Service Reviews (Under Construction)
Through adoption of AB 2838, the State of California established the requirements for LAFCOs to conducting Service Reviews (Government Code Section 56430) as well as requiring sphere of influence updates for all agencies under LAFCO purview (Government Code Section 56425).
In 2003 the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) issued Municipal Service Review Guidelines that provided a step-by-step approach to understanding the service review process as established by the Legislature. On May 21, 2003, the San Bernardino LAFCO adopted the OPR MSR Guidelines by reference for its use during the conduct of its service reviews and adopted local policies related to the processing of service reviews and review requirements for sphere of influence amendments. While the requirements of Section 56430 have changed over time, the Commission has maintained this document as its policy guidelines.
Second Round: Countywide Service Reviews & Special Studies
In April 2016, in an effort to more efficiently conduct the mandatory service reviews along with the passage of legislation since 2008 affecting service reviews and sphere of influence updates, the Commission modified the scope of all of the second round service reviews to address individual services on a countywide basis. The following are the Service Reviews in process or conducted to date for the second round:
LAFCO 3272- Big River Service Review – Completed in 2024.pdfLAFCO 3266- Barstow Cemetery Special Study – Completed in 2024.pdfLAFCO 3252- Service Review for the Twentynine Palms Community – Completed September 2022.pdfLAFCO 3253- Special Study for the Morongo Valley Community Services District – Completed January 2022.pdfLAFCO 3245- Public Cemetery Districts – Completed December 2020.pdfLAFCO 3231- Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services, and Dispatch – Completed February 2020.pdfLAFCO 3234- Service Review for the Wrightwood Community Services District – Completed October 2019.pdfLAFCO 3190- Wastewater (Collection, Treatment, Disposal) – Completed August 2018.pdfLAFCO 3187- Water (Retail, Wholesale, Recycled) – Completed July 2017.pdfLAFCO 3189- Special Study for the Morongo Valley Community Services District – Completed July 2015.pdfLAFCO 3174- Service Review for Water Conservation within the Valley Region – Completed May 2015.pdfLAFCO 3176- Special Study for Daggett, Newberry Springs, and Yermo Community Services Districts – Completed January 2015.pdfFirst Round Service Reviews
San Bernardino LAFCO conducted its initial round of service reviews and sphere of influence updates on a community-by-community basis (e.g. San Bernardino, Apple Valley, Yucca Valley, Lake Arrowhead) packaged by region (Valley, North Desert, South Desert, Mountain) in keeping with adopted Commission policy on spheres of influence. This practice of looking at a total community also considers the existence of inter-related economic, environmental, geographic, and social interests, and attempts to harmonize the conflicting plans and services of the various service entities within a defined community.
Valley Region
The western portion of the Valley includes all or portions of the Chino and Cucamonga Groundwater Basins, including the Cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland.
City of Chino
ResolutionStaff Report
City of Chino Hills
ResolutionStaff Report
City of Fontana
ResolutionStaff Report
City of Montclair
ResolutionStaff Report
City of Ontario
ResolutionStaff Report
City of Rancho Cucamonga
ResolutionStaff Report
City of Upland
ResolutionStaff Report
Chino Basin Water Conservation District
ResolutionStaff Report
Chino Valley Independent Fire District
ResolutionStaff Report
Cucamonga County Water District
ResolutionStaff Report
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
ResolutionStaff Report
Monte Vista Water District
ResolutionStaff Report
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
ResolutionStaff Report
West Valley Mosquito Vector Control District
ResolutionStaff Report
West Valley Water District
ResolutionStaff Report
The eastern portion of the Valley includes all or portions of the Bunker Hill, Rialto-Colton, Riverside-Arlington, San Timoteo, and Yucaipa Groundwater Basins. The East Valley includes the Cities of San Bernardino, Colton, Loma Linda, Redlands, Rialto, Highland, Grand Terrace, and Yucaipa; and unincorporated communities of Bloomington, Mentone, Muscoy, and Oak Glen.
City of Colton
ResolutionStaff Report
City of Grand Terrace
ResolutionStaff Report
City of Highland
ResolutionStaff Report
City of Loma Linda
ResolutionStaff Report
City of Redlands
ResolutionStaff Report
City of Rialto
ResolutionStaff Report
City of San Bernardino
ResolutionStaff Report
City of Yucaipa
ResolutionStaff Report
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District
ResolutionStaff Report
East Valley Resource Conservation District
ResolutionStaff Report
East Valley Water District
ResolutionStaff Report
Inland Empire Resource Conservation District
ResolutionStaff Report
Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District
ResolutionStaff Report
Rubidoux Community Services District
ResolutionStaff Report
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
ResolutionStaff Report
San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District
ResolutionStaff Report
Yucaipa Valley Water District
ResolutionStaff ReportCSA SL-1 (Streetlighting)
ResolutionSevice Review (Missing)
East Valley Resource Conservation District
Resolution
Inland Empire Resource Conservation District
Resolution
Other Documents
Service Reviews & SOI Updates for Valley Region Resource Conservation Districts (January 21, 2004) (Missing)
Adoption of Resolutions for East Valley Resource Conservation District (February 18, 2004)Adoption of Resolutions for Inland Empire Resource Conservation District (February 18, 2004) (Missing)
North Desert Region
The overall service review and sphere study area is located in the north desert portion of the County. The study area is generally east of the Los Angeles County line, north and northeast of the Phelan/Pinon Hills Community Services District, south of the Helendale Community Services District, and west and north the City of Victorville. The Adelanto community, which includes the corporate boundaries of the City and its unincorporated sphere of influence, encompasses approximately 71+/- square miles and the community of El Mirage encompasses approximately 97+/- square miles. Service Reviews were also performed for County Service Area 70 Improvement Zone P-6 and Chamisal Mutual Water Company.
City of Adelanto
Resolution
Other Documents
Service Review for Communities of Adelanto and El Mirage with CSA 70 Improv Zone P-6 and Chamisal Mutual Water Company (September 16, 2009)Previous Adelanto boundary & SOI (May 2008)Recommended changes to Adelanto boundary & SOI (September 16, 2009)Review and Adoption of Resolution No. 3069 (October 21, 2009)
The overall service review and sphere study area encompasses approximately 259+/- square miles and is located in the north desert portion of the County. The study area is generally bordered by the boundaries and spheres of the Cities of Hesperia and Victorville and Interstate 15 on the west, the Stoddard Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area on the north, County Service Area 29 (Lucerne Valley) on the east, and the National Forest boundary on the south. Service Reviews were also performed for Golden State Water Company and Apple Valley Ranchos Water Company.
Town of Apple Valley
Resolution
Apple Valley Fire Protection District
Resolution
Apple Valley Heights County Water District
Resolution
Apple Valley Foothill County Water District
Resolution
Juniper Rivera County Water District
Resolution
Mariana Ranchos County Water District
Resolution
Thunderbird County Water District
Resolution
County Service Area 17
Resolution
County Service Area 60
Resolution
Other Documents
Service Review and SOI Updates for the Apple Valley Community (August 20, 2008) (Missing)
Service Review Update for the Town of Apple Valley (September 17, 2008) (Missing)
Service Review Updates for Apple Valley Heights, Apple Valley Foothill, and Mariana Ranchos County Water Districts (October 15, 2008)Review & Adoption of Resolutions for the Apple Valley Community (October 15, 2008) (Missing)
The overall service review and sphere study area encompasses approximately 200+/- square miles and is located in the north desert portion of the County northeast of the Town of Apple Valley and City of Victorville. The community is generally bordered by Fort Irwin on the northeast, the Daggett community on the east, Stoddard Mountain on the south, and Hinkley Road on the west. It includes all or portions of the unincorporated communities known as Barstow Heights, Hinkley, Grandview, Hodge, and Lenwood. Service Reviews were also performed for Golden State Water Company (Barstow) and County Service Areas 70 R-42, 70 S-7, and 70 W.
City of Barstow
Resolution
Barstow Cemetery District
Resolution
Barstow Fire Protection District
Resolution
Barstow Heights Community Services District
Resolution
County Service Area 40
Resolution
Odessa Water District
Resolution
Other Documents
Service Review and SOI updates for the Barstow Community (October 15, 2008)