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for wind, strollers, and exiting out of the Fox. The desire to provide a space to begin with that sets the tone and meets the needs of all demographics was expressed. The desire to have the grand staircase be grounded with pools next to it with some seating arc:md it was mentioned. The suggestion of using pieces of the annex vs. replicating It was made. The idea of playful histOlY, with something inviting children to play on "/Vas stated as well as the need for a I?stroom facility. Some expressed discomfort with the orientation toward children and the interactive water focus. Although food is an important element to the success, the plaza should not b e dependent upon a successful restaurant in the courthouse. There must be a good view of the courthouse and the plaza must invite people. Michael Freedman summarized that, it would be very good to find an unobtrusive but elegant way of having freestanding eating, exhibit space outside, Option "C" concept should be kept alive because it instigates activity at the sidewalk level and gives the option of eating in the shade and under the sun. Option "C" could be brought back as a viable alternative, but the structures are too heavy and need to be much more light and compatible or with structures very tied to the design language of the Courthouse building itself. Option "C" is more a small city living room rather than big city grandeur that Option "A" is. 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 JOINT MEETING MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY! JOINT STUDY SESSION with PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 3, 2004 & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE PAGE 4