REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 23, 2026
FROM
TERRY W. THOMPSON, Director, Real Estate Services Department
MELANIE OROSCO, County Librarian, County Library
SUBJECT
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Amendment to License Agreement with Family Service Association for Kitchen Space and Two Multi-Purpose Rooms in Mentone
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Find that approval of Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement No. 19-416 with Family Service Association for kitchen space and two multi-purpose rooms located at 1331 Opal Avenue in Mentone, is an exempt project under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities (Class 1).
2. Find that approval of Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement No. 19-416 with Family Service Association is in the best interest of county residents and serves a public health and welfare purpose by meeting the social needs of the population of the County.
3. Approve Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement No. 19-416 with Family Service Association to:
a. Extend the term of the License Agreement for one year, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with three one-year automatic extensions unless earlier terminated by written notice by either party, following a permitted 24-month holdover period, with no fee.
b. Continue the non-exclusive use of approximately 2,500 square feet of kitchen space and two multi-purpose rooms within the County-owned Mentone Senior Center and Library located at 1331 Opal Avenue in Mentone, at no fee, for the preparation and service of meals to the senior citizen community, pursuant to Government Code section 26227.
4. Direct the Real Estate Services Department to file the Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
(Presenter: Terry W. Thompson, Director, 387-5000)
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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 require Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Amendment No. 1 (Amendment) to License Agreement No. 19-416 (License) does not include a license fee. Minimal utility and administrative costs will be incurred by County Library (Library) Cost Center (6402182600). Family Service Association (FSA) will provide janitorial services to the licensed space after each use.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
FSA is a private, not for profit, human service organization that has been serving the needs of individuals, families and communities since 1953. FSA provides meals to approximately 3,500 seniors daily throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties through the Meals on Wheels program. On June 25, 2019 (Item No.46), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved a contract with FSA to be the Senior Nutrition Services provider for the elderly nutrition program services and the non-exclusive use of 2,500 square feet of kitchen space and two multi-purpose rooms within the County-owned Mentone Senior Center and Library located at 1331 Opal Avenue in Mentone (Premises), for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024.
During the permitted 24-month holdover period, the County evaluated Library’s ongoing operational requirements, community service needs, funding sources, budgetary considerations, and responsibilities for the maintenance and operation of the County-owned facility. Following completion of those evaluations and confirmation of the continued need for the licensed use of the Premises, Library requested the Real Estate Services Department (RESD) to negotiate the License extension with FSA for the non-exclusive use of the Premises.
The recommended action will extend the License for an additional one year, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with three one-year automatic extensions, unless earlier terminated by written notice by either party. The License allows FSA to continue the non-exclusive use of the Premises every Tuesday from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at no cost, for the preparation and service of meals to the senior community.
Upon expiration of the one-year License with FSA on June 30, 2027, the License will automatically renew up to three successive one-year periods unless earlier terminated by either party, with 30-days’ written notice. The Director of RESD has the authority to give FSA notice of termination pursuant to the original License.
This project was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined to be exempt from future environmental review in accordance with a Class 1 Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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Summary of License Terms |
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Licensee: |
Family Service Association Cheryl Marie Hansberger, Chief Executive Officer |
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Location: |
1331 Opal Avenue, Mentone |
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Size: |
Approximately 2,500 square feet of kitchen space and two multi-purpose rooms |
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Extended Term: |
One year; July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with three successive one-year automatic extensions, unless earlier terminated by either party |
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Options: |
None |
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Rent: |
$0 |
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Annual Increases: |
None |
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Improvement Costs: |
None |
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Custodial: |
Provided by Licensee to Licensed Space |
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Maintenance: |
Provided by Licensee for any damages Licensee causes |
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Utilities: |
Provided by County |
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Insurance: |
The Certificate of Liability Insurance, as required by the License, is on file with RESD |
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Holdover: |
Upon expiration of the term, with consent of the County, the License shall continue month-to-month upon the same terms and conditions |
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Right to Terminate: |
Either party has the right to terminate with 30 days’ notice |
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Parking: |
10 unreserved spaces on a first come, first serve basis |
PROCUREMENT
California Government Code Section 26227 authorizes the County to grant the use of real property to private entities for programs that serve a public purpose by meeting the public health, welfare and public service needs of the County and the general public.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (John Tubbs II, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on May 18, 2026; Library (Melanie Orosco, County Librarian, 387-2220) on May 18, 2026; Purchasing (Ariel Gill, Supervising Buyer, 387-2070) on May 19, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Carl Lofton, 387-5404, and Eduardo Mora, 387-4375, Administrative Analysts) on June 4, 2026.
JF:269-1984