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removed/larger refrigerator incorporated). Duxbury is pleased with the present flow of <br /> the work space and noted that it was a very functional building. <br /> Exterior modifications included: the addition of a low wall for aestheticoses to give <br /> p� <br /> the sense that Chambers was "at grade" and create a"park like setting", additional donor <br /> wall space around the Heritage Oak, and the relocation of the emergency generator and <br /> tank to comply with fire code requirements. <br /> Duxbury discussed the fire engine turnaround options with the Committee. The <br /> Committee favored the bulb turnaround that was originally approved by the City Council. <br /> Consensus of the Committee: to request the architect to, if feasible, avoid the removal of <br /> existing trees. <br /> 5. REPORTS FROM SUBCOMMITTEES <br /> 5.1 Council Chamber Design Status Report <br /> Duxbury distributed Council Chambers design floor plans to the Committee. He has <br /> been working closely with the Council Chambers Subcommittee. Al Whaley reported <br /> that the Subcommittee has visited several town halls to investigate chamber options. <br /> Photographs of the different sites are available on his website. Duxbury has incorporated <br /> the Subcommittee"s suggestions into the Chambers design that was before the <br /> Committee. <br /> • Discussion ensued regarding the sitingof the door to the electrical room. Duxbury will <br /> in'Y <br /> review the options with the project electrical engineer. The Committee questioned the <br /> size of the AV control room and the types of equipment.that need to be accommodated. <br /> This issue will be further reviewed by the Subcommittee and they will report their <br /> findings at the January meeting. The location of a press table was discussed and this <br /> feature will be incorporated into the final design. <br /> Councilmember Kerr suggested that any Committee member who is interested in the <br /> future layout of the Chamber visit additional sites and bring their recommendations to the <br /> January meeting for discussion. <br /> Kerr thanked the Council Chambers and Information and Technology Subcommittees for <br /> their efforts. <br /> 5.2 Discussion of General Contractor vs. Multiple Prime Contracts Approach to <br /> Managing the Construction Process for the New Town Hall Project <br /> The Committee discussed management options for the construction process of the new <br /> Town Hall facility. There was general agreement that the multiple prime contract option <br /> was the most favorable. The Committee agreed by consensus that it was important to <br /> • interview additional construction managers that specialize in this construction process. <br /> 2 <br /> City Council/Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes <br /> December 9,2003 <br />