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Notable News

Welcome to the “Notable News”, where we share the weekly email previously reserved for City Council and staff since its inception in 2022. This email highlights key accomplishments and updates from across all City departments, giving insight into the projects and programs shaping our community. While not an exhaustive list, it demonstrates the remarkable amount of work happening each week and fosters collaboration, efficiency, and teamwork among staff.

The City Manager has selected a few standout items to highlight below. The full informal reports are posted as PDFs. By sharing this publicly, we aim to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at the dedication and productivity of their public servants.

This Week's Notable News Highlights: 
  • On January 22, dispatch received numerous calls of shots fired with multiple people being struck by gunfire around San Bernardino Road and Grove Avenue.  As officers were enroute to the area, they learned that the shooting occurred at Dean's Bar. Upland Officers arrived on scene first and ensured there were no one was injured in addition to preserving the scene of the shooting where multiple casings were found. San Bernardino Sheriff Office deputies arrived on scene shortly thereafter and handled the investigation since it occurred in Rancho Cucamonga.
  • Alpine / Vernon / Palm Rehab: Contractor and City are waiting on SCE to install the power conductor cable from the SCE transformer to the new electric meter pedestal so that the new streetlights can be energized.  Staff met with SCE on 1/21/25 to help move the timing along to get SCE crews out for the power conductor pull.
  • As part of the ongoing work at Citrus Park Snack Bar, new stucco, drywall, painted & new lights were completed.

2024 Pavement Management Report

In June of 2023, the City Council approved the creation of a pavement master plan using one-time ARPA funding for the purpose of identifying and prioritizing street repairs and other asphalt maintenance using empirical evidence. The following May 2024 DRAFT Pavement Management Report is based on surveys of every street, parking lot, and alley in the city. The final report is anticipated to be complete in 2024.

What this DRAFT report shows us:

  • Currently, Upland’s average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is 61 – on the lower half of the Fair category requiring Critical rehabilitation options. (Found on page 11). 
  • Over the next 5 years, the PCI for our streets will decline to Poor – a rating of 52, using only dedicated revenue sources (Gas Tax, Measure I, and RMRA funds). (Found on page 8). 
  • Maintaining the current PCI level of Fair would require doubling the annual funding to $15.40 million a year. (Found on page 8).
  • To achieve a PCI of 70, which would get our roads to the cusp of the Satisfactory level, would require annual funding of $24.878 million per year. (Found on page 8).
  • Our alleys have a PCI rating of 50 (Poor), with a cost of $1.859 million needed annually for 5 years to improve them to a rating of 70. (Found on page 8).
  • Our parking lots have a PCI rating of 39 (Very Poor) with a cost of $1.258 million needed annually for 5 years to improve them to a rating of 70. (Found on page 8).

How much of my Upland Property Taxes go to City Services?

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many Upland residents over the last few years, asking people what their priorities are, and working on ways to bring those priorities to life. One question I’ve heard several times is “How much of my Upland property taxes go to City services?” It’s a great question and the information can be difficult to find. As you can see in the graphic, the majority of the funding goes to the State & County. For more information about San Bernardino County property taxes, check out the County website at https://www.mytaxcollector.com

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Investment Plan

The City Council approved the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Investment Plan at the regular Council Meeting on October 11, 2021. You may view the PowerPoint presentation below. You may also view the staff report and PowerPoint presentation within the October 11, 2021 City Council packet here.

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