HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-19 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council Study Session*
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Call to Order: 5:31 p.m.
Roll Call: All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmembers
Smyth and Ferry. Councilmember Ferry arrived at 5:40 p.m.
Flag Salute: Councilmember Kellar led the flag salute.
ITEM 1 FIRE STUDY PRESENTATION — Ken Pulskamp, City Manager,
introduced the item and Fire Chief P. Michael Freeman of the Los Angeles
County Fire Department (LACoFD). Chief Freeman introduced his staff and
gave an overview of the item. Stu Gary and Dwane Milnes of Citygate
Associates, LLC, were introduced and gave the presentation on the study and
its findings.
Council questions, concerns and comments included: Use of, and how the
City prides itself on not having a utility user tax; what the current fees are on
development and the possibility of increasing those fees; creation of a task
force to include Regional Planning, City, and Fire Department to work in
partnership to create a different model of doing business; the possibility of a
Mello Roos tax on new development; how assessments are divided between
City and County; how will a shortfall get funded; and public safety being the
highest priority.
No public comment was received on this item.
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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Deputy City Clerk