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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05-10-83-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAY 10, 1983 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T SUBJECT Coy Chiropractic Institute: Presentation of plaque re free clinic in Bell Gardens Mayor introduced new City Manager, Robert Ovrom ACTION Appeal, Zone Variance #252, 8635 Florence: Approve as amended re size of signs & hours for unloading Approved Ord. amending Zoning Map adopted by Sec. 9106.06 DMC (Zone Change Case #192) (10780 Fairford Av.) Introduced D.I.P. #715, E/s Myrtle, Firestone/Nance, & #716, W/s Myrtle S/o Firestone: Auth. City Engineer to proceed under Chapter 27 of Streets & Hwys. Code & grant auth. to advertise for bids Approved Minutes: Reg. Mtg., April 26, 1983 Approved Corres. from City of Bell req. assist from SE area cities to support restoring Lugo Adobe in Bell Gardens Filed General Warrants: #210893 - 210911 #310504 - 310748 Approved Res. #4225, Proposing to Annex Cert. area into Ltg. Maint. Dist. AD 121 & Ordering City Traffic Engr. to prepare & file rpt. (Annex. 83/1, Stamps, Cherokee to Seventh) Adopted Res. #4226, Apprvg. City Traffic Engineer's Report (Annex. 83/1, Stamps bet. Cherokee & Seventh) Adopted Res. #4227, Decl. Int. to Annex into Ltg. Maint. Dist. AD 121 (Annex. 83/1, Stamps) (sets hearing for May 24, 1983) Adopted Res. #4228, Urging Elimination or Reformatn. of Doctrine of Joint & Several Liability Adopted Offer of Stamps Foundation to contribute $25,000 for furnishings to Children's Section of Downey Library if City can raise balance of approx. $83,000 Staff to report back Veterans Memorial at new Civic Center: Proposed by Cn. Davila w/motion of apprvl. Not approved Cn. Coranack comments re businesses req. use of parking or sidewalk areas for sales Referred to staff for report Ord. #716, Amending Zoning Map adopted by Sec. 9106.06 DMC (Planning Res. #638, Zone Change #190) (9342 Telegraph Rd.) Adopted Ord. #719, amending Zoning Map adopted by Sec. 9106.06 DMC (Planning Res. #629, Zone Change #191) (8635 Florence Av.) Adopted Agenda Items X-C, XI -A, & XII-B-1 Removed from Agenda PAGE NO. 1 1 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 10, 1983 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT Res. #4229, Apprvg. Reapptmt. of Frank Gasdia to Downey Comm. Hospital Auth. Comm. CC #491, Library Project: Recommend to Civic Center Corp. that Change Orders #4 & #5 be approved CC #482, Apollo Park Ballfield Lighting Conversion: Extra work & acceptance of improvements Amendment to DMC to permit 2nd Dwelling Units ACTION Adopted Approved Approved Hearing set for May 24, 1983 Conditional Use Permit #158, 7639 Firestone B1.: Conditions w/exception of #6, 7, 8, 10„ 11, 12, & 13 Approved Req. of Planning Comm. f/Joint Mtg. with Council to discuss Policy re Rehabilitatn. Tentatively set for 7:30 p.m., of Strip Commercial Centers June 7, 1983 Status report re Rancho Santa Gertrudes School as surplus Property Proposed Citywide Public Transit Study Senate Bill 142, total Pre-emption of local Sign Ordinances: Auth. Mayor to send letter of opposition to Legislators Optimist Club req. to conduct parking lot sale on former City parking lot next to Downey Comm. Theatre Gloria Reed req. businesses receive info for conducting outside sales or that a study be made Facility for dance classes at Apollo Park Neighborhood Center Closed session re personnel & pending litigation Following took place in closed session: Discussion re 1983-84 Salary negotiatns. Workers Comp. settlement to Joe Nix Settlement re disability retirement to Bob MCDearmon Pending replacement of Finance Dir. Future status of Community Dev. Dir. Discussion re letter re Assoc. Planner Approval of classiciation of Police Chief compensation Received & filed City Manager to bring back dates for possible study Approved Approved Referred to City Manager for report next meeting PAGE NO. 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 Page 2 of 2 7/99 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAY 10, 1983 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., May 10, 1983, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor James T. Quinn presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: _ James. T. Quinn Mayor Robert G. Cormack Mayor Pro Tem Theodore H. Jackman Randall R. Barb Bob Davila ALSO PRESENT: Robert R. Ovrom, City Manager Carl K. Newton, City Attorney Dudley Lang, Assistant City Manager William F. Martin, Police Chief Don Davis, Fire Chief James R. Jarrett, Director of Recreation Francis E. Carter, City Planner Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Charles G. Eccleston, Traffic Engineer Harry Rayson, Building Official Ronald E. Cano, Assistant to City Manager Gordon Davis, Purchasing/Insurance Risk Manager Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary INVOCATION AND FLAG SALUTE The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Richard Wertz, Seventh Day Adventist Church. The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Barb. Ms. Alda Sichting, 10434 Casanes, representing the Coy Chiropractic Institute, commented regarding the recent opening of their first children's free clinic in Bell Gardens, serving 12 surrounding communities, to provide free health care ser- vices for all underpriviledged children and senior citizens. She presented a plaque to the City of Downey as one of the cities who will benefit from the clinic. Mayor Quinn introduced Downey's new City Manager, Robert (Bud) Ovrom. HEARINGS Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on Appeal, Zone Variance #252, 8635 Florence Avenue. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and so ordered to receive and file the Proof. Mr. Carter reported on the applicant's request for a variance to exceed sign requirements. He commented on the location of the property which is developed with an existing retail paint and home decorating facility. The applicant pro- poses to renovate the exterior of the facility and provide a new building facade, with revision of existing signing. Mr. Carter mentioned the applicant's request is for a 27 foot high, double-faced, 107 square foot free standing pole sign adja- cent to Florence Avenue; a 153.75 square foot internally illuminated wall sign facing Florence Avenue; and a 14 square foot non -illuminated wall sign located at the rear of the facility facing the off-street parking. He commented regarding zoning of the surrounding area and said a Negative Environmental Declaration was published. He said the Planning Commission did approve the zone variance with certain conditions that are being appealed. He mentioned that in addition, there was a zone change requested for C-2 classification, which would reflect existing use on the property, but the recommendation of the Planning Commission was for C-P zoning. A C-P zone only allows approximately one-third sign area permitted in the C-2 zone. The Commission recognized the C-2 use and granted sign area equal to the C-2 use, but only recommended the C-P classification. At its last meeting, the City Council introduced an ordinance for a zone change on the property of C-P. Council Minutes 5/10/83 -1- '1 M Mayor Quinn inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence. Mr. Shand replied a letter was received from Mrs. Norman Malmskog voicing concern regarding possible need for change of zoning on the property. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to receive and file the correspondence. Mayor Quinn then asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of the Appeal. Mr. Joel Kudler, 10142 Shoemaker Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, representing Standard Brands' Paint Company, commented on their appeal to conditions of the zone variance approved by the Planning Commission and their request for signs, which are permitted in the C-2 zone. He displayed photos showing the building as it now exists and how it is proposed with new signs. Mr. Kudler referred to the — size signs approved by the Planning Commission in Resolution No. 630 and said they do not want a sign on the rear of the property but would like a sign 55.5 square feet on Tristan Drive and a sign 153.75 square feet on Florence. He also requested they be allowed to keep the free-standing sign which designates parking to the rear and will be refinished to match the building. He also stated his appeal to the condition for a 10-foot wide landscape setback. Mr. Kudler said they are willing to build a wall on the northerly property line, which was required under zone exception in 1958. He expressed no objections to the other conditions contained in the Planning Commission Resolution. Councilman Davila expressed concern that the store attempt to get along with its neighbors. Councilman Barb referred to the paragraph contained in a letter dated April 9, 1958, regarding Zone Exception #51 on the property, wherein it states the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or to the property of other persons located in the vicinity thereof. He said there have been detrimental effects in the neighborhood from the store. He then made a motion to revoke the original exception based on the fact that Standard Brands never complied with the original conditions. There was no second. Councilman Cormack feels the Council should stay with its position with regard to landscaping and a solid masonry wall, and to place a penalty if it is not con- structed within a certain period of time. Referring to condition 11, he suggested — there be no unloading after 10:00 p.m. There being no one else to speak in favor, Mayor Quinn asked if there was any- one present to speak in opposition. Mr. Greg Rosenthal, 10013 Tristan Drive, commented regarding the size of the present signs which, he said, are considerably larger than allowed under the C-2 or C-P zones and could have been previously modified and still been ample for notifying the motoring public. He proposed that the Standard Brand signs be no larger than the signs on their more recently built buildings. Ms. Vartanian, 8603 Lubec, requested that the store be given C-2 priviledges but that if and when they vacate the location, the zone would revert to C-P. Mrs. Jean Brazelton, 10029 Birchdale Avenue, spoke in favor of the landscaping requirement. Dorothy Rosenthal, 10013 Tristan Drive, questioned whether Standard Brands would maintain the landscaping since they have not done so in the past, and she noted the sidewalks are not swept and concurred with no unloading after 10:00 p.m. Jan Tannehill, 11919 Pomering Road, inquired regarding the sign requirements for the C-P zone. She also expressed concern about maintenance of the property. Margaret Fillet, 9904 Birchdale Avenue, favored C-P sign requirements for the — property and feels a precedent would be set if C-2 signing were allowed. Mayor Quinn asked if the signs on the store were granted under permit. Mr. Carter replied the store was built under zone exception in 1958, but that the signs were subject to approval of the City Planner. Standard Brands' signs are subject to the amortization period required in the new code up to 1987. Council Minutes 5/10/83 -2- 17196 Mr. E. H. Varner, 10002 Tristan Drive, concurred that the property has not been maintained very well, and he feels Standard Brands should have to comply with the rules applied to other businesses in the same zone and that they could reduce their signs and still be seen. Mr. Rosenthal feels 40 square feet of signing would be ample for Standard Brands to advertise their store. Mayor Quinn asked if the applicant wished to speak in rebuttal, and there was no response. It was moved by Councilman Cormack and seconded by Councilman Jackman to close the hearing. Councilman Cormack feels maintenance of landscaping is important, and he con- curs with the size of signing allowed in the C-2 zone because the store is large. Mr. Carter explained the requirements in the C-P zone are that all buildings must set back ten feet from the property line, and the area from the property line to the building must be landscaped. He mentioned Standard Brands does have a small planter along the face of the building and that it has had very poor care. The Planning Commission and staff do not feel that is sufficient landscaping. Councilman Cormack pointed out that since Standard Brands did not comply with the requirement for a wall on the northerly property line, which was required under zone exception 25 years ago, that a penalty should be considered if it is not built in six months. Also, there should be no unloading after 10:00 p.m. Councilman Jackman concurred but said he feels the problem is signing. He indicated he would be willing to approve a reasonable amount of signing such as 100 square feet along Florence and 60 square feet along Tristan, for a total of 160 square feet, and a directional sign for the entrance to the alleyway on the west side of the building. Councilman Barb concurred with Councilman Cormack regarding loading and un- loading hours and also concurred with what the Planning Commission has recommended, although he would be willing to look at a compromise. Councilman Davila expressed concern for the residential neighbors of the business and feels there should be a compromise to satisfy both the neighbors and the business. He suggested a condition be added to the approval that when the business leaves the location the permits would be revoked. He also expressed con- cern about the landscaping and whether it will be maintained in the future. Mayor Quinn feels the photo of the proposed improvement to the building shows that Standard Brands does intend to have a nice looking building, and he would recommend what staff has offered, including the 10-foot landscape setback. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Barb to grant the variance to Standard Brands to the extent that they must fulfill the require- ments for the 10-foot planting areas as outlined, ten feet in the front and along Tristan; that they must build a block wall within six months, and failure to meet any of the conditions would result in referral for revocation proceedings; that Standard Brands be allowed 100 square feet of signing on the Florence Avenue south elevation of the building, 60 square feet on the east elevation of the building, and a directional sign on the entrance of the parking area; and that there be no unloading after 10:00 p.m. (The motion and second were later withdrawn.) Mr. Carter suggested to eliminate any confusion that any conditions the Council wishes to revise be considered one at a time and voted on individually. The motion and second were withdrawn. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to amend Condition No. 1 to permit a sign 100 square feet for the south elevation on Florence Avenue, 55.5 square feet for the east elevation, and a three square foot entrance sign, painted on both sides. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to restrict any unloading, front or rear, after 10:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m. Discussion followed. Council Minutes 5/10/83 -3- rtle Street south of Firesto fidavit of Posting of Notice It was moved by Councilman Barb to amend the motion that there be no unloading in the parking lot after 9:00 p.m. There was no second. AYES: 4 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Davila, Quinn NOES: 1 Council Member: Barb It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to approve Zone Variance No. 252, as amended. Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on Zone Change Case No. 192, 10780 Fairford Avenue. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to receive and file the Proof. Mr. Carter reported on the location of the property and the request to change the zone from R1-5000 (Single Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial), which would bring the property into conformance with the General Plan. He com- mented on the zoning of surrounding properties and said a Negative Environmental Declaration was published. Mayor Quinn asked if the City Clerk had received any correspondence, and the response was no. There being no one present to speak in favor or in opposition, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to close the hearing. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 640, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 192) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further read- ing and to introduce the Ordinance. Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on Myrtle Street, Firestone Boulevard to Nance St ulevard. He inq Mailing, and the ement Project No. 715, East eet, and No. 716, West side ired if the City Clerk had the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. Mayor Quinn asked if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections, and the response was no. There being no one present to speak in protest, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Davila, and so ordered to close the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize the City Engineer to proceed under Chapter 27 of the Streets and Highways Code and grant authority to advertise for bids. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: None CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by the following vote to approve the Consent Calendar: Minutes: Regular..Meeting of April 26 1983. Correspondence from City of Bell requesting assistance from Southeast Area Cities to support effort of restoring Lugo Adobe in Bell Gardens. General Warrants: #210893 - 210911; '#310504 - 310748: $758,427.46. Council Minutes 5/10/83 -4- ?lra RESOLUTION NO. 4225 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSING TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA INTO THE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AD 121 AND ORDERING THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (ANNEXATION 83/1 - STAMPS ROAD, CHEROKEE TO SEVENTH) RESOLUTION NO. 4226 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ADDITION TO LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AD 121 OF ANNEXATION 83/1 - STAMPS ROAD BETWEEN CHEROKEE DRIVE AND SEVENTH STREET RESOLUTION NO. 4227 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA INTO THE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AD 121 AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES (ANNEXATION 83/1 - STAMPS AVENUE) (sets the hearing for May 24, 1983) RESOLUTION NO. 4228 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING ELIMINATION OR REFORMATION OF THE DOCTRINE OF JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY AYES: 5 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman'., Barb, Davila, Quinn ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda Councilman Cormack commented on an offer of the Stamps Foundation to contri- bute 525,000 for furnishings to the Children's Section of the Downey Library, if the City can raise the balance of approximately $83,000. He requested staff to check into what can be done to raise contributions in a hurry. A deadline has been set for September 1st. Staff will report back. It was suggested Friends of the Library be contacted. Councilman Davila proposed dedicating a veterans memorial at the new Civic Center naming Downey residents who have died defending their Country. Mr. Jarrett said the Veterans Memorial at the Downey Theatre recognizes all residents who have died in combat action, and it is situated in the sundial memorial at the Theatre. It was moved by Councilman Davila to dedicate another monument in front of City Hall when it is completely built, to be in memory of all of those who gave their lives. There was no second. Mayor Quinn requested Councilman Davila see if the Veterans Memorial at the Theatre would suffice. Councilman Barb mentioned he has been approached by several businessmen about the possibility of using their parking or sidewalk areas for sales. The City's ordinance does not allow it. He said he promised Mr. Jack Wells, owner of the drug store, that this would be looked into. Referred to staff for report. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 718 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 638, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 190) (9342 Telegraph Road) Council Minutes 5/10/83 -5- 7l�3 The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further read- ing and to adopt Ordinance No. 718. ORDINANCE NO. 719 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAD ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF THE DOWNEY I4UNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 629, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 191) (8635 Florence Avenue) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 719. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM AGENDA For the record, Mr. Ovrom indicated he has requested the following items be removed from the Agenda: X-C, Ordinance (Urgency) re Exercise of Seniority Rights. XI -A, Resolutions on Assessment District #113, Bergman Lane. XII-B-1, Civic Center Telephone System Contract. RF.SnT,TTTTnNS RESOLUTION NO. 4229 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF FRANK GASDIA AS A MEMBER OF THE DOWNEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY COMMISSION The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further read- ing and to adopt Resolution No. 4229. CASH CONTRACTS It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to recommend to the Downey Civic Center Corporation that Change Orders No. 4 and 5 be approved under Cash Contract #491, Library Project. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to approve extra work in the amount of $300; accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract #482, Apollo Park Ball£ield Lighting Conversion; and accept maintenance and responsibility for improvements constructed (A/C 421-17144 and 27-17144). MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to set a hearing on Amendment to Downey Municipal Code to Permit Second Dwelling Units, for 7:30 p.m., May 24, 1983, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. It was moved by Mayor Quinn, seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by the following vote to approve the Conditions on Conditional Use Permit #158, 7639 Firestone Boulevard, with the exception of Nos. 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13. Councilman Jackman mentioned that one of the requests made when this was re- ferred back to staff was for a recommendation from the Planning Commission and City Planner on how to encourage landlords to maintain their strip commercial properties. Mr. Ovrom indicated staff will report back on the enforcement problem, as well as what to do with the conditions in this specific instance. During discussion, it was indicated that in Condition 9, the trash storage area would be "on the alley side." AYES: 5 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn Council Minutes 5/10/83 -6- of Planning Commission for Joint Meeting with City Council to discuss A tentative date for the joint meeting was set for 7:30 p.m., June 7, 1983, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Staff will check with the Planning Commission to see if the time and date is convenient. A status report regarding Rancho Santa Gertrudes School as surplus property was presented for information only. Received and filed. STAFF REPORTS Proposed Citywide Public Transit Study Mr. Ovrom suggested the Council not set a study session but allow him to bring back a calendar with the various dates, including Budget study sessions. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Ovrom commented on a request from the League of California Cities request- ing the Council to take a position in opposition to Senate Bill 142 for total pre-emption of local sign ordinances. It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the approprate State Legislators voicing the City's opposition to Senate Bill 142. Mr. Ovrom said a request has been received from the Optimist Club to conduct a parking lot sale on the former City parking lot next to the Downey Community Theatre. Granada Royale, who now owns the property, has given permission. He in- dicated there is no authority for outdoor sales at the present time. Mr. Ovrom stated it is recommended the Council allow the Optimist Club to have the outdoor sale at this time and to direct staff to come back with an overall report. It was moved by Mayor Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to allow the Optimist Club to have the outdoor sale. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Audience Gloria Reed, 12161 Paramount Boulevard, representing the Downey Merchants group, said she has received three letters from businesses who have been told they cannot have outside sales and that they were either cited or forced to take their merchan- dise inside the building. She requested information be given out on this matter or that a study be made. Mayor Quinn said the matter of outside sales will be reviewed. - City Council Councilman Barb mentioned the Council voted unanimously to build a facility for dance classes at Apollo Park Neighborhood Center to replace the Recreation building that will be torn down for the hotel. He asked whether the Golden Park building will be sufficient to meet this need. Mr. Jarrett replied it will not meet the long range needs of the dance program or any other activity to replace the facility the City will be losing, but it will provide use on a temporary basis until a new facility is built. The Recreation Commission has considered an alternative to loss of the Recreation building, and staff and the Council discussed the option of a temporary building at Apollo Center. Mr. Jarrett mentioned a study was conducted on whether a temporary building at the Apollo Center would cause problems and a negative impact, and a number of problems were identified. He suggested the possibility of expanding the building at the Apollo Center. Councilman Barb said the Council authorized an appropriation of money and ordered this to go to bid, and now months later there will not be a new facility. Councilman Cormack mentioned the swimming pool project was presented with the idea of also constructing a building. Referred to the City Manager for report next meeting. Council Minutes 5/10/83 -7- '7/gS CLOSED SESSION The meeting was recessed to closed session from 9:46 p.m. to ll:00 p.m, to discuss personnel and pending litigation. The meeting resumed with all Council Members present. It was noted that in closed session, the following took place: 1. The City Council discussed 1983-84 Salary Negotiations with the negotiating team. 2. The Council authorized a Workers' Compensation Settlement to Joe Nix. 3. The Council authorized settlement to Bob MCDearmon in a Disability Retirement case. 4. The City Manager briefed the Council on pending replacement of the Finance Director.' 5. The City Manager discussed with the Council the future status of the Community Development Director. 6. The City Manager discussed with the Council a letter regarding the Associate Planner. 7. The City Council approved classification of Police Chief compensation. ADJOURNMENT - 11:00 p.m. X&!:2LZ Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer James T. Quinn�Mayor Council Minutes 5/10/83 -8-