REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
February 24, 2026
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
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Introduction of Ordinance to Amend the San Bernardino County Code Relating to Speed Limits on Lake Havasu
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Consider proposed ordinance to adjust the boundaries of the Havasu Palms Marina “no wake zone.”
2. Make alterations, if necessary, to the proposed ordinance.
3. Approve introduction of proposed ordinance.
• An ordinance of San Bernardino County, State of California, to amend Section 52.0506 of the San Bernardino County Code, relating to Speed Limits on Lake Havasu
4. SCHEDULE ORDINANCE FOR FINAL ADOPTION ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026, on the Consent Calendar.
(Presenter: Carolina Mendoza, Chief Deputy Director, 387-0640)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The proposed ordinance is non-financial in nature, and will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The proposed ordinance will update the San Bernardino County Code (County Code) to adjust the boundaries of the Havasu Palms Marina “no wake zone.” New development on the California shoreline at Havasu Palms is expected to add a total of 96 docks along the shoreline. There is also a marina and several swimming spots on shore in this area. The expansion of the “no wake zone” in this area will limit the speed of vessels to five miles per hour in this area to enhance public safety. The change in ordinance will not have an impact on navigation within Lake Havasu.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Jolena Grider and Miles Kowalski, Deputies County Counsel, 387-5455) on February 19, 2026, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Erika Rodarte, Administrative Analyst, 387-4919) on February 9, 2026.