Mark Gibbs

The Inland Valley Development Agency's Business Plan Update outlines its strategic direction for the effective reuse of the former Norton Air Force Base, focusing on economic benefit and revitalization of the East Valley. Key strategic pillars for 2026-2031 include comprehensive infrastructure development, financial and operational support for the San Bernardino International Airport, and robust economic development initiatives aimed at replacing lost jobs, increasing opportunities, and attracting private investment. The plan emphasizes the advancement of the UAS Center at SBD, enhanced air passenger service, and regional infrastructure planning and projects, all contributing to community and economic revitalization.

The Board meeting included informational reports from the Chief Executive Officer regarding budget preparation, grant and legislative items, and a register of demands. Action items included adopting proposed budget adjustments for the current fiscal year, awarding a design-build construction contract for the DFAS I Tenant Improvements project, and conducting a business plan update. Additionally, the Board reviewed the status of the agency's action plan.

The committee discussed potential conflict of interest issues, received a status report on the Community Revitalization and Investment Authority, reviewed quarterly budget-to-actual financial reports for the General Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, UAS Center, and the Successor Agency to the IVDA's Redevelopment Powers, and heard a status update on the annual audit.

The board meeting included a closed session regarding real estate negotiations for properties on East Third Street and N. Leland Norton Way. The open session covered executive and UAS Center reports, financial reports including a register of demands and cash reports, and the ratification or approval of various contracts, including leasing, tenant improvements, and professional services. Key action items included adopting fiscal year budget adjustments, approving change orders for street improvement projects, awarding a construction contract for the Third Street Corridor expansion, and discussing economic development initiatives, a business plan update workshop, and an action plan status review.

The agenda for this special meeting included both a Closed Session and an Open Session. The Closed Session included conferences with the Real Estate Negotiator concerning three properties located at 1601 East Third Street, 275 N. Leland Norton Way, and the former Norton Air Force Base G-1 parcel. The Open Session featured informational reports from the Executive Director, the Third Street Corridor Report, the UAS Center at SBD Report, and reports regarding DFAS 1 RFQ and Alliance California. Action items included receiving and presenting the Annual Independent Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, conducting a Business Plan Update Workshop, and reviewing the status of the Agency's Action Plan through June 30, 2026. Consent items involved receiving the demand register and receiving and presenting the January 31, 2026, cash report.