HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-06-09 - MINUTES - ADJOURNED REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL' ADJOURNED MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1993
Meeting -called to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers. All present except
Councilmember Klajic.
Discussion ensued regarding the 1993-94 proposed budget for the Public Works Dept.
Terri Maus reviewed the educational reimbursement policy for Council. Cityreimburses
full amount if classes related to work. Policy in review at this time.
General Services - It has decreased for 93-94. Contractual services, maintenance, pest
control and service contracts, telephone service, equipment, etc. was explained by George
Caravalho.
Street. Maintenance - Funded solely by gas tax. Decrease in budget. Some repairs being
completed in-house. Reduction in street sweeping. City will be going out for RFP on
street sweeping. Uniforms are rented.
Vehicle Maintenance - Funded 50% by gas tax and 50% general fund.
Waste Management - Decrease in budget of 3%. Elsmere budget: $100,00 City Attorney;
$100,000 Public Information; $50,000 rate review; $50,000 consultants.
Transit - Increase of $700,000 due to 5% increase of Dial -a -Ride. Included costs of
Metrolink due to landscaping and security. Ridership increased in spring.
Property Management- Decreased 5%. Debt service to PFA for costs associated with
building. Discussed leases.
Civic Center - Intent is it will be fully occupied and no leases.
Public Comment - Allan Cameron
Council discussion - Equity increase out of $632,000; how much of the $632,000 goes
towards principal; committees in community should match our funds towards Elsmere;
Council has given Elsmere project much money; design of So. Wiley Canyon should be
in budget; citizen volunteers to assist Sheriff; revisit Sheriff budget mid -year.
Study Session Notes
June 9, 1993
City Manager - Unfunded projects include downtown Newhall Study $100,000; accident
software $6,000; may lose $800,00 from State budget; 1/2 cent tax extended to County
and requires vote of people; Prop 98 constraints budget; shift of property tax to schools;
development and economic recovery; job incentive programs; workers' comp in public
safety; $3 billion deficit left over in State budget from last year; 8 of 12 large cities
benefit from sales tax; redevelopment laws.
Motion was made by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to allow the City Manager to
attend a meeting regarding the State budget in Sacramento. Motion carries with no
objections.
Mayor Heidt adjourned the study session at 8:15 p.m.