REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 20, 2025
FROM
ARLENE MOLINA, Director, Preschool Services Department
DON DAY, Director, Project and Facilities Management Department
SUBJECT
Title
Capital Improvement Program Projects for Various Preschool Services Sites
End
RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve the following Capital Improvement Program projects:
a. Capital Improvement Program Project No. 25-211 for the Adelanto Playground Improvements, in the amount of $296,394.
b. Capital Improvement Program Project No. 25-212 for the Apple Valley Sidewalk and Playground Improvements, in the amount of $471,058.
c. Capital Improvement Program Project No. 25-213 for the Fontana Citrus Playground Improvements, in the amount of $556,192.
d. Capital Improvement Program Project No. 25-214 for the Mill Center Playground Improvements, in the amount of $459,313.
e. Capital Improvement Program Project No. 25-215 for the Ontario Maple Playground Shade Structure Installation, in the amount of $295,972.
f. Capital Improvement Program Project No. 25-216 for the Ontario Westminster Playground Improvements, in the amount of $291,022.
g. Capital Improvement Program Project No. 25-217 for the Rialto Eucalyptus Playground Improvements, in the amount of $275,108.
h. Capital Improvement Program Project No. 25-218 for the Whitney Young Playground Improvements, in the amount of $286,498.
i. Capital Improvement Program Project No. 25-219 for the Yucca Valley Roof Replacement, in the amount of $364,078.
j. Capital Improvement Program Project No. 25-187 for the Preschool Services Department’s new Child Development Center and Administration Facility Renovations, in the amount of $2,803,400.
2. Approve appropriation and revenue adjustments to fund the Capital Improvement Program projects and authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the necessary budget adjustments, as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Arlene Molina, Director, 383-2078)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). These Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects will be funded by the San Bernardino County’s (County) allocation of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) grant funds.
Project and Facilities Management Department (PFMD) requests the following adjustments to its 2024-25 budget:
|
Fund Center |
Commitment Item |
Description |
Action |
Amount |
WBSE |
|
7700003100 |
54104010 |
Improvements to Land |
Increase |
$296,394 |
10.10.1851 |
|
7700003100 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$296,394 |
10.10.1851 |
|
7700003100 |
54104010 |
Improvements to Land |
Increase |
$471,058 |
10.10.1852 |
|
7700003100 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$471,058 |
10.10.1852 |
|
7700003100 |
54104010 |
Improvements to Land |
Increase |
$556,192 |
10.10.1853 |
|
7700003100 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$556,192 |
10.10.1853 |
|
7700003100 |
54104010 |
Improvements to Land |
Increase |
$459,313 |
10.10.1854 |
|
7700003100 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$459,313 |
10.10.1854 |
|
7700003100 |
54104010 |
Improvements to Land |
Increase |
$295,972 |
10.10.1855 |
|
7700003100 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$295,972 |
10.10.1855 |
|
7700003100 |
54104010 |
Improvements to Land |
Increase |
$291,022 |
10.10.1856 |
|
7700003100 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$291,022 |
10.10.1856 |
|
7700003100 |
54104010 |
Improvements to Land |
Increase |
$275,108 |
10.10.1857 |
|
7700003100 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$275,108 |
10.10.1857 |
|
7700003100 |
54104010 |
Improvements to Land |
Increase |
$286,498 |
10.10.1858 |
|
7700003100 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$286,498 |
10.10.1858 |
|
7700003100 |
54304030 |
Structures & Improvement to Structures |
Increase |
$364,078 |
10.10.1859 |
|
7700003100 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$364,078 |
10.10.1859 |
|
7700003100 |
54304030 |
Structures & Improvement to Structures |
Increase |
$2,803,400 |
10.10.1860 |
|
7700003100 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$2,803,400 |
10.10.1860 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PSD operates the federally funded HS and EHS programs in locations throughout the County. Since 1999, the department has operated these programs through a combination of direct and contracted services. The programs provide education, health, cognitive, social/emotional, physical growth and development, and parent-involvement services for children ages 0 to 5 years, with the overall goal of increasing the school-readiness of young children in economically disadvantaged families.
To comply with ACF regulations, continuous quality improvement plans must be developed to enhance the quality of services delivered to children and families enrolled in the program. The CIP projects in Recommendation Nos. 1.a. through 1.i. are for eight playground enhancements and a roof repair, for a total cost of $3,295,635, and are essential for PSD to ensure a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. As preschoolers grow and develop, they require facilities that support their physical, cognitive, and social/emotional growth.
On April 29, 2025 (Item No. 44), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved grant award (No. 09CH011719-05-02) in the amount of $40,202,117, some of which will be used for the purchase and renovations of the Child Development Center and Administration Facility. The building can accommodate up to five classrooms, support areas, staff work and meeting areas, and an exterior playground area. Grant funds will also be used to purchase materials, supplies, and equipment to enhance the quality of service throughout the department.
On May 6, 2025 (Item No. 37), the Board approved Capital Improvement Program Project No. 25-071 for the acquisition of improved real property in Rancho Cucamonga for the Child Development Center and Administration Facility.
CIP Project No. 25-187 is for renovations to the new Child Development Center and Administration Facility, costing $2,803,400. The renovations will be a vital investment in the long-term effectiveness and sustainability of early childhood services. A purpose-built facility will allow PSD to provide a centralized, consistent, and high-quality environment for professional development, ensuring all teaching staff receive up-to-date hands-on training in research-based teaching strategies.
PROCUREMENT
Upon approval of the projects, PFMD will determine whether the projects may be procured using an existing Board-approved Job Order Contract or will competitively solicit bids following California Public and Federal Award procurement requirements.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Adam Ebright, County Counsel, 387-5455) on May 9, 2025; Project and Facilities Management Department (Sarah Riley, Chief of Project Management, 383-5008) on May 13, 2025; Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (Charlene Huang, Central Accounting Manager, 382-7022) on May 13, 2025; Finance (Allegra Pajot, Administrative Analyst, 388-0218, and Yael Verduzco, Principal Administrative Analyst, 387-5285) on May 15, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Cheryl Adams and Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officers, 387-5423) on May 15, 2025.