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1. Combine information and circulation desks <br />a. To match the original design and historic nature of the building, <br />move circulation to the north entrance <br />b. Two large half circle desks flanking each side of the door in <br />front of the windows <br />c. Staff Area where south enhance is currently - Bookmobile and <br />circulation world loading area <br />iii. Reimagining of Children's Library <br />1. Focus on early childhood learning <br />2. Flexible/programmable space <br />3. Tutoring/interactive <br />4. Can be expanded into main library area as needed <br />5. Feature interactive experiences: <br />a. Wall interactives, <br />b. Climbing areas <br />c. Other children's museum style spaces <br />iv. East entrance <br />1. Widen hallway <br />2. Create teen space along the east side of building <br />v. Reactivate the fireplace area <br />1. Non-functional fireplace (not wood or gas burning) <br />c. Second Floor <br />i. Refinish wood/metal elements <br />ii. Create additional public spaces <br />1. Remove majority of admin space on second floor <br />a. 4 admin staff will remain <br />b. Relocate the Santa Ana History Room and create a small gallery <br />2. Small meeting room as space permits <br />3. Create Bookstore: <br />a. Explore enclosing the hallway behind the second floor shelving <br />and other rooms staff rooms along the south side of the building <br />to create a new bookstore <br />iii. Meeting rooms/tech lab — add glass toward main library <br />iv. Dumbwaiter — ideas to reactivate or other use <br />v. Relocate majority of staff to the basement <br />d. Basement <br />i. Staff spaces to replace teen center and storage areas <br />ii. Possible drop ceiling <br />iii. 26 full-time staff (cubicles) <br />iv. 72 part-time staff (share 10 — 15 spaces) <br />e. Building Mechanicals and Critical Maintenance <br />i. Bring stairwells and emergency exits up to code if required. Explore <br />opportunities for LEED certification and/or green building materials. <br />ii. Include potentially life-saving improvements or replacement of original fire <br />detection and sprinkler systems, plumbing, seismic retrofit, antiquated HVAC <br />system, and all electrical and plumbing systems from the late 1950's._ _ <br />The City's total construction budget for the proposed library is approximately $25.3 million. The project is <br />being funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), California State Library Building Forward <br />Library Infrastructure Grant, and Community Development Block Grant funding. The project is currently <br />in design development, with construction anticipated to begin May 2025. <br />City of Santa Ana RFP 22-173A <br />Page Al-4 <br />