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Mr. Wolfe said that happens commonly. A base bid is requested along with bid alternatives. If the bid on the main project is favorable, then certain altematives can be added. It is more difficult to bid an entire project and then remove certain parts of it. Ms. McGovern asked if the restrooms could be used for downtown patrons when the theater is not being used? Mr. Wolfe said staff has discussed that. For example, it could be available for use during the concerts in the park. Jerry Thorne was confident the Foundation would be able to raise the necessary funds to finish this project. He would prefer not to phase construction. He noticed there would be artifacts from the fire department in the building. He would like to focus on that and would like to see the history of the fire service in Pleasanton included in this project. He wanted to find a way to do this without phasing. Mayor Hosterman invited public testimony. 3. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC John Loll, 4788 Peaceful Lane, said he has been involved in theater in Pleasanton since he was a child. He is now a mutual fund treasurer and believes in matching fiscal responsibility with artistic and creative endeavors. He works for Dodge and Cox Investment Managers in San Francisco, which manages endowment funds for charitable organizations, etc. He is a member of the Foundation because it mirrors his core values. He knows there are many people who will enjoy this facility and will make donations to the project. He certainly will enjoy it with his young family. The Foundation's orientation is on fund raising for the arts, even though the primary goal is to raise money for this project. His vision is to have an organization that will continue to raise funds, sometimes for physical projects, but more to build nest eggs to support arts programming and events. Rudy Johnson, 5655 Black Avenue, said it was important that there be no ambiguity about this project. This is a first class facility, which is needed in this community. He had heard comments that the amount of money it will cost is excessive, but he said it was not. He referred to a small theater he has attended in Ashland, Oregon, which is similar to the one proposed for Pleasanton, and it cost over $13 million. A properly equipped theater and gallery is not cheap if done right. He noted this is not a "black box" theater. This is a studio theater and will be fully equipped for a high level production of drama. There have been discussions about raising money for this for years, but one cannot raise money until there is a clear plan. Now there is a clear vision and plan and fundraising will be easier. Joint Workshop City CounciVCivic Arts Commission 4 09/06/05