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Councilmember Narum called for a vote on her motion and revisiting the $100,000 matter based on the results of the Item 5 discussion. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Arkin to approve the draft of the All-Abilities Playground Master Plan, not to move forward to spending more money, and direct staff to explore options for a donation fund. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None 2. Review and approve the draft conceptual design for Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks and approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with Moore, lacofano, and Goltsman, Inc. for the not-to-exceed amount of$28,770 for landscape architectural services and to participate in public outreach and related to the update of the Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks Master Plan, CIP No. 06716 Landscape Architect Gruber reported Moore, lacofano, and Goltsman (MIG) Director of Quality Assurance/Quality Control Richard Larson has been working on this project for over 20 years. Mr. Larson reported the 2014 Park Master Plan showed the creek as being underground, but the City is now obligated to make it a feature in the park instead of as a ditch. He advised the Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks are not being looked at as one park instead of two. He noted there is a need to replace the bandstand and a potential need to improve parking. He advised staff is looking to include a children's play area and accommodate a regional trail and noted the park also needs to accommodate the Farmer's Market. Mr. Larson reported on the design selected in 2014 by the Parks and Recreation Commission. He noted a large eucalyptus tree has since been removed, the property has been added to the park area along First Street, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) has requested the creek be day lighted and restored. Mr. Larson presented a preliminary 2022 design plan integrating the two parks. He noted the design relocates the creek to the southern side of the park to optimize the audience area for the bandstand and allow for better circulation. He reported there will be additional parking on the new parcel along First Street and noted the new bandstand will be in a similar location as the current one. He explained there will be a grand entry point to and from downtown at the corner of First Street and Neal Street. He reported there will be an area for pop-up tent pavilions near the intersection of First Street and Angela Street for Farmer's Markets and similar events. He noted the audience area for performances has increased from 24,000 to 30,000 square feet in this proposal. Mr. Larson reported the Parks and Recreation Commission's February comments are being studied. He advised the regulatory agencies have also provided positive feedback but have not yet approved the project. He reported an informal review conducted with an interagency group found no red flags. He explained this presentation would not be happening if he did not feel confident in getting approval from the regulatory agencies. Mr. Larson advised he expects of having a final plan ready for the City Council to approve this summer. Landscape Architect Gruber requested the City Council provide feedback on the conceptual plan and approve the $28,770 to complete the public outreach efforts about the design. In response to Councilmember Narum, Mr. Larson confirmed the current design does not have picnic tables or barbecues but those can be added. He advised the open space in Lions Wayside Park can allow for many flexible uses and noted Railroad Avenue can be easily blocked off for events. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 18 April 12, 2022