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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rialto public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
$50,000 Water Conservation Grant and Rebate Programs
The regional water plan shows Rialto has five years of drought supply, but the Rialto-Colton basin is declining and doesn't recharge naturally. Recharge negotiations stalled for months but are restarting, with agreements hoped for by year's end — or the council may act to protect the city's water rights.
Rialto-Colton Groundwater Basin Decline
The regional water plan shows Rialto has five years of drought supply, but the Rialto-Colton basin is declining and doesn't recharge naturally. Recharge negotiations stalled for months but are restarting, with agreements hoped for by year's end — or the council may act to protect the city's water rights.
Sycamore sewer capacity
The existing Sycamore sewer line is 80% surcharged and at risk of overflows as the area grows. The new 15-inch trunk line serves everything north of the 210 freeway down to Baseline Road.
Water and Wastewater Rate Increases
The city wants to raise water rates 23% next year (then 18%, 17%, 3%, 3%) and sewer rates 5% a year to catch up on inflation and fund $32.7M in water and $70.3M in sewer capital projects. The council balked because it never approved the underlying capital plan and questioned where $35 million in prior rate-stabilization money went. Expect the fight to resume January 27.