Mayor Valerie Amezcua and City Manager Alvaro Nunez detailed multiple capital investments the city plans to deliver or is already delivering, emphasizing parks, libraries and corridor improvements.

The mayor said the city council approved about $58 million devoted to public infrastructure projects designed to improve traffic flow, utility systems, parks and pedestrian safety. City Manager Alvaro Nunez described several projects moving into delivery after years of discussion, including Centennial Park improvements, a new Memorial Park Aquatic Center and corridor upgrades on Bristol Street.

Specific projects mentioned:
- $58,000,000 — infrastructure package to improve roadways, utilities and pedestrian safety (mayor’s office presentation).
- $29,000,000 — Memorial Park Aquatic Center with two pools, including one designed for competition and a recreation pool (mayor’s remarks).
- $13,000,000+ — Centennial Park improvements that include lake restoration, a new walking trail, picnic/open play spaces and a dog park; city staff said construction and new lights target completion by summer 2026.
- Library modernization — described as the largest in 50 years, with new or transformed branches at Delhi Center, Jerome Park and upcoming main library and New Hope library locations. The administration said staff used pop‑up locations and a mobile knowledge service while renovations were underway.

The mayor also announced the Santa Ana Zoo regained accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for the first time since 2017, and cited visitor economy figures: $394,000,000 in visitor spending in 2024, producing nearly $10,000,000 in hotel tax revenue that supports local services.

Why it matters: City leaders framed these capital projects as investments in quality of life, public safety and long‑term revenue generation. Several projects were described as having been on hold for years and are now moving into implementation.

Caveats: Officials gave high‑level timelines (some items slated for 2026) but did not provide detailed procurement schedules or full project budgets beyond the headline figures presented.