San Bernardino County Board of Supervisor Meeting 01.28.2025

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on January 28, 2025, where they highlighted the county's receipt of 200 national achievement awards for innovation and public service. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of amendments to contracts, such as a $270,000 increase to an existing agreement related to probation services, and authorization of a $25 million grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for road projects in the unincorporated area of Muscoy. The board also approved acquisition agreements for road easements to support these infrastructure projects. Public comments focused heavily on animal welfare concerns, particularly regarding the county's contract with Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, which was recently canceled due to issues with animal treatment and transport. Several speakers urged the county to work with local organizations like Donkey Land for wild burro management and requested enhanced road safety measures to protect both animals and residents. Other community concerns included fire preparedness, housing development in fire-prone areas, and child welfare services. The consent calendar, including multiple contract and budget items, was approved unanimously. No items were pulled for detailed discussion, and no additional reports were presented from closed sessions or the CEO.