Eddie Flores

Zeta Drive block party permit costs

About $1,300 in permit and insurance costs for this event; a citywide fee policy could affect future neighborhood event budgets.

SB 965 — Public library cards legislation

Candidates flagged limited event funding and reliance on the Friends of the Library endowment.

Youth civic engagement and the Youth Commission

Parks and Recreation Master Plan

A $250,000 bathroom renovation is budgeted, plus planned playground and aquatic center projects.

Library funding, hours and outreach

The Friends of the Library holds several hundred thousand dollars in bonds that the mayor wants put to work, and expanded hours would require new staffing money.

October 2026 Art Show awards

Measure W Funding for Aquatic Center Operations

Measure W brought in $15.3 million in FY 2024-25 and holds a $24.3 million fund balance this year.

Public art representation of South City's communities

New public art is funded by the 1% set-aside from capital project construction costs.

Median landscaping condition and maintenance contract

The new landscaping contract totals up to $1,546,279.64 over two years.

Youth soccer field access and affordability

The city's fee-free field policy keeps youth sports affordable but forgoes rental revenue other cities collect.

Concert in the Park success and turf protection

The event was made possible by a $250,000 Genentech donation, with $200,000 for the concert and $50,000 for the July 4th event.

Sign Hill letters temporary red, white and blue painting

Painting and repainting costs about $4,000 each plus labor, but a donation covers the first painting and the repaint is budgeted.

Library Grants and Donations

$25,250 total in donations and grants for library collections, programs and services.

Café at the Library/Parks & Recreation Center

Proposed deal would bring in modest rent ($240/month plus 3-4% of sales); the mayor wants to explore bigger revenue potential.

Neurodivergent community accessibility in programs

Public art and literacy amenities at Westborough

$75,000 from existing project budget for the mural, $5,000 for Little Libraries, and $10,000 in grant funds for books.

2026 council priorities

Most items were framed as not requiring new money this year, though child care grants and staffing studies could cost millions later.

Centennial Park drainage problems

Teen programming and wellness retreat idea

Dedicated pickleball courts at Orange Memorial Park

About $1 million, fully covered by park construction fees — no general fund impact.