CC 2015-11-24_09e Cancellation of City Council MeetingMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DIANNE THOMPSON, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 22, 2015
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: NOVEMBER 24, 2015
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council cancel the regularly scheduled Council meeting
of December 22, 2015 due to the holiday. ·
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no fiscal impact and there will be a sayings in staff time.
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 h?s cancelled the meeting. This year the second regular
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 22nd. Due to the proximity to the
Christmas holiday, there exists the potential for scheduling conflicts with City staff,
the Council, as well as members of the public due to vacation plans.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration:
-Cancel the December 22nd meeting;
Do not cancel the December 22nd meeting;
Reschedule the December 22nd meeting;
Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Pursuant to the City's Personnel Regulations and negotiated employee MOU's, City
offices will be closed on December 24th and 25th. By canceling the December 22nd
meeting, this would allow City employees, as well as the Council, an opportunity to
better enjoy the holidays with their families.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 22, 2015 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
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DISADVANTAGES:
Cancellc;:ition of the meeting normally results in heavier agendas preceding and
following the cancelled meeting.
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 19, · 2015.-The
Agenda and report were pqsted on the City's website on Friday, November 20,
2015.
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