REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 5, 2026
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Resolution Establishing a 20 Mile Per Hour Prima Facie Speed Limit in Designated School Zones within the Unincorporated Areas of San Bernardino County
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution that:
1. Finds that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), because the action involves establishing reduced speed limits and installing traffic control signage on existing County roadways and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
2. Determines and declares a prima facie speed limit of 20 miles per hour on designated County-maintained roadways within school zones in the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County, pursuant to Assembly Bill 382 and the California Vehicle Code.
3. Directs the County Road Commissioner to perform such acts as are necessary to implement the terms of the Resolution, including identifying eligible school zones and installing appropriate regulatory signage and traffic control devices.
4. Directs the Department of Public Works to file and post the Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
(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). The estimated cost of $5,000 per fiscal year to install the appropriate signs, as well as minor administrative costs to update the Department of Public Works (Department) records, will be financed by Gas Tax revenue. Sufficient appropriation and revenue are in...
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