REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 24, 2026
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Chief Flood Control Engineer, Flood Control District
SUBJECT
Title
San Bernardino County Flood Control District Hydrology Manual Updates
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District:
1. Find that approval of the updated San Bernardino County Flood Control District Hydrology Manual is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), 15378(b)(2) (General Policy), and 15378(b)(5) (Administrative Activities).
2. Approve the updated San Bernardino County Flood Control District Hydrology Manual to provide modern, accurate, and transparent hydrology tools for residents, public agencies, engineers, and developers working within the County.
3. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works or Chief Flood Control Engineer to approve future revisions to the Hydrology Manual on an as-needed basis.
4. Direct the San Bernardino County Flood Control District to file the Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Chief Flood Control Engineer, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote and Fulfill the Countywide Vision.
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
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 San Bernardino County Flood Control District (District) is funded by property taxes, fee revenue, and other local, state, and federal funding.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The San Bernardino County Flood Control District (Di...
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