CC 2016-10-25_09d Cancellation of 12-27-16 CC Meeting
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT K. MCFALL, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 27, 2016
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2016
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council cancel the regularly scheduled Council meeting
of December 27, 2016 due to the holidays.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no fiscal impact and there will be a savings 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 or the
week prior to the New Year and historically the Council has cancelled the meeting.
This year the second regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 27th. 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 and scheduled City Hall holiday closures.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
- Cancel the December 27th meeting;
- Do not cancel the December 27th meeting;
- Reschedule the December 27th meeting; or
- Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Pursuant to the City’s Personnel Regulations and negotiated employee MOU’s, City
offices will be closed on December 23rd and 26th. By canceling the December 27th
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 27, 2016 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2016
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meeting, this would allow City employees, as well as the Council, an opportunity to
better enjoy the holidays with their families.
DISADVANTAGES:
Cancellation 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 at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
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