HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-07 - MINUTES - JOINT STUDY SESSION (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Planning Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
Arts Commission
Call to Order:
Roll Call
Council:
Planning Commission:
Parks, Rec, & Community
Services Commission:
Arts Commission:
Flag Salute:
Joint Study Session
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Mayor Kellar called the Study Session to order
at 5:30 p.m.
All Councilmembers were present with the
exception of Councilmember Ferry.
All Commissioners were present.
All Commissioners were present, with the
exception of Commissioner Harte.
All Commissioners were present, with the
exception of Commissioner Millar who arrived
at the session at 5:32 p.m., and Commissioner
Shapiro and Chair Dow.
Planning Commission Vice -Chair Heffernan led
the flag salute.
ITEM 1 FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 BUDGET — Ken Striplin, 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: confirmation that no programs are being cut; the issue of the State taking
local funds and the monitoring of AB32 and SB375; the increase in property tax due
to the recent annexations; Saugus area improvements; request for an additional trail
along Sand Canyon; bringing the newly annexed parks up to the standards of other
City parks; expansion of library services and the possible implementation of adult
literacy programs; grant funding for specific projects; and dog park lighting.
Addressing the Council was Jim Ventress from the Boys and Girls Club, requesting consideration of
granting $25,000 to fund after school programs. Council concurred to support.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kellar adjourned the Study Session at 6:41 p.m.
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Deputy City Clerk
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