REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 10, 2026
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
Title
Adoption of Ordinance to Amend the San Bernardino County Code Relating to Speed Limits on Lake Havasu
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Adopt Ordinance to adjust the boundaries of the Havasu Palms Marina “no wake zone”, which was introduced on February 24, 2026, Item No. 49.
(Presenter: Carolina Mendoza, Chief Deputy Director, 387-0640)
Body
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
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as it is non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The ordinance to update the San Bernardino County Code to adjust the boundaries of the Havasu Palms Marina “no wake zone” was introduced February 24, 2026, Item No. 49. The expansion of the “no wake zone” in this area will limit the speed of vessels to five miles per hour to enhance public safety. The change will not have an impact on navigation within Lake Havasu.
The recommendation before the Board of Supervisors today is to adopt the ordinance on the Consent Calendar.
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 March 3, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Erika Rodarte, Administrative Analyst, 387-4919) on March 3, 2026.