Martha Ybarra

The City Council meeting included a public participation segment where community members expressed appreciation for city services and garden projects. Public hearings were held to adopt resolutions for the continued maintenance of the landscape maintenance district and the streetlight benefit assessment district for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, staff presented a five-year capital improvement plan, detailing funding strategies for fleet replacement, building maintenance, park improvements, sewer expansion, and street pavement rehabilitation projects, emphasizing the use of restricted development impact fees rather than the general fund.

This Water Shortage Contingency Plan serves as a strategic roadmap for the City of Loma Linda to proactively prepare for and respond to water shortages, ensuring reliable supplies and mitigating service disruptions. Developed in conjunction with the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, it outlines an annual assessment process, three defined water shortage stages (Normal, Threatened, Emergency) cross-referenced with state standards, and specific response actions including supply augmentation and demand reduction. The plan also details communication protocols, compliance and enforcement measures, financial impact mitigation, and continuous monitoring and refinement procedures, all aimed at promoting efficient water use and long-term water system resilience.

The 2025 San Bernardino Valley Regional Urban Water Management Plan outlines a collaborative strategy to ensure long-term water supply reliability for the San Bernardino Valley. Key priorities include identifying water sources, estimating future demands, and evaluating supply-demand balance under various hydrologic conditions, including drought. The plan emphasizes coordinated regional planning, water use efficiency and conservation, and robust groundwater recharge strategies to maintain sufficient water supplies and enhance natural resources for the next 25 years.

This Regional Urban Water Management Plan (RUWMP) evaluates the water supply and demand for the San Bernardino Valley region over a 25-year planning period from 2025 to 2050. It assesses diverse water sources, including imported water, local groundwater, surface water, and recycled water, alongside water use efficiency measures. The plan details regional water management frameworks, legal judgments, and collaborative programs to ensure long-term water resource reliability and sustainability for the participating agencies while adapting to climate change impacts.

The Water Shortage Contingency Plan for the City of Loma Linda is a strategic document designed to proactively prepare for and respond to water shortages, ensuring reliable supplies and preventing service disruptions. It details procedures for annual water supply assessments, outlines three water shortage stages (Normal, Threatened, Emergency) with associated response actions, and establishes communication protocols, enforcement measures, legal authority, and financial impact considerations. The plan aims to provide accountability, predictability, and a framework for adaptive management of water resources.