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Council approves weed‑abatement assessment list, will meet individually with 14 residents who contested fines
Summary
Council adopted the 2025 special assessment list for weed abatement after staff reported inspections of more than 22,000 parcels and unresolved fees on 246 properties totaling $61,180; council members offered to meet with 14 residents who attended to review documentation and consider adjustments.
The Upland City Council on Aug. 11 approved the 2025 weed abatement special assessment list and authorized staff to submit unresolved charges to the San Bernardino County Tax Assessor's Office, while offering to meet with 14 residents who contested fines or requested waivers.
Planning staff told the council that the city inspected more than 22,000 parcels as part of this year's abatement program and that most owners complied voluntarily. Development services staff reported 246 properties with unresolved fees totaling $61,180; staff broke that total into components during the presentation: $32,660 in unpaid notices to comply, $4,370 in unpaid second notices, $16,720 in fees for notices/abatement and warrants, $4,400 in unresolved warrant‑related costs, and $7,400 in city‑performed abatements for two properties.
Diane Carter, who presented the item for staff, said the program's…
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