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CityCouncil | 2009-12-15 | 8 | The Library Director responded the matter was reviewed; stated the Bay Farm Island branch has concrete slab and would not have as much insulation as the West End branch; sand is tracked in from the playground; sand could grind in and damage a cork floor. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she is impressed with how everyone worked to get the most out of the money; unused money should go to landscaping. Mayor Johnson concurred; stated Council should set landscaping as a priority. Speaker Christopher Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society. Mayor Johnson requested Mr. Buckley's comments on the shelving at the West End branch be addressed. Mr. Noll stated there was not a way to be ADA compliant and save the narrow, tight shelving behind the existing service desk; shelving on the columns is being preserved; the character is being retained. Mayor Johnson stated there is a goal to make more room for people in the library. Mr. Noll noted the shelving at the entry is also being removed because it is not very functional and takes up too much room. In response to Mayor Johnson's inquiry regarding Mr. Buckley's lighting concerns, Mr. Noll stated the original fixtures were strip fluorescents, were probably a result of value engineering, were not in the character of the building and have been replaced; the fixtures selected are more of the era. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Mr. Noll does not believe the lighting is too modern; to which Mr. Noll responded the lighting has an art deco flavor. Mayor Johnson inquired when the building was constructed, to which Mr. Noll responded 1933 Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the entrance area would have low walls, to which Mr. Noll responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated early pictures show there was more space; inquired whether shelving was added over the years, to which Mr. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 December 15, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-12-15.pdf |