The Ten Commandments monument along with existing trees will be preserved, the city said in a news release. Staff had discussed moving the monument but commissioners, who dealt with a lawsuit trying to remove the monument, said "no."

Over three weeks, workers will cover the area west of City Hall and south of the Civic Center with asphalt, adding 35 new parking spots. The city said it wants to ensure there's still enough parking when construction of the new City Hall building begins east of the Civic.

After construction is done, the existing City Hall will be demolished and the area between the Civic and the library will be cleared for a new Civic Plaza.