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Commission Carr asked if the handicap accommodation at the pool was r' a matter to the approved by the City Manager or coordinated with Risk Management. City Manager Martinez replied that this is an example of this project not being well coordinated. He asked that he be notified first by staff and the developer and that he wouldl make sure that they received proper direction from him only. I -- Discussion followed with regard to the contract that was approved by the City. City Attorney Biggs stated that the contract approved by the Council included all of these items being discussed. The problem arises when staff and the Council do not having sufficient time to properly review all the documentation. Councilmember Cisneros stated the Council needs to concentrate on what it wants and not worry about how long it will take to build. Mr. McDonald said the City is geting a very high quality, functional building. He acknowledged changes have been made, some requested by the City, like increasing the size of the basketball courts. Councilmember Cook said she did not know when the Recreation and Parks Commission received the list of deletions; however, it is obvious that everyone needs time to study the list in order to make a determination of what we really need. She recommended that the Commission be given time to properly review the list and then forward a recommendation to the City Council. Discussion was held on Commissioner Carr's concern regarding the size of the kitchen. Commissioner Carr stated the kitchen is shrinking. The kitchen had been planned to be able to rent it out for functions. Mr. McDonald stated the kitchen was never intended to be a commercial kitchen. Commissioner Carr said when this project was first discussed it was a commercial kitchen. Councilmember Sandoval asked what kind of kitchen do we now propose. Mr. McDonald replied small, like an off kitchen. Moved by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Beltran, to refer the matter of modifications to the community center project to the Recreation and Parks Commission for its review along with staff input. The Commission can then report back to the Council its findings and recommendations. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Sandoval stated personally, he would like to see the building painted. Councilmember Beltran said the referral to the Commission would help to secure the Commission to its rightful place as a Board and recommending body to the City Council. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ORDINANCE: Commission Chairman Rios reported the Commission has discussed the need to amend the current ordinance to include the Human Services 4 O C T 12 1994