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in Costa Mesa where several office -available facilities encircle the area's business and shopping resources. Existing 70 square foot Jail cells would be converted into small individual offices with data, telephone, WIFI, electrical, modern lighting, built-in workstations, acoustic materials, and wall finishes. Some cells would be combined into slightly larger offices and meeting spaces. Inmate housing dayrooms would be converted to larger co -work, social, and networking areas. Public lobby / restrooms, staff lounges, and other ancillary spaces would also be designed and included in the office building. The quasi -outdoor recreation yards adjacent to the housing units would be converted to elegant courtyards with lush landscaping, tables, and benches for staff and visitors. These areas would be suitable for outdoor breaks, snack, learning, quiet, and small group meeting areas. The Jail has both optics and sensors which make the facility safe for the purpose of the office space reuse option. The building structure layout which includes large column bays at 30' x 50' is well suited for offices. Existing structures and elements were originally based on restricted access, security, and durability so most are in good shape and reusable with some minor redesign to make access and use less cumbersome. The paint, furniture, and fixtures in the facility are predominately in very good to excellent condition throughout most of the building. Original flooring is found throughout the facility and most of it is in good condition as it has been cleaned and waxed on a regular basis. The plumbing chase in cell areas allow for relatively easy remodeling access for infrastructure placement of electrical, telephone, data, and WIFI circuitry which will minimize overall renovation costs. Disadvantages /Weaknesses - With the mobile aspect of today's office technology and the use of smart phones, laptops, and internet which enables individuals to work from just about anywhere, the traditional office setting is becoming antiquated in some industries. - Because the office space option is a major change from the custody model, building codes of the day pertaining to the new use would be enforced. - Electrical power requirements may be inadequate for an office environment given the existing occupancy. Because of its inmate nature, the Jail will not have power for laptop computers, phone/PAD charges, and other office equipment. - Because office space has exceedingly more furniture and equipment than a jail environment, there will be more fire loading which will likely require a different fire control system than is currently installed. - There are five elevators within the Jail. The elevators were reportedly custom- made for the facility and finding repair/replacement parts for these custom units has proven difficult in the past. This requires serious replacement considerations 20 65A-27