REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 1, 2026
FROM
CURT HAGMAN, Fourth District Supervisor, Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
Revenue Contracts with the South Coast Air Quality Management District for Board Member Consultants
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Revenue Contract (SCAQMD Contract No. C27088) with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, for County staff time from a Chief of Staff associated with the County’s participation in the South Coast Air Quality Management District, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $19,834.41, for the contract term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
2. Approve Revenue Contract (SCAQMD Contract No. C27089) with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, for County staff time from a Policy Advisor II associated with the County’s participation in the South Coast Air Quality Management District, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $41,466.29, for the contract term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
3. Approve Revenue Contract (SCAQMD Contract No. C27087) with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, for County staff time from a Deputy Chief of Staff, associated with the County’s participation in the South Coast Air Quality Management District, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $30,477.35, for the contract term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
4. Authorize the Fourth District Supervisor to sign and submit the South Coast Air Quality Management District Business consultant invoices seeking to reimburse the County for staff time.
(Presenter: Curt Hagman, Fourth District Supervisor, 387-4866)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote and Fulfill the Countywide Vision.
Operate in a Fiscally Responsible and Business-Like Manner
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). The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) shall reimburse the County as follows:
|
Board Member Consultant |
July 2026 to February 2027 |
March 2027 to June 2027 |
Total Not-to-Exceed Amount |
|
Chief of Staff |
$12,188.30 |
$7,646.11 |
$19,834.41 |
|
Policy Advisor II |
$27,369.50 |
$14,096.79 |
$41,466.29 |
|
Deputy Chief of Staff |
$20,122.25 |
$10,355.10 |
$30,477.35 |
|
Total |
$59,680.05 |
$32,098.00 |
$91,778.05 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
SCAQMD is the air pollution control agency for all of Orange County and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. SCAQMD is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors and is responsible for controlling emissions primarily from stationary sources of air pollution.
The County’s representative on SCAQMD is Supervisor Curt Hagman, who receives assistance from his staff members. The proposed contracts with SCAQMD under Recommendation Nos. 1, 2 and 3 include various consultant duties for Supervisor Hagman performed by County staff, including a variety of professional-level assignments in the development and formulation of policy, data analysis, reports, plans, assessments, and strategies for SCAQMD programs; provide advice and recommendations to Supervisor Hagman regarding matters subject to his decision-making authority; provide liaison with the public on behalf of Supervisor Hagman; planning, organizing, and developing a wide variety of programs on Supervisor Hagman’s behalf; and evaluating the effectiveness of various approaches. SCAQMD shall reimburse the County for staff time associated with participation in SCAQMD, in a total amount not-to-exceed $91,778.05 effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. County staff have been performing the SCAQMD duties for these contracts since July 1, 2026, but these contracts are being presented retroactively as they were recently received from SCAQMD.
On June 13, 2023 (Item No. 32), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved Contract Nos. 23-504 and 23-505 with SCAQMD for reimbursement for the costs the County incurs in providing County staff time from a Special Projects Director and an Executive Aide III associated with the County’s participation in the SCAQMD, in the not-to-exceed amount of $14,363.97, for the term of February 17, 2023, through June 30, 2023.
On June 27, 2023 (Item No. 57), the Board approved Contract Nos. 23-584 and 23-585 to continue to allow the County to be reimbursed by SCAQMD for staff time associated with participation in SCAQMD by a Special Projects Director and an Executive Aide III, for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, in the not-to-exceed amount of $38,904.
On September 10, 2024 (Item No. 25), the Board approved Contract Nos. 24-813 and 24-814 to continue to allow the County to be reimbursed by SCAQMD for staff time associated with participation in SCAQMD by a Policy Advisor II and Deputy Chief of Staff, for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, in the not-to-exceed amount of $35,680.
On January 28, 2025 (Item No. 28), the Board approved Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 24-813 and Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 24-814 to modify revenue received for the Policy Advisor II and Deputy Chief of Staff, respectively, increasing the contract amount by $7,424.05 and $8,570.07, respectively, with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The Board also approved new revenue Contract No. 25-59 for services provided to SCAQMD by the Chief of Staff, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $5,483.94, for the contract term of December 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
On September 9, 2025 (Item No. 31), the Board approved Contract Nos. 25-696, 25-697 and 25-698 to continue to allow the County to be reimbursed by SCAQMD for staff time associated with participation in SCAQMD by a Chief of Staff, Policy Advisor II and Deputy Chief of Staff, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, in the not-to-exceed amount of $79,190.36.
Recommendation No. 4 authorizes the Fourth District Supervisor to sign and submit the South Coast Air Quality Management District Business consultant invoices seeking to reimburse the County for staff time as invoices are submitted after the work is performed.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Julie Surber, Principal Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on August 24, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Jessica Trillo, Principal Administrative Analyst, 387-4222) on August 24, 2026.