Policies

1. Policy LU-5.1 Military land use compatibility

   We coordinate with military stakeholders to ensure compatible land uses in areas where military operations on or off installations could affect public health and safety, or where civilian activities could have an impact on current or future military operations. We will coordinate with military stakeholders to resolve existing land use conflicts and protect public safety in the Military Influence Overlay.

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Goals

1. Goal H-3 Housing and Neighborhood Quality

   Neighborhoods that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community, and enhance public and private efforts in maintaining, reinvesting in, and upgrading the existing housing stock.

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Policies

1. Policy IU-5.5 Energy and fuel facilities

   We encourage the development and upgrade of energy and regional fuel facilities in areas that do not pose significant environmental or public health and safety hazards, and in a manner that is compatible with military operations and local community identity.

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Policies

1. Policy TM-4.6 Transit access to public service, health, and wellness

   In unincorporated areas where public transit is available, we prefer new public and behavioral health facilities, other public facilities and services, education facilities, grocery stores, and pharmacies to be located within one-half mile of a public transit stop. We encourage and plan to locate new County health and wellness facilities within one-half mile of a public transit stop in incorporated jurisdictions. We encourage public K-12 education and court facilities to be located within one-half mile of public transit.

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Goals

1. Goal NR-2 Water Quality

   Clean and safe water for human consumption and the natural environment

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Policies

1. Policy NR-1.2 Indoor air quality

   We promote the improvement of indoor air quality through the California Building and Energy Codes and through the provision of public health programs and services.

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2. Policy NR-2.4 Wastewater discharge

   We apply federal and state water quality standards for wastewater discharge requirements in the review of development proposals that relate to type, location, and size of the proposed project in order to safeguard public health and shared water resources.

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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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Policies

1. Policy HW-1.1 Coordinated holistic approach

   We invest in a holistic approach to individual health and wellness to improve the continuum of care, providing coordinated services through departments and agencies associated with human services, economic development, law and justice, and housing, as well as other agencies and nongovernmental organizations.

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2. Policy HW-1.2 Cultural humility and inclusion

   We guide the development and delivery of appropriate health care, health services, and social assistance by recognizing and continuously learning about the diverse values, cultures, languages, and behaviors found throughout the county, especially for those that are underserved or isolated.

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3. Policy HW-1.3 Monitoring health and social conditions

   We prioritize our resources to address the most pressing needs by continually engaging residents and monitoring health and social conditions, trends, and emerging needs across the county, while complying with federal and state mandates.

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4. Policy HW-1.5 Partnerships and capacity building

   We leverage partnerships with other agencies and organizations to address health and wellness issues, and, as funding allows, assist in building the capacity of service providers and partner organizations to expand their service and effectiveness.

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5. Policy HW-1.6 Healthy behaviors

   We collaborate with other public agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and private service providers to offer education and training that enable individuals to make better health and wellness choices. We work to remove environmental and social barriers to healthy habits.

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6. Policy HW-1.7 Upstream issues

   We collaborate with partners to address upstream issues related to the social determinants of health and social stability (e.g., income, education, housing, neighborhood conditions, and job skills), and to reduce the occurrence of and costs associated with responding to acute and chronic conditions, while complying with federal, state, and local mandates.

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7. Policy HW-1.11 Insurance and medical services

   We collaborate with other public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private health and wellness service providers to facilitate residents obtaining medical insurance, vaccines and preventative care, behavioral health, and treatments, through private service providers, County health and wellness facilities, and public programs.

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8. Policy HW-1.12 Equity

   We monitor and seek to achieve equitable access to County health and social services, with an emphasis on environmental justice focus areas countywide.

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9. Policy HW-1.13 Health care professional capacity

   We collaborate with other public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private health and wellness service providers to ensure that an adequate number of medical, behavioral, and dental health professionals serve residents countywide, with an emphasis on health care professional shortage areas.

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10. Policy HW-1.14 Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

    We provide quality general and specialty health care services, operate medical residency programs, conduct community outreach and wellness programs, and act as a safety-net hospital for the countywide under-insured and uninsured. We also leverage ARMC as an economic asset to stimulate the local economy and attract investment and professionals from outside the county.

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11. Policy HW-3.7 Attracting local-serving businesses

    We actively work across County departments and agencies to attract businesses that provide desired goods and services in unincorporated communities, especially in environmental justice focus areas, including but not limited to food stores with fresh produce, health care, child care, pharmacies, and other retailers. We balance community desires with comprehensive assessments of market demand to guide our business attraction efforts.

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Goals

1. Goal HZ-3 Environmental Justice

   For unincorporated environmental justice focus areas, equitable levels of protection from environmental and health hazards; expanded opportunities for physical activity and meaningful civic engagement; and access to healthy food, public facilities, safe and sanitary housing.

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Policies

1. Policy HZ-2.1 Hazardous waste facilities

   We regulate and buffer hazardous waste facilities to protect public health and avoid impacts on the natural environment.

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2. Policy HZ-2.2 Database of hazardous materials

   We maintain up-to-date databases of the storage, use, and production of hazardous materials, based on federally- and state-required disclosure and notification, to appropriately respond to potential emergencies.

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3. Policy HZ-3.1 Health Risk Assessment

   We require projects processed by the County to provide a health risk assessment when a project could potentially increase the incremental cancer risk by 10 in 1 million or more in unincorporated environmental justice focus areas, and we require such assessments to evaluate impacts of truck traffic from the project to freeways. We establish appropriate mitigation prior to the approval of new construction, rehabilitation, or expansion permits.

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4. Policy HZ-3.8 Indoor Air Quality

   We educate and raise awareness in unincorporated environmental justice focus areas about indoor air quality, and we pursue grant funding to address asthma and other respiratory illnesses.

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5. Policy HZ-3.9 Public improvements and services

   In directing discretionary investments in County provided public facilities, infrastructure, and services in unincorporated communities, we prioritize investments that also address environmental conditions identified in the Hazard Element tables.

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6. 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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7. Policy HZ-3.15 Food access

   We increase access to healthy food in underserved areas by promoting local food production, community gardens, and urban farms in agricultural zoning districts or on vacant or underutilized lands. We also encourage existing and new small grocery or convenience stores to sell fresh foods in underserved areas. We require the County Healthy Communities Program to prioritize environmental justice communities for technical assistance and grant making, and ensure that residents of environmental justice communities are provided educational materials related to food assistance programs, healthy eating habits and food choices.

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8. Policy HZ- 3.16 Notification

   We notify the public through the County website, mail, and other means when applications are accepted for conditional use permits, changes in zoning, and Policy Plan amendments in or adjacent to environmental justice focus areas. We prepare public notices in the predominant language(s) spoken in the communities containing environmental justice focus areas.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT F - Reduce incidence of health issues related to air quality by providing or expanding targeted programs—such as expansion of the breath-mobile, in-home health consultations, and air filters for sensitive receptors.

   Action Statement F.1

   6.1 Municipal Advisory Council assesses health conditions in Bloomington (with support of Department of Public Health and South Coast Air Quality Management District)

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   Action Statement F.2

   6.2 Municipal Advisory Council conducts an air quality community workshop

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1. 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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   Action Statement C.3

   Coordinate with County of San Bernardino Human Services Department to assess local needs, such as wellness checks for seniors, substance abuse counseling, and support for families with children, and deliver mobile services and/or open a new service delivery location in Big Bear City.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT B - Improve Public Safety

   Action Statement B.3

   Hold an annual Clean-Up Day to remove litter and illegal dumping sites.

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

   Action Statement C.1

   Continue efforts to establish a medical clinic in Baker.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Increase road and traffic safety

   Action Statement C.5

   Construct clear street signs in the community.

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

   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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1. FOCUS STATEMENT F - Improve the delivery of essential services to the community

   Action Statement F.2

   Collaborate with the Morongo Basin communities on a regional plan to improve health care services and facilities in the area, emphasizing accessible, state-of-the-art care.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT A - Clean up Dagget

   Action Statement A.2

   Identify volunteer groups to participate in clean up events.

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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 B - Encourage community involvement in civic beautification and maintaining the community’s rural character

   Action Statement B.3

   Encourage safe animal keeping through educational programs and partnerships.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT A - Strengthen communication through the community

   Action Statement A.2

   Enhance notification efforts on local issues.

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   Action Statement A.3

   Host more community events to allow opportunities for education on key issues.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT E - Improve the delivery of essential services such as police and fire to the community

   Action Statement E.3

   COMPLETED: Advocate for improved health care services for the community with a near-term focus on attracting a mobile medical clinic staffed with a nurse practitioner for regularly scheduled visits to Lucerne Valley.

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

   Action Statement B.1

   Identify recreation needs, including facilities and programs, by working with residents from all age groups and abilities.

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   Action Statement B.2

   IN PROCESS: Identify opportunities for joint-use of facilities with the school district to serve recreation needs.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT A - Promote and enhance responsible use of natural resources

   Action Statement A.3

   Advocate with the United States Forest Service (USFS) to require permits for use of high volume trails.

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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.9

   Create a website or Facebook page to promote community activities and events.

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

   Action Statement D.7

   Establish a grant writing team.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT B - Improve community safety and reduce crime

   Action Statement B.5

   Advocate to the County Department of Public Health to schedule the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Mobile Medical Clinic for regular stops in Oro Grande.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT A - Improve the quality of the community to enhance the quality of life for citizens

   Action Statement A.3

   Collaborate with County Public Health Department to provide healthcare services for the residents.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT A - Clean up the community

   Action Statement A.7

   Engage community youth to participate and volunteer in community service and programs.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT B - Improve public health and safety in Homestead Valley

   Action Statement B.2

   IN PROCESS: Host regular community clean-ups of trash and illegal dumping on public land and in public rights-of-way.

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2. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Provide greater access to important services for Homestead Valley residents and businesses

   Action Statement C.1

   Work with regional medical institutions, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, and community groups to establish a mobile medical center that visits Homestead Valley on a regular basis.*

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT A - Improve the delivery of essential services to the community

   Action Statement A.1

   Advocate for periodic health care services through a mobile medical clinic and mental health services.

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