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The Manager stated that a water rate increase would be necessary in order to keep the water system totally self-supporting; and that a recommendation would be submitted to Council within the next several months. Mayor Patterson requested submission of the recommendation in September or October. Assistant Director of Public Works John Stevens stated that the City is negotiating for appraisal services in conjunction with the proposed purchase of portions of the Garden Grove Water System and the Southern California Water Systems. Councilman Ward stated his concern that the City is not exhibit- ing leadership in the area of environmental protection and suggested promotion of bicycles and buses in the City and par- ticularly in the Civic Center area. Mayor Patterson suggested incentive programs for car pools, a shuttle bus and bike racks for the Civic Center area. Councilman Garthe suggested the establishment of a bus terminal as soon as possible. The Park Superintendent reported that County action was pending on a request from the City that Centennial Park be classified as a regional park. Mayor Patterson requested that the Recrea- tion and Parks Board and staff provide Council with recommenda- tions and supporting data regarding the use and development of the park. Council discussed the list of "Unfunded But Highly Desirable Budget Items "on page 189 of the proposed Budget. The City Manager gs~i~ated that the proposed lighting of Rosita Park would amount to $19,500. He stated that the recommended salary increases for department heads would amount to $31,000; that the Orange County Intergovernmental Coordinating Council dues amounted to a total of $5,100 which was $3,400 less than the amount provided. Councilman Ward stated that the I.C.C. vote should be proportionate to the cost of membership and Councilmen Garthe and Evans concurred. Mayor Patterson suggested that the City join for the coming year work toward achieving proportional voting and review the matter before joining for the next fiscal year. ORANGE COUNTY Councilman Ward's motion INTERGOVERNMENTAL to approve the additional COORDINATING COUNCIL $3,400 needed for Orange County Intergovernmental Coordinating Council membership, subject to negotiation regarding the amount of fee in relationship to voting strength prior to renewal next year, was seconded by Councilman Evans and carried with Councilman Markel dissenting. ROSITA PARK Rosita Park ballfield was unanimously carried. Councilman Evans' motion to approve the addition of $19,500 to the proposed Budget for lighting the seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and DEPARTMENT HEAD SALARIES Councilman Evans' motion to approve the addition of $31,000 for Department Head salary increases (7 per cent), CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 254 JULY 7, 1973