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fa, 1- J4. <õ 7. STUDY SESSION A. Courthouse Square Preferred Design (continued from July 12, 2004) Redevelopment Agency Manager Moeller stated the purpose of the session was to consider some design development issues related to the preferred design concept that was selected for the Courthouse Plaza. On July 12, there were questions raised and clarifications requested in terms of the design and those issue were most appropriately addressed in the design development stage. Michael Freedman of Freedman, Tung and Bottomley (FTB) was present to respond to the issues raised, most significantly, the massing of the pavilions, issues related to heat build-up with glass roofs, and the feasibility of an interactive pop-up fountain in the center of the plaza. She stated that the plan is to return in March with a contract for the construction drawings. Michael Freedman of FTB used a PowerPoint presentation of slides with his explanation. Planning Commission, Architectural Review Committee and Council Members all made various comments on the proposed changes. Mr. Freedman summarized the comments as the following: Reduce maintenance costs as much as possible moving thru the design development phase; incorporate anti-pigeon devices; make the inside of the pavilions cooler, not the same as the inside and noticeably cooler; investigate reflecting the rounded columns from the Courthouse portico into the double column corner pieces and see if any more lightness is achieved; no jets in the fountain; bring back pictures at night with the lighting for review of the entire lighting concept. The need to further explore if additional shade type trees should be used was also noted. Public Comment: Keith Bautista stated that there is a tremendous lighting program for the Courthouse itself and one of the elements not totally coordinated was the lighting of the Courthouse from below up in correlation with the plaza design as there was no plaza design at the time. He stated his belief that a budget exists for some up lighting around the plaza next to the Courthouse and there should be some coordination with the architects about that point. He stated his concern that due to the size, space and number of palm trees we may block the view of the Courthouse. He further pointed to the maintenance of the palm fronds in order to mitigate liability and expressed concern about pigeons and potential for obtrusive FEBRUARY 7, 2005 PAGE 5 JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH PLANNING COMMISSION AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE DRAFï - NOT FOR CITATION