FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared By: Chief Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: CANCELLATION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED ON MARCH 1, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt a Resolution cancelling the regular City Council meeting scheduled on March 1, 2022.
BACKGROUND:
Section 2-1.01 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code sets the time, day, and place for holding City Council meetings to discuss items of City business. The City Council has the authority to cancel meetings due to lack of a quorum or lack of business items.
DISCUSSION:
While many cities go "dark" for a meeting or two during the summer months or holiday season, the Santa Maria City Council has always met on the first and third Tuesday of each month with no pre -determined scheduled breaks.
Due to a special redistricting meeting scheduled for March 2, 2022, staff recommends that the City Council cancel the originally scheduled first meeting in March and address any items that arise between now and then at the March 2nd Special City Council meeting.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no foreseeable fiscal impact as a result of this agenda item.
Impact to the Community:
While the public will not have the ability to bring concerns to the City Council on March 1, 2022, due to the cancellation of the meeting, Councilmembers and staff remain available by email or telephone to address residents' concerns during the regular business hours prior to March 1St an thereafter.
NDA M. WHITE, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, CANCELLING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED ON MARCH 1, 2022
WHEREAS, the City Council meets on a regular schedule twice a month, on the first and third Tuesdays; and
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority to cancel meetings when necessary; WHEREAS, due to a special redistricting meeting scheduled for March 2, 2022, staff recommends that the City Council cancel the originally scheduled first meeting in March.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria that:
1) The March 1, 2022, City Council meeting is hereby cancelled; and 2) The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 15th day of February 2022.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Department Director
City Manager