New water wells and Central Avenue beautification
Summary
The $5 million downtown Phase 2 project is awaiting its federal agreement. Council Member Reyna asked that Phase 2 landscaping favor evergreen plantings, since the dry ornamental grasses from Phase 1 draw frequent complaints.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
$5 million in federal funding for Phase 2; art funding would come separately from the economic development budget.
Downtown businesses and visitors benefit from an improved corridor.
Delays with aging drilling equipment postpone new water capacity for the community.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Nov 3, 2026
Two test wells are moving along — Pozo/Central about a week from done, Margalo/Central within a month — with actual drilling to follow in 3-6 months. The Central Avenue greenbelt renovation is about a month and a half from completion, and Reyna asked staff to avoid planting needle-dropping conifers.
City Council - Sep 15, 2026
Council Members Raya and Medina pressed staff on two well projects, including the one near Central and Poso Avenues, where equipment problems are slowing work with aging-looking equipment. They asked for weekly progress reports so the public knows things are moving.
City Council - Aug 4, 2026
Two new test wells are underway — Central and Pozo (still testing after permitting delays) and Margalo and Central north of Walmart (drilling began), with two more sites planned.
City Council - Apr 30, 2026
The $5 million downtown Phase 2 project is awaiting its federal agreement. Council Member Reyna asked that Phase 2 landscaping favor evergreen plantings, since the dry ornamental grasses from Phase 1 draw frequent complaints.
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