REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 10, 2025
FROM
DAVID MYERS, Director, County Museum
SUBJECT
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Employment Contract for Agua Mansa Historic Site Manager
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve employment contract with Daniel Evans for the provision of Historic Site Manager services at Agua Mansa Cemetery in Colton, for the estimated annual total compensation cost of $47,770 (Salary - $14,560, Benefits - $33,210), for the period of August 6, 2025, through August 5, 2026.
(Presenter: David Myers, Director, 798-8608)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this employment Contract (Contract) will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The total annual compensation package for the Contract is $47,770. This is based on a cash stipend ($14,560), use of the residence (valued at $28,210) including utilities (valued at $5,000). Sufficient appropriation and revenue for this Contract will be included in the County Museum’s (Museum) 2025-26 recommended budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Museum is tasked with developing visitors’ appreciation of the county’s diverse regional identity and administers five museum branch sites throughout the county to achieve its mission. The Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery (Agua Mansa) in Colton is currently operated as a historic branch site of the Museum. The cemetery is a historic burial ground associated with the Agua Mansa and La Placita communities, the first non-native settlements in the region.
Approval of this Contract will authorize the employment of a resident Historic Site Manager, Daniel Evans, for Agua Mansa for the period of August 6, 2025, through August 5, 2026. On August 6, 2024 (Item No. 26), the Board of Supervisors approved the Employment Contract No. 24-709 with Mr. Evans to provide Historic Site Manager services from August 6, 2024, through August 5, 2025, in the amount of $46,210 (Salary - $13,000, Benefits - $33,210). The Historic Site Manager resides on-site and performs a variety of tasks, including facilitating public access, tours, maintenance and repairs preserving the historic and aesthetic integrity of the site, and security. Compensation under the contract is based on a cash stipend and valuation for use of residence and utilities.
The Museum is recommending a new employment agreement with Mr. Evans based on his experience and service to the Museum. Either party may terminate the agreement by giving the other party 15 days’ written notice.
The new employment contract includes pay elements to correspond with other site manager services and aligns with the County and Chief Executive Officer goal to ensure development of a well-planned, balanced, and sustainable county by recognizing the historic sites as treasured amenities that provide a glimpse of the County’s past heritage that can be shared with patrons.
PROCUREMENT
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REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Scott Runyan, Principal Assistant County Counsel, 387-0226) on May 21, 2025; Human Resources (Gina King, Assistant Director, 387-5571) on May 20, 2025; Finance (Celia McDonald, Administrative Analyst, 387-4052) on May 21, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Valerie Clay, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-3076) on May 21, 2025.