City Council

12. CIVIC CENTER TURF CONVERSION PROJECT\nPublic Works staff have been working with Central Basin Municipal Water District (Central Basin) to\nsecure funding to replace the existing turf around the Civic Center area to drought tolerant plant\nmaterial. This area includes the City Hall/Police Department; Library; and Resource Center. The\nState’s orders enacted last year prohibit watering of turf in non-recreational site areas through June\n2023 and is anticipated to be extended further given California's continued drought conditions. The\ntotal estimated cost for the conversion of the three sites is $134,000. It is staff's recommendation that\nCity Council by motion direct staff to proceed with the turf conversion project and appropriate $6,000 in\ngeneral funds for renderings/design of the proposed planting palette for future Council presentation.\nRecommendation:\nIt is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion:\n1. Direct staff to proceed with the turf conversion project; and\n2. Appropriate $6,000 in General Funds for renderings of proposed planting palette and design\nfor future Council presentation.