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Ms. McGovern asked if costs estimates were available for the addition ol public restroom facilities at the Firehouse Arts Center? Mr. Fialho said Council directed staff to build public restroom facilities at Delucchi Park. Council also directed staff to explore public restroom facilities that can either be accessible from the inside or outside at the Firehouse Arts Center. Staff is currently in the process of a master plan and has not determined the overall costs. He noted that there is a third option, which is a stand-alone restroom facility at Lyons Wayside Park, adjacent to the Firehouse Arts Center. Ms. McGovern wanted to move forward with a master plan for public facilities in the downtown and somehow bring this all together. She was trying to gain an understanding as to the designs costs, because if two restroom facilities could be constructed at the cost of $400,000 versus one facility, the City would be at an advantage to either apply the funds towards public restroom facilities at the Firehouse Arts Center or towards another restroom facility in town. Mr. Fialho noted that an allocation of $400,000 is available for downtown restrooms. The approach would be to initiate the project, complete the project and whatever funds are remaining could, through Council policy, be directed to one of those two projects: either another stand alone restroom facility somewhere in the downtown or towards the Firehouse Arts Center. Ms. McGovern said she is looking for as many public restroom facilities as possible. When she looks at facilities and when she considers all of the activities in the downtown, this one public restroom structure would be an addition to the downtown, but if would not take care of the number of people that frequent the downtown. She liked the idea of including three lavatories as it allowed for faster turnover. She also liked the idea of diaper changing stations in both the women and men's restroom facilities. She was concerned about the additional amount of time it would take to build a custom structure. She asked how fast a prefabricated structure would be completed versus a custom design structure. Mr. Wolfe said a custom design structure would include the development of a design and going through the review, permitting and bidding process. A prefabricated structure includes preparation of a receiving slab and finishing trim; however, it does not include upgraded plumbing fixtures or building infrastructure. Mr. Noland concurred with Mr. Wolfe's comments. He pointed out that the time deferential is in the review, permitting and bidding process for a custom design structure. He believed it would take an additional several months for a custom restroom structure to be completed versus a prefabricated restroom structure. Ms. McGovern requested that benches and a water fountain be added features. She asked if artwork could be added to a prefabricated restroom structure to soften its appearance and to make it fit in with the character of this community. Mr. Wolfe said yes. Mr. Sullivan supported a custom designed restroom facility. He believed the City needed to be careful from an aesthetic standpoint, as the architecture must be consistent and fit in with the character of the downtown. He noted the importance of having the PDA review and provide input as to the overall design for this structure prior to going to the Planning Commission for its review and consideration. The size and capacity is important for this area, which needs to accommodate multiple users. He supported the addition of benches and a drinking fountain. He also supported having the remaining funds be attributed towards whatever Pleasanton City Council 7 05/17/05 Minutes