REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE FOLLOWING:
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 7, 2026
FROM
JOE BACA, JR., Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor, Board of Supervisors
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation, and Chief Flood Control Engineer
SUBJECT
Title
Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program for the Cactus Trail Solar Lighting Project
End
RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Acting as the governing body of San Bernardino County:
a. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Rialto for the Cactus Trail Solar Lighting Project to install solar-powered lighting along the Cactus Trail corridor to enhance public safety, visibility, and accessibility, effective upon execution by both parties and continuing through completion of the project and final payment, and wherein the County shall reimburse the City of Rialto an amount not to exceed $859,100.
b. Authorize an allocation of $859,100 from the 2025-26 Fifth District's Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget for the Cactus Trail Solar Lighting Project.
c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the necessary budget adjustments as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
2. Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, waive the San Bernardino County Flood Control District encroachment permit fees for the City of Rialto Cactus Trail Solar Lighting Project, finding that such waiver serves a public purpose pursuant to Section 2(1)(j)(1)(C) of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District Fee Ordinance by enhancing public safety and reducing potential risks associated with low-visibility conditions by facilitating the installation of solar powered lighting in the current San Bernardino County Flood Con...
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