CC 2024-10-08_09e Cancellation of the Dec 2024 CC MtgItem 9.e.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Matthew Downing, City Manager
BY: Jessica Matson, Director of Legislative & Information Services/
City Clerk
SUBJECT: Cancellation of the December 24, 2024, City Council Meeting
DATE: October 8, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Cancel the second regular City Council meeting in December due to its proximity to the
Christmas and New Year holidays.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There are minimal cost savings due to reduced staff time associated with agenda and
meeting preparation.
BACKGROUND:
Traditionally, and in accordance with the City Council Handbook, the City Council has
canceled 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. This year, the
second regular meeting in December is scheduled for Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Due
to the proximity to the Christmas and New Year holidays, there exists the potential for
scheduling conflicts for the City Council, City staff, as well as members of the public due
to vacation plans and scheduled City Hall holiday closures. Cancellation of the December
24, 2024, City Council meeting will avoid these conflicts.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Cancel the December 24, 2024 meeting;
2. Do not cancel the December 24, 2024 meeting and take no further action;
3. Reschedule the December 24, 2024 meeting to a different date; or
4. Provide other direction to staff.
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Item 9.e.
City Council
Cancellation of the December 24, 2024, City Council Meeting
October 8, 2024
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ADVANTAGES:
Canceling the December 24, 2024, meeting provides the City Council, staff, and the public
an opportunity to plan a vacation and enjoy the holidays without being absent from a
meeting or concerned about missing an important item 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 at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
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