REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 24, 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 City of Upland to contribute funding from the 2025-26 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget towards the purchase of additional meridian barriers and related deployment equipment as part of its ongoing effort for public safety readiness and protection, in the not-to-exceed amount of $100,000, for the period of March 24, 2026 through March 23, 2027.
2. Approve Contract with the Cucamonga Valley Water District to contribute funding from the 2025-26 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget to assist with costs related to the environmental learning center programs, in the not-to-exceed amount of $18,750, for the period of March 24, 2026 through March 23, 2027.
3. Approve Contract with the Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters Benevolent Fund to contribute funding from the 2025-26 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget to assist with costs related to programs and initiatives supporting firefighters, community assistance and charitable outreach efforts, in the not-to-exceed amount of $35,000, for the period of March 24, 2026 through March 23, 2028.
4. Approve an allocation of $15,000 from the 2025-26 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget to the Purchasing Department’s Printing Services and Mail and Courier Services divisions towards printing and mailing costs for public service information materials related to County resources, programs, and assistance, to support the health, safety and social service needs of County residents.
5. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the necessary budget adjustments, as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
(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.
The following 2025-26 budget adjustments under Recommendation No. 5 are requested for this item:
|
Cost Center |
Commitment Item/GL |
Description |
Action |
Amount |
|
Priorities Program: |
|
1022001000 |
53003305 |
Contribution to Other Agencies |
Decrease |
$15,000 |
|
1022001000 |
55305030 |
Operating Transfers Out |
Increase |
$15,000 |
|
Purchasing Divisions: |
|
7610004000 |
52002445 |
Other Professional and Specialized Services |
Increase |
$2,700 |
|
7610004000 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$2,700 |
|
7610004008 |
52002445 |
Other Professional and Specialized Services |
Increase |
$12,300 |
|
7610004008 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$12,300 |
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 City of Upland (Upland) by providing funding towards costs related to the purchase of additional meridian barriers and related deployment equipment such as trailers, haulers, and arrestor cables as part of Upland’s ongoing effort for public safety readiness and protection for Upland’s public events. This contract serves the public purpose of providing for the health and safety needs of residents through the provision of meridian barriers and related deployment equipment to expand protective coverage for event attendees, strengthen preparedness, and reduce reliance on costly rentals at the Upland’s public events, which have seen growing attendance. Upland 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 Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) by providing funding towards costs associated with the environmental learning center programs (Programs). This contract serves the public purpose of providing for health, safety, recreational and educational needs of the Second District’s residents by providing support to CVWD’s Programs to connect students with applied science in real-world settings, strengthen community environmental education, and cultivate the next generation of water professionals. CVWD 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. 3 will assist the Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters Benevolent Fund (RCFBF) by providing funding towards costs associated with programs and initiatives supporting firefighters, as well as with community assistance and charitable outreach efforts, including toy drives and fundraising efforts (collectively Programs). The Programs will support firefighters of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District to improve overall health, readiness, and performance, and families with children facing severe physical disabilities or experiencing significant medical hardship. This contract serves the public purpose of providing for the health, safety, and social service needs of the Second District’s residents by providing support to RCFBF’s Programs including the St. Paddy’s Day Fundraiser, the Spark of Love Toy Drive, and fundraising efforts. RCFBF 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 provide funding to the Purchasing Department’s Printing Services and Mail and Courier Services divisions for costs associated with distributing public service information mailers, letters, or flyers to Second District residents. These materials will address various topics, such as mental health awareness, emergency preparedness, environmental health services, and information about other services provided by various County departments. These materials will be distributed until the allocated funds are fully expended and will align with applicable laws and County policies. The minimum 25% matching contribution requirement does not apply, as the funding is being allocated to another County department.
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
No applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Julie Surber, Principal Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on March 2, 2026; Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (Charlene Huang, Auditor-Controller Manager, 382-7022) on March 12, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Penelope Chang, Principal Administrative Analyst, 387-4886 and Kathleen Gonzalez, Administrative Analyst, 387-5412) on March 12, 2026.