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fact-finding process, members of the YMPIC feel they have a general idea of what will make a Youth Center successful and cost efficient. She mentioned that the YMPIC and Youth Commission have discussed the concept of an interim location for a youth center but do not support it. The general opinion of the YMPIC and Youth Commission was than an interim location would detract resources, time and energy from the overall effort to establish a permanent location. The YMPIC also discussed, at length, methods that would enable the development of a fundraising plan that does not rely entirely on City funding for sponsored events and programs. She noted that events and programs for the youth would not be stopped just because there is no youth center. She encouraged Council to move forward by approving staff's recommendation. Mr. Campbell asked what the Youth Commission thought of the former Galaxy Theater complex as a potential site for a Youth Center. Because it was a larger complex, which many people already knew about, Ms. Russman mentioned that this was one of the areas the YMPIC and the Youth Commission looked at. After discussions with the property owner, it did not appear it would be feasible, but if it was, she personally believed it would be a good location to consider because of its size, and because it would be able to accommodate many uses offered by the Youth Center. If there were a structure that was similar to the former Galaxy Theater complex where an agreement could be reached for an interim youth center facility that could mm into a permanent facility, according to an agreement with the property owner, Ms. Ayala asked if the Youth Commission would feel more comfortable with an interim site? Ms. Russman pointed out that the location for a Youth Center is important and should ideally be located in an area that attracts youth, particularly near public transportation. As an interim facility, she believed it would detract resources, time and energy from the overall effort to establish a permanent location. Ms. Hosterman pointed out that at the shared Commission meeting, she clearly heard it mentioned that the Youth Commission wanted to focus on a permanent location. She noted that it would take a great deal of time to get to that point. She asked if it made sense, in going through the RFP process, to include looking at interim spaces, just in the scope of the initial look, so that it can be ascertained what might be available? Ms. Russman concurred with Ms. Hosterman's comments, but pointed out that it is the general opinion of the YMPIC and Youth Commission that an interim location would detract resources, time and energy from the overall effort to establish a permanent location. Scott Tucker, 1844 Martin Avenue, a member of the Youth Commission and Co- Vice Chair of the YMPIC, mentioned that the main reason against an interim facility was to avoid using a youth center as a reason for not doing a permanent future facility. An interim facility would not allow for all of the elements that would be needed to attract Pleasanton City Council 5 02/03/04 Minutes