CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: December 6, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles A. Montoya, City Manager
Department: City Manager's Office
Subject: Proposed 2024 Mayor & City Council Regular Meeting Schedule (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt the Proposed 2024 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule.
Executive Summary
Every year, the City Council adopts a Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the following year that is consistent with San Bernardino Municipal Code (SBMC) Section 2.58.010 and modifications from prior years. The Proposed 2024 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule recommends modifications, which include canceling the January 3, 2024, February 7, 2024, June 19, 2024, and October 16, 2024, Mayor and City Council meetings.
Background
Section 2.58.010 of the SBMC stipulates that the Mayor and City Council meetings are to be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Section 2.58.080 of the SBMC further states that in the event the date of a regular meeting falls on a City holiday, regular meetings will be held on the next business day following the holiday, except as determined by the City Council.
Discussion
The Mayor and City Council meeting schedule will align with the SBMC and the 2024 City-recognized holidays. Staff are proposing modifications to the 2024 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule that are consistent with the modifications adopted for the 2023 Regular Mayor and City Council Meeting Schedule and the City’s priority to increase its presence at regional conferences and events. The proposed modifications are to cancel the meetings on January 3, 2024, February 7, 2024, June 19, 2024, and October 16, 2024. The reasoning for canceling the meetings is outlined below:
Meeting Date Reasoning for Proposing Cancelation
January 3, 2024 Staff propose canceling this meeting due to its proximity to the City-recognized holiday on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 (New Year’s Day observed).
February 7, 2024 Staff propose canceling this meeting to support the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager’s attendance at the League of California Cities City Manager’s Conference in Los Angeles, CA from February 7-9, 2024.
June 19, 2024 Staff propose canceling this meeting due to it falling on the Juneteenth City-recognized holiday on June 19, 2024.
October 16, 2024 Staff, the Mayor, and City Councilmembers have been increasing their presence at regional conferences and events.
Staff propose canceling this meeting to support staff, the Mayor, and councilmembers attending the League of
California Cities Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach, CA from October 16 - 18, 2024.
If appropriate, at a later date, staff may recommend additional changes to the 2024 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule in order to accommodate attendance at regional events that align with the strategic goals of the City. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Adoption of the Proposed 2024 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule aligns with Key Target No. 2: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community and Goal 2c: Re-establish City as the Regional Leader/County Seat.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with adopting the Proposed 2024 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt the Proposed 2024 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Proposed 2024 Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting Schedule Attachment 2 – 2024 City-Recognized Holidays
Attachment 3 – 2024 California Cities Annual Conference & Expo Date Announcement Attachment 4 – 2024 California Cities City Manager’s Conference Announcement Attachment 5 – 2023 Regular Mayor and City Council Meeting Schedule Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
October 19, 2022 The Mayor and City Council adopted the 2023 Regular Mayor and City Council Meeting Schedule.
November 15, 2023 The Mayor and City Council amended the 2023 Regular Mayor and City Council Meeting Schedule.