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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-02 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION NOTES (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA City Council Study Session March 2, 2010 Call To Order: 5:28 p.m. Roll Call: All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Ferry. Flag Salute: Mayor Weste led the flag salute. ITEM 1 PRESENTATION OF THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS — Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, introduced members of the Economic Development team; Ken Striplin, Assistant City Manager, discussed the City's Economic Development efforts; and Jason Crawford, Marketing and Economic Development Coordinator, discussed business attraction, business retention and film and tourism. Council questions, concerns and comments included: inquiry regarding Economic Development publicity and Enterprise Zone issues; commending staff on business encouragement; inquiry on helping the public understand how being business friendly helps them; the use of Channel 20 for to promote Economic Development; the unemployment rate and its effects; and the use of One Valley One Vision view for economic growth. ITEM 2 OVERVIEW OF THE CITY'S GREEN WEBSITE — Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, gave a brief introduction of the new Green Website; and David Peterson, Assistant Planner II, discussed the site in detail. Council questions, concerns and comments included: updating the information on the site and adding content to Channel 20; inquiry on City requirements for green building; and commendations for the website. No comments were made by the public. Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. l OMarhs.doc