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Public Comment: John Edmonds, representing the County's Historic Resource Advisory Board and the City's Historical Resources Advisory Committee, stated that in both cases the interest was to see the Courthouse restored to its original appearance and in all the renderings that has been accomplished with one exception. He stated that it is very important to both the City and the County that the National Register status not be put in question. He further stated that there should not be an interrupted staircase and that the staircase should be a duplicate of the original. Paul Shepherd stated that for clarification on the issue of the restaurant in the museum, all the space within the museum structure is planned so that if another use is brought into it, there is a need to relocate the activity being removed and the cost involved. The Museum, however, is delighted with the program and wants to cooperate in every possible way. John Anagnostou complimented everyone on the great input and attention on the topic. He asked that when looking at option A, to go back to the original plans because now that people are cognizant of the size, option A appears to be a good one. When considering Option C, he asked that the architectural elements of the dome somehow be incorporated in the kiosk. Take the elements of the dome and create it in the pavilions — metal, glass, etc. Keith Bautista stated his favor of many comments on option C and added other elements. He stated that he is in favor of the historic and purity of the courthouse and favors maintaining the historical aspects of the original staircase. With respect to option C, it provides the opportunity for a variety of spaces that could be used to tell the historic stories of San Mateo County and Redwood City. The addition of plaques and photographs depicting the history of events invites people to pause and dwell in the space, and then draws them to explore further. The food concept in the outdoor kiosk is a good one, water and tossing of coins is a consideration. Jim Munro, representing the County's Historic Resource Advisory Board, the City's Historical Resources Advisory Committee, Historic Union Cemetery, and Redwood City Archives, referred to the plan that showed greenery and the lawn affect. His suggestion was rather than having the columns and fountains, that one singular fountain in the center with a low ledge is used. Secondly, he suggested that in the curved lawn area, a bust of Simon Mezes might be placed on one side and a logger on the other side. A low fountain with a lower ledge around it with kiosks around the front corners could house an information booth to learn about the programs in the city. JOINT MEETING MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ JOINT STUDY SESSION with PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 3, 2004 & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE PAGE 5 MINUTES Book No. 60 Page No. 205