REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 3, 2026
FROM
JESSE ARMENDAREZ, Second 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 Upland Acts of Service, to contribute funding from the 2026-27 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget, to assist with costs related to the Litter Free Upland community cleanup program, in the amount of $200,000, for the period of November 3, 2026 through November 2, 2029.
2. Approve Contract with the Boys & Girls Club of Fontana, to contribute funding from the 2026-27 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget, to assist with costs related to the youth development and community engagement programs and the A Sunday In The Park event, in the amount of $100,000, for the period of November 3, 2026 through November 2, 2028.
3. Approve Contract with the Sound of Dreams, to contribute funding from the 2026-27 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget, to assist with costs related to the All Hands on Decks Youth Music Education & Career Development Initiative in partnership with local schools and municipalities, in the amount of $250,000, for the period of November 3, 2026 through November 2, 2028.
(Presenter: Jesse Armendarez, Second District Supervisor, 387-4833)
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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 Second 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 Upland Acts of Service (UAS) by providing funding to assist with costs related to the Litter Free Upland community cleanup program, including the purchase of a vehicle, program implementation and operation, and related administrative costs. This contract will serve the public purpose of providing for the health and safety needs of the residents through the Litter Free Upland community cleanup program to respond to litter concerns, support community events, and provide volunteer opportunities for community engagement and services. UAS 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 Boys & Girls Club of Fontana (BGCF) by providing funding to assist with costs related to youth development and community engagement programs for two years and the A Sunday In The Park event currently scheduled for November 22, 2026, at North Fontana Skate Park located at 5553 Lytle Creek Road in Fontana. This contract will serve the public purpose of providing for the health, educational, and recreational needs of the residents through the youth programs that promote leadership development, academic support, and college and career exploration, as well as A Sunday In The Park, a free, all-ages skateboarding, music, and cultural event that promotes safe skateboarding practices and encourages outdoor recreational activities. BGCF 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 Sound of Dreams by providing funding from the Second District towards the All Hands on Decks Youth Music Education & Career Development Initiative, including its youth disc jockey and music education program in partnership with local schools and municipalities. This contract will serve the public purpose of providing for the educational, recreational and social service needs of residents by supporting and expanding youth access to the music education program on music history, equipment operation, beat matching, set construction, performance readiness, and collaborative creative expression. The Sound of Dreams 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, at the direction of the Second 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. 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 October 16, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Penelope Chang, Principal Administrative Analyst, 387-4886) on October 15, 2026.