REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 10, 2026
FROM
JEANY GLASGOW, Director, Children and Family Services
SUBJECT
Title
Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding with Marine Corps Logistics Base
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve non-financial Memorandum of Understanding with the Marine Corps Logistics Base, including non-standard terms, to establish procedures for coordinating the reporting and investigating of suspected child abuse and neglect referrals involving Marine Corps Logistics Base personnel and families, effective upon execution through April 30, 2030.
2. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of Children and Family Services to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Marine Corps Logistics Base, and any subsequent non-substantive amendments, on behalf of the County, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Direct the Director of Children and Family Services to transmit the Memorandum of Understanding with the Marine Corps Logistics Base and all subsequent non-substantive amendments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Jeany Glasgow, Director, 658-1181)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) is non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Commanding Officer at MCLB is responsible for the protection of abused and/or neglected children of MCLB personnel and families stationed on base in the City of Barstow. Due to judicial restrictions, MCLB personnel are unable to remove children from possible harmful family situations, provide necessary intervention services, and/or adjudicate cases. The State of California, through Children and Family Services (CFS), and under the authority granted by the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and the Welfare and Institutions Code, is responsible for the protection of abused and/or neglected children in San Bernardino County (County).
On February 11, 2020 (Item No. 25), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved non-financial Contract No. 20-71 with MCLB, establishing procedures for dealing with children at risk of abuse and/or neglect and whose families are stationed on the military installation for the period of February 11, 2020 through March 30, 2025. Services continued informally while the recommended MOU was being finalized.
The terms and conditions of this MOU include terms that differ from the standard County agreement. The non-standard terms include the following:
1. The MOU does not require MCLB to meet the County’s insurance standards as required pursuant to County Policies, 11-05, 11-07, and 11-07SP.
• County policy requires contractors to carry appropriate insurance at limits and under conditions determined by the County’s Risk Management Department and as set forth in County policy and in the County standard contract.
• Potential Impact: The County has no assurance that MCLB will be financially responsible for claims that may arise under the MOU, which could result in expenses to the County.
2. The MOU does not require MCLB to indemnify the County, as required by County Policies 11-05 and 11-07.
• The County standard contract indemnity provision requires the other party to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County and its authorized officers, employees, agents and this contract from any cause whatsoever, including the acts, errors or omissions of any person and for any costs or expenses incurred by the County on account of any claim except where such indemnification is prohibited by law.
• Potential Impact: MCLB is not required to defend, indemnify, or hold the County harmless from any claims, including indemnification for claims arising from MCLB’s negligent or intentional acts. The County may be solely liable for the costs of defense and damages for claims that may arise under the MOU.
CFS recommends approval of this MOU with MCLB, including the non-standard terms, to ensure the cooperation of authorities, activities, and provide an operational understanding between CFS and MCLB. The recommended MOU will be effective upon execution through April 30, 2030.
In an effort to maintain continuity of operational processes, and reduce workload, CFS is requesting authorization to enter into, execute, and deliver subsequent non-financial amendments in relation to the MOU with MCLB relating to the establishment of future operational processes and procedures regarding CFS investigation of alleged abuse and/or neglect of children of military families, on behalf of the County, subject to review by County Counsel.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Human Services (Lisa Rivas-Ordaz, Contracts Manager, 388-0222) on January 20, 2026; County Counsel (Daniella V. Hernandez, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on January 27, 2026; Risk Management (Stephanie Pacheco, Staff Analyst II, 386-9039) on February 3, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (John Hallen, Principal Administrative Analyst, 388-0208) on February 23, 2026.