"Lets just take care of it now," Councilman Frank Quintero said.
"Fortunately, we caught it while it's still in the raw stage so we can go ahead and dig up what we need to dig up."
Quintero also noted that the park was originally set to be centered around a historic gas station and should be consistent with that concept — a sentiment that was shared by many residents.
The park, which currently sits covered in a tarp, contains two playgrounds, multiple tables and benches, and five entrances.
Major changes proposed are the removal of the park's taller playground and moving the smaller playground to where the larger one now sits.
More trees will also be added and some of the tables, benches and concrete will be removed. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and California Environmental Quality Act will also be reviewed.
Though adjustments to the park could cost upwards of $200,000, city staff members said, council members noted that since it is being done for the public, it should be done right.
"In my opinion the solution is very simple — it will cost," Councilman Bob Yousefian said, adding that the problem should be fixed immediately. "I do not wish to finish the park and then go back and tear it up."
Mayor Ara Najarian, who agreed the park should be fixed, also pointed out that it was important to know what the costs would be.
Prior to the decision, councilmen went out to the park to look at the design for themselves.
"I went out and looked at it and I was just dismayed at what I saw," Councilman Dave Weaver said.
