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JOINT MEETING CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON AND THE RECREATION AND PARRS COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 27,, 1993 A joint meeting of the City Council and the Recreation and Parks Commission of the City of Colton was held on the above date at 6:20 p.m. Councilmembers present and absent as .noted earlier. Commission members present were Suzan Carr, Mary Chavez, Eddie Gonzales, Brett Buffington and Chairperson Sal Rios. .Also present was Max Bowman, Acting Recreation Director. Commission Members absent were David Toro and Nadine Yarnell. Director Bowman introduced Mr. John. Spohrer, Architect, Archi Systems International. Mr. Spohrer stated he had been in business for 20 years and they have done many projects both here in the United States and Nationally. Some of their projects have been hotels such as, the Long Beach Hyatt and the Newport Day Marriott, both of which have recreation facilities within them. Mr. Spohrer displayed various architectural renderings which showed different aspects of the proposed youth Center. Some of the amenities to be contained in the building include: Basketball Court with ability to have six one-half courts, competition swimming pool, childrens swimming pool, racquetball court, meeting rooms, kitchen, craftsroom, weight rooms, lockers, restrooms, storage areas, portable seating with 300 capacity, and snack bar. Mr. Spohrer said the construction would utilize precast concrete tilt -up method, with spanish tiles accent, with a high arched entrance. Natural light would be utilized where possible and bicycling would be encouraged by placing bicycle racks in front. Discussion followed with regard to an outside pool vs indoor. Mr. Spohrer informed that at the present time it is planned to have the pool outdoor due to budget limitations; however, it would be possible to construct the outdoor pool with the proper footings and adjacent walls to support future construction of enclosure. Chairperson Rios was concerned with the parking logistics, saying the pool is located to the rear of the building and the parking is located in the front. Mr. Spohrer said he would look at this; however, the entrance through the front was planned to enable the receptionist to have visual control over visitors. Other areas of discussion was the need to have a stage in the main room and to have bleachers for viewing the swimming competitions. The question was raised by Councilmember Sandoval as to the method of paying for the proposed contructi.on. Cite Manager Young stated that after January 1994, the Redevelopment Agency will be able to participate in recreational projects. Cou.ncilmember Sandoval asked what would become of the Hutton Center. Director Bowman stated that it would, 3