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
SUBJECT
Title
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Havasu Lake Road Improvement Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Certify that the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (State Clearinghouse No. 2025070904) for the Havasu Lake Road Improvement Project, in the Needles area, has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, has been reviewed and considered prior to approving the project, and that the report reflects the independent judgement of the Board of Supervisors.
2. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Havasu Lake Road Improvement Project.
3. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Havasu Lake Road Improvement Project as provided in Section 1.5 of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.
4. Approve the project as defined in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Havasu Lake Road Improvement Project.
5. Direct the Department of Public Works to file the Notice of Determination 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
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
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 additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Havasu Lake Road Improvement Project (Project) will be funded with Third District's Board Discretionary Infrastructure Funds (3rd District's Infrastructure Funding). The requested administrative actions have minimal financial impact on the San Bernardino County (County) Department of Public Works (Department). The Department w...
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