AB-385
Natural Resources & Water

Regional park property: County of San Bernardino: Glen Helen Regional Park.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Authorizes San Bernardino County to sell 4.2 acres of Glen Helen Regional Park to expand recreational opportunities.
  • Requires the county to acquire replacement parkland of equal or greater recreational value before selling existing land.
  • Mandates that new parkland must be accessible to the same community and include equivalent facilities.
  • Ensures the land exchange occurs at no cost to state or county taxpayers.

Summary

Assembly Member Ramos's legislation authorizes San Bernardino County to dispose of up to 4.2 acres at Glen Helen Regional Park while requiring the acquisition of replacement parkland of equal or greater recreational value. The bill permits the county to sell or transfer park property, including land previously acquired or improved through Roberti-Z'berg-Harris Urban Open-Space and Recreation Program Act grants, subject to approval from the Department of Parks and Recreation.

The replacement property must meet specific criteria to maintain recreational access and value for current park users. These requirements include comparable physical characteristics, equal or greater size, similar accessibility for existing users, and equivalent facilities. The county must acquire the replacement property either before or simultaneously with any disposal of Glen Helen Regional Park land, with no associated costs to the state or county.

The Department of Parks and Recreation serves as the oversight authority, reviewing and approving proposed replacement properties to ensure compliance with the bill's requirements. Any replacement parkland remains subject to existing state regulations, including applicable provisions of the Roberti-Z'berg-Harris Act governing the use and maintenance of grant-funded recreational spaces.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government
Hearing scheduled for , State Capitol, Room 447
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

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Blanca RubioD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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James RamosD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
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Chris WardD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Lori WilsonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Josh HooverR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Blanca RubioD
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James RamosD
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Chris WardD
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Lori WilsonD
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Josh HooverR
Assembly Member
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Juan CarrilloD
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Blanca PachecoD
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Tri TaR
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Catherine StefaniD
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Introduced By

James Ramos
James RamosD
California State Assembly Member
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/3/2025)

Key Takeaways

  • Authorizes San Bernardino County to sell 4.2 acres of Glen Helen Regional Park to expand recreational opportunities.
  • Requires the county to acquire replacement parkland of equal or greater recreational value before selling existing land.
  • Mandates that new parkland must be accessible to the same community and include equivalent facilities.
  • Ensures the land exchange occurs at no cost to state or county taxpayers.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

James Ramos
James RamosD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Ramos's legislation authorizes San Bernardino County to dispose of up to 4.2 acres at Glen Helen Regional Park while requiring the acquisition of replacement parkland of equal or greater recreational value. The bill permits the county to sell or transfer park property, including land previously acquired or improved through Roberti-Z'berg-Harris Urban Open-Space and Recreation Program Act grants, subject to approval from the Department of Parks and Recreation.

The replacement property must meet specific criteria to maintain recreational access and value for current park users. These requirements include comparable physical characteristics, equal or greater size, similar accessibility for existing users, and equivalent facilities. The county must acquire the replacement property either before or simultaneously with any disposal of Glen Helen Regional Park land, with no associated costs to the state or county.

The Department of Parks and Recreation serves as the oversight authority, reviewing and approving proposed replacement properties to ensure compliance with the bill's requirements. Any replacement parkland remains subject to existing state regulations, including applicable provisions of the Roberti-Z'berg-Harris Act governing the use and maintenance of grant-funded recreational spaces.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/3/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government
Hearing scheduled for , State Capitol, Room 447
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

Profile
Blanca RubioD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
James RamosD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Chris WardD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lori WilsonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Josh HooverR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Blanca RubioD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
James RamosD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Chris WardD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Lori WilsonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Josh HooverR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Juan CarrilloD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Blanca PachecoD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Tri TaR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Catherine StefaniD
Assembly Member
Committee Member