Policies

1. Policy LU-4.8 Public gathering spaces

   We require the development of safe and attractive public gathering spaces that facilitate social interaction, community events, and physical activity in master planned communities, large residential developments, and large commercial developments.

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2. Policy LU-4.9 CPTED

   We require public gathering spaces to use CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design) principles and ensure sufficient access for public safety services.

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Policies

1. Policy H-3.1 Public Services, amenities, and safety

   We support the provision of adequate and fiscally sustainable public services, infrastructure, open space, non-motorized transportation routes, and public safety for neighborhoods in the unincorporated area.

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Policies

1. Policy NR-3.9 Local parks, trails, and recreation

   We support the provision of local and community parks, trails, and recreational programs and facilities in unincorporated areas when a locally-approved funding and financing mechanism is established to pay for acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operations. We encourage unincorporated communities to apply for funding and cooperate with them in their funding applications for local trails that are identified in a non-motorized transportation plan that is accepted or adopted by the County. We also encourage, where feasible, local trails to be separated from vehicular traffic to improve the safety of trail users.

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2. Policy NR-3.12 Rights-of-way and easements

   We consider reserving portions of rights-of-way and easements found to be unnecessary for the ultimate buildout of roadways or flood control facilities for use as local pedestrian, bicycle, and/or equestrian trails.

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Goals

1. Goal HW-1 Health and Social Wellness

   Supportive public facilities and services that assist and guide individuals to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency, social stability, and excellent physical and behavioral health and wellness.

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1. Policy HW-2.4 Health and enrichment programs

   We provide additional support for school districts for nutrition, physical activity, arts, and other enrichment programs, commensurate with the availability of grants and other funding resources.

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2. Policy HW-3.1 Healthy environments

   We collaborate with other public agencies, not-for-profit organizations, community groups, and private developers to improve the physical and built environment in which people live. We do so by improving such things as walkability, bicycle infrastructure, transit facilities, universal design, safe routes to school, indoor and outdoor air quality, gardens, green space and open space, and access to parks and recreation amenities.

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Policies

1. Policy HZ- 3.10 Multi use facilities

   We emphasize coordination efforts for joint use of public and private recreation facilities serving unincorporated environmental justice focus areas. We encourage that newly constructed or substantially remodeled public facilities serving unincorporated environmental justice focus areas be assessed and designed for features and spaces that improve the community’s access to physical activity and/or healthy food options, as feasible and appropriate to the needs of the community.

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2. Policy HZ-3.11 Public Health

   We utilize County Department of Public Health experience, expertise, and staffing resources to expand and improve outreach, community engagement, analysis, and implementation efforts in unincorporated environmental justice focus areas, with particular emphasis in addressing the types of health concerns identified in the Hazard Element tables.

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3. Policy HZ-3.12 Barriers to physical activity

   We prioritize identification of appropriate remedies to improve and remove, where feasible, barriers to outdoor physical activity, such as inadequate infrastructure, when doing County projects in environmental justice focus areas, with particular emphasis in addressing the types of health and mobility issues identified in the Hazard Element tables.

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4. Policy HZ-3.13 Safe routes to school

   We work with our regional transportation authority, school districts and local law enforcement to ensure that schools have safe walking and bicycling routes to school. In applying for Safe Routes to School grants, we will prioritize schools that are either located in the environmental justice focus areas, or serve children residing in environmental justice focus areas.

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5. Policy HZ-3.14 Community desired improvements

   We assist unincorporated environmental justice focus areas to identify ways in which they might establish special funding and financing mechanisms to provide community‐desired public facilities and services, recreational facilities, sidewalks and bike trails, and access to fresh and healthy food.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT B - Reduce traffic congestion by improving transit services, roadways and recreational networks for pedestrians and bicyclists, and transit riders.

   Action Statement B.2

   IN PROCESS: Advocate for implementation of the Big Bear Valley Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Equestrian Master Plan in collaboration with partners such as the City of Big Bear Lake, County of San Bernardino Public Works, the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation, and the Southern California Mountains Foundation and under the leadership of the Big Bear Valley Trails Coordinator.

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2. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Build human capital and promote enterprise, with a focus on environmentally friendly businesses, to strengthen the local economy and provide opportunities for residents and families to be self-reliant.

   Action Statement C.1

   Promote child and youth development, social and civic responsibility, and environmental stewardship by establishing a multigenerational community council with youth in leadership positions to advocate for and support activities that enrich our community and our environment.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Improve community resources available to Baker residents.

   Action Statement C.2

   Work with local volunteers and the Baker CSD to provide a diversity of recreational programs and activities in Baker for persons of all ages.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT A - Provide a unified downtown area that is active and thriving

   Action Statement A.4

   Construct sidewalks and additional or improved parking, to enhance safety and efficiency in business areas.

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2. FOCUS STATEMENT B - Develop and improve parks and recreational facilities and services for all ages

   Action Statement B.1

   COMPLETED: Identify recreation needs, including facilities and programs, by working with residents from all age groups and abilities.* *Completed by Rim of the World Recreation and Parks District

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   Action Statement B.2

   IN PROCESS: Identify opportunities for joint-use of underused and vacant facilities to serve recreation needs.* *The Park District has a joint use agreement with the School District for classes.

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   Action Statement B.3

   IN PROCESS: Identify opportunities to incorporate bike trails within the communities.* *The Rim of the World Active Transportation Plan was adopted in March 2018.

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3. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Create affordable outdoor recreation activities that capitalize on the natural environment, attract visitors, and provide entertainment for residents while also reducing the associated impacts to the communities

   Action Statement C.3

   Provide signage, maps, and other informational materials that identify trails and amenities.

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   Action Statement C.4

   Develop programs and marketing materials that educate visitors on the natural environment and importance of its protection in order to foster responsible tourist behavior.

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4. FOCUS STATEMENT D - Provide a thriving and vibrant local small business environment

   Action Statement D.2

   Establish a marketing plan that focuses on the natural environment and existing tourist attractions and amenities, such as Lake Gregory Regional Park.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Develop and improve existing amenities and programming to promote community revitalization.

   Action Statement C.3

   Advocate for creation of multi-use trail(s), bike lanes, and sidewalk improvements.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT A - Increase recreational opportunities to enhance the quality of life in Muscoy

   Action Statement A.1

   Conduct a community-based asset inventory to identify physical assets like vacant lots and spaces to be used for parks, open spaces, and community activities.

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   Action Statement A.2

   Coordinate with nonprofits, local business, and institutional partners to identify resources to purchase adjacent vacant lots and convert them to parks.

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   Action Statement A.3

   Establish joint-use agreements with Muscoy Elementary School and the PAL Center for the community to utilize existing soccer fields and green spaces.

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2. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Improve public and equestrian safety within Muscoy

   Action Statement C.5

   Identify existing and potential horse and pedestrian trails with a community-sponsored wayfinding program.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT E - Improve open space and recreational opportunities for Helendale residents

   Action Statement E.6

   Construct a community gym with workout facilities and an indoor pool.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT B - Develop and improve parks and recreational facilities and services for all ages

   Action Statement B.3

   Coordinate with the San Bernardino County Special Districts to identify improvements at MacKay Park, providing a wider range of age-appropriate facilities, including a senior exercise trail and ballfields.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Provide for a stable economy focusing on economic development, eco-tourism and Route 66 tourism

   Action Statement C.11

   Coordinate desert tour trips.

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2. FOCUS STATEMENT D - Increase community involvement and volunteerism.

   Action Statement D.5

   Establish a 4-H program and scouting programs (Scouts, Fire Explorer).

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT D - Improve services and generate community pride

   Action Statement D.7

   Collaborate with CSA 42 and Special Districts to provide improvements to the ball field and community center.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT E - Create or provide a cost-effective approach to developing equestrian trails and trails for non-motorized vehicles.

   Action Statement E.2

   Protect and develop equestrian, walking, bicycle, and multi-use trails using dedicated easements (utility and drainage) or connecting to existing destinations (e.g. parks, trails, etc.).

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2. FOCUS STATEMENT F - Increase community involvement in community beautification and social cohesion

   Action Statement F.4

   Coordinate with youth and cultural organizations to offer programs and activities in Phelan Piñon Hills.

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   Action Statement F.5

   Establish a multifunctional space to be used by the youth and the community.

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3. FOCUS STATEMENT G - Improve traffic flow and vehicular safety

   Action Statement G.2

   Investigate traffic safety at major intersections and in areas susceptible to vehicle/pedestrian conflict in conjunction with a Safe Routes to School Program.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT A - Clean up the community

   Action Statement A.6

   Construct and implement a community garden program.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Create more local activities for Wonder Valley residents

   Action Statement C.1

   Create an online and written survey for local residents to list the types of activities they would like to participate in.

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