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adjacent to the pool and the covered walkway connecting the new center with existing Hutton Center. Mr. McDonald replied he had received the Council's concerns on these three items and the developer is working on putting these back into the project. Recreation and Parks Commission Chairman Rios said the Commission had just received the list of 79 changes, deletions or downgradings and they have grave concerns. The Commission expressed concern with the deletion of the smoke detectors, the removal of the shower doors and the use of shower curtains in place of the glass doors on the women's stalls. Mr. McDonald said in some instances the building was designed with far more than is necessary. It is the opinion of the general manager that the redesign complies with all building codes. Councilmember Rios said the Council does not know the background of the changes being made and it would like to get some feedback. McDonald said he would have to provide it at a later date in a different format; however, he was of the understanding that tonight was to be an informal workshop. Commisioner Carr expressed concern with the health, safety and maintenance problems that might arise having curtains rather than shower doors and concrete shower areas rather than tile. Mr. McDonald responded that the floor would be a smooth non -grouted monolithic concrete floor with a coating for easy, non -slip maintenance. Councilmember Beltran shared his experience at a Family Fitness Center, saying that regardless what the floor makeup is, everyone wears shower/beach sandals. Mr. McDonald said with regard to public showers, most people do not use the showers; they wait to get home. Councilmember Rios asked why value engineering was implemented at the City's expense. The Council was sold a package that is suppose to look like the rendering presented at the Council Meeting. Mr. McDonald replied overdesign is a common thing in the industry. Every project can be value engineered. It is a quick, fast track method of building. It is smart and cost effective. This is a contrast of public sector contruction vs public sector. He explained the decision to do away with the handicapped ramp at the pool vs the use of a hoist. He reported he had met with the pool engineer and was informed that the handicap advocates favor the hoist. The result is a credit of $9,800 to the City. Councilmember Cisneros expressed her concern with the deletions saying, the Mayor has made it clear that some of the deletions are not acceptable. She stated this was the first time she had seen the listing on the changes and said the Council approved a sum of money that was to build the center as presented in the renderings. 3 OCT 12 199