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Session 1679, Minutes September 30, 1996 Page 16 benefits; however, this matter is still law, and he asked that it be considered for repeal. He also noted that additional restrictions have been placed on a person returning to work after retiring on a disability pension; this has been reported to him as being a punitive action. He felt the type of restrictions in the bill were not found in the pension plans of other cities. He asked Council to look at this as well as what types of standards should be met for returning to work. He suggested the bill be tabled until the issues are clarified. In response to Mr. Munkel, Mr. Ollendorff said the City Attorney has reviewed the bill and it is in keeping with his ruling. Mr. Wagner 'said Mr. Hepler's letter to Council was well researched, with a balanced approach. He suggested that Mr. Ollendorffadvise Council on three matters: 1) eliminating the wording that reduces disability compensation due to workman's compensation; 2) people on disability who recover--their job may or may not be there; he suggested filling a command position vacated by someone on disability by up to a one year temporary appointment so the person put in that job knows it is temporary depending on whether the injured pe?son can come back to work in a year; 3) standards--help is needed on the definition of standards that cover a returning employee. Mr. Schoomer said he was very reluctant to debate this on the floor of the Council and felt the proper place would be before the Pension Board, and their recommendation should be binding on the Council. He asked if the bill before Council (No. 8289) meets with the approval of the Pension Board. Mr. Ollendorff said he appreciated the suggestions of Mr. Wagner and Mr. Hepler and will study them; in the meantime Bill No. 8289 should be approved so some of the loopholes may be closed. Mr. Schoomer noted amendments were always possible. RILLS FOR SECOND AND THIRD READINGS BILL NO. 8289 - AMENDING CHAPTER 25, SECTION 24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELAT- ING TO RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS BY CHANGING THE FIRST PARAGRAPH RELATING TO REINSTATEMENT OF FORMERLY DISABLED PENSION BENEFICIARIES INTO ACTIVE SERVICE. Bill No. 8289 was given its second reading. Bill No. 8289 was given its third reading. Mr. Schoomer moved adoption. Mr. Wagner seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Ware, Munkel, Wagner, Lieberman, Schoomer, Thompson, and Mayor Adams. NAYS: None. Bill No. 8289 became Ordinance No. 6071. BILL NO. 8290 - AMENDING CHAPTER 34 MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AT OR NEAR 1000 PENNSYLVANIA FROM "PR-O" PLANNED RESIDENTIAL OFFICE TO "GC" GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AS SET