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Milpitas council adopts 2027–2031 capital improvement program, funds design for Delano Manong turf
Summary
On May 5, 2026 the Milpitas City Council adopted a five‑year Capital Improvement Program that staff said begins FY2027 with roughly $33.7 million in recommended projects and includes a design appropriation to replace the natural turf at Delano Manong Park with artificial turf.
The Milpitas City Council unanimously approved a resolution on May 5 adopting the proposed FY2027–2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), after a staff presentation and public comment that focused heavily on park repairs and street projects. The council voted 4–0 (Vice Mayor Barbado absent) to adopt the CIP.
The council heard a detailed presentation from Public Works Director Christian Denzo, who described active projects and new recommendations. For FY2027 staff recommended funding 40 projects with estimated FY27 expenditures of about $33.7 million. Denzo told the council that the city has identified approximately $657 million in five‑year infrastructure needs: about $244 million to repair and replace existing infrastructure and $413 million for new projects.
Why it matters: Denzo said the five‑year plan balances urgent repairs — from parks to streets and water infrastructure — with a pipeline of larger projects that require outside funding or financing. The plan bundles repairs (sidewalk ramps, playground renovations and resurfacing) alongside capacity investments such as the McKenless well (reported 60% complete) and the Salipas Boulevard extension, which staff estimated at $15.7 million total with about $12.7 million funded by impact fees and roughly $3 million from other project funding.
A high‑profile community request surfaced during the hearing: residents and youth‑sports leaders pressed the council to prioritize Delano Manong Park, describing uneven, waterlogged natural turf and ankle injuries. Staff told council members the project is already in the recommended CIP: the FY2027 request includes a roughly $300,000 design appropriation to develop plans for replacing the natural turf with artificial turf, and staff estimated a future construction cost of about $1.5 million. Acting City Manager Jared Hernandez and Public Works staff said they would coordinate immediately with the Milpitas Unified School District to seek interim safety measures while design proceeds.
Other CIP highlights cited by staff included replacement of the library elevators (final approvals pending), the police locker room renovation (about 65% complete), multiple resurfacing and street‑preservation projects (Great Mall Parkway and Dempsey Road), and a new neighborhood park planned to follow the Salipas Boulevard extension. Staff also noted newly awarded federal earmarks for pedestrian and signal improvements on Main Street and a recommended roadway preservation program funded at about $700,000 biennially to extend pavement life across neighborhood streets.
The vote: Council Member Chua moved to adopt the resolution; Council Member Leanne seconded. Roll call recorded Council Members Chua, Lamb, Leanne and Mayor Montano in favor; Vice Mayor Barbado was absent. Staff will return with implementation details, including timing for design and construction appropriations for projects like Delano Manong Park.
What's next: The CIP adoption authorizes staff to proceed with proposed planning and design work; larger construction appropriations and contracts will return to council for specific budget actions and awards. Staff told the council it will pursue grants, developer impact‑fee reimbursements and other financing to fill remaining funding gaps.
