for Sunburst Avenue bike path in Joshua Tree (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The meeting includes closed sessions regarding litigation and labor negotiations with the California Nurses Association. The public session features presentations on Mental Health Month and resolutions honoring retiring county staff.

• Labor negotiations with California Nurses Association
• Presentation on Mental Health Month
• Retirement recognition for Trinka Landry-Bourne
• Retirement recognition for Cherie Hudson

The Board of Supervisors approved a $500,000 settlement in the Marlon Johnson v. County of San Bernardino lawsuit by a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Hagman dissenting. The board also approved a consent calendar that included $33.96 million in contracts for the Great Plates Delivered senior meal program, a $14.6 million increase for wraparound mental health services, and a $24.8 million CDC grant application for COVID-19 response. Additionally, the board continued the COVID-19 emergency proclamation and extended the CEO's emergency contracting authority through June 30, 2021.

• Approved $500,000 settlement in Marlon Johnson lawsuit (4-1, Hagman no)
• Approved $33.96M in Great Plates Delivered senior meal contracts
• Approved $14.6M increase for wraparound mental health services contracts
• Approved $24.8M CDC grant application for COVID-19 response activities
• Continued COVID-19 emergency proclamation and CEO emergency authority through June 30, 2021
• Approved $2.36M contract for Landers Sanitary Landfill gas collection system
• Approved $1.1M contract for El Evado Road project in Victorville
• Approved $637,414 contract for Mid-Valley Sanitary Landfill grading project

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss existing litigation and anticipated legal matters in closed session. The agenda also includes labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721 and Teamsters Local 1932.

• Review of existing litigation, including County of San Bernardino v. Alex M. Azar II
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721 and Teamsters Local 1932
• Retirement recognitions for Ronald S. Carter and Debbi Gomez
• Proclamation declaring May through 2026 as Ehler-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month
• Non-financial NDA with Salesforce.com, Inc. regarding cloud compliance evaluation

The Board of Supervisors approved the entire consent calendar, which included numerous contracts, amendments, and grant awards across county departments. Key actions included approving a $1.02 million contract for the December 2nd Memorial, accepting a $2.86 million federal grant for COVID-19 prevention, and approving a $1 million loan to Preschool Services. The board also received a report on the county's COVID-19 readiness and recovery plan and introduced an ordinance to establish various service fees for 2021-22.

• Approved consent calendar with all items (5-0)
• Approved $1,022,120.44 contract with Hood Design Studio for December 2nd Memorial (5-0)
• Accepted $2,861,750 federal grant for COVID-19 prevention (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 loan to Preschool Services Department (5-0)
• Approved $1,881,000 grant for pedestrian safety improvements around Muscoy and Vermont Elementary Schools (5-0)
• Approved $411,000 construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Institution Road Project (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance establishing various service fees for 2021-22, final adoption scheduled May 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Received report on COVID-19 readiness and recovery plan (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The meeting includes closed session conferences regarding existing and anticipated litigation against the County. The Board will also hold sessions with labor negotiators for various employee units. No public discussion items are listed in this portion of the agenda.

• Litigation update: Cynthia Ames v. County of San Bernardino
• Litigation update: Anthony Brown v. County of San Bernardino
• Public Employee Appointment: Public Defender
• Labor negotiations with various employee organizations

The Board of Supervisors approved a $3,612,491.87 construction contract for the Snowdrop Road Project in Rancho Cucamonga and appointed Thomas Sone as Public Defender in closed session. The consent calendar, including numerous contracts, grants, and appointments, was approved unanimously. The board also approved a resolution of necessity for property condemnation for the Chino Airport Groundwater Remedial Action Project, with direction to return before filing any eminent domain action.

• Approved $3,612,491.87 construction contract for Snowdrop Road Project (5-0)
• Appointed Thomas Sone as Public Defender (5-0)
• Approved $46M increase in Cardinal Health pharmaceutical contract (5-0)
• Approved $1.55M in skilled nursing contracts for dementia care (5-0)
• Approved $1.67M Ryan White HIV/AIDS grant amendment (5-0)
• Approved $1M grant application for reentry initiative (5-0)
• Approved resolution of necessity for Chino Airport groundwater easements (5-0)
• Approved rent deferral authority for COVID-19 impacted tenants (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to conduct closed session discussions. These sessions involve public employee performance evaluations for the County Counsel and the Chief Executive Officer. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Performance evaluation: County Counsel
• Performance evaluation: Chief Executive Officer

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss several active lawsuits during a closed session. The meeting also includes memorial adjournments for various county residents. No new ordinances or contracts are listed in this portion of the agenda.

• Closed session conferences regarding existing litigation
• Closed session conference regarding anticipated litigation
• Memorial adjournments for residents across multiple districts

The Board of Supervisors directed staff to open COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all residents ages 16 and older. The board also approved a resolution opposing the release of a sexually violent predator into the county, and approved a $105 million tax and revenue anticipation note issuance for the San Bernardino City Unified School District. All consent calendar items were approved, including numerous contracts, grants, and project approvals.

• Directed staff to open COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all residents ages 16 and older.
• Approved a resolution opposing the release of sexually violent predator Lawtis Donald Rhoden into San Bernardino County.
• Approved issuance of up to $105,000,000 in Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes for San Bernardino City Unified School District.
• Approved the Jurupa Intermodal Storage Facility zoning amendment and conditional use permit in Bloomington.
• Approved the Bloomington Commercial Center zoning amendment, conditional use permit, and tentative parcel map.
• Approved the 2021-22 Annual County Fee Ordinance and the Fire Protection District fee ordinance.
• Extended the COVID-19 emergency proclamation and delegated authority to the CEO for emergency response through May 31, 2021.
• Approved the consent calendar, including numerous contracts, grants, and project approvals.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

This portion of the agenda covers closed session discussions regarding litigation and labor negotiations. It also includes memorial adjournments for several residents. No public action items or ordinances are listed in this text.

• Closed session litigation updates
• Labor negotiations with various employee organizations

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board is reviewing several items on the Consent Calendar, including staff retirements and a new Chief Probation Officer. They are also considering a $375,000 grant for physician training and a contract amendment for electronic health records at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

• $375,000 grant for Song-Brown Primary Care Residencies
• $448,000 increase to Epic Systems Corporation agreement
• Swearing in of Tracy Reece as Chief Probation Officer

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the entire consent agenda, which included 57 items covering contracts, grants, leases, and COVID-19 response measures. Key actions included extending emergency authority for the CEO through April 30, 2021, approving a 65-year ground lease with Majestic Realty Co. for county-owned land in Chino, and accepting multiple grants for healthcare and behavioral health services. The board also approved two ordinance introductions on the discussion calendar, one moving vehicle abatement enforcement to Land Use Services and another amending the Development Code.

• Approved consent agenda with 57 items (5-0)
• Extended CEO emergency authority for COVID-19 response through April 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved 65-year ground lease with Majestic Realty Co. for 46.15 acres in Chino, estimated $1.36M annual revenue (5-0)
• Approved $3.94M contract with Telecare Corp. for corrections outpatient recovery services (5-0)
• Approved $936,874.67 agreement with CapsuleTech for medical device integration (5-0)
• Approved $813,150 construction contract for Elephant Mountain Antenna Site Upgrade (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance moving vehicle abatement enforcement to Land Use Services (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Title 8 Development Code (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The March 2, 2021, agenda features closed session conferences regarding litigation and labor negotiations. The public portion is dedicated to memorial adjournments for deceased county employees and residents.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation
• Closed session conference with labor negotiator for various employee organizations
• Memorial adjournments for deceased county employees and residents

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included adopting an ordinance to establish an Advisory Redistricting Commission to assist with redrawing supervisorial district boundaries. The board also approved numerous contracts, grants, and agreements, including a $2.07 million document management system contract for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and a $779,698 grant for victim services. No items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted ordinance creating Advisory Redistricting Commission (5-0)
• Approved $2,067,788 contract with Hyland Software for document management system (5-0)
• Approved $779,698 Cal OES grant for Victim Services Program (5-0)
• Approved $452,767 StayWell patient education content license (5-0)
• Approved $2,310,754 Child and Adult Care Food Program grant (5-0)
• Approved $1,206,732 grant application for impaired driver prosecution (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 tire cleanup grant from CalRecycle (5-0)
• Approved $2,797,643 regional firefighter radio grant MOU (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a real property negotiation for 8711 Remington Avenue in Chino. The meeting also includes the appointment of a Chief Probation Officer and reports from County Counsel and the CEO.

• Negotiation of price and terms for property at 8711 Remington Avenue, Chino
• Appointment of Chief Probation Officer
• Presentation regarding the Countywide Vision’s Equity Element Group
• Litigation: The Red Brennan Group v. County of San Bernardino

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The meeting includes closed sessions regarding existing and anticipated litigation. The Board will also conduct labor negotiations with various county employee organizations.

• Closed session on existing litigation, including cases involving Lynna Monell
• Labor negotiations for County employees, including nurses and probation officers
• Labor negotiations for the Fire Protection District
• Labor negotiations for County Service Areas

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a $21.9 million agreement with the cities of Ontario and Chino to develop and construct the San Antonio Avenue Storm Drain, a regional flood control facility. The board also approved a $3.09 million contract with Kombu Kitchen for senior meal delivery, a $4.48 million law enforcement services agreement with the City of Colton for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, and a $20.475 million increase to a COVID-19 test kit contract with Fulgent Genetics. All actions were approved unanimously (5-0).

• Approved $21.9M San Antonio Avenue Storm Drain agreement with Ontario and Chino (5-0)
• Approved $3,090,460 contract with Kombu Kitchen for senior meal delivery (5-0)
• Approved $4,479,817 law enforcement services agreement with City of Colton for ARMC (5-0)
• Approved $20,475,000 increase to Fulgent Genetics COVID-19 test kit contract (5-0)
• Approved $2,440,834 in Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program contracts (5-0)
• Approved $1,760,285 Microsoft Unified Support Services contract (5-0)
• Approved $566,085 Emergency Management Performance Grant and $2,323,837 Homeland Security Grant (5-0)
• Approved $4,538,159 in CDBG-Coronavirus 3 funding for housing and homeless support (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Meeting

This special meeting is limited to closed session discussions regarding litigation. The Board will confer with legal counsel about one case of existing litigation and one case of anticipated litigation. No public session items are listed on this agenda.

• Existing litigation (Case No. CIVSB2025319)
• One case of anticipated litigation

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct business, including closed session conferences regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations. The agenda also includes memorial adjournments for several county residents.

• Closed session conference regarding litigation involving the Clerk of the Board
• Closed session conference regarding litigation against Governor Gavin Newsom
• Labor negotiations with California Nurses Association and other employee organizations
• Labor negotiations for the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
• Litigation involving the Chino Basin Water Conservation District

The Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Supervisor Curt Hagman as Chairman and Supervisor Dawn Rowe as Vice Chair for 2021-2022, and approved the same leadership for several related boards and districts. The board approved a large consent calendar including a $147.9 million state substance use disorder agreement, a $61.2 million public liability attorney contract, and a $12.98 million No Place Like Home loan application for affordable housing. A side letter agreement with three employee unions was approved as amended, and the 2020-21 first quarter budget report was deferred and then approved as amended.

• Elected Curt Hagman as 2021-22 Board Chair and Dawn Rowe as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved $147.9M state agreement for Substance Use Disorder Drug Medi-Cal (5-0)
• Approved $61.2M contracts with 33 public liability attorney firms (5-0)
• Approved application for up to $12.98M No Place Like Home loan for 39 units (5-0)
• Approved $1.25M in Emergency Solutions Grant for homelessness services (5-0)
• Approved side letter agreements with CNA, Teamsters, and SEIU as amended (5-0)
• Approved 2021 State and Federal Legislative Platforms (5-0)
• Approved $925,870 Public Safety Power Shutoff funding plan (5-0)