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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: March 4, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: C. Jeannie Fortune, Interim Director of Finance & Management Services
Department: Finance & Management Services
Subject: Ratify the No-Cost Extension Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with the Board of State Community
Corrections (BSCC) for the California Violence
Intervention Program Cycle 4 Grant (Cal VIP 4) (All Wards) Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Ratify the No-Cost Extension Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with the Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) for the California Violence Intervention Program Cycle 4 Grant; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take any further actions to execute amendments or documents as necessary, including minor and substantive changes, after review by the City Attorney, as necessary to effectuate the implementation of the community violence intervention program services with Subrecipients Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy and Operation New Hope.
City Manager's Comments
The City Manager recommends approval.
Executive Summary
On September 21, 2022, the Mayor and City Council approved a grant award in the amount of $3,800,000 from the Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) for the California Violence Intervention Program Cycle 4 (Cal VIP 4) for a grant term of July 1, 2022, through December 31, 2025. On January 15, 2025, the Mayor and City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between the City and the BSCC to reduce the grant agreement amount $1,896,729.09 and to extend the period of performance through June 30, 2026. Now, a second amendment for a six-month no- 3 1
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cost extension ending December 31, 2026, of the CalVIP 4 grant is necessary to allow the granting agency sufficient time to complete its review and award process for the CalVIP Cycle 5 grant program. This extension will ensure continuity of violence intervention and prevention services currently funded under CalVIP 4 and prevent a disruption in program operations while funding decisions for the next grant cycle are being finalized. Approval of this extension will allow the City to maintain critical services without interruption and ensure a seamless transition between grant cycles.
Background
In July 2022, the City of San Bernardino was awarded funding under CalVIP 4, administered by the BSCC. The purpose of the CalVIP program is to support community-based violence intervention and prevention strategies that reduce firearm violence and improve public safety outcomes. The grant supports evidence-based programming focused on individuals and communities at highest risk of violence, including but not limited to outreach, case management, supportive services, and coordination with community-based partners. The original grant term was scheduled to conclude on December 31, 2025, and the City received an extension to June 30, 2026. Due to administrative needs and implementation timelines, the BSCC provided an additional 6-month no-cost extension ending December 31, 2026, to avoid any gaps in services between Cal VIP 4 and 5 cycles.
Discussion
The BSCC released the Cal VIP 5 grant with a deadline to apply by August 18, 2025, and an anticipated award announcement by late November 2025. While funding decisions remain pending, the BSCC approved a six-month no-cost extension for existing Cal VIP 4 programs as an interim measure to prevent service disruptions. The BSCC intends to announce Cal VIP 5 awards between March 1 and June 30, 2026.
The amendment includes contingent provisions that will apply only if the City elects to accept a Cal VIP 5 award if decisions are made on or before March 1. If accepted, the current program would conclude on March 31, 2026, with administrative closeout completed by September 30, 2026. Due to the BSCC requiring an expedited execution of the grant amendment, staff request that the Mayor and City Council ratify the grant amendment to continue project deliverables and avoid gaps in services. Subrecipients have been approved to continue services while amendments to execute sub- agreements are in process.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
This project aligns with Goal No. 3: Improved Quality of Life by enhancing community health, safety, and resilience through proactive planning for extreme heat. By developing strategies that improve shade, cooling, and urban design, the project supports a safer, more comfortable, and sustainable environment for all residents.
Fiscal Impact
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Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Ratify the No-Cost Extension Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with the Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) for the California Violence Intervention Program Cycle 4 Grant; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take any further actions to execute amendments or documents as necessary, including minor and substantive changes, after review by the City Attorney, as necessary to effectuate the implementation of the community violence intervention program services with Subrecipients Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy and Operation New Hope.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Cal VIP4 Fully Executed Amendment
Attachment 2 – City of San Bernardino- CALVIP-BSCC 857-22-A1 Attachment 3 – CalVIP-4 Fully Executed Standard Agreement Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
January 15, 2024 The Council adopted Resolution No 2025-021 authorizing the City Manager execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement
and budget (reduced to $1.89M) with the BSCC along with approval to terminate a PSA with Victory Outreach San
Bernardino, and approval to execute a subrecipient
agreement with Young Visionaries, and PSAs with The
Connie Rice Institute for Urban Peace, Loma Linda Institute for Community Partnerships, and reallocate $104,969.41 in ARPA funds from Victory Outreach to Operation New Hope
($54,390.53) and Young Visionaries ($50,578.88).
October 2, 2024 The Council approved motion to reallocate $250k ARPA funding allocated to the VIP program to street segment
repair.
September 21, 2022 The Council adopted Resolution No. 22-203 authorizing the City Manager to receive and administer the BSCC Grant
award of $3.8M, authorizing the City Manager to execute a fourth (4th) amendment to an agreement with Victory
Outreach, and authorizing the Agency Director of
Administrative Services to amend the FY 2022/2023 adopted budget revenue and expenditures by $3.8M.
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June 1, 2022 The Council approved ARPA PSA contracts for Young Visionaries, Victory Outreach, and Operation New Hope.
October 6, 2021 The Council approved motion to allocate $1M of APRA funds and release an RFP to secure three (3) additional vendors.
CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager