Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Workshop
Update
On June 1, 2026, the City Council received a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Workshop presentation outlining the condition of Upland's infrastructure, major capital projects currently underway, future priorities, and the financial challenges associated with maintaining and improving our City's public assets.
Why This Matters
Infrastructure is one of the most important responsibilities of local government. Roads, water systems, sewer lines, parks, public facilities, and storm drains are assets that residents rely on every day. Much of Upland's infrastructure is aging, and the workshop highlighted the significant investment needed to maintain, repair, and modernize these systems.
Infrastructure Planning Underway
The City is currently updating several major planning documents that will help guide future investments:
Water and Sewer Master Plans
These plans evaluate the condition and capacity of our water and sewer systems, identify needed upgrades, and establish long-term infrastructure priorities to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.
Future Storm Drain Master Plan
The City is preparing to evaluate drainage infrastructure and identify projects needed to reduce flooding concerns and support future development.
PFAS Feasibility Study
The City is studying the impact of PFAS contaminants in groundwater wells and evaluating treatment options to ensure continued delivery of safe drinking water. The study will help determine future treatment requirements and costs.
Parks and Open Space Master Plan
The City has launched a comprehensive Parks and Open Space Master Plan to better understand community needs and establish priorities for future park improvements over the next 5 to 10 years. Residents are being asked to participate through surveys and public outreach efforts.
Several proposed park projects are currently on hold pending completion of this planning effort, including improvements at:
Cabrillo Park
Greenbelt Park
Magnolia Park
McCarthy Park
Memorial Park
Sierra Vista Park
13th Street Reservoir Park
These projects may move forward, be modified, or reprioritized depending on community feedback and final recommendations.
State of Our Streets
One of the most concerning findings presented during the workshop involves the condition of Upland's streets.
The City's Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is currently 53, which places our road network in the "Poor" category. The regional average is 69, and Upland currently ranks among the lowest in the region. The City's long-term goal is to improve the PCI into the 76-80 range.
Funding Challenge
The workshop revealed a significant funding gap:
Current annual street funding: approximately $6.8 million
Funding needed just to maintain current conditions: approximately $16.4 million annually
Annual shortfall: approximately $9.6 million
Funding needed to raise the PCI to 70 within five years: approximately $28.1 million annually
These figures do not include additional funding needs for public parking lots.
Simply put, the City is currently investing far less than what is needed to keep our streets from deteriorating further.
Staffing and Project Delivery Challenges
The workshop also highlighted staffing constraints that affect the City's ability to deliver infrastructure projects.
Because support staffing is limited, engineering project managers often spend significant time on administrative and analytical duties instead of managing projects. This reduces the City's capacity to design, bid, and construct rehabilitation projects at the pace necessary to address aging infrastructure.
Staff reported that project backlogs continue to grow, increasing future maintenance costs and making it more difficult to meet community expectations.
Major Street Projects
Foothill Boulevard Rehabilitation
This is one of the largest infrastructure projects currently underway.
Phase 1
Benson Avenue to Redding Way
Currently under construction
Budget: $13.2 million
Phase 2
Benson Avenue to Central Avenue
Currently in design
Budget: $7.4 million
Improvements include water main replacement, roadway reconstruction, ADA accessibility upgrades, and traffic signal improvements. Funding comes from a combination of state, federal, county, and utility sources.
19th Street Reconstruction
(Mountain Avenue to Euclid Avenue)
Budget: $5.9 million
Currently in design
Includes roadway reconstruction, water system upgrades, ADA improvements, and traffic calming measures.
Campus Avenue Rehabilitation
(9th Street to Foothill Boulevard)
Budget: $2.6 million
Currently in design
Includes water system upgrades, storm drain improvements, roadway rehabilitation, ADA improvements, and traffic signal upgrades.
14th Street Rehabilitation
(Campus Avenue to Grove Avenue)
Budget: $2.6 million
Currently in planning
Includes drainage improvements, water infrastructure upgrades, sewer improvements, ADA improvements, and pavement rehabilitation.
Public Facilities and Community Projects
Public Works Electric Vehicle Charging Station Project
Installation of 10 dual Level-II charging stations
Budget: $275,000
Currently under construction.
Police Department Parking Lot Expansion
Budget: $1.6 million
Includes secured parking expansion, lighting, EV charging stations, landscaping, and fire safety improvements
Currently in planning.
Parks and Public Spaces Projects
Tom Thomas Magnolia Plaza
Currently under construction, this project will include:
A raised performance stage
Covered seating areas
Decorative lighting
Bike racks and repair station
Gateway features
Landscaping and irrigation
Project Budget: $2 million.
9th Street and Bodenhamer Park
Planned improvements include:
Dog park
Children's play area
Covered picnic facilities
New landscaping
ADA improvements
Street lighting
Project Budget: $750,000.
Water Infrastructure Projects
PFAS Treatment Program
The City is evaluating treatment systems needed to address PFAS contamination in groundwater wells.
Estimated Budget: $5.7 million.
San Antonio Canyon Water Treatment Plant Improvements
The project includes rehabilitation of filters, replacement of valves and electrical upgrades.
Project Budget: $3.1 million.
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