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requested retaining at least a small seating area for the benefit of parents. She commended the shade trees and drinking fountains. She requested sensitivity towards neighbors with the lighting. Councilmember Balch reported he was a part of the 2014 Parks and Recreation Commission Master Plan Task Force so he recognizes this is a need not yet met, but noted some of the other needs identified in 2014 were easier to pick off of the list. He commended the design and process. He stated it is a high cost and it will have to be weighed against other needs like water quality and transportation. He advised the pandemic showed how essential the community parks are. He stated he will support the motion. He requested looking into a two-phase construction for elements such as the restroom and shade structures and also having a value engineering study. He advised corporations are still challenged by the pandemic and cautioned against expectation of sponsorship dollars being available. In response to Councilmember Balch, Interim City Manager Dolan stated the best way to identify the potential cost of construction is to get bids. City Engineer Steve Kirkpatrick advised he has heard the City Council intends to take the design to biddable construction documents with a look into the possibility of phasing and value engineering in the meantime. He confirmed this will give the City a better idea of what to expect for cost in its Capital Improvement Plan budget. Councilmember Narum commended the design but has concerns about cost. She requested preparation of bid documents with several add-on options such as a restroom, seating areas, and shade structures outside of the skating area itself. She advised this may help with obtaining a favorable cost by creating a second phase. She noted attracting visitors to the City helps to fund the next project through local expenditures on things like food and gasoline. Mayor Brown thanked the local skating community for its support of the item and for helping the City Council appreciate the high-interest level. She stated how rare it is for a Parks and Recreation project to convert existing space and not have a single negative comment. She commended how all wheels will be able to use the skatepark. She expressed she is eager to get moving. She advised the skatepark will also reduce water usage needs. She recognized the entire Lambert family for its skatepark advocacy. MOTION: It was m/s by Testa/Arkin to approve the completion of the design phase through biddable construction documents and with the possibility of a phase plan approach as recommended and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None At 9:00 p.m., Mayor Brown recessed the meeting. The meeting resumed at 9:08 p.m. 21. Provide direction on housing policy topics including the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance, Lower- Income Housing Fund, Workforce Housing, Affordability by Design and other City housing programs, as part of the 2023- 2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update Community Development Ellen Clark reported staff is seeking policy direction on several large and complicated topics for potential inclusion in the Housing Element update for the sixth cycle. Senior Planner Shweta Bonn reported the eight-year Housing Element is a State mandate to ensure the City is adequately zoned to meet its sixth cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) totals. She provided an update on where the City is in its process, including direction from the City Council to hold this discussion about how or if the City should include the Lower-Income Housing Fund (UHF), Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (IZO), Housing Density Bonus Program, workforce housing, and the concept of affordability by design. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 22 March 15, 2022