REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 9, 2025
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation & Surveyor
SUBJECT
Title
Acceptance of Grant of Road Right-of-Way Easement and Segment of Argus Avenue from Sage Street North to Athol Street in the Trona Area Into the County of Maintained Road System
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve acceptance of Grant of Easement Agreement, including non-standard terms, from Searles Valley Minerals Inc., for highway and roadway purposes.
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the Acceptance Certificate, certifying acceptance of road right-of-way easement and consenting to its recordation by the County's authorized representative.
3. Adopt Resolution to accept a portion of Argus Avenue from Sage Street north to Athol Street in the Trona area into the County Maintained Road System pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 941.
4. Direct the County Surveyor to record the Grant of Easement Agreement upon execution.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
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). It will cost less than $1,000 to update the Department of Public Works (Department) records, and future road maintenance costs will be funded by Gas Tax revenue. Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Department's 2025-26 Road Operations budget and will be included in future recommended budgets
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 941, the Board of Supervisors (Board) may accept into the County Maintained Road System (CMRS) roads that are necessary for public convenience. The Department evaluated a portion of Argus Avenu...
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