CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: November 5, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Vanessa Carder, Interim Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Department: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Subject: Approve $12,000 from Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. from the County of San Bernardino for Blair Park Batting Cage
Improvements (Ward 5)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-385:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all additional negotiations, signings, and submittals of necessary documents to receive the County funds; and
2. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 operating budget in both revenues and expenditures, and appropriate $12,000 for Blair Park Batting Cage improvements.
City Manager's Comments
This represents a contribution from the County based on Supervisor Baca Jr’s support.
Supervisor Baca has been a major supporter of improving the City San Bernardino infrastructure and Parks.
Executive Summary
County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. from the County of San Bernardino (“County”) will provide $12,000 in funding assistance for Blair Park for the Ridgeline Little League Batting Cage improvements. This funding will help with the improvements of the Batting Cage at Blair Park for the Ridgeline Little League.
Background
Over the past several years, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has been a generous and consistent supporter of the City’s parks and public infrastructure.
Their contributions have also played a significant role in funding much-needed repairs for our parks. In response to the aging infrastructure and growing community needs, the City has made it a priority to address deferred maintenance and enhance the overall condition of City parks.
Efforts have included the repair of park shade shelters, shade structures, and walkways, as well as improvements to parking lot surfaces and related amenities. The ongoing support from the County has been instrumental in helping the City move forward more quickly with these enhancements, ensuring that local recreational facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.
Discussion
Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. has allocated $12,000 in funding assistance to support much- needed improvements at the Blair Park Batting Cage. This funding is provided through the County’s Fifth District Specific Priorities Program, which utilizes the County Board of Supervisors’ Discretionary Fund. This program enables each Supervisor to provide financial assistance for specific programs and projects within their respective districts.
The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department reached out to multiple contractors to obtain estimates for the necessary batting cage repairs. One vendor successfully submitted a quote that met project requirements while remaining within the available budget. The selected vendor will provide and install new netting for one batting cage at the Blair Park baseball field, addressing ongoing safety and usability concerns.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Authorizing the Funding Agreement with the County of San Bernardino for Blair Park Batting Cage improvements aligns with Strategic Target No. 3: Improved Quality of Life.
Fiscal Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. This project is fully funded through a $12,000 allocation from San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr.’s office.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-385:
1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all additional negotiations, signings, and submittals of necessary documents to receive the County funds; and
2. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 operating budget in both revenues and expenditures, and appropriate $12,000 for Blair Park Batting Cage improvements.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Resolution 2025- 385 Blair Park Batting Cage Improvements
Attachment 2 – SFG Quote
Attachment 3 – San Bernardino County Purchase Order
Ward:
Fifth Ward
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
N/A
CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager