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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. '4'o" -� a,�_ Sharon L. Dawson, MMC City Clerk