FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2023
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Chief Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Request to Cancel the July 4, 2023, City Council Meeting
Description:
The City Council will consider approving the cancel lation of the regular City Council meeting scheduled on July 4, 2023.
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution cancelling the regular City Council meeting scheduled on July 4, 2023.
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 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 the July 4th holiday being scheduled at the s ame time a Council meeting is scheduled, staff is recommending that the City Council cancel the first meeting in July and address any items that arise between now and then at the July 18, 20 23, Council meeting.
Fiscal Considerations
There is no foreseeable 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 July 4, 2023, due to the cancellation of the meeting, Councilmembers and staff remain available 2 by email or telephone to address residents’ concerns during the regular business days prior to the holiday and thereafter.