HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-09-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - SC COMSUMER PRICES (2)AGENDA REPORT
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City Manager Approval
tree the presented by:
NEW BUSINESS uIIm Lvnn M. Harris
DATE: September 8, 1992
SUBJECT: Follow -Up to Ralph Killmeyer's concerns about consumer prices
in the Santa Clarita Valley
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
BACKGROUND
On August 25, 1992, Mr. Ralph Killmeyer addressed the City Council regarding
his concerns about consumer prices in the Santa Clarita Valley.. To
substantiate his claim, Mr. Killmeyer. presented the City Council with an
informal survey completed between July 15-18, 1992, comparing gasoline prices
of the Santa Clarita Valley to the communities of Santa Rosa, Vacaville, Rio
Vista, the San Fernando Valley, and Coalinga. He determined that prices for
similar fuel products in these communities were $0.06-0.10 higher per gallon.
In response to Mr. Killmeyer, the City Council directed staff to bring this
item back to tonight's meeting.
ANALYSIS
Community Development - Economic Development Division reviewed the concerns of
Mr. Killmeyer and confirmed informally that consumer pricing of particular
markets, such as gasoline products, are higher in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Oil company representatives, such as Shell Oil, Unocal, and Chevron were
contacted to determine the reason for a variance in pricing. In summary,
staff was informed that most service stations are independently owned and
typically have the autonomy to determine their individual competitive prices.
The City does not regulate prices of private goods and services.
Mr. Killmeyer has suggested that a volunteer citizens be appointed to monitor
consumer prices in the Santa Clarita Valley with comparisons of prices in the
San Fernando and Antelope Valleys. The local Chambers of Commerce have been
informed of this item. The Chambers of Commerce typically administer the
integration business and community affairs and can assume a lead function in
the implementation of a committee/work program.
Staff recommends that the City Council refer this subject to the Chambers of
Commerce for action expressing City concerns.
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