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303 The increase in the operating section of the budget reflects the rising costs in maintenance materials. Mr. Huffaker reported some equipment to be used in grounds maintenance is included under Capital Outlay. After brief discussion, moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros to tentatively approve the Parks Maintenance portion of the Community Services budget. Unanimous vote. Street Trees and Parkways After brief discussion moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to tentatively approve the Street Trees and Parkways portion of the Community Services Budget. Parks Improvements - Special Construction City Manager Huffaker reported these items would be the Tables and Benches at $2,500, at Veterans Park - Lights Replace- ment at $8,000, Court Refurbishing at $3,000, Restroom Refurbishing at $5,400. Mayor Beltran reported that he, along with Mr. Lopez, Parks and Cemetery Superintendent, had met with a group of people living primarily in the Housing Project. Mayor Beltran informed the Council on the group's feelings toward various park improvements. One of the subjects discussed at the meeting was that of allowing the users of Veterans Park to paint mural -type pictures on the buildings. Mayor Beltran said this type of program has been implemented in the Los Angeles area and is successful because it reduces the costs and frustrations brought about by the graffitti defacing. Council consensus was that a broad base policy should be drawn up to allow the painting of murals in the park. Dis- cussion on the type of policy needed brought out that someone should be in charge from the City for the various projects and the general concept of the murals. Mayor Beltran reported other areas discussed were improvements in the handball court area because of water flooding problems and the fact that the wall needs to be lengthened and made higher; the group requested that some type of a net be placed across the basketball court to enable other games to be played, the group would like a planned thinning of Park trees; it is the group's opinion that the grassed, informal area of the Park is too thick with trees which reduces the area available for playing informal ball games; a request was made to utilize the southern portion of the ball park for sports such as football and soccer. Discussion was held on all requests and on lighting on the basketball court area and the ballpark area. Mayor Beltran further reported that in addition to the other requests, some type of protection from the wind is needed on the windward side of the park. Mayor Beltran said people utilizing the barbecue grills end up eating dirt and sand along with their meal due to the wind. Mayor Beltran reported he will be meeting with the group again to formalize some of the requests made and invited any Council member who wished to attend to feel free to do so. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to instruct the Mayor to write a letter to the Southern Pacific Railroad asking them to pave the road leading into the ballfield or that they place a chain link fence along their property line. Unanimous vote. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to tentatively approve the Parks Improvements - Capital Improvements portion of the Community Services Budget with the possibility of further additions at a later date. Unanimous vote. Council recessed for lunch at 11:45 a. m. Council reconvened at 1:00 p. m. Restricted Funds - Equipment Replacement City Manager Huffaker explained that some equipment replacement had not been discussed during the morning conside- rations of the budgets. Mr. Huffaker stated this equipment is one skip loader for the Parks Department and one front end loader for the Street Maintenance portion. Discussion followed. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to tentatively approve ,the Equipment,"eplace,ment for the Parks and Street Maintenance portions of the Community Services Budget. Unanimous vote. Water City Manager Huffaker introduced the budget saying this was an enterprise account. Mr. Huffaker reported some of the increases in this budget are due to cost of power and inflation. Mayor Beltran raised the question in regard to frequency and number of emergency calls. Mr. Young replied that the calls are numerous and frequent, however, he has discussed the possibility of deleting the standby time with the Water Superintendent. Mr. Young stated that further study is warranted to determine whether it will be a workable situation and in turn save some overtime salaries. Councilman Hayes asked for clarification of the Safety Climb for the Storage Tank listed in Account 18, Safety Equipment. Mr. Young replied that OSHA requires the City to have a certain type of ladder with which to climb the large storage tank. Mayor Beltran asked for clarification of Account 35, Professional Services. Mr. Young explained the professional services are for analyzing of samples of water by the San Bernardino Flood Control, the other is for a T.V. camera to be lowered into the wells to determine the condition of the casings. Mayor Beltran stated that Account 41, Miscellaneous Expenses, calls for $800 for T.V. viewing of well casings. Mayor Beltran asked for clarification between Account 41 and Account 35. Mr. Young extended his apologies, stating that he would have to seek clarification from Mr. Trusty, Water Superin- tendent, who is on sick leave. Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to tentatively approve the Water portion of the Community Services Budget. Unanimous vote. JUN "121976