Joint Special Council/BFPD
03/3/25 06:00 PM
City Manager Department
Matthew Summers
Ordinance
Doc ID: 5907
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BARSTOW AMENDING SECTION 2.04.010
REGARDING THE MEETING TIME AND PLACE OF THE CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At the February 18, 2025, City Council meeting, the City Council introduced this ordinance for a first reading, received public comment on the matter, and considered the agenda item report. This ordinance is now before the Council for a second reading and adoption. Per the City Council’s request, the City Council ordinance does not require the City Council on the first and third Tuesdays until after May 1, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
The Mayor requested that the City Council meetings be moved to the first and third Tuesday (from Mondays) of each month to allow City Council members additional time to prepare for City Council meetings, including additional time to speak with the City Manager and staff regarding questions they may have. Per the City Council’s request, the City Council ordinance does not require the City Council on the first and third Tuesdays until after May 1, 2025.
The proposed ordinance amending the City Council’s meeting date to the first and third Tuesday of the month effective May 1, 2025, is enclosed as Attachment 1.
Attachment 1 – Proposed Ordinance amending Section 2.04.010 (Meeting time and place) Note – the Ordinance shows the additions and subtractions directly in its text.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. The cost of preparing these amended policies and procedures is accounted for within the existing budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Pursuant to requests of the Mayor, adopt the proposed ordinance.