Council receives general‑plan update and pavement‑management briefing; staff cites $3M in grants and long‑term costs

San Bernardino — City planning and public‑works staff provided updates on the general‑plan process, funding status and a pavement‑management review that maps decade‑long cost scenarios.

Staff said the general‑plan update is supported by roughly $3 million in state grants and noted a 2024 budget amendment of about $634,000; the update includes elements such as circulation, environmental justice, and the truck‑route study that are already underway. The team said they anticipate returning with a draft for council consideration and targeted environmental review and noted March 31 as a target milestone for additional council actions.

On pavement management staff presented the citywide Pavement Condition Index (PCI) at about 51, walked through a set of five scenarios for 10‑year investments, and provided high‑level cost ranges that span tens to hundreds of millions depending on the target PCI and geographic approach (citywide versus focused zones). Council asked for clearer public materials to explain why streets are prioritized and for options that balance maintenance vs. full reconstruction.

The council voted to receive both briefings and asked staff to make draft materials available online and return with next steps and clearer budget implications.