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Community Development Director Zamora reported that applicant's request for approval of a parking lot expansion to create 56 additional parking spaces was approved by the Design Review Committee with certain conditions including the City Engineer's requirement to complete a drainage channel. Director Zamora stated that the required condition was now being appealed and that Staff recommended denial of said request. Mr. Fred Frank, Director of Reche Canyon Rehabilitation, stated applicants had not been aware of the drainage channel requirement. He spoke about the growth of the facility and limited parking, forcing people to park their vehicles in the fire lane where they have blocked emergency vehicle access at times. As the parking lot was not attached to the facility, he said that Architect Jonathan Zane had advised that conditions could not be attached to the approval of the off-site building project. Director Zamora responded. MOTION/VOTE: Motion by CM Hutton, seconded by CM Sanders, to terminate the Public Hearing carried with Mayor Gaytan absent. Motion/second by CM Hutton/Bennett to refer this item to the City Attorney for analysis and legal opinion on (1) correspondence, dated 9-27-90, from legal counsel for Inter -west Medical Corporation, (2) possible liability problems to the conditions on a state regulated facility and (3) whether the City has authority to permit a medical facility under the State Architect's Office. Motion carried with Mayor Gaytan absent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Fee Increase for Private Pay Families attending Community, Childcare Latchkey Programs Childcare Manager Jones reported State was greatly concerned at the rates being charged by the City. State warned the City was jeopardizing the contract and the program. Manager Jones said severe sanctions could be imposed, i.e., revoking of the contract or reduction of the State rate currently provided, a reduction of $90,000. Discussion followed on a bill, announced in the WASHINGTON FAX REPORT, in the area of Childcare subsidy funding. Discussion also had regarding the use of CDBG funds and as to other types of programs available such as the San Bernardino magnet program. MOTION/VOTE: Primary motion and second made by CM Hutton/Chastain to approve Staff's recommendation with direction for the City Attorney's analysis on the question of whether the City can subsidize funding in the future. Motion carried with Mayor Gaytan absent. Motion/second by CM Grimsby/Sanders to have the City Manager to investigate and report on June 23', on partial subsidy specifically, three months at 100% of the increase and nine months at 50%, and to return at mid -year with a strategic plan regarding the subsidy issue and State relevancy. [No vote was taken or announced.] Claims Council Mins June 16, 1998 3