CC 2013-11-26_08.d. Cancellation of 12-24-13 CC MeetingMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER"
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 24, 2013
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: NOVEMBER 26, 2013
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council cancel the regularly scheduled Council meeting
of December 24, 2013 due to the holiday.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no fiscal impact and a workload reduction impact on staffing resources.
BACKGROUND:
Traditionally, the City Council has cancelled the second regularly scheduled
December meeting due to scheduling conflicts surrounding the holidays.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The City Council meets twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesdays. The
second meeting in December generally falls during the week of Christmas and
historically the Council has cancelled the meeting. This year the regular meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday, December 241h. It is especially necessary this year to cancel
the meeting since it falls on Christmas eve, which is a City holiday so staff will not be
available.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration:
Cancel the December 24th meeting;
Do not cancel the December 24th meeting and appropriate additional funds for
work hours for staff to attend;
Reschedule the December 24th meeting;
Provide direction to staff.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 24, 2013 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
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ADVANTAGES:
Canceling the December 24th meeting will allow City employees, as well as the
Council, an opportunity to enjoy the holidays with their families. It will also avoid
scheduling a meeting on a City holiday.
DISADVANTAGES:
Cancellation of the meeting normally results in heavier agendas at the prior and
following meetings.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted in front of City Hall on Thursday, November 21, 2013. The
Agenda and report were posted on the City's website on Friday, November 22,
2013. No public comments were received.
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