HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-10-21 - MINUTES - SPECIAL MTG (3)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WITH
REPRESENTATIVE HOWARD P. "BUCK" MCKEON
OCTOBER 21, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kellar called the meeting to order at 8:15 a.m. in the Activities Center of the Santa
Clarita Sports Complex.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Weste who
entered the meeting at 8:25 a.m. Councilmember Ferry left the meeting at 8:20 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Kellar led the flag salute.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Kellar welcomed all in attendance.
ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION
Representative McKeon commented on each of the following items:
♦ Washington Update
♦ Cross Valley Connector
♦ Whittaker-Bermite
♦ TMC/Cemex Mining Proposal
♦ Santa Clara River Reconnaissance Study Feasibility Phase
♦ Transit Maintenance Facility
Also, in response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Representative McKeon commented on
illegal immigration as the issue relates to increased costs to state and local governments and
California as a "donor' tax state; the "No Child Left Behind" Act; use of property tax for
foreign aid; and the David March issue.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council and the Representative at this time were members of the public
regarding the status of the Federal Surface Transportation Act Reauthorization and funding for
school districts.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kellar adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 9:12 a.m.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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