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Staff maps dozens of upcoming projects: senior housing, parks expansions and infrastructure work
Summary
City staff presented an annual projects map detailing active construction and planned projects including a 213‑unit senior apartment, additional pickleball courts at Linda Bailey Park, sewer and storm‑drain upgrades, pavement rehabilitation and water‑system work; council raised concerns about park use by nonresidents and budget pressures.
City staff presented an annual projects map outlining active and proposed development and infrastructure work across Loma Linda.
Key projects described by staff included a 213‑unit senior apartment complex under construction in the northeast portion of town, a central park and community building coordinated with a developer (LAR Home), a proposed 66‑unit apartment near Barton Road, and additions to parks including two more pickleball courts at Linda Bailey Park. Staff said the sewer master plan has been completed and is informing capacity, pipe‑size and repair priorities; storm‑drain basin work and pavement rehabilitation programs were also highlighted. The CIP presentation included an example equipment purchase — "a new skid steer loader ... for the cost of $155,000," staff said.
Council members pressed staff on park usage by nonresidents and the high cost of recurring restroom vandalism and maintenance; one councilmember suggested examining ways to recover some upkeep costs from users or developers. Staff also outlined water‑system projects (meter replacements, pressure‑reducing valve work, booster pumps and generator purchases) and said some work will proceed using development impact fees, sewer fees and the general fund, with grant pursuit discussed as a match option.
Budget context: A staff estimate given during the meeting said the current fiscal‑year shortfall is "close to half a million" dollars and noted the city ended the prior year with roughly a $1 million deficit; staff cautioned labor negotiations and grants will affect final figures.
What’s next: Staff will bring follow‑up budget and project prioritization to the council; annexation hearings for new assessment districts were scheduled separately for Sept. 9, 2025.
