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Staff described the CIP as a five-year planning tool that lists projects for streets, parks, water, sewer and storm drain systems. Presenters said the draft CIP includes roughly 148 projects with a combined estimated cost of $245 million (staff later summarized the five-year plan as 149 projects totaling the same amount). Staff proposed funding 37 projects in the first year, with a first-year budget of approximately $38.7 million.

Public Works Director Christian Dorenzo and City Engineer Michael Severa highlighted major cost drivers and funding challenges. Staff identified an estimated funding gap across the five-year plan of roughly $57 million to $60 million, with a particular concentration in fiscal year 2027-28. Staff flagged several large projects that contribute to the gap:

- Replacement of an aging force main (Force Main A), built in 1974, estimated at about $20 million and planned for design and replacement in the 2026-27 period.
- A pedestrian overcrossing project (Montague pedestrian overcrossing, adjacent to Penitencia Creek) estimated at about $21 million; design is complete but construction funding is lacking. Staff said the project was submitted for competitive federal grants (RAISE and related programs) but was not selected.
- Cardozo Park softball-field improvements, estimated at roughly $7 million; staff has finished feasibility work and will present findings to council in spring, but construction funding remains unfunded.
- Community Center roof replacements and Sandalwood Park renovations (estimated $4 million and $2.2 million, respectively) also contribute to the 2027-28 funding shortfall.

Staff described existing and new funding sources: federal and state grants (SS4A, CTC grants, OBAG/MTC, RAISE), gas-tax revenue and local measures (Measure F references in questions from council), parking-impact fees allocated to park improvements, sewer and water enterprise funds and possible bond financing. Staff said the city expects approximately $165 million in projected available funding over five years and anticipates receiving about $22.9 million in combined grant and bond revenue, leaving a large funding gap.

Other projects and program notes discussed at the meeting:

- Streets: staff presented a multi-year resurfacing plan and described a strategic pause on part of the Great Mall Parkway resurfacing to pursue a competitive state grant; staff said about $2 million in in-hand funds would be used this summer for a tape-and-slurry preventive maintenance project while pursuing grant funding for larger work.
- Parks: ARPA-funded park improvements (about $4.4 million approved last year) and a $1.5 million bleacher replacement at the Sports Center were highlighted. Staff said the Metro/Tango Park planning and Scenic Park playground design are moving toward construction phases in 2026-27.
- Safe Streets/SS4A grant: the city received $2.9 million in SS4A grant funds with a local match requirement of $725,000 for bike and pedestrian safety improvements; staff is finalizing the funding agreement to begin design in 2026.
- Library: council previously approved renaming the library; staff recommended a $17,000 monument sign and two bronze plaques (alternative sign replacement options would cost much more), and staff said the monument sign option is within the city manager's authority to proceed.
- Storm drain and street deformation: staff described a deformation on Technology Drive caused by soil instability and deteriorated storm drain/sewer pipes; staff recommended about $4.6 million for design and repair.
- Public safety and fleet: the fire department requested an urban search-and-rescue replacement vehicle (staff proposed using equipment-replacement funds, estimated about $1.85 million). Fire staff said the current vehicle was purchased in 1999 and is functionally past life expectancy; the department said replacing and consolidating vehicles could produce long-term operational savings.
- Wastewater facility contribution: the city will continue to budget its proportionate share of work at the San Jose wastewater facility; staff cautioned that the city's share reflects San Jose's multi-year CIP for the plant.
- Technology: staff proposed an initial phase to replace 235 of about 750 city computers and to modernize audiovisual systems; staff noted a multi-year replacement cycle would be formalized.
- Pickleball and parks feedback: staff confirmed Hall Park courts were resurfaced in November and said staff will return with a final recommendation in early spring; staff anticipates using $100,000 from the park fund toward the final recommendation pending council approval.

Staff presented a calendar: March outreach to Parks & Recreation and Planning commissions, and an April 15 public hearing and possible adoption of the five-year CIP. Council members asked staff to return with certain clarifications, including: a list of consultant contracts and expenditures for 2024, details on MyMilpitas service-request statistics, a briefing on grant opportunities and grant-writing resources, a report on a proposed solar street-light pilot (Hammond Way), and a cost-benefit analysis for some equipment-replacement items (for example, the urban search-and-rescue vehicle consolidation proposal).

No CIP adoption vote occurred on Feb. 11; the meeting functioned as a study session to gather council feedback and direct follow-up work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Milpitas - City Council Meeting - CIP Study Session","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented a proposed 2026'30 five-year Capital Improvement Program totaling about $245 million and recommended funding 37 projects in FY 2025-26; staff highlighted a multi-year funding shortfall and several large projects that will require grants or bonds.","taxTitle","Milpitas , Santa Clara County, California","taxId",2860,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6667183,"Milpitas pickleball players urge council to make pilot permanent, ask for dedicated courts and funding",3962,3429000,7391000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2264700-47e749b1ba02c54096ab7832605a9dda&start=3429&end=7391","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2264700-47e749b1ba02c54096ab7832605a9dda/thumbnail_3429000.jpg","/articles/6667183/Milpitas/Santa-Clara-County/California/Milpitas-pickleball-players-urge-council-to-make-pilot-permanent-ask-for-dedicated-courts-and-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667183-c43f7208bc2fd4dc7c14d79b86b76052/orig.mp4?Expires=1777750879&Signature=PNBEa21QaPVppTBu0Rq99SIIovw6okQbpaL~lQavnVdvL8wt4rS0DWEdSbbLDBxF5it5S1nc0Fg2kn~REnTIqRdvuwo--oSgliO-4nWCcGKZmMbGkFZWprPmHdLTAgXsk4f3acyTPoWw0o9SRMKsG7708s48TQVNwse2nTAHjqambcrL1jQ1me8QbunH-EMwoTlu2wIdBpTVCre2~4RdWuHgMiJpRYlt~s-bWRiVxcTwcrz4ksa-LHAX~gFdrBk64TsIEgmY4LzO~cEYtoRHhvqhdAuJIfC0VELhgS7FfLmE29FK9w0dv5D~Qh41vsGYTcxF97SFkbbaTRWMTWxz3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public forum at the Feb. 11 Milpitas City Council meeting, at least five longtime residents and members of the Milpitas Pickleball Club urged the council and Parks & Recreation staff to convert the city's pilot pickleball program into a permanent offering and to add dedicated courts and funding.

Suji Maniam, who identified herself as a Milpitas resident of 15 years and board member of the Milpitas Pickleball Club, told the council, \"I'm here to talk about pickleball in Milpitas,\" and thanked staff for recent resurfacing and lighting at Hall Park. David Hall, a 42-year Milpitas resident, said, \"In the last 3 years, the number of people participating in the sport of pickleball has more than tripled,\" and asked the council to prioritize permanent courts rather than temporary nets.

Speakers asked the city to expand permanent outdoor courts, improve Hall Park amenities (sturdier nets, benches, bag hooks and queuing systems) and to allocate more capital funding for pickleball facilities. Several speakers pointed to the proposed CIP, noting an item that allocates about $7.8 million for a new softball field while, they said, the CIP currently lists only about $100,000 to $200,000 for pickleball maintenance and related improvements.

Prashanth Kumar, a newly appointed board member of the club, said the pilot program \"has proven its value\" and urged the council to make pickleball a permanent part of the city's recreation offerings. Van Leong, who said he is president of the Milpitas Pickleball Club (describing the group as representing more than 1,000 members across social platforms), reported typical daily play counts at local courts: \"On any given day, we have a hundred to 150 players at Hall. On the weekend, it's 150 to 200 players at Hall.\"

City staff addressed the issue later in the CIP presentation (see separate CIP article). Public works staff and Parks & Recreation said Hall Park courts were resurfaced in November and that staff will return in early spring with a final recommendation; staff noted a planned $100,000 allocation from the park fund toward the final recommendation pending council approval.

Speakers at the meeting also asked the council to consider a strategic plan for pickleball that would identify potential sites, funding options and noise/lighting mitigations. Council members asked staff to compile minor amenity improvements (benches, bag hooks, sturdier nets) and cost them for near-term action.

No formal council action to reclassify the pilot as permanent was taken at the Feb. 11 study session; staff said a return report and final recommendation will come in early spring.","Multiple residents and club leaders told the Milpitas City Council they want the city's pickleball pilot program made permanent and asked for more courts, facility improvements and increased CIP funding.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6667187,"Milpitas council accepts City Manager Ned Thomas's resignation, forms search subcommittee",3225,128000,3353000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2264700-47e749b1ba02c54096ab7832605a9dda&start=128&end=3353","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2264700-47e749b1ba02c54096ab7832605a9dda/thumbnail_128000.jpg","/articles/6667187/Milpitas/Santa-Clara-County/California/Milpitas-council-accepts-City-Manager-Ned-Thomass-resignation-forms-search-subcommittee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667187-f54fc25f1a1ea942d360fd14a801ce41/orig.mp4?Expires=1777750879&Signature=gnTp1gN-xMbqSCsB~ILMh-QepD5o72vdIzDLFMA3yZfRUoY0pHQmiCJGdbbdnrk2w7mDSMoezskKQKvguzhZ6ZDEZj~-E2iTBR583HQ6FNNDFFQJgoRYVoSRXRgoQV~8zqg-6GsL~-jIXCZNCc3tuDAOBtlMcq79ORANDtfMPidHOltKFxvzsscKFxf4m4LTZ5l6c93RRMOsEvNbmU4vxpdEQIIf2lByQLdfLE4e3I3fn~e3gxUwuUcVCxxgBWdn77y93EOuamGuCk55f8VqUzOdNoIdludITD8J0g~uIqPnMwn7KZqSpe1Q5ojsHnbkHXOkVHeKUVS3cDRp0ejU7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a Feb. 11 special meeting, the Milpitas City Council unanimously accepted the letter of resignation from City Manager Ned Thomas and convened a subcommittee to help manage the search for his replacement and any necessary interim appointment.

City Attorney Chris Urquic reported out of closed session that \"pursuant to a unanimous vote of all 5 members of the Milpias City Council, Milpias City Council accepts the letter of resignation from City Manager Ned Thomas, [and] has convened a subcommittee of the city council to work through the city manager's office to support a search for the next city manager and any necessary interim city manager.\" The council cited Government Code section 54957(b)(1) when meeting in closed session to discuss public employee resignation and hiring.

The action was taken in closed session; no public comments were recorded for that closed-session item. Council members present who participated in the unanimous vote included Vice Mayor Barbadillo, Council Members Chua, Lam and Lianne, and Mayor Montana. No motion maker or seconder was named during the closed-session report to the public.

The council did not set a public timeline at the meeting for announcing the subcommittee members, the interim manager (if any), or the schedule for the recruitment. Staff said the subcommittee will \"work through the city manager's office\" on the search process. The council will return to open-session agenda items after the closed-session announcement.

The acceptance of the resignation and formation of a subcommittee transfers routine oversight for the transition to council-appointed members and to city staff handling recruitment logistics. The council's report did not specify an interim appointment, an effective resignation date, or additional transitional duties for Thomas in the minutes reported during the meeting.

The council took several routine procedural votes earlier in the meeting, including approving the night's agenda during the public session.

Next steps documented by staff: the council-appointed subcommittee will coordinate with the city manager's office on recruitment; the council did not announce a public timeline at the Feb. 11 meeting.","At a Feb. 11 special meeting, the Milpitas City Council unanimously accepted City Manager Ned Thomas's resignation in closed session and convened a council subcommittee to support a search and any needed interim appointment.","actionData","errors"]

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Milpitas staff present $245 million five-year CIP; council warned of $57—————————————————————9-million funding gap

Milpitas pickleball players urge council to make pilot permanent, ask for dedicated courts and funding

Milpitas council accepts City Manager Ned Thomas's resignation, forms search subcommittee