CC 2015-05-12_08e Cancellation of 7-14-15 CC MeetingMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT MCFALL, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF JULY 14, 2015 CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: MAY 12, 2015
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Council cancel the regularly scheduled Council meeting of July
14, 2015.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is some minimal cost savings due to reduced staff time and related supplies
associated with meeting preparation.
BACKGROUND:
On August 14, 2007, the City Council considered the concept of establishing a policy of
designating a summer month for cancellation of Council meetings. The purpose was to
designate a month "dark" from Council meetings in the summer so the City Council and
staff could coordinate their vacations during this period. Staff recommended the month
of July because it was the only full month in which school is not in session and it
includes the July 4th holiday.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The City Council meets twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesdays. When the
Council established the policy of designating a summer month for cancellation,
concerns were expressed regarding the impact on other meeting agendas and potential
delays to important items. Therefore, it was suggested that one meeting be cancelled in
July as a compromise. The City Council concurred and a policy was established to
cancel the first meeting in July of each year. Last year, the recommended date was
subsequently changed to the second meeting in July to accommodate potential election,
budget, and labor negotiation decisions. Since those issues do not apply this year, and
the regular meetings fall later in the month on July 14th and July 28th, it is recommended
this year to observe the policy by cancelling the July 14th meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF JULY 14, 2015 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
MAY 12, 2015
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ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration:
Cancel the July 14, 2015 City Council Meeting;
Cancel the July 28, 2015 City Council Meeting;
Direct staff to make changes to the current policy; or
Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Cancelling the July 14, 2015 meeting provides the City Council and staff an opportunity
to plan a vacation during the summer months without being absent from a meeting or
being concerned about missing an item that is important for their vote or input.
DISADVANTAGES:
Cancellation of a regular meeting may result 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, May 7, 2015 and on the City's
website on Friday, May 8, 2015.
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