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<br /> B. Discussion of possible dates for Council workshop in January 1995. Council discussed <br /> possible agenda topics such as the Brown Act, long and short term goals, visionary items, <br /> and business meetings. - <br /> CONSENSUS: Mayor Gasparini determined it was the consensus of the Council to hold a <br /> workshop on January 28, 1995. <br /> MINUTE ORDER NO. 94-256 <br />------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />7. STAFF REPORTS <br /> A. Council discussion and recommendation regarding Facilities Committee, staff and <br /> architect to continue with the design, cost, financing, relocation and construction of the <br /> new City Hall. <br /> REPORT: Planning Director, Patterson, November 18, 1994 <br /> Planning Director, Patterson discussed the City Hall design competition in which Fisher, <br /> Friedman and Associates was chosen as the architect. The competition is being featured in <br /> Competition Magazine from the AlA Director Patterson thanked the Facilities Committee <br /> Members, Council Members La Berge, Buchan and Mayor Gasparini. Director Patterson <br /> described the five City Departments coming together, a Civic Center as the focal point, <br /> and a Council Chamber. <br /> Councilwoman LaBerge discussed the City Hall process from the Summer of 1993 to <br /> date. <br /> Steve Haines and Bob Geering representing Fisher Friedman Associates discussed floor <br /> plan modifications, building design, handicap accessibility, audio visual room, and color <br /> schemes coordinating with the Main Library. <br /> Vice Mayor Hartnett requested more specifics about the additional $1.4 million cost and <br /> what that breakdown entails. <br /> Councilman Sanfilipo expressed interest in looking at cost reducing alternatives for the <br /> additional $1.4 million. <br /> In response to Council questions, Director Patterson stated the original budget for this <br /> project was $7,955,000 and the estimate is now $9,356,000 or $1,400,000 greater than <br /> estimated. The increase is attributed to an additional 3,200 square feet of "non-employee" <br /> space including restrooms, mechanical rooms and lobby space, a relatively expensive site <br /> plan which creates a Civic Plaza as opposed to a parking area, the addition of 3,200 square <br /> feet of expansion space above the Council Chamber and keeping the contingency portion <br />MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Regular Meeting Minutes <br />Page No. 448 November 28, 1994 <br /> Page 5 <br />