HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-16 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION NOTES (2)City Council Study Session
January 16, 2001
Call To Order: 5:37 p.m.
Roll Call: . All Councilmembers were present.
Flag Salute: Was led by Councilmember Ferry
ITEM 1 CITY COUNCIL BUDGET KICK-OFF — George Caravalho, City Manager,
provided a summary of the items to be discussed including the City s fiscal
outlook, ongoing and future projects, and opportunities. Material showing
the 5 -Year Financial Forecast, Capital Project Commitments, and Potential
Future Capital Projects was distributed and reviewed. Council was
encouraged to look at the long term, the next decade, and express where the
City wants to be.
Council questions and concerns: what amount the City has in reserves;
that Council be provided with a spreadsheet showing fund balances, the total
amount committed to each specific project, the source of funds, and what
amount remains to be funded; the #1 priority being public safety; Golden
Valley Road/Newhall Ranch Road being high priority; continuing discussions
with the Pony League regarding a possible move; working with the County to
expand the Civic Center, Library and Courthouse; pursue grant and all other
possible funding opportunities; consideration of Sand Canyon improvements
to remove the swale and preserve the trails; continuing to fund the battle on
TMC; doing a top-notch Aquatics Center; providing more practice space for
active sports; continuing sidewalk improvements like those done recently in
Newhall; having projects ready to go so that when funding becomes available
from the State and/or Federal government, we are ready to go; finishing what
we've started with regard to roads; not putting a lot of time into a municipal
golf course at this time since it would be like icing on the cake; being sure the
community's needs and desires are being pursued; creating a passive, natural
park at Whites Canyon; pursuing public-private partnerships wherever and
whenever possible; not letting portions of the communities downgrade; saving
money where we can; continuing with economic development, redevelopment,
and business recruitment;
Request was made that handouts be provided earlier so Council has an
opportunity to review them before the meeting. Further request was made
that the Council be provided with comprehensive notes of this meeting.
City Manager Caravalho indicated the City does not have adequate resources
to get all of the projects done; staff would examine different ways to make it
happen for future discussion by the Council.
Mayor Weste called for public participation.
Addressing the Council was Ruth Ann Levison representing the Sand Canyon Homeowners
Board requesting improvements and expressing that improvements necessary for safety
should not be funded by assessments; Susan Ostrom representing the Canyon Country
Beautification Committee commenting on retaining the vision of Canyon Country,
preserving the 40 acres near the Soledad cemetery, inadequate parking at Canyon Country
Park and improvements to the Whites Canyon corridor; Connie Worden Roberts regarding
the original vision of the City, pursuing improvements that are fund -generators, pursuing
new techniques for partnerships and redevelopment of business areas; and Karl Kanowsky
representing the Boys & Girls Club requesting funds for the Sierra Vista site.
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
Sharon L. Dawson
City Clerk
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