REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 21, 2026
FROM
JESSE ARMENDAREZ, Second District Supervisor, Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Contract with the Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary School District to contribute funding from the 2025-26 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget to support the roofing replacement project at the Mt. Baldy Elementary School located at 1 Mt. Baldy Rd. in Mt. Baldy, in the not-to-exceed amount of $100,000, for the period of April 21, 2026 through April 20, 2028.
2. Approve Contract with the Upland-Rancho Cucamonga Post 8680, Rancho Cucamonga, California, and Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to contribute funding from the 2025-26 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget to support the kitchen upgrade project at their building, in the not-to-exceed amount of $30,000, for the period of April 21, 2026 through April 20, 2028.
3. Approve Contract with the Fontana Police Foundation to contribute funding from the 2025-26 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget to assist with the costs related to the Shop with a Cop event scheduled for December 2026, in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000, for the period of April 21, 2026 through April 20, 2027.
4. Approve Contract with the Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization to contribute funding from the 2025-26 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget to support their Outreach Program and Leadership Interactive efforts, in the not-to-exceed amount of $20,000, for the period of April 21, 2026 through April 20, 2027.
5. Approve Contract with the California-Nevada District Exchange Clubs Charitable Foundation, Inc. to contribute funding from the 2025-26 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget to assist with the costs related to the Fontana Days Parade scheduled for May 2026, in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000, for the period of April 21, 2026 through April 20, 2027.
(Presenter: Jesse Armendarez, Second District Supervisor, 387-4833)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote and Fulfill the Countywide Vision.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Foster Sustainable Development Through Strategic Partnerships.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). On September 21, 2021 (Item No. 18), November 16, 2021 (Item No. 33), February 6, 2024 (Item No. 61), June 11, 2024 (Item No. 110), April 29, 2025 (Item No. 86), and June 10, 2025 (Item No. 136), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved an allocation of $4 million, $7 million, $6 million, $3 million, $2.5 million, and $2.5 million, respectively, to the Board Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program (Priorities Program) for each of the five supervisorial districts for projects that meet a public purpose, and provide services to citizens that promote health, safety, economic well-being, and other public services that enhance quality of life and meet the needs of County residents. On an annual basis, unspent appropriations for discretionary funding will be carried over into the subsequent year’s budget.
The recommended projects will be funded by the Second District’s Priorities Program budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Priorities Program projects help promote the vision of a complete County by recognizing the unique traits of each Supervisorial District and, thereby, allow individual Board Districts to work with community partners through County services and contractual agreements to identify programs, projects, and initiatives that support the vision, meet a public purpose and provide services to residents that promote health, safety, economic well-being, education, recreation, and other public services that enhance quality of life and meet the needs of the County’s residents. Projects under the Priorities Program are based on District Supervisor discretion and are presented by each District Supervisor for Board approval.
Recommendation No. 1 will assist the Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary School District (MBJESD) by providing funding towards costs related to the roofing replacement project at the Mt. Baldy Elementary School located at 1 Mt. Baldy Rd. in Mt. Baldy. This Contract serves the public purpose of providing for the health, safety and education needs of students at Mt. Baldy Elementary School through the roofing replacement project that will prevent water intrusion, reduce maintenance needs, and protect structural components from further deterioration. MBJESD acknowledges and agrees that it will make a matching contribution of at least 25% of the total cost of the Project per County Policy 05-10.
Recommendation No. 2 will assist the Upland-Rancho Cucamonga Post 8680, Rancho Cucamonga, California, and Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (Post 8680) by providing funding towards costs related to the kitchen upgrade project at the Post 8680 building located at 8751 Industrial Lane in Rancho Cucamonga. This project will include the purchase and installation of commercial-grade appliances and essential kitchen equipment such as sinks, work tables, griddles, hot plate, oven, and freezer. This Contract serves the public purpose of providing for the health, safety, and social service needs of veterans who use the building to gather, access essential services, and serve the community. Post 8680 is a non-profit organization. Per County Policy 05-10, non-profit organizations are not required to provide a minimum 25% matching contribution to the projects.
Recommendation No. 3 will assist the Fontana Police Foundation (FPF) with the Shop with a Cop event scheduled for December 2026 to fund the costs related to the purchase of gifts, meals, transportation, and event coordination efforts. This contract serves the public purpose of providing for the health and social service needs of the County residents by connecting communities through the Shop with a Cop event to support children in need. FPF is a non-profit organization. Per County Policy 05-10, non-profit organizations are not required to provide a minimum 25% matching contribution to the projects.
Recommendation No. 4 will assist the Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization (PCYAO) by providing funding to support their Outreach Program and Leadership Interactive efforts to provide no-cost tickets for high school band students in the county to attend Drum Corps at the Rose Bowl in summer 2026 and participate in a four-day leadership camp. This Contract serves the public purpose of promoting the educational and performing arts needs of County residents by providing these tickets and free camps to economically-disadvantaged students in the county. The PCYAO is a non-profit organization. Per County Policy 05-10, non-profit organizations are not required to provide a minimum 25% matching contribution to the projects.
Recommendation No. 5 will assist the California-Nevada District Exchange Clubs Charitable Foundation, Inc. (Cal-Nev Exchange Clubs) with the costs related to the Fontana Days Parade (Parade) scheduled for May 2026 including youth competition prizes, community balloon giveaways, recognition shirts for veterans and volunteers, and event coordination expenses. This contract serves the public purpose of providing for the recreational and social service needs of the County residents through the Parade event to connect communities and support families, youth and veterans with a focus on youth engagement, student leadership, and community collaboration. Cal-Nev Exchange Clubs are a non-profit organization. Per County Policy 05-10, non-profit organizations are not required to provide a minimum 25% matching contribution to the projects.
Under the Board Discretionary Fund Priorities Program contract terms, the CEO, at the direction of the Second District Supervisor, may extend the terms of the contracts, in writing, under the following conditions:
a. In aggregate, all extensions do not exceed 12 calendar months;
b. Is specifically requested by the contractor;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Is in the best interest of the County and contractor in performing the scope of services under the contract; and
e. Does not alter the amount of compensation under the contract.
Board discretionary funding allocations under the Priorities Program with community partners must be for projects or services of $10,000 or more as described in County Policy 05-10. Additionally, contracts that include non-profit organizations, government entities, or educational institutions are non-competitive. Contracts with community partners that include for-profit organizations are to be processed according to existing County procurement policies. Contracts with other government agencies or for-profit organizations require a matching contribution of at least 25% of the proposed projects. All contracts shall be paid on a lump-sum basis or under other terms as approved by the Board.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Julie Surber, Principal Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on April 3, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Penelope Chang, Principal Administrative Analyst, 387-4886) on April 2, 2026.