CC 2019-10-08_08c Cancellation of 12_24_2019 CC MeetingMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JAMES BERGMAN, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER 24, 2019 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
DATE: OCTOBER 8, 2019
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Cancellation of the second regular City Council meeting in December due to the
holiday.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no fiscal impact and there will be a savings in staff time.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council cancel the regularly scheduled Council meeting of
December 24, 2019 due to the holiday.
BACKGROUND:
Traditionally, the City Council has cancelled the second regularly scheduled
December meeting due to scheduling conflicts surrounding the holiday.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The City Council meets twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesdays. This year,
the second regular meeting in December is scheduled on Tuesday, December 24th.
Pursuant to the City’s Personnel Regulations and negotiated employee MOU’s, City
offices will be closed on December 24th and 25th. Due to the City Hall closure on
December 24th in observance of the holiday, it is recommended the regular meeting
of December 24th be cancelled.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Cancel the December 24
th meeting;
2.Reschedule the December 24th meeting; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
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CITY COUNCIL
CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBERS 25, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 2019
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ADVANTAGES:
Due to the closure of City Hall for the holiday, cancellation of the meeting will allow
the City Council, City staff, as well as members of the public a better opportunity to
make vacation plans and 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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