San Bernardino public meetings in 2022
30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is considering a $1,533,269 grant to expand senior nutrition infrastructure. The meeting also includes approving personnel contracts and resolutions honoring community members.
- $1,533,269 grant for senior nutrition infrastructure
- Employment contract with Lewis Murray ($195,268 annual cost)
- $169,389 contract with Inland Southern California 211+ for resource services
- MOUs with Inland Empire Health Plan and Molina Healthcare for IHSS coordinated care
The Board approved 17 restated Solid Waste Handling Franchise Agreements and appointed Georgina Yoshioka as Director of Behavioral Health. Other actions included approving several multi-million dollar real estate acquisitions and emergency fire remediation funding. The Board also certified the 2022 General Election results, including the approval of Measure D.
- Appointed Georgina Yoshioka as Director of Behavioral Health (4-0)
- Approved 17 restated Solid Waste Handling Franchise Agreements
- Approved $9.8M purchase of office building at 412 Hospitality Lane
- Approved $615,000 purchase of land and building at 10313 Duncan Road
- Approved $8M budget increase for fire remediation at 172 W. 3rd Street
- Approved employment contract for County COO Luther Snoke
- Certified 2022 General Election results, including approval of Measure D
- Approved $5.5M contract with Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC
🗳️ How they voted (91 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board will hold closed sessions regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations for several county employee groups. The public session includes memorial adjournments, recognition of retirements, and various board appointments.
- Closed session discussions on existing litigation
- Labor negotiations with various county employee organizations
- Recognition of Hi-Desert Medical Center as a Level IV Trauma Center
- Appointments to the Inland Empire and Mojave Desert Resource Conservation Districts
- Declaration of vacancies on the Planning Commission and Behavioral Health Commission
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will review ongoing litigation, including opioid-related cases, and conduct labor negotiations with several employee organizations. The agenda also includes the consideration of various resolutions for retirements and official board appointments.
- Review of existing litigation, including National Prescription Opiate Litigation
- Labor negotiations with various employee organizations
- Appointment of a County Librarian
- Proclamation declaring November as Family Caregivers Month
- Reappointment of Eileen Zorn to the Inland Empire Health Plan board
The Board of Supervisors approved the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan, including land use entitlements for warehouses and a truck parking lot. Other key actions included establishing a process to fill the Assessor/Recorder vacancy and approving the 2022 California Building Standards Code.
- Approved Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan and associated warehouse entitlements
- Approved introduction of the 2022 California Building Standards Code
- Established application and interview process for Assessor/Recorder vacancy
- Appointed Melanie C. Orosco as County Librarian (4-0)
- Authorized $1.15M construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Linden Avenue project
- Approved $1.45M purchase of property at 14440 Civic Drive for the District Attorney
- Approved $12.85M lease for Department of Public Health at 451 Vanderbilt Way
- Authorized $12M in ARPA funding from the U.S. Treasury
🗳️ How they voted (108 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss litigation and labor negotiations in closed session. The agenda also includes memorial adjournments and several items for the consent calendar. One proposal involves waiving fees for Liminal Mirror-Calico LLC.
- Waiving $61,088 in fees for Liminal Mirror-Calico LLC at Calico Houses
- Reappointing Jean-Rene C. Basle to the SBCERA Board
- Amending Suzette Dang's employment contract with an estimated annual cost of $86,034
- Recognizing Ann Calkins for 36 years of service upon retirement
The Board of Supervisors approved the Speedway Commerce Center II Specific Plan and associated entitlements for 433 acres of the Auto Club Speedway site. The Board also approved numerous county service contracts, grant awards, and public works projects via the consent calendar.
- Approved Speedway Commerce Center II Specific Plan and associated entitlements (5-0)
- Awarded $23.7M construction contract to Icon West, Inc. for Innovation and Technology Department project (5-0)
- Approved $6.06M contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Digital Evidence Management System (5-0)
- Approved $5.48M construction contract to H & H General Contractors, Inc. for Santa Ana River Trail Phase III (5-0)
- Approved $5.15M construction contract to Matich Corporation for Valley Boulevard and Other Roads Project (5-0)
- Approved $5.2M for security upgrades to High Desert and West Valley Detention Centers (5-0)
- Approved $400,000 allocation for marketing and promotional campaign for 'Untitled Paranormal Project' filming at Calico Ghost Town (5-0)
- Approved $20M in ARPA funding for Chino Airport Groundwater Remedial Project Phase One (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is reviewing litigation, labor negotiations, and various county appointments. The agenda includes property negotiations for land near the Deer Creek Channel and a revenue agreement for pest exclusion services.
- Negotiations regarding approximately 1,253 acres in Rancho Cucamonga
- $84,968 employment contract for a Fifth District Field Representative
- $149,710 revenue agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture
- Labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 1932
- Appointments to the Health Center Governing Board and Equal Opportunity Commission
The Board approved a 257,885-square-foot warehouse in Bloomington and a 45-unit residential tract in Chino, along with related zoning changes. It also directed an appeal of a wrongful termination lawsuit and terminated the local COVID-19 emergency proclamation. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved warehouse and zoning changes for ASG Development in Bloomington (5-0)
- Approved 45-unit housing tract and zoning for Yorba Villas in Chino (5-0)
- Directed appeal of Eric Bahra v. County wrongful termination judgment (5-0)
- Terminated local COVID-19 emergency proclamation (5-0)
- Approved $3M augmentation for Santa Ana River Trail Phase III (5-0)
- Approved $2M emergency mechanical repairs at 157/175 W. 5th St. (5-0)
- Approved $8M fire remediation at 172 W. 3rd St. and 268 W. Hospitality Lane (5-0)
- Scheduled public forum on ICE access to detention centers for Nov. 15, 2022 (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss litigation and labor negotiations in closed session. The public session includes a presentation on National Preparedness Month and the review of memorial adjournments. The Board will also consider new employment contracts for the Fourth District Supervisor's office.
- New contract for Suzette Dang at an estimated annual cost of $86,034
- New contract for Peter J. Rogers at an estimated annual cost of $144,113
- Presentation regarding National Preparedness Month and the 2022 Great ShakeOut
- Closed session discussions on existing litigation
- Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721
The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar of over 80 items, including a $5.8 million construction contract for the Landers Sanitary Landfill liner project, a $6.8 million physician services agreement with California University of Science and Medicine, and a $1.8 million sewer lift station project in Camp Switzerland. They also adopted an ordinance on electric vehicle charging station fees, approved a housing element update, and authorized a public hearing process for a proposed property service charge increase in County Service Area 70, Zone R-21. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved $5,776,179 construction contract for Landers Sanitary Landfill Phase 1A Liner Project (5-0)
- Approved $6,799,596 physician services agreement with California University of Science and Medicine (5-0)
- Approved $1,782,309 for Camp Switzerland Sewer Lift Station and Connecting Pipes Project (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance on electric vehicle charging station fees and enforcement (5-0)
- Approved First Cycle 2022 Housing Element and Hazards Element Amendments (5-0)
- Authorized public hearing and mailed ballot election for proposed service charge increase in CSA 70, Zone R-21 (5-0)
- Approved $2,171,932 ARPA contract for Muscoy Elementary Outdoor Learning Environments Project (5-0)
- Approved $1,050,000 grant for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
The Board is considering the ratification of a local emergency proclamation following extreme storms that began on September 9, 2022. The meeting also includes a discussion on extending the existing local emergency status.
- Ratification of the Director of Emergency Services' proclamation of a local emergency
- Extension of the current local emergency period
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved ratifying the Director of Emergency Services' September 14 proclamation of a local emergency due to an extreme storm event starting September 9, 2022, and continued the local emergency for an additional period as allowed by state law.
- Ratified emergency proclamation for extreme storm event (5-0)
- Continued local emergency for additional period (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold closed sessions regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations with various county employee organizations. The agenda also includes property acquisition negotiations for the County Fire Protection District.
- Property acquisition of 0.3 acres near Joshua Lane and Yucca Trail
- Property acquisition of 1.05 acres near Joshua Lane and Yucca Trail
- Labor negotiations with various county employee organizations
- Review of existing litigation involving the County
The Board of Supervisors appointed Christopher Wilhite to fill the vacancy for the current unexpired term of Assessor/Recorder, effective through 11:59 a.m. on January 2, 2023. The board also voted 5-0 to direct outside counsel not to appeal a verdict in a lawsuit alleging excessive use of force by the county. Additionally, the board approved a $35.7 million construction contract for the final closure of the Colton Sanitary Landfill and introduced an ordinance to amend county code relating to parking lots and electric vehicle charging station fees.
- Appointed Christopher Wilhite as Assessor/Recorder for the unexpired term through January 2, 2023.
- Voted 5-0 to direct outside counsel not to appeal the verdict in V.R. et al. v. County of San Bernardino, an excessive force lawsuit.
- Awarded a $35,667,093 construction contract to Sukut Construction for the final closure of the Colton Sanitary Landfill.
- Introduced an ordinance to amend county code sections on parking lots and electric vehicle charging station fees, with final adoption scheduled for September 27, 2022.
- Approved a $14,165,593 grant application to the California Department of Social Services for the Community Care Expansion - Capital Expansion Program at Pacific Village Campus.
- Approved a $1,199,243 contract with Children’s Fund, Incorporated to support programs for at-risk children and youth through June 30, 2025.
- Approved a $1,309,578 software license agreement with CA, Inc. for software licenses, maintenance, and support through December 20, 2025.
- Approved a $41,727,837 grant award from the California Department of Public Health for the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program through September 30, 2025.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board will hold closed sessions regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations with several employee unions. The public session includes memorial adjournments and resolutions for retiring county employees.
- Closed session discussions on existing litigation
- Labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 1932
- Labor negotiations with IBEW Local 47
- Labor negotiations with IAFF Local 935
- Resolutions recognizing retiring county employees
The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar with 52 items, including contracts, grants, and ordinances. Key actions included approving an $8.5 million pavement and drainage project on Needles Highway, adopting ordinances banning catalytic converter theft and regulating industrial hemp, and ratifying $5.2 million in ARPA-funded community projects. The board also approved a process to fill the Assessor/Recorder vacancy with interviews scheduled for September 13.
- Approved $8.5M Needles Highway pavement and drainage project (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance banning unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0)
- Adopted ordinances regulating industrial hemp cultivation and manufacturing (5-0)
- Approved $5.2M in ARPA-funded projects for Fontana and Colton Joint Unified School District (5-0)
- Approved $1.5M construction contract for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center MRI replacement (5-0)
- Approved $2.6M grant application for Child and Adult Care Food Program (5-0)
- Approved $701,800 fire prevention grant for Wildland-Urban Interface Pre-Plan project (5-0)
- Approved process to fill Assessor/Recorder vacancy with interviews set for Sept. 13 (4-1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is considering a grant application to provide digital connectivity to older adults and people with disabilities. The agenda also includes administrative updates, such as contract amendments and committee vacancies. Additionally, the Board will recognize several deceased residents.
- $2,793,450 grant application for the Access to Technology Program
- Contract amendment for Third District Field Representative with an estimated annual cost of $58,115
- Declaration of a vacancy on the Planning Commission Seat 2
- Resolution celebrating Lake Arrowhead Village's 100th anniversary
The Board of Supervisors approved the entire consent calendar, including multiple contracts, grants, and agreements, and introduced ordinances on catalytic converters and industrial hemp. They also adopted ordinances to place charter amendments and an advisory secession measure on the November 2022 ballot, and set a process to fill the Assessor/Recorder vacancy by appointment.
- Approved consent calendar including 60+ items (5-0)
- Introduced ordinance on unlawful possession of catalytic converters (5-0)
- Introduced ordinances on industrial hemp cultivation and manufacturing (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance to place charter amendments on Nov 8, 2022 ballot (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance for advisory vote on secession from California (5-0)
- Set appointment process for Assessor/Recorder vacancy (5-0)
- Awarded $3.09M Redwood Avenue construction contract to Matich Corp (5-0)
- Awarded $5.64M Chino/Montclair overlay contract to All American Asphalt (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
The Board of Supervisors approved, as amended, an ordinance to place a measure on the November 8, 2022 ballot seeking San Bernardino County's fair share of state and federal resources. The ordinance was introduced and scheduled for final adoption on August 9, 2022. The vote was 4-0, with Supervisor Col. Paul Cook absent.
- Approved ordinance to place fair share measure on Nov 8, 2022 ballot (4-0, Cook absent)
- Scheduled ordinance for final adoption on Aug 9, 2022
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
This portion of the agenda covers closed session conferences regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations with various county employee groups. The public session includes memorial adjournments for several deceased residents.
- Closed session discussions on five specific legal cases
- Labor negotiations involving multiple county unions
- Memorial adjournments for deceased residents
The Board of Supervisors approved the introduction of a proposed ordinance to amend the San Bernardino County Charter for 'Taxpayer Protection and Government Reform' and ordered it be submitted to voters at the November 8, 2022 election. The board also approved a large consent calendar of routine contracts, grants, and appointments, and continued one item to August 9, 2022.
- Approved introduction of charter amendment ordinance for November 8, 2022 ballot (5-0)
- Approved $1.78M construction contract for Needles Highway Segment 1B (5-0)
- Approved $2.13M 10-year lease with Threshold Technologies at Chino Airport (5-0)
- Approved $2M ARPA contract with Rialto Unified School District for International Healing Garden (5-0)
- Approved $995K ARPA contract with City of San Bernardino for Guadalupe Field refurbishment (5-0)
- Approved $614,880 agreement with California Highway Patrol for Auto Theft Task Force (5-0)
- Approved $677,970 federal grant for housing undocumented criminal aliens (5-0)
- Continued Chino Airport hangar lease item to August 9, 2022 (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors scheduled a special closed session meeting for July 18, 2022. The agenda is limited to a conference with legal counsel concerning existing litigation.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding Case No. E077772 (San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors v. Lynna Monell; Nadia Renner)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will meet to review various legal matters in closed session. The public portion includes memorial adjournments for several residents and routine recognitions.
- Closed session discussions regarding existing litigation
- Recognition of Assistant Chief Dave Corbin upon retirement
- Proclamation declaring July 17-23, 2022 as Probation Services Week
- Recognition of Gary McBride upon retirement
- Congratulating Steve Garcia as the 2022 Crestline Citizen of the Year
The Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar with numerous contracts and agreements, including a $70 million aggregate authorization for road materials from 20 pre-approved vendors, construction contracts for the Heaps Peak Transfer Station and Ridgecrest Road, and several medical and technology agreements. The board also voted 5-0 to file a cross appeal in the Fire Protection District v. Bob Page case regarding Measure Z and to appeal the trial court decision in Freedom Foundation v. San Bernardino County. All consent items were approved with a 4-0 vote (Supervisor Dawn Rowe absent).
- Approved $70M road materials vendor list and contract template (4-0)
- Awarded $1,692,886 Heaps Peak Transfer Station construction contract to MLC Constructors (4-0)
- Awarded $508,372 Ridgecrest Road Project contract to Gentry General Engineering (4-0)
- Approved $5M emergency fire remediation authority for 172 W. 3rd St. and 268 W. Hospitality Ln. (4-0)
- Approved $4,456,213 telephone network contract with Presidio Network Solutions (4-0)
- Approved $17.85M voter guide printing contract amendment with Toppan Merrill (4-0)
- Approved $2.29M Health Center Program grant increase and $8.69M Ryan White HIV/AIDS grant increase (4-0)
- Approved $2.22M Homeland Security Grant and subrecipient awards (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (51 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is convening a special closed session meeting. The agenda is limited to discussing one case involving anticipated litigation with significant exposure. No public items are listed for this session.
- Discussion of one case regarding anticipated litigation
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss ongoing litigation in closed session. In public session, the Board will consider revenue contracts with the California Department of Aging and recognize retiring employees.
- Revenue contract for ADRC Program services ($659,400)
- Annual Area Plan services revenue contract ($10,665,882)
- Retirement recognition for Arthur R. Bustamonte
- Commendation for Officer David Taylor of Montclair Police Department
The Board approved the Lockhart Solar Zoning Amendment and four Conditional Use Permits for the Lockhart Solar PV II Facility, a utility-scale solar and battery storage project on 722 acres in Hinkley, after certifying the Environmental Impact Report. The Board also approved a $950,000 settlement in a lawsuit involving a Sheriff's Department employee and approved the entire consent calendar, which included numerous contracts, grants, and agreements. Chairman Curt Hagman was absent, and all votes were 4-0.
- Approved Lockhart Solar PV II Facility with 150 MW solar and 4 GWh battery storage (4-0)
- Certified Environmental Impact Report for Lockhart Solar project (4-0)
- Approved $950,000 settlement in Cantabrano v. County (4-0)
- Approved consent calendar with 120+ items including contracts, grants, and leases (4-0)
- Adopted ordinance amending Short-Term Residential Rental fee program (4-0)
- Adopted ordinance amending Extra-Help Appointment compensation (4-0)
- Declared Water Conservation Stage 2 - Drought Alert for County Service Areas (4-0)
- Approved $313M advance payment to Board of Retirement for 2022-23 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (25 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board will hold closed sessions regarding ongoing litigation and real property negotiations for a site in Rancho Cucamonga. The public session includes memorial adjournments and the adoption of various resolutions.
- Property negotiation at 4895 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
- Labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations
- Resolution recognizing Dr. Kristina Roloff
- Recognition of the City of Colton's 135th Anniversary
The Board approved the 2022-23 county budget and a $12.9 million annual MOU with the Fire Protection District for fire and EMS support, decreasing by $1 million per year through 2027. It also introduced an interim urgency ordinance pausing new short-term rental permits and approved the Homeless Strategic Action Plan. All votes were unanimous except Supervisor Rowe abstaining on the Needles highway agreement.
- Approved 2022-23 county budget and Fire Protection District MOU ($12.9M in 2022-23, decreasing $1M/year) (5-0)
- Introduced interim urgency ordinance pausing new short-term rental permits (5-0)
- Approved Homeless Strategic Action Plan (5-0)
- Approved $120.8M contract with Liberty Healthcare for jail mental health services (5-0)
- Approved $16M in contracts with 17 agencies for adult offender housing (5-0)
- Approved $5M in Project Roomkey shelter contracts (5-0)
- Approved Needles Highway improvement agreement with $3.2M county aid (4-0-1, Rowe abstained)
- Adopted ordinance increasing fines for unlawful Joshua tree removal (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The meeting includes memorial adjournments for several residents and reports from county officials. The Board will also meet in closed session regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations with various employee organizations.
- Closed-session conference regarding existing litigation
- Labor negotiations with multiple employee unions
- Memorial adjournments for deceased residents
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $58,013,819 contract with Grant Street Group, Inc. for a modernized County property tax system, spanning May 24, 2022 through June 30, 2032. The board also approved a $69M package of crisis residential treatment contracts, a $50M crisis stabilization unit contract, and a $31.1M housing support services contract amendment. Additionally, the board adopted an urgency ordinance to increase fines for unlawful Joshua tree removal and approved the Homeless Strategic Action Plan.
- Approved $58M property tax system contract with Grant Street Group (5-0)
- Approved $69M crisis residential treatment contracts with Telecare and Valley Star (5-0)
- Approved $50M crisis stabilization unit contracts with Telecare (5-0)
- Adopted urgency ordinance increasing fines for unlawful Joshua tree removal (5-0)
- Approved Homeless Strategic Action Plan (5-0)
- Approved $31.1M CalWORKs housing support contract amendment with Housing Authority (5-0)
- Approved $18M EHR implementation contract amendments for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (5-0)
- Approved $8.9M micrographics services contract amendment with US Imaging (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The meeting includes closed sessions regarding existing and anticipated litigation against the County. The Board will also conduct labor negotiations with several employee organizations. Additionally, the agenda includes memorial adjournments and a fleet award presentation.
- Litigation: J.M., et al. v. County of San Bernardino
- Litigation: Nancy Schlotthauer v. County of San Bernardino
- Labor negotiations with various employee organizations
- Presentation of Nafa #1 Best Fleet Award to Fleet Management
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included numerous contracts, grants, and leases. They also approved a 2022-23 funding plan presentation and updates on American Rescue Plan Act funds. Land use changes were approved for two projects, including a conditional use permit for a construction equipment yard in Fontana and a zoning change in Running Springs.
- Approved 2022-23 Funding Plan presentation (5-0)
- Approved American Rescue Plan Act funds update presentation (5-0)
- Approved Oft Construction and Equipment Yard Project: rezoning 19 parcels to Commercial and Conditional Use Permit for 8.1-acre storage yard (5-0)
- Approved Bryant Bergeson Project: rezoning 0.33-acre parcel from Commercial to Low Density Residential (5-0)
- Approved formation of CSA 70 Zone R-50 (Mercury Way) with $632.65/parcel charge, authorizing mailed ballot election (5-0)
- Approved formation of CSA 70 Zone R-51 (Old Toll Access Roads) with $1,086.44/parcel charge, authorizing mailed ballot election (5-0)
- Approved formation of CSA 70 Zone R-3A (Erwin Lake 5th Lane) with $355.99/parcel charge, authorizing mailed ballot election (5-0)
- Approved $1,074,185 construction contract to Matich Corp for Rosena Ranch Road Project (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will meet in closed session to confer with labor negotiators. These discussions involve various employee groups, including nurses, probation officers, and fire protection district units. The sessions cover negotiations for both represented and unrepresented employees across county departments and special districts.
- Labor negotiations with California Nurses Association and SEIU Local 721
- Labor negotiations with San Bernardino County Probation Officers Association
- Labor negotiations for Fire Protection District units
- Labor negotiations for the Water & Sanitation Unit (IBEW Local 47)
- Negotiations regarding unrepresented exempt employees
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will hold closed sessions regarding existing litigation and various labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations. The agenda also includes memorial adjournments for county residents and a proclamation for the National Day of Prayer.
- Closed session conference regarding William Mueller, et al. v. County of San Bernardino
- Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721, Teamsters Local 1932, and other employee organizations
- Proclamation for the National Day of Prayer in San Bernardino County
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the entire consent calendar, which included over 70 items covering contracts, budget adjustments, and policy adoptions. Notably, the board adopted ordinances establishing Military Equipment Use Policies for the District Attorney, Probation, and Sheriff departments, and approved a $7.78 million budget increase for pretrial services. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Adopted Military Equipment Use Policy ordinances for District Attorney, Probation, and Sheriff (5-0)
- Approved $7,776,528 budget increase and 22 new positions for Probation pretrial services (5-0)
- Approved $4,299,721 budget increase for ARMC Cisco Network Infrastructure Update (5-0)
- Approved $1,171,625 increase to physician services contract with California University of Science and Medicine (5-0)
- Approved $1,787,998 Encampment Resolution Funding grant application (5-0)
- Approved $491,700 construction contract for Central Valley Juvenile Detention Center parking expansion (5-0)
- Approved $36,159,090 in fee-for-service contracts for Institution for Mental Disease services (5-0)
- Approved $11,640,971 HUD Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG grants (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The meeting includes closed session discussions regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations with various employee unions. The public session also features memorial adjournments for deceased residents and a retirement recognition.
- Closed session discussions regarding four existing litigation cases
- Labor negotiations with several employee organizations, including SEIU Local 721 and Teamsters Local 1932
- Labor negotiations for the County Fire Protection District
- Retirement recognition for Daniel Cozad of the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a six-year extension of Chief Executive Officer Leonard X. Hernandez's contract, extending it to April 14, 2028. The board also approved a large consent calendar covering contracts, grants, and ordinances, and made decisions on several tax-defaulted property sales.
- Approved CEO Leonard X. Hernandez contract extension to April 14, 2028 (5-0)
- Approved $5.93M Barstow Sanitary Landfill Phase 1B Liner Construction contract to Sukut Construction (5-0)
- Approved $1.27M dialysis supplies agreement with Fresenius USA Marketing (5-0)
- Approved $2.63M Public Defender Second Chance Program grant (5-0)
- Approved $1.74M for 28 vehicles for Behavioral Health Homeless Outreach (5-0)
- Approved amended tax-defaulted property sale to Mojave Desert Land Trust for $106,550 (5-0)
- Approved amended tax-defaulted property sale to Mojave Water Agency for $205,000 (5-0)
- Denied Chapter 8 sales to Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency and Wright Housing Corp; approved sales to Mojave Desert Land Trust and San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The agenda includes closed sessions for legal counsel to discuss existing litigation and labor negotiations with various employee organizations. The public session features memorial adjournments for deceased county residents. No public action items are listed in the provided text.
- Closed session regarding County of San Bernardino v. Blue Cross of California, et al.
- Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721 and Teamsters Local 1932.
- Labor negotiations for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47.
- Memorial adjournments for residents in Rialto, Victorville, and Apple Valley.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a $20 million increase to a medical staffing contract with the California Emergency Medical Services Authority, raising it from $5 million to $25 million. The board also introduced several fee ordinances for Fiscal Year 2022-23, scheduled for final adoption on April 12, 2022. A contract amendment for CEO Leonard X. Hernandez was continued to the next meeting.
- Approved $20M increase to medical staffing contract with CA EMS Authority (5-0)
- Introduced FY 2022-23 County fee ordinance, final adoption scheduled April 12 (5-0)
- Introduced Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District fee ordinance (5-0)
- Introduced Bloomington Recreation and Park District fee ordinance (5-0)
- Introduced County Service Areas fee ordinance (5-0)
- Adopted Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency fee schedule (5-0)
- Introduced Fire Protection District fee ordinance (5-0)
- Continued CEO employment contract amendment to April 12 (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting includes closed session discussions regarding several lawsuits and labor negotiations. The provided agenda text does not list any specific public action items or discussion topics for the open session.
- Closed session litigation involving BNSF Railway Company
- Labor negotiations with unrepresented exempt employees
- Labor negotiations for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
- Labor negotiations for In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved the entire consent calendar, which included dozens of contracts, amendments, and appointments, and adopted a resolution opposing Senate Bill 871, which would mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all public school students. The board also approved the 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform and took initial steps to form three new County Service Area 70 zones for road services in Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, and the Big Bear Lake area, setting a public hearing for May 10, 2022. All votes were unanimous except for the resolution opposing SB 871, which passed 4-1 with Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. dissenting.
- Approved consent calendar with all items (5-0)
- Adopted resolution opposing SB 871 mandatory student COVID-19 vaccination (4-1)
- Adopted 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform (5-0)
- Approved initial step to form CSA 70 Zone R-51 (Old Toll Access Roads) in Lake Arrowhead (5-0)
- Approved initial step to form CSA 70 Zone R-50 (Mercury Way) in Crestline (5-0)
- Approved initial step to form CSA 70 Zone R-3A (Erwin Lake 5th Lane) in Big Bear Lake area (5-0)
- Approved substantial amendment to 2021-2022 HUD Annual Action Plan for Twentynine Palms Multipurpose Center improvements (5-0)
- Approved annexation of APN 3039-341-16-0000 into CFD No. 94-01 for fire services (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The agenda includes closed sessions for legal counsel regarding five litigation cases and labor negotiations with various employee organizations. The public portion of the meeting features memorial adjournments for deceased residents. No specific public action items or ordinances are detailed in this excerpt.
- Closed session conferences regarding five active litigation cases
- Labor negotiations with several employee unions, including SEIU Local 721 and Teamsters Local 1932
- Memorial adjournments for residents across the county's districts
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to conduct closed session performance evaluations. These evaluations concern the Chief Executive Officer and the County Counsel.
- Performance evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer
- Performance evaluation of the County Counsel
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The meeting includes closed sessions regarding opioid-related litigation and various labor negotiations with several employee organizations. The public session begins with memorial adjournments for deceased residents.
- Opioid litigation involving Purdue Pharma L.P.
- Labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations
- Anticipated litigation for the County Flood Control District
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The meeting includes closed-session conferences regarding existing and anticipated litigation. The Board will also meet with labor negotiators representing various employee organizations. The public portion of the agenda begins with memorial adjournments for residents.
- Closed-session litigation conferences
- Labor negotiations with various employee organizations
- Memorial adjournments
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent calendar with numerous contracts, grants, and appointments. Key actions included accepting a $12.7 million HOME-American Rescue Plan grant for homeless housing and services, approving a $19 million grant application for workforce training, and accepting a $5.998 million state mental health grant. The board also approved the 2021-22 Mid-Year Budget Report and extended COVID-19 emergency operational authorities through March 31, 2022.
- Approved $12,717,363 HOME-ARP homeless housing grant (5-0)
- Approved $19M Good Jobs Challenge workforce grant application (5-0)
- Approved $5,998,000 Mental Health Student Services Act grant (5-0)
- Approved 2021-22 Mid-Year Budget Report with adjustments (5-0)
- Extended COVID-19 emergency contract and purchasing authorities to March 31, 2022 (5-0)
- Created Bloomington and Spring Valley Lake Municipal Advisory Councils (5-0)
- Approved $2,742,845 Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant program (5-0)
- Approved Fire District annexations 198 and 199 into CFD 94-01 Hesperia (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is considering a resolution to participate in meetings virtually via teleconference. This action requires making findings as required by California Government Code Section 54953(e).
- Resolution for virtual meeting participation via teleconference
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on January 18, 2022, and approved a resolution to allow participation in meetings via teleconference, as required by California Government Code Section 54953(e). The motion was made by Supervisor Dawn Rowe and seconded by Supervisor Col. Paul Cook (Ret.), and it passed unanimously with all five supervisors voting in favor. No public comments were made during the meeting.
- Approved resolution to participate in board meetings virtually via teleconference (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board will hold closed sessions regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations with several employee organizations. The public session includes memorial adjournments and reports from the County Counsel and CEO.
- Litigation: Domonic Antonio Cooper v. San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department
- Litigation: Sheryl Samaniego v. Deputy Brandt
- Labor negotiations with various employee organizations
- Labor negotiations for County Service Areas (IBEW Local 47)
The Board of Supervisors accepted the initiative petition to repeal the special tax for Fire Protection Service Zone Five (FP-5) and voted to submit it to voters in the June 7, 2022 statewide primary election. The board also approved the entire consent calendar, which included numerous contracts, agreements, and appointments. No items were deferred for discussion.
- Accepted initiative petition to repeal FP-5 fire tax and placed it on June 7, 2022 ballot (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including all listed contracts and agreements (5-0)
- Approved $4.5M natural gas purchase agreement with Pacific Summit Energy LLC (5-0)
- Approved $2.38M contract with El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center for home visiting services (5-0)
- Approved $1.436M increase for Apple Valley road overlay project (5-0)
- Approved $5.7M increase for Liberty Healthcare mental health services in jails (5-0)
- Approved $2.63M grant application for Public Defender Second Chance Program (5-0)
- Approved $692,471 DNA backlog reduction grant from U.S. DOJ (5-0)