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Home My WebLink About1995-06-12 - AGENDAS - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING (2)v CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 12, 1995 Orchard Rooms A & B 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor Santa Clarita, Ca. 91355 AGENDA V--� 1� '�o[,z� own �Qa-� CALL TO O OORDRDER ROLL CALL q ��9��r eJi.tc: �fy �(p�lrntPG� y FLAG SALUTE X) Item 1 REVIEW OF 1995.96 BUDGET & 5 YEAR CIP - This item is on the agenda to review the 1995/96 Budget and CIP. Council has previously received two presentations on the budget. Staff will provide additional information regarding the programs, projects and staffing proposed within the budget. Staff will also review structural changes recommended for the upcoming fiscal RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation and provide direction to staff regarding the 1995/96 Budget and 5 Year CIP. --------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- /i �c,eao — �7 : Y r� f? /n . � /%R.e.�ze.�o — ("7,'S`�S � /l%� PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ADJOURNMENT — 6 ; ,Q & P . In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the General Services Division, (905) 286-4182. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102- 35.104 ADA 15tle II. Cactagnssjun12.95 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: J�� or 1eyor and Me of the City Council FROM:' Cara!a�ity onager DATE: . June 12, 1995 SUBJECT: Review of 1995196 Budget and 5 Year CIP This item is on the study session agenda for review of the 1995/96 Budget and CIP. Previously the City Council received two presentations on the budget. The first, on April 4, outlined the current status of the budget and the need to make approximately $1.5 million in reductions to the General Fund Budget in order to allow for new programs, address strategic plan priorities and present a balanced document. At the second presentation on May 9, the City Council was provided with a overview of the proposed 1995/96 operating budget and CIP. The proposed budget includes the various actions taken to address the $1.5 million in reductions and present a balanced budget for City Council consideration. The actions taken, as well as the key changes proposed within the budget, were highlighted at the previous sessions. At this time staff will provide additional information regarding the programs, projects and staffing proposed within the budget. In addition staff will review structural changes recommended for the upcoming fiscal year. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council receive presentation and provide direction to staff regarding the 1995/96 Budget and 5 year CIP. City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Notes June 12, 1995 The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. - All Councilmembers were present. The Flag Salute was patriotically presented by Ken Pulskamp. Item 1 - Review of 1995-96 Budget & 5 year CIP City Manager, George Caravalho made the introduction of the item and turned the presentation over to Terri Maus. Terri took the Council through each section of the budget step by step of departments and divisions. City Council stated that they would like to see more money in the account to upgrade certificates and frames, and that if necessary the money could be transferred from the Health fund account that is set up for Council. Council discussed their pay increases and requested a history of Council raises, and the possibility of retroactivity of pay increases for future Council members. They also requested specific numbers, amounts, percentages be presented to Council at the June 27, 1995 City Council meeting. City Clerk Division - pertaining to elections. Council would like to know if the City can charge the school districts for use of our equipment for their elections and would like a chart showing capital costs vs. Annual costs of elections.. Terri Maus explained the monies allocated for "future litigation" in regards to Elsmere, and also monies allocated for future needs in regards to FEMA. Pederson questioned whether a full time attorney - 52 weeks per year would be more cost effective, and the process in which Council can get a legal opinion from the City Attorney. Jan Heidt had questions on the Internet and when the City would be progressive in this respect and get in on the "cutting edge". She also stated that community meetings should be held to discuss development of the capabilities of the Internet. George Pederson also agreed that the City needs to be on the "cutting edge" of this technology and combine it with the Chamber of Commerce. Terri Maus then presented the Community Development budget. Jan Heidt stated why have a budget for "Sphere of Influence" when we already know the County will say no, time and time again. George Pederson stated that this may not be necessarily true now that we have new representation in Los Angeles. Council presented questions regarding NPDES and received an explanation of specifics of the study. Jo Anne Darcy commented on the Downtown Newhall Study and the desire to see some actual progress. Clyde Smyth requested some "hard costs", stating that Council is aware of the limits of financing. Jo Anne Darcy requested the City maintain new concept and questioned what was being done with existing block grant monies. Mike Haviland gave details on EDA monies, and Ken Pulskamp stated that prioritized monies of EDA and CDBG and the breakdown would be coming to the City Council. Carl Boyer stated that maybe an emergencyordinance should be in place to create an architectural structure. Terri Maus presented the Parks, Recreation and Community Services budget. Jo Anne Darcy requested staff look into more parking at Santa Clarita Park. Jan Heidt suggested the possibility of street trees and highways be adopted by organizations (sections of roads) the same as the freeways are to be kept clean. However, George Pederson stated that this type of program fails because the liability is so high. George Caravalho stated this could be looked into. George Pederson wanted clarification on the new computer program that Council approved to count and maintain the street trees in the City. Clyde Smyth suggested that Council receive a chart in the future that shows the savings and how this program has become cost effective. Also, "sell the people" on this and let them know how cost effective it has been. Jan Heidt questioned how much more money would be spent on water to maintain trees. John Danielson stated that there would be an increase in fees. Jo Anne Darcy requested the City please maintain the trees and shrubs that block the view of stop signs and street lights. Jeff Kohn clarified that this has been looked into in the past and it is a Homeowners Association responsibility, and communication continues on this. Terri Maus presented the Police Budget - George Pederson suggested the possibility of an (off hours) civilian to take calls, a program implemented in other cities successfully and it should be extended into Canyon Country. Kathy Cullota and Leigh Engdahl, representing the Chamber of Commerce, made a presentation to the City Council on tourism, the film industry, and the Chambers budget. The Chamber is interested in the software to get Internet. George Pederson stated that this is a very positive direction coming from the Chamber, and strong emphasis on the connection between the Chamber and the City working together. Jo Anne Darcy and George Pederson were both supportive of additional funding to help with funding of this software (approx. $4000), and to take the money from the contingency account reserve if necessary. George Caravalho recapped what the desire of the Council is: • More money for seniors • Pancake breakfast in place of Town Hall meetings • Plagues for bridges (Jo Anne Darcy stated that this could wait a year). • Teen Center • Additional parking at parks George Pederson stated that $20,000 would certainly help the seniors, and Jo Anne Darcy stated $25,000 would be better. Recess: 7:45 p.m. Reconvene: 7:55 p.m. Amelia Hutchinson presented the CIP Budget and each breakdown. Jo Anne Darcy stated that she would like to see some improvements to the Saugus area, particularly Bouquet Cyn. Rd. Clyde Smyth asked which areas have flexibility within the budget and how much money can be obtained for other projects "if' we are forced to do so for Newhall specifically. What can and can not be done. Adjournm t: 8:20 p.m. Do na M. Grindey, MC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California