HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-06 - MINUTES - JOINT STUDY SESSION (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council/Planning Commission/
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission/Arts Commission
Joint Study Session
Tuesday, February 6, 2017
Call to Order: Mayor Smyth called the Study Session to
order at 5:35 p.m.
Roll Call
Council:
Planning Commission:
Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Commission:
Arts Commission:
Flag Salute:
All Councilmembers were present with the
exception of Councilmember Kellar.
All Commissioners were present with the
exception of Commissioner Eichrnan.
All Commissioners were present.
All Commissioners were present, with the
exception of Commissioner Wilk who arrived
at 6:15 p.m.
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Commissioner Kieran Wong led the flag salute.
ITEM 1 FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 BUDGET — City Manager Ken Striplin provided an
update on the state of the economy; introduced the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget
strategy and goals; reviewed estimated General Fund revenues and base budget for
the new Fiscal Year; and reviewed the Budget Calendar.
Council and Commission members' comments included: pension concerns; the
building of a new senior center, library, and sheriff station; gratitude to all those that
worked on the budget and appreciation for having all in order; the difference in the
hard data and street talk; the myriad of filming in the City and the rave about the new
Netflix series, Santa Clarita Diet; comments regarding funding for natural disaster
repairs and clean up; development revenue estimated to be the same as previous
years; specific consideration for repair of Sand Canyon and Placerita Canyon Roads;
budget forecasting and alternate forecast based on assumptions; appreciation and
looking forward to the implementation of the Arts Master Plan.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council and Commissions was Mark Elfont, President of the Santa Clarita
Philharmonic.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the Study Session at 6:16 p.m.
S an Caputo
Deputy City Clerk
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