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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. \ Item 9.e. - Page 1 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 22, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2015 PAGE2 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. Item 9.e. - Page 2