HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-05 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION NOTES (3)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council Study Session
May 5, 2009
Call to Order: 5:34 p.m.
Roll Call All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor Ferry.
Flag Salute: Councilmember Kellar led the flag salute.
ITEM 1 FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 BUDGET —Ken Pulskamp, CityManager, provided an
overview of the budget process and gave a presentation discussing the state of the
economy, providing a summary of the budget, providing a summary of the General
Fund budget reductions or savings, and reviewing the necessary additions to the
operating budget and capital budget. Mr. Pulskamp also expressed appreciation for
staff's efforts and support in providing a balanced budget proposal.
Councilmembers questions, concerns and comments included: setting aside money
to cover future retirement benefits; no decrease in funding for the Senior Center;
impacts of County projects/development on City infrastructure; the First HOME
Program; the amount set aside in Council contingency; 4ch of July fireworks;
increasing the City's reserves; looking at ways to keep people informed about
emergency needs and procedures with information possibly on the City's website
making it available anytime.
No comments were made by the public.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m.
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Sharon L. Dawson, MMC
City Clerk