HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-07 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION NOTES (4)City Council Special Study Session
June 7, 2001
Call To Order: 4:00 p.m.
Roll Call: All Councilmembers were present.
Flag Salute: Was led by Councilmember Ferry.
ITEM 1 FOLLOWUP TO 2001/2002 BUDGET STUDY SESSION — George
Caravalho, City Manager, outlined the proposed budget adjustments totaling
approximately $6.7 million and the remaining budget timetable which
includes the public hearing on June 12 with adoption of the budget scheduled
for June 26, 2001.
Lt. Trudy Wilson, Deputy in charge of the STAR program, distributed
proposed costs for 2001/02 and outlined possible options.
Council questions and concerns: looking at wider sidewalks on one side of
the Haskell Canyon approach; providing additional funding in the amount of
$100,000 as requested on behalf of the seniors; needing the Santa Monica
Mountains Conservancy study on the Beazer property; options for the STAR
program; and reducing the amount of any loan.
George Caravalho, City Manager, advised that the Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy advised that they would spend a day and walk the Beazer
property and offer comments. Should the City need more than that, a study
would have to be paid for. Staff would proceed with acquisition of the Beazer
property after budget adoption and hopefully close the deal by
October/November.
Councilmember Darcy left the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
George Caravalho, City Manager, summarized the direction provided by
Council to look into the sidewalks on one side of the Haskell Canyon
approach; funding the STAR program in the amount of $300,000, keeping the
summer programs and a portion of the 4t' grade; not proceeding with a loan
at this time; funding Golden Valley Road for $1.4 million, Newhall Partners
for $1.1 million and the Aquatics Center for $2.5 million, including $100,000
for senior transit; $17,000 for the strategic plan and holding $4 million until
after studies are complete.
Mayor Weste called for public participation.
Addressing the Council was Cam Noltemeyer regarding the 38 -acre property acquisition
adjacent to the Sports Complex.
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
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Sharon L. Dawson
City Clerk
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