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Councilmember Arkin advised there is a benefit to spreading out community amenities around the City and noted Staples Ranch would help achieve this. She noted the cost is not significantly different from just building the field itself. She noted she brought up the idea of issuing bonds earlier tonight and will again as a funding source. She advised recycled water also makes Staples Ranch a better option. Councilmember Narum expressed support for exploring the Staples Ranch option. Councilmember Testa expressed agreement with Councilmembers Arkin and Balch in a perfect world with unlimited funding but does not think Staples Ranch is realistic. Councilmember Balch agreed Staples Ranch is a higher mountain to climb but wants to see staff do the evaluation. Mayor Brown amended her second to explore both sites. Councilmember Testa advised Bernal is the most logical and noted while Staples Ranch would be great, she does not think it is realistic. She amended her motion. In response to Councilmember Balch, the dais confirmed the phrase "long-term" is partly about finding a place for a 240-foot radius pitch. In response to Mayor Brown, Assistant Director Crose confirmed staff understands the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Testa/Brown to explore Bernal Community Park and Staples Ranch as long-term solutions for a cricket pitch. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None 4. Review and approve the location of pickleball courts at Muirwood Community Park as part of the Court Resurfacing Project, CIP No. 22744 Landscape Architect Gruber reported the pickleball courts at Muirwood Community Park are the only project to be discussed tonight not requiring funding. He advised there is support from the Muirwood neighborhood for pickleball courts. Landscape Architect Gruber reported the pickleball project would be combined with a project to resurface the existing tennis courts and basketball court. He explained staff is asking to convert two of the park's four tennis courts into a total of six pickleball courts. He discussed the sport of pickleball which is growing in popularity among all age groups, including senior citizens. Landscape Architect Gruber discussed a variety of options explored by staff before settling on Muirwood as the best site for pickleball courts. He reported the City has received a $227,000 grant under Proposition 68 to fund the conversion which can likely fund the project in conjunction with the budgeted $250,000 court resurfacing project. He reported the Parks and Recreation Commission also recommended Muirwood as a site. He detailed the City's subsequent public outreach and its positive feedback. He requested the Council's approval of the pickleball court conversion. In response to Mayor Brown, Landscape Architect Gruber advised the easternmost tennis courts were selected because pickleball is a noisier sport and that end of the park is closer to the freeway. City Council Minutes Page 12 of 18 April 12, 2022