REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 18, 2025
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Special Districts
SUBJECT
Title
San Bernardino County Street Light Design Standard Drawing
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve and adopt new San Bernardino County Street Light Design Standard Drawing No. 314.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as this item is non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Department of Public Works (Department) existing standard drawings have been in existence for several decades, with some dating back to 1965. Standard drawings are predefined drawing templates that contain standard notes and details which govern the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of any improvement to be located within the public rights-of-way.
On January 23, 2024 (Item No. 49) the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved updates to existing road standard drawings. To conform to current industry standards and requirements, the Department updated its existing standard drawings and provided new additional standard drawings in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, Federal Highway Administration, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Caltrans Highway Design Manual, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
Standard Drawing No. 314 will establish the design criteria for typical street lighting projects to be used throughout the County. The new standard provides a consistent framework for designing...
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