REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 20, 2025
FROM
GEORGINA YOSHIOKA, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT
Title
Travel by San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commissioners to Attend the 2025 Wellness Conference
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve travel and related expenses for four San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commissioners to attend the 2025 Wellness Conference in Anaheim, in an amount not to exceed $4,700, for the period of July 9, 2025, through July 11, 2025.
(Presenter: Georgina Yoshioka, Director, 252-5142)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The estimated cost for travel and related expenses, not to exceed $4,700, will be funded by 1991 Realignment revenue. Adequate appropriation and revenue will be included in the Department of Behavioral Health’s (DBH) 2025-26 recommended budget.
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Expense |
Description Cost |
Total Cost |
|
Private Mileage |
Each Commissioner will drive personal vehicle round trip to the hotel ($0.70) Commissioner 1 - 80 miles x $0.70 = $56.00 Commissioner 2 - 76 miles x $0.70 = $53.20 Commissioner 3 - 112 miles x $0.70 = $78.40 Commissioner 4 - 126 miles x $0.70 = $88.20 |
$276* |
|
Lodging |
$369 per night x two nights ($738) + $125.46 taxes & fees x four attendees |
$3,454* |
|
Parking |
$35 per day hotel parking x three days x four attendees |
$420 |
|
Meals |
$11 Breakfast x one day x four attendees = $44 $15 Lunch x two days x four attendees = $120 $24 Dinner x two days x four attendees = $192 |
$356 |
|
Contingency Fee |
Unforeseen expenses |
$194* |
|
Total |
|
$4,700 |
*Rounded Amount
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. An integral part of the service delivery consists of working with the San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commission (Commission) to improve services and enhance opportunities for the achievement of well-being.
The Board of Supervisors (Board) established the Commission in 1968, as provided for in Part 2 (Short-Doyle Act), Chapter 1, Section 5604(a) of the California Welfare and Institutions Code. The Commission’s purpose is to advocate for consumers, families, and county residents in the design and funding of behavioral health programs, and to advise the Board and the DBH Director on aspects of local behavioral health programs. Per County Code section 13.0618, expenses of board, commissions, and committee members (non-employees) on County business shall be paid by the County with prior Board approval.
The Wellness Conference (Conference) is an engaging multi-day event designed to empower educational partners such as mental health professionals, administrators, educators, school counselors, school safety, health care providers, and the community to address the needs of the whole child.
The Conference features nationally recognized speakers and premier breakout sessions supporting historic California investments in community schools, behavioral health, and workforce capacity. The Conference focuses on the interconnectivity between students, families, communities, and schools and fosters collaboration in the pursuit of health and wellness.
Throughout the year, Commissioners attend and participate in various state and county events to share best practices as well as bring back innovative ideas to incorporate into the County’s behavioral health system of care.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Behavioral Health Contracts (Michael Shin, Administrative Manager, 388-0899) on April 8, 2025; County Counsel (Dawn Martin, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on April 23, 2025; Finance (Paul Garica, Administrative Analyst, 386-8392) on May 5, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Cheryl Adams, Deputy Executive Officer, 388-0332) on May 5, 2025.