CC 2017-04-25_09d Cancellation of 07-11-17 CC Meeting
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT MCFALL, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF JULY 11, 2017 CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: APRIL 25, 2017
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Council cancel the regularly scheduled Council meeting of July
11, 2017.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is some minimal cost savings due to reduced staff time associated with agenda
and 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 considered 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. It is recommended this year to observe the policy by
cancelling the July 11th meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF JULY 11, 2017 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
APRIL 25, 2017
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ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
- Cancel the July 11, 2017 City Council Meeting;
- Cancel the July 25, 2017 City Council Meeting;
- Direct staff to make changes to the current policy; or
- Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Cancelling the July 11, 2017 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 and on the City website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
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