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Mr. Iserson advised that the Specific Plan and the Downtown Design Guidelines had specific discussions about parking structures in the Downtown and how they should be treated architecturally. Chairperson Roberts noted that she favored the rounded buildings and the design with the breezeway. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. There were no speakers. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Mr. Bocian advised that the intent is to develop two full plans to be defined through the workshop process. Commissioner Kameny liked the concept of having City Hall facing Main Street as illustrated in Options 11 and 12. He also liked an attractively designed pazking structure. Chairperson Roberts noted that she liked designs 11 and 12. Commissioner Sullivan noted that he also liked designs 11 and 12. Commissioner Fox expressed concern about the state of California's budget as well as the amount of public money required to open facilities in the Bernal Property once the design competition has concluded. She would favor the most cost-effective concept and did not want to spend a huge amount of money on City Hall. She also did not want to use the San Francisco property just for surface parking. Commissioner Maas liked the creative ideas on the parking structure, and suggested a community center on the San Francisco property. Commissioner Kameny concurred with Commissioner Fox's budgetary concerns but noted that there were different ways to finance public buildings. He noted that the cities of Concord, Pittsburg, and Antioch had attractive public buildings that were not excessively expensive. Commissioner Sullivan believed that Options 11 and 12 met this criterion but would like to see all pazking off Main Street regardless of which option is chosen. Pedestrian access was important. He suggested placing the round building with the Council Chambers in Centennial Pazk. Commissioner Fox wished to ensure that atwo-story structure would not be overpowering in the Downtown. She noted that Dublin's Civic Center was very lazge and intimidating. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 9, 2004 Page 7 of 19