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47 CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Colton Junior Woman's Club regarding use of Fleming Park. City Manager Huffaker stated that a letter has been received from Carmelita Snowball, President of the Colton Junior Woman's Club, requesting permission to sell refreshments at Fleming Park during the summer concerts. Mr. Huffaker said he understands this has been done in the past and the monies that are derived from the sales are used for philanthropic purposes. On motion of Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, Council approved the request of the Colton Junior Woman's Club to sell refreshments in Fleming Park during the summer concerts. City of Adelanto Resolution 74-16, concerning the Solid Waste Management Plan for San Bernardino County. City Manager Huffaker advised that a letter and resolution has been received from the City of Adelanto regarding the Solid Waste Management Plan for San Bernardino County, and the City of Adelanto is opposing the plan. Mr. Huffaker reiterated that several weeks previously, the Council approved the Solid Waste Management Plan. Mr. Huffaker said it would seem the City of Adelanto is opposing this plan because they have a peculiar need in this particular area, and a particular problem. Mr. Huffaker stated that Staff suggests this material be noted and filed. Council concurred with Staff's recommendation, and no further action was taken. Letter from the City of Upland, with Resolution No. 2551, opposing Senate Bill 2177. City Manager Huffaker stated this item concerns a letter and resolution from the City of Upland, opposing Senate Bill 2177. Mr. Huffaker said that basically this bill would preclude city councils from meeting with their designated representative in executive session for briefing on labor demands and giving instruc- tion and guidance to said representative, which would have to be done in open session. Mr. Huffaker continued that several years ago, the Ralph M. Brown Act was amended to allow for this, and it would seem that cities would be at a disadvantage with the Meet and Confer process if they were precluded from discussing these important matters in executive session. Mr. Huffaker concluded that Staff would, therefore, recommend that the Council go on record as opposing this bill. On motion of Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Rehrer and unanimously passed, the City Council went on record as opposing Senate Bill 2177. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Planning Director George Williams stated that several months ago Staff had discussed with Council members obtaining proposald for an irrigation system design for Fleming Park, Veterans Park, Municipal Park, and Hermosa Cemetery. Mr. Williams advised that the City has received four proposals, however, two of them do not meet the requirements. Mr. Williams continued the two proposals under consideration are from Gordon & Bean Irrigation Specialists in the amount of $5,460, and Associated Irrigation Consultants in the amount of $13,000. Mr. Williams said that Staff has reviewed both of these proposals submitted, and would recommend to the Cpuncil that the proposal from Gordon & Bean be..accepted. Mr. Williams said that Staff is also requesting that the Council encumber $10,000 from this fiscal year's budget so that additional irrigation design work can be included. Prior to any additional design work, Staff would submit the design projects to the Council for review and approval. Councilman Rehrer asked if this amount of money has been considered in budget requests for this year. Mr. Williams answered no, this money has not been considered, and that is why Staff is re- questing the $10,000 be encumbered from this year's budget to carry over into next year for future irrigation systems. City Manager Huffaker explained there are many areas of the City that are not under an automatic sprinkling system, and therefore a tremendous amount of man hours are being spent. Mr. Huffaker advised there are monies in the budget to purchase the necessary equipment to convert the system. Councilman Rehrer asked what other areas, besides the four mentioned, are being considered for the irrigation system. JUN 1 e 1974