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Conceptual
Design Phase
Design Architect Selected
Nov. 24, 1998
The world-renowned architectural firm of Richard Meier & Partners (RMP)
is awarded the contract to develop initial architectural design concepts and
produce schematic design drawings.
Construction Manager Selected
May 11,1999
The City Council approves the selection of Turner Construction Company (TCCO)
as Construction Manager for the project.
Project Certified as Conforming with Measure "I"
June 8, 1999
The City Council approves staff report concluding that an updated Financial
Model demonstrates moving City Hall to the approved downtown location
meets the requirements of Measure "I" and will save taxpayer
dollars by minimizing long-term lease costs.
Certification of Civic Plaza Environmental Impact Report
The City Council approves certification of Civic Plaza Redevelopment Plan Environmental
Impact Report.
Civic Plaza Redevelopment Project Area Established
The City Council approves formation of a new project area around the intended
site for the new City Hall, as recommended by the PAC.
Parking and Traffic Committee Formed
The City Council approves the recommendation to form a Parking and Traffic
Committee as an advisory group to Council.
Zoning Plan Amendment and Increased Building Height Approved
The City Council approves General Plan Amendment to change the land use designations
in the Civic Plaza area to Public/Quasi Public and allow an increased building
height in this project area to accommodate the anticipated building size.
Additional Conceptual Design Presented
Dec. 7,1999
The City Council is presented with five new conceptual architectural designs.
Council directs Mayor and Vice Mayor to develop alternative options with
Richard Meier for Council consideration.
Conceptual Design Finalized and Approved
March 29, 2000
The Council approves a new RMP design concept that satisfies the requirements
of the City Council and the community.
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