This was based on feedback from members of the public, and recommendations from members of the group - which includes Napier City Councillors, presidents of the Napier, and Taradale RSAs, and historian Michael Fowler.
It was the forerunner of the three options, and the preference of Napier Mayor Bill Dalton, and the hall's original architect Guy Natusch. It also appeared to be the most popular option after a survey at a council-organised public meeting earlier this month.
Yesterday Mr Dalton said he was "delighted" the public had made their feelings known on the preferred site for the new memorial.
"There's still a lot of opinion that it should be in other places but the overwhelming majority of people that let us know their feelings said they wanted it on Marine Parade, adjacent to the conference centre and that's what we're going to do."
With the clock confirmed, Ms Jackson would be recommending this option in a report to council - the date of which had not yet been determined.
"Council will consider this option, and if they're happy with it, we'll proceed to the design phase. Once we have a design, we'll be seeking community feedback on it."
This option had been popular given its closeness to the memorial's former location - the site is metres away from the redeveloped centre, but unlike its former home would be accessible to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The council has also floated the idea of returning the centre's former name to it - by renaming the large hall inside as the "War Memorial Hall".
Mr Dalton said this was still a discussion that was taking place. He could not say if it would be coming before council at the same time as the Floral Clock confirmation.
"It's an ongoing discussion. When the decision will be made is when people feel they've discussed it enough."
Consultation on the option did not form part of the council's Long Term Plan 2018-2028 at this stage, Ms Jackson said.
The council had said it was hoped the chosen concept would be completed by Anzac Day next April. However at the public meeting, the audience were told this timeframe now looked "highly unlikely", as the council would not be rushing the project.