HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-01 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION NOTES (2)City Council Study Session
June 1, 1999
Call To Order: 5:34 p.m.
Roll Call: All Councilmembers were present
Flag Salute: Councilmember Klajic
ITEM 1 COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS THEATER — George Caravalho,
City Manager, explained that the College of the Canyons is embarking
on the design and construction of a theater facility. Both the William
S. Hart Union High School District and the City have expressed an
interest in exploring a partnership with the College to enhance the
facility by adding educational classroom amenities and theater seating
capacity to benefit both the high school and college students. Rick
Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
outlined details, displayed elevations and discussed the additional
seating capacity and estimated cost.
Council questions and concerns: whether there were other funding
sources being pursued; how time would be scheduled for various
programs and users; the location of the building; who would be the
lead agency; providing economic equity to the various communities of
the City; phasing the costs; an equitable distribution of facilities
throughout the Valley; getting all parties back to the table for more
discussion.
David Stears, representing the Santa Clarita Repertory Theater and
Arts Alliance, expressed concern with the percentage of use by the
community. Ben Boydston, representing the Canyon Theatre Guild,
expressed concern for use of the facility by local arts groups.
City Manager Caravalho indicated staff would continue to pursue the
proposal and schedule a meeting with the various parties.
ITEM 2 TRANSPORTATION - George Caravalho, City Manager, pointed
out various roads anticipated to be constructed throughout the City.
Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services,
distributed a map and explanation of the Central City Road Network
and discussed each road in detail.
Council questions and concerns: being sensitive to the river with
bridge crossings; funding sources; priorities.
Council considered the links with Golden Valley Road and Via
Princessa as priorities.
ITEM 3 FOLLOWUP TO 1999/2000 BUDGET STUDY SESSION - George
Caravalho, City Manager, discussed the list of potential unfunded
projects and tentative commitments which totaled approximately $15
million, including an approximate 10% reserve.
City Council Study Session
June 1, 1999
Council questions and concerns: the appropriate location for a
Veterans' Memorial and obtaining the total cost for such a project;
Council direction: bring back a proposed policy on the Pavement
Management System and charging a fee for cutting streets; provide
options for a library mitigation feelassuming responsibility for
libraries; bring back full cost proposal for purchasing a steam cleaner;
continue existing policy on a Veterans' Memorial and look at possible
properties; add $5,000 to Chamber of Commerce's allocation for film.
City Manager Caravalho indicated more information would be
provided and further discussed at the June 8, 1999 public hearing on
the budget.
Mayor Darcy called for general Public Participation. Connie Worden-Roberts
discussed the City's road network. Harry Gratz and Warren Johnson discussed the
Veterans' Memorial.
Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk