REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
December 16, 2025
FROM
Miguel Figueroa, Director, Land Use Services Department
SUBJECT
Title
Budget Adjustments to Support Long-Range Planning and Backlogged Planning Permit Application Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the necessary budget adjustments to the Land Use Services Department's Planning Division's 2025-26 budget, as detailed in the Financial Impact section to support long-range planning and processing backlogged planning permit applications (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Miguel Figueroa, Director, 387-4431)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). This item authorizes a $1,800,000 one-time use of existing Land Use Services General Plan/Development Code Amendments reserve to support long-range planning professional services. The item also authorizes a $4,500,000 one-time use of existing Land Use Permit Backlog reserve to support backlogged planning permit applications.
The following budget adjustments are requested to fund the Planning division for various activities:
Fund Center
Commitment Item/GL Account
Description
Action
Amount
1000
37008510
Fund Balance- Committed- Land Use Services General Plan/Development Code Amendments
Decrease
$1,800,000
6950001000
52002900
Other Professional Fees
Increase
$1,800,000
1000
37008785
Fund Balance- Assigned-Land Use Services Permit Backlog Reserve
Decrease
$4,500,000
6950001000
52002400
Professional & Specialized Services
Increase
$4,500,000
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Lan...
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