HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-03 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION NOTES (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Planning Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
Arts Commission
Joint Study Session
May 3, 2011
Call to Order:
Roll Call
Council:
Planning Commission:
Parks, Rec, & Cmty Services Commission:
Arts Commission:
Flag Salute:
5:30 p.m.
All Councilmembers were present, with the
exception of Mayor Pro -tem Ender and
Councilmember Ferry.
All Commissioners were present.
All Commissioners were' present, with the
exception of Commissioner Lisa Eichman,
All Commissioners were present.
Chair Harte led the flag salute.
ITEM 1 FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 BUDGET — Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, outlined the
proposed budget and the City's fiscal status and outlook.
Council / Planning Commission / Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Commission, and Arts Commission members questions, concerns and comments
included: inquiry about the recommended budget for Parks, Recreation and
Community Services in comparison to the recommended Public Works Department
budget; inquiry about anticipated.costs associated with the construction of a traffic
round -about on Newhall Avenue directly adjacent to Hart Park; comments that this is
a good proposed budget, that it focuses good resources on public safety;
acknowledgement of the City Manager and staff in their efforts to maintain a high
level of services to the community; additional gratitude was extended to the City
Manager and staff for their efforts to maintain the City's strong financial standing
indicating that Santa Clarita was the envy of cities throughout the state, and a request
was made that the City Manager explore opportunities to incrementally increase the
City's existing 15% reserve during the coming years.
Addressing the Council was A
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 6:21