Gonzalez disagreed saying the center should house the city public information officer, downtown district manager and others as was originally intended when he helped approve the project as mayor. De Leon, Wilson, Zavaletta and Cristiano agreed with Gonzalez. He proposed allowing the public to borrow the center. Tipton, Uresti and Cortinas said the center should be used as both offices and meetings. The planned Washington Park renovation would include fixing the water fountain, a new, bigger pavilion on the south end of the park, restrooms and a clock tower opposite of the pavilion, among other things.
Plans are still in the design phase.
Gonzalez, Zavaletta and Cortinas said they would also have to take a closer look at funding. I think Washington Park needs to be totally redone to bring back the beauty of yesteryear. I think a lot of people seem to put emphasis on cost. I think we should look at the development and the emphasis on the city. It will be a little bit too much as far as the price tag.