March 24, 2026 - San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Meeting

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on March 24, 2026, addressing a variety of procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a lease purchase agreement for 2,000 Motorola APX 8000 portable radios at a total cost of approximately $1.8 million, funded by the asset replacement fund. The board also considered multiple fee ordinance introductions for various county districts and services, including regional parks, flood control, emergency medical services, and water franchises. Notably, the board approved a 25-year revenue franchise agreement with San Gabriel Valley Water Company, expected to generate approximately $245,000 annually for the general fund. Additionally, the board discussed capital improvement projects such as underground utility improvements, sidewalk easements near fire stations, park construction phases, and a $2.2 million sewer construction contract for Bloomington. The meeting included presentations on the county's 2026-2027 financial outlook, highlighting economic challenges, pension system pressures, and federal legislative impacts, particularly related to HR1 and CalFresh program administration costs and penalties. The board also announced plans to issue an RFP for a comprehensive fee assessment in land use services. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about child and family services, infrastructure issues in Wrightwood, and community impacts of development projects. The board took motions and votes on various consent and discussion calendar items, with some members abstaining due to conflicts of interest or property ownership. Overall, the meeting emphasized fiscal prudence, transparency in fee adjustments, and ongoing advocacy regarding federal funding uncertainties affecting county services.