 Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Here's a quick roundup from today's (03/11/2025) San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting:
Fourth District Highlights:
Item No. 3 - The board approved the reappointment of Ray M. Marquez to Seat 2 on the Airports Commission for a four-year term ending January 31, 2029, and confirmed the appointment of Kevin G. Cisneroz to Seat 4 on the San Bernardino County Campaign Accountability Commission for a two-year term ending January 31, 2027.
Countywide Highlights:
Item No. 2 - The Board of Supervisors honored the dedicated service of eight esteemed county employees by adopting resolutions recognizing their retirements:
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Don Johnson – Over 25 years of service
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Robert Escalera – 22 years of service
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Annette L. Wilson – 35 years of service
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Ramona Verduzco – 30 years of service
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Josefina Zepeda – 29 years of service
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Sylvia Earl – Over 24 years of service
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Jon Garber – 32 years of service
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John Commander – 36 years of distinguished service with the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
Additionally, the board proclaimed April 6-12, 2025, as Crime Victims’ Rights Week, recognizing the importance of supporting and advocating for victims of crime, and proclaimed designating March as American Red Cross Month through 2030, honoring the organization's ongoing commitment to disaster relief, lifesaving training, and humanitarian efforts.
Item No. 4 - The board approved a non-financial contract with Grand Canyon University (GCU) to provide field experience and student training in counseling and social work. Through this partnership, the Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) will offer facilities and professional staff to support GCU students as they complete their required training. This program will integrate classroom learning with real-world agency practice, allowing students to observe and participate in DAAS programs. It will provide hands-on experience with diverse client populations while helping students understand the responsibilities and rewards of professional social work.
Item No. 13 -The board approved an additional $70.6 million to expand substance use disorder and recovery services, allowing the county to serve 5,888 more clients over the next four years (at $12,000 per client). This funding will also increase available treatment beds from 169 to 303. The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) provides mental health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to residents struggling with severe mental illness or addiction. These services are offered through county-run clinics and community-based organizations, focusing on prevention, treatment, recovery, and education. A key part of this system includes substance use disorder and Recovery Services (SUDRS), Withdrawal Management (WM), and Residential Treatment (RT) programs, ensuring individuals receive the care they need for long-term recovery.
Item No. 15 - The board approved a $1.36 million budget adjustment for the Community Development and Housing Department (CDH) to provide emergency homelessness assistance. This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and will support emergency shelters, street outreach, rapid rehousing, and homelessness prevention. These federal funds are part of CDH’s annual grant allocation and will help expand housing and services for unsheltered individuals across the county.
Item No. 53 - The board heard a presentation on the countywide recommended fee changes for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
 The Board of Supervisors meetings are open for public participation. Public access to the San Bernardino County Government Center is through the west doors, facing Arrowhead Avenue. All members of the public entering the building are required to go through a security scan and then sent directly to the chambers.
San Bernardino County Government Center
Covington Chambers
385 N. Arrowhead Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, March 25, at 10:00 A.M.
Tuesday, April 8, at 10:00 A.M.
Tuesday, April 29, at 10:00 A.M.
- Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire Joint Powers Authority (JPA)
- Homeless Ad Hoc
- Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
- Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN)
- Local Agency Formation Commission for San Bernardino County (LAFCo)
- OmniTrans
- Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)
- Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
- San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG)
- San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)
- South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
If you have questions or comments that you'd like to share, in relation to the committees listed above, please email me at Supervisor.Hagman@bos.sbcounty.gov.
- 24hr Mental Health Helpline: 1-888-743-1478
- Animal Care: 1-800-472-5609
- Code Enforcement: 909-884-4056
- County Fire Non-Emergency Number: 909-387-5974
- Homeless Concerns: 909-387-0623
- Illegal Cannabis Cultivations: 909-387-8400
- Illegal Fireworks: 1-800-472-7766
- Potholes and Other Road Problems: 909-387-8063
- Sheriff Non-Emergency Dispatch: 909-387-8313
- Short Term Rental Complaints: 1-800-205-9417
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