Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
Covington Chambers
Agenda — 141 items
- 1 This consolidated agenda contains a brief description of each item of business for San Bernardino County to be considered by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors (Board), also sitting as the Governing Board of the following entities: Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District; Bloomington Recreation and Park District; Board Governed County Service Areas; San Bernardino County Flood Control District; County Industrial Development Authority; In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority; Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency; Inland Empire Public Facilities Corporation; San Bernardino County Financing Authority; San Bernardino County Fire Protection District; and Successor Agency to the County of San Bernardino Redevelopment Agency. The agenda and its supporting documents can be viewed online at https://cob.sbcounty.gov/ or in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 385 N. Arrowhead Ave, 2nd Fl., San Bernardino, CA 92415. The online agenda may not include all available supporting documents or the most current version of documents. Live and archived meeting videos can be viewed at www.sbcounty.gov/Main/Pages/ViewMeetings.aspx or via the San Bernardino County YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@SBCountyPIO/streams. To address the Board regarding an item on the agenda, or an item within its jurisdiction but not on the agenda, complete and submit a request to speak by utilizing the speaker kiosk available at each meeting location. Requests must be submitted before the item is called for consideration. Speakers may address the Board for up to three (3) minutes total on the consent calendar, up to three (3) minutes on each discussion item, and up to three (3) minutes total on Public Comment, not to exceed a total of twelve (12) minutes for the meeting, unless it is determined that a different limit is appropriate. Alternate locations to address the Board by interactive video are available at the Bob Burke Joshua Tree Government Center, 63665 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 and the Jerry Lewis High Desert Government Center, 15900 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA 92345. NOTE: These alternate locations are being offered as a courtesy and may be closed due to inclement weather, if technology fails, or other unforeseen emergency. If the sites are closed, a notice will be posted by 9:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Written comments may be submitted via email at BoardMeetingComments@cob.sbcounty.gov, online at www.sbcounty.gov/cob/publiccomments, or via U.S. Mail to San Bernardino County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave, 2nd Fl., San Bernardino, CA 92415. Comments received prior to the start of the meeting will be forwarded to the Board for review. Comments relating to matters subject to Board consideration or discussion will also be posted online at https://cob.sbcounty.gov/brown-act-writings-received. Comments received after the meeting begins will be provided to the Board after the conclusion of the meeting. ADA Accessibility: If you require a reasonable modification or accommodation for a disability, please call the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at (909) 387-3841 or e-mail at COB@sbcounty.gov to request an accommodation at least 72 hours prior to the Board meeting. To obtain additional information on an item, please contact the Presenter listed under each item prior to the meeting to allow the Board to move expeditiously in its deliberations. Except where noted, all scheduled items will be heard in the Covington Chambers of the Board of Supervisors, County Government Center, 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, First Floor, San Bernardino, California.
- 1 ROLL CALL
- 2 PLEASE SILENCE CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES UPON ENTERING THE CHAMBERS
- 2 OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
- 3 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
- 3 Luther Snoke - Chief Executive Officer Tom Bunton - County Counsel Lynna Monell - Clerk of the Board
- 4 CLOSED SESSION
- 5 9:00 A.M. – CONVENE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Magda Lawson Room, Fifth Floor, County Government Center
- 7 PUBLIC SESSION
- 8 10:00 A.M. – RECONVENE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – Covington Chambers, First Floor, County Government Center
- 9 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Second District
- 10 Memorial Adjournments
- 11 Board of Supervisors • Barbara Beigie, 80, of Joshua Tree • Donald G. Hankerson, 88, of Redlands First District – Supervisor Col. Paul Cook (Ret.) • Katie Marie Anderson, 23, of Wrightwood • Doris Burns, 87, of Spring Valley Lake • Michael Glen Fenn, 70, of Apple Valley • Lois Anne Guttman, 91, of Victorville • Sherry Kay Hamor, 79, of Hesperia • David C. Hershman, 58, of Victorville • Frank Anton Reyes, 94, of Apple Valley • Jean Heinly Newman Steele, 99, of Victorville Second District – Supervisor Jesse Armendarez • Antonio Alfaro, 87, of Fontana • Twanna Joann Atkinson, 90, of Rancho Cucamonga • Eugene Alvarez Baca, 90, of Fontana • Charles Alfred Austin, Jr., 65, of Fontana • Julian Garrard Blackburn, Jr., 84, of Upland • Robert Stephen Howlett, 81, of Upland • Arthur Jones, 87, of Fontana • Barbara Mae McGowan, 76, of Upland • Ignacio Palomar, 70, of Fontana • Hilario Garcia Ramos, 79, of Fontana • Frank D. Robertson, 89, of Upland • Janet Louise Stringer, 81, of Rancho Cucamonga • Martha Frances Sullivan, 93, of Rancho Cucamonga • Katherine Sonia Travis, 87, of Upland • Virginia C. Valenzuela, 94, of Fontana • Felix Julio Villasenor, 76, of Rancho Cucamonga • Yvonne Marie Dixon Williams, 73, of Fontana Third District – Supervisor Dawn Rowe • Robert W. Best, 92, of Grand Terrace • Alicia Grotewold, 66, of Lake Arrowhead • Vincent Raciti, 80, of Twentynine Palms • Stephen Rackleff, 84, of Yucca Valley • Monica Schoenmann, 75, of Redlands Fourth District – Supervisor Curt Hagman • Kenneth Carl Bade, 64, of Chino Hills • Armando Jusay Donato, 83, of Chino • Louis Allen Dose, 79, of Chino Hills • Rita Margaret Edgington, 90, of Upland • Lillian Aguilar Fraijo, 73, of Chino • Glenda Faye Heaton, 81, of Chino • Cheryl Y. Penrod, 79, of Chino • Arthur E. Ringeisen, Jr., 87, of Montclair • Cameron David Rogers, 25, of Chino Hills • JoAnn Marie Elizabeth Stolla, 95, of Montclair • Gus Keimpe Wybenga, 95, of Ontario Fifth District – Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. • Samuel Filippini Adame, 60, of San Bernardino • Vern W. Bowerman, 83, of San Bernardino • Salvador Garcia Contreras, 86, of San Bernardino • Marlene Anne Fowler, 92, of Rialto • Cecilia D. Gianni, 71, of San Bernardino • Paulino Gomez, 47, of Rialto • Schenelle C. Guebara, 44, of San Bernardino • Thomas Andrew Herrera, 49, of Bloomington • Oli Siaosi Liaga, 65, of San Bernardino • Jose J. Monroy, 80, of Bloomington • Mary Ellen Panek, 89, of Colton • Magdalena P. Raub, 86, of San Bernardino • Patricia Dell Richardson, 85, of San Bernardino • Luerunner Waters, 88, of San Bernardino • Reginald White, 72, of Colton
- 11 Pastor David Zamora of Living Way in Fontana
- 12 Special Presentations, Resolutions and Proclamations
- 13 Chair Rowe • Resolution recognizing Laurie Searle • Resolution recognizing Michelle Simpson • Resolution recognizing Brendon Biggs
- 14 Reports from County Counsel and Chief Executive Officer
- 15 Individual Board Member Comments
- 16 Presentation of the Agenda
- a) Consider additions of emergency or urgency items to the agenda to be placed on the Consent or Discussion Calendar at the Board’s discretion pursuant to Government Code section 54954.2(b) or (b)(2).
- 17 County Counsel, Tom Bunton, stated in the case of Katelyn Renee Brown, et al. v. Betzaleri Gonzales Garcia, et al., the Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to file a cross-complaint against Southern California Edison in this action involving a collision with a Southern California Edison power pole. Chief Executive Officer, Luther Snoke, provided an update on the County's study of the impact of short-term rentals. Land Use Services has been consulting with the third-party vendor, Granicus, and the Assessor's office to acquire additional information necessary to the study. The information was received on January 17, 2024 and Land Use Services needs additional time to review the information and prepare a presentation. The staff presentation is tentatively scheduled for the March 12, 2024 Board Meeting.
- b) Notice of minor revisions to agenda items, items removed or continued from the Board of Supervisors’ Agenda.
- c) Disclosure pursuant to Government Code Section 84308.
- 19 Vice Chairman and First District Supervisor Col. Paul Cook (Ret.) complimented San Bernardino County for never forgetting employees and honoring those who served for many years with Resolutions. Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman provided an update regarding the following boards he sits on: Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee, Ontario International Airport Authority, Southern California Association of Governments, Inland Empire Health Plan, and South Coast Air Quality Management District. He stated his office is partnering with the City of Chino Hills to host a free document shredding event on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Shoppes in Chino Hills. Supervisor Hagman said he participated in the Chino Basin Water Conservation District’s 75th anniversary celebration. Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. congratulated Brendan Biggs on his retirement and stated the County just received an Active Transportation Grant as a result of his hard work. He provided an update regarding the following board he sits on: Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee. Supervisor Baca, Jr. thanked lobby ambassador, Edgar Villaneuva, for his service. He stated he attended the Human Trafficking Symposium. Supervisor Baca, Jr. highlighted Item No. 26, which is providing 1.5 million dollars to Indian Springs High School and Item No. 48, which is a construction contract for road improvements on Fifth Street and Pedley Road near Monterey Elementary School in San Bernardino. He said he attended the Jayden Daniels parade on January 20, 2024 and wished him the best of luck. Chair and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe highlighted Item No. 57, which accepts a grant from Caltrans for 3.7 million dollars for Sunburst Park in Joshua Tree. She thanked the Department of Public Works for their storm watch efforts over the last few days including preparing equipment and also thanked the first responders. Chair Rowe reminded residents of the County’s new preparedness website.
- 20 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 21 Items listed on the Consent Calendar are expected to be routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon in one motion as the first item of business on the Discussion Calendar. If the Board directs that an item listed on the Consent Calendar be held for further discussion, the item will be addressed under “Deferred Items,” the second item listed on the Discussion Calendar.
- 22 COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
- 23 Board of Supervisors
- 2 Recognitions, Resolutions & Proclamations
- 3 Boards, Commissions & Committee Actions
- 4 Opposition to the Proposed Southern California Gas Company Utility Increase
- 5 Post Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy for the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District
- 28 Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
- 6 Agreement with Clarivate Analytics (US) LLC to Access ProQuest Platform and eBooks
- 7 Agreement with Southland Farmers’ Market Association, Inc. to Operate a Weekly Farmers’ Market on the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Campus
- 8 Amendment to Contract with Press Ganey Associates, LLC for Patient, Employee, and Physician Satisfaction Survey
- 9 Appointments for Medical Staff and Advanced Practice Professional Staff Membership and/or Clinical Privileges at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
- 10 Appropriation Adjustment to Contract with Joint Commission Resources, Inc. for Quality Improvement and Compliance Consulting Services
- 11 License Agreement with BrandConnex, LLC, as Agent for U.S. News & World Report, L.P., for Licensing of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care Emblem
- 12 Agreement with DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. dba DePuy Synthes Power Tools for Anspach EG1 High Speed Electric Drills
- 13 Agreement with Smith and Nephew, Inc. for Loan of Endoscopic Surgical Instruments
- 14 Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Maternal Child Health Policy and Procedure Manuals
- 15 Non-Financial Affiliation Agreement with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for Specialized Clinical Training
- 16 Open Negotiations Phase and Independent Dispute Resolution Process under the Federal No Surprises Act
- 17 Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Patient Accounts Policy and Procedure Manual
- 41 Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector
- 18 Agreement with First Corporate Solutions, Inc. for Tax Sale Property Parties of Interest Title Searches
- 19 Amendment to Agreement with PFM Asset Management LLC for Investment Advisory Services for the San Bernardino County Flood Control District
- 20 Memorandum of Understanding with the Franchise Tax Board
- 45 Children and Family Services
- 21 Amendments to Contracts for Clinical Licensure Supervision Program Services
- 47 Community Development and Housing Department
- 22 Administrative Action for Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds
- 23 Contract with the City of Victorville for the Provision of Homeless Services and Supports
- 24 Resolution Authorizing the Transferred Ownership of 450 North G Street, San Bernardino, and Approving Amendment to the Homekey Standard Agreement
- 51 County Administrative Office
- 25 Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program
- 26 Ratification Actions in Response to American Rescue Plan Act - Subrecipient Contracts
- 27 Side Letter Agreement with Teamsters, Local 1932
- 28 Pass Through Grant Subaward for the Purchase of Snow Removal Heavy Equipment
- 29 Housing Guidelines for Homeless Shelter Projects in San Bernardino County
- 30 Countywide Crime Suppression and Pilot Program Reserve Funds for Off-Highway Vehicle Enforcement
- 58 County Counsel
- 31 Purchase Order with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP for Specialized Legal Services
- 60 District Attorney
- 32 Grant Subaward Agreement with California Office of Emergency Services for the San Bernardino County Victim Services Program
- 33 Grant Application to the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program
- 63 Human Services Administration
- 34 Employment Contract for the California Statewide Automated Welfare System
- 35 Contract with Conference Technologies, Inc. for Audio-Video Conferencing Equipment Purchase and Installation
- 66 Innovation and Technology
- 36 Non-Financial Terms of Service and End User License Agreement with Owl Labs Inc. for Video Conferencing Devices, Software, and Services
- 68 Land Use Services
- 37 Amendment to the Graffiti Removal Services Contracts
- 38 Amendment to Contracts for Fire Hazard Abatement Services
- 39 Contracts for On-Call Demolition Services
- 40 Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding with the City of San Bernardino and Vulcan Materials Company for Mining Review and Inspection Services
- 73 Public Health
- 41 Amendments to Contracts for Medical Care and Support Services Under Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America
- 42 Agreement with VOX Network Solutions for Telstrat Telephone Quality Assurance Recording Services System Maintenance Services
- 43 Contract with Fonemed LLC for After-Hours Care Services
- 77 Public Works-Solid Waste Management
- 44 Amendment to Construction Contract with Sukut Construction, LLC for the Phase 1A Liner Project at the Landers Sanitary Landfill
- 79 Public Works-Special Districts
- 45 Amendment to Professional Engineering Design Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Camp Switzerland Sewer Lift Station and Connecting Pipes Project
- 81 Public Works-Transportation
- 46 Amendment to Contract with Vance Corporation for On-Call Public Works Maintenance Services
- 47 Capital Improvement Program Project for Riverside Drive Turn Pocket in the Chino Area
- 48 Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the Fifth Street and Pedley Road Project in the San Bernardino Area
- 49 Updates to the San Bernardino County Road Standard Drawings
- 86 Real Estate Services
- 50 Revenue License Agreement for Rack and Antenna Space with Southwest Gas Corporation in Big Bear
- 51 Amendment to Lease Agreement with Bear Valley Medical Business Center, LLC for Office Space in Victorville
- 89 Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
- 52 Agreements for Cybersecurity Software and Professional Services
- 91 Workforce Development Department
- 53 Travel Request for Workforce Development Board Members to Attend the California Workforce Association Day at the Capitol in Sacramento, California
- 54 Travel Request for Workforce Development Board Members to Attend the 2024 National Association of Workforce Boards Conference in Washington, District of Columbia
- 94 SEPARATED ENTITIES
- 95 Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District
- 55 Revenue Use Agreement with Saunderosa, Inc. dba Captain John’s Fawn Harbor and Marina for the Operation of the Dana Point Marina Concession
- 97 Bloomington Recreation and Park District
- 56 Revenue Memorandum of Understanding with the Bloomington Little League for Use of Kessler Park and Waiver of Certain Fees
- 99 Board Governed County Service Areas
- 57 Grant Award and Agreement for the Clean California Local Grant Program Cycle 2 for the County Service Area 20 Joshua Tree Park Improvements at Sunburst Park and Community Park Project
- 101 In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority
- 58 Budget Appropriation Adjustment for the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Program
- 103 San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
- 59 Donation of a Transit Vehicle from Arrowhead Central Credit Union
- 60 Continuation of Emergency Remediation Project at 120 S. D Street in San Bernardino
- 106 San Bernardino County Flood Control District
- 61 Agreement with Leatherman BioConsulting, Inc. to Conduct Biological Resource Monitoring Services for the Desert Knolls Wash Phase III Project in the Town of Apple Valley
- 62 Agreement with Aspen Environmental Group to Conduct Cultural Resource Monitoring Services for the Desert Knolls Wash Phase III Project in the Town of Apple Valley
- 63 Conveyance of Easement Deed Over Portion of Etiwanda Creek Channel and San Sevaine Channel to the City of Fontana
- 110 MULTIJURISDICTIONAL ITEMS
- 111 Multijurisdictional Item with the following entities: San Bernardino County; Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District; Bloomington Recreation and Park District; Board Governed County Service Areas; San Bernardino County Flood Control District
- 64 Contracts for On-Call Environmental Permitting and Planning Services
- 113 Multijurisdictional Item with the following entities: San Bernardino County; In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority
- 65 Amendment to Contract with the Health Care Employees/Employer Dental and Medical Trust Fund for Health Insurance
- 115 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
- 116 County Administrative Office
- 66 Introduction of Ordinance Amending the San Bernardino County Code Relating to Compensation and Terms and Conditions of Exempt Group Employees, Sheriff’s Trainee Employees, and Law Clerk Employees
- 118 Probation
- 67 Ordinance Amendment Related to Appointment of Members of the Juvenile Justice Commission, in its Capacity as the Delinquency Prevention Commission
- 120 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
- 121 Board of Supervisors
- 122 Action on Consent Calendar - The motions and votes for Consent Calendar items are taken as a single action. Abstentions or recusals for specific Consent Calendar items are recorded on the Fair Statement, which is the official record of votes.
- 123 Deferred Items
- 124 Board Governed County Service Areas
- 68 Public Hearing on Proposed Increase to Property Related Service Charge for Road Maintenance and Snow Removal Services in County Service Area 70 Zone R-22 (Twin Peaks)
- 126 Land Use Services
- 69 Duke Warehouse at Slover/Alder Conditional Use Permit Project
- 127 Public Comment: Garth Pezant Sr.
- 128 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 128 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 129 In accordance with County Code section 12.0101, any member of the public may address the Board on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.
- 130 IF YOU CHALLENGE ANY DECISION REGARDING ANY OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED DURING THE PUBLIC TESTIMONY PERIOD REGARDING THAT PROPOSAL OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.
- 131 THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024 AT THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, 385 NORTH ARROWHEAD AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO WITH CLOSED SESSION BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. AND PUBLIC SESSION BEGINNING AT 10:00 A.M.
- 132 Public Hearing on Proposed Increase to Property Related Service Charge for Road Maintenance and Snow Removal Services in County Service Area 70 Zone R-22 (Twin Peaks)
- 137 Public Comment: Garth Pezant Sr., Margaret Cashion, Carmen Gallegos, Jane Hunt-Ruble, Thomas Ruiz, David Wilder, Andrew Graf, Dr. Frank Miranda, Darby Osnaya, Veronica Golub, Georgia L
- 139 This Fair Statement sets out a summary of the actions taken on each of the items on the agenda for Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The Clerk of the Board is directed to include this Fair Statement with the “Report/Recommendations to the Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County, California and Record of Action” for said date.