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Ms. McGovern thought the Council wanted more than one restroom in the downtown, but in another location. It does not provide many facilities for a large event. Is this one facility enough? Should more than four facilities be added to the men's' room? Mr. Fialho stated there is more room to accommodate this, but does not want to add more design costs to the project. There is benefit to seeing this project through in order to assess the use. Ms. McGovern would like to look into the reasons that the bids are coming in so much higher. Could it be due to a short supply of materials? Mr. Fialho stated he has heard that this is a problem and that it affects large projects. Hard to understand that on a project of this size, where a large amount of steel is not used. He stated that Mr. Bocian had done a good job on reducing costs for this project. He would caution against adding more facilities to this due to potential escalating costs. Ms. McGovern commented on the electronic flush valves and was concerned about the facilities being cleaned. Mr. Bocian commented that they are intended to be retrofit. Mayor Hosterman invited public comments. Michael O'Callahan, a Pleasanton resident representing the Pleasanton Downtown Association design group, indicated the PDA supports the project. Christine Saldivar, representing the Pleasanton Downtown Association indicated the PDA was aware of the costs but recognizes that the facilities are greatly needed. She also indicated she supported the project. Judy Wheeler-Diter, a Pleasanton resident urged the Council to approve the project. Mayor Hosterman closed the public comments. Mr. Sullivan indicated he supports the project and understands the cost. He believed there are many reasons this is happening. Council's setting expectations by referring to the "budgeted funds" rather than cost estimates. He commented on the utilities and costs. Staff has done a good job in trying to work through the costs. This project meets the overriding community need aspect. Because restrooms downtown could be needed in other locations, he would like those conversations to continue. It was moved by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Thorne to approve staff recommendation as indicated in the staff report. To review the bids received and award the contract for construction of the base bid. To include wood slats and wood trellis near the door outside the women's restroom, provide wood beam and screen toward W. Angela Street along the building axis and provide three wooden benches outside the restroom building. To authorize a project construction contingency as indicated in the report. Authorize the transfer of funds from the Downtown Specific Plan project to meet Pleasanton City Council Minutes 7 06/06/06