REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 7, 2025
FROM
GEORGINA YOSHIOKA, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
DONALD DAY, Director, Project and Facilities Management Department
SUBJECT
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Capital Improvement Program Project for the Community Care Expansion - Capital Expansion Grant
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve the Capital Improvement Program Project for the Community Care Expansion - Capital Expansion Grant to construct 52 beds at the Comprehensive Treatment Campus in an amount not to exceed $15,803,266, located at 13333 Palmdale Road, Victorville.
2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the necessary budget adjustments as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Georgina Yoshioka, Director, 252-5142)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The estimated total cost of $15,803,266 will be funded by California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Expansion (CCE) - Capital Expansion Grant (Grant) on behalf of CDSS in the amount of $10,515,038 and 2011 Realignment in the amount of $5,288,228. The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and Project and Facilities Management Department (PFMD) request the following adjustments to their respective 2025-26 budgets.
|
Fund Center |
Commitment Item |
Description |
Action |
Amount |
WBSE |
|
1018881000 |
55305030 |
Operating Transfers Out |
Increase |
$10,163,910 |
10.10.1685 |
|
1018881000 |
40408955 |
State - Grants |
Increase |
$7,623,808 |
10.10.1685 |
|
1018881000 |
40458711 |
Realignment 2011 |
Increase |
$2,540,102 |
10.10.1685 |
|
7700003100 |
54304030 |
Structures and Improvement to Structures |
Increase |
$10,163,910 |
10.10.1685 |
|
7700003100 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$10,163,910 |
10.10.1685 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
DBH is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services to county residents experiencing severe mental illness and/or SUD. The Capital Improvement Program Project is for the expansion of the Comprehensive Treatment Campus (Campus), formerly known as the Saint John of God Campus, located at 13333 Palmdale Road in the City of Victorville (Property).
Through the CCE grant, new recovery residential facilities will offer county residents safe, substance-free housing designed to support sober living and long-term recovery. These residences will help clients transition from residential SUD treatment to outpatient recovery and, ultimately, reintegration into the community. The program’s goal is to provide a stable environment for individuals and families while supporting adults in securing permanent housing and reestablishing independence through educational resources and employment assistance.
In March 2023, DBH received notice that CDSS had awarded it $10,093,171 through the CCE grant, effective through June 30, 2027, to support the expansion of the Campus. This expansion will include 52 recovery residence beds, of which 40 beds are dedicated to the CCE population.
On January 24, 2023 (Item No. 46), the Board of Supervisors approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for the acquisition of the Property, which is 29.47 acres and includes nine single-story buildings totaling about 17,770 square feet of interior space. On December 29, 2023, the County closed escrow through the Chicago Title Company, officially acquiring the Property.
On May 21, 2024, DBH received an augmented award notification from CDSS, increasing the award amount by $421,867, for an updated total of $10,515,038. This grant allows DBH to develop and strengthen its existing SUD network of care with the goal of increasing access to behavioral health services. It supports the localization and expansion of available treatment infrastructure for SUD residential treatment, SUD outpatient, recovery center, and recovery residence services. Maintaining a robust infrastructure remains a priority for the County, especially given its geographical size, the volume and complexity of consumer needs, in addition to the capital improvement resources required to construct and design facilities and services on such a large scale.
The Capital Improvement Project recommended for approval addresses the CCE portion of the expansion. Approval of this item will allow PFMD to manage the Project, which will result in a safe and sober living environment for individuals participating in the treatment programs offered at the expanded facility.
PROCUREMENT
N/A
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Behavioral Health (Diana Barajas, Acting Contracts Supervisor, 388-0862) on September 15, 2025; County Counsel (Dawn Martin, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on September 16, 2025; Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (Charlene Huang, Auditor-Controller Manager, 382-3035) on September 17, 2025; Project and Facilities Management (Donald Day, Director, 387-5000) on September 17, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Paul Garcia, Administrative Analyst, 388-0218) on September 24, 2025.