CC 2020-10-13_08e Cancellation of December 22 City Council MeetingMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: WHITNEY McDONALD, CITY MANAGER
BY: KELLY WETMORE, DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AND
INFORMATION SERVICES/CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER 22, 2020 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2020
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Cancellation of the second regular City Council meeting in December due to its
proximity to the Christmas 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 22, 2020 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 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 and scheduled City Hall holiday closures. Cancellation of the December 22,
2020 City Council meeting will avoid these conflicts.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Cancel the December 22
nd meeting;
2.Do not cancel the December 22nd meeting and take no further action;
3.Reschedule the December 22nd meeting to a different date; or
4. Provide other direction to staff.
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CITY COUNCIL
CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER 22, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2020
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ADVANTAGES:
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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