City Council

13. CIVIC CENTER TURF RENOVATION PROJECT\nPublic Works staff have been working with Central Basin Municipal Water District (Central Basin) to\nsecure funding that will replace the existing turf around the Civic Center area, which includes the\nCity Hall/Police Department; Library; and Resource Center. Watering of turf in non-recreational site\nareas surrounding parking lots/buildings is not allowed through June 2023 and for that reason the\nwater to the turf has been turned off. The estimated cost for the conversion of the three sites is\n$134,000. If the City wishes to pursue the conversion of turf, the City can apply to the Central\nBasin/Metropolitan Water District rebate program to receive the anticipated funding of $134,000 for the\nproject implementation. It is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion, provide feedback on\nthe renderings for the proposed planting design and direct staff to proceed with the project.\nRecommendation:\nIt is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion:\n1. Provide feedback on the renderings for the proposed planting palette and design; and\n2. Direct staff to proceed with the turf conversion project.