REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 23, 2026
FROM
COL. PAUL COOK (RET.), First 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 American Youth Soccer Organization, to contribute funding from the 2025-26 First District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget, to assist with costs related to uniforms, supplies and equipment purchases for its Region No. 665 based in the City of Victorville, in the not-to-exceed amount of $21,000, for the period of June 23, 2026 through June 22, 2027.
2. Approve Contract with the High Desert Second Chance, to contribute funding from the 2025-26 First District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget, to assist with costs related to the purchase of a refrigerated semi-trailer and general operations for its food bank in the High Desert region, in the not-to-exceed amount of $100,000, for the period of June 23, 2026 through June 22, 2027.
3. Approve Contract with the High Desert Sports Foundation, to contribute funding from the 2025-26 First District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget to assist with costs related to general operations, ongoing league activities, and facility improvements, in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000, for the period of June 23, 2026 through June 22, 2028.
(Presenter: Paul Cook, First District Supervisor, 387-4830)
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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 First 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 American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) with costs related to uniforms, supplies and equipment purchases for its Region No. 665 located at 12127 Mall Blvd., Suite A #529 in the City of Victorville. This contract serves the public purpose of providing for the safety, health, and social service needs of the County residents by supporting AYSO Region No. 665’s program that serves many disadvantaged youths in the High Desert area. AYSO 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. 2 will assist the High Desert Second Chance (HDSC) with costs related to the purchase of a new refrigerated semi-trailer and to support general operations. This contract serves the public purpose of providing for the safety, health, and social service needs of the County residents by supporting HDSC to continue its food bank services that serve the High Desert region. HDSC 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 High Desert Sports Foundation (HDSF) with costs related to general operations, ongoing league activities, and facility improvements, such as the purchase and installation of new scoreboards and the replacement of the roof on the Apple Valley Little League building located at 13467 Navajo Road in Apple Valley, California. This contract serves the public purpose of providing for the health and recreation needs of the County residents by supporting HDSF with youth sports programs in the High Desert Region. HDSF 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.
Under the Board Discretionary Fund Priorities Program contract terms, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), at the direction of the First 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 if approved under the current County Policy 05-10. 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 June 3, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Penelope Chang, Principal Administrative Analyst, 387-4886) on June 1, 2026.