COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David W. Rowlands, City Manager
DATE: September 16, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Canceling the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Description:
The City Council will consider canceling the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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 canceling the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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 a lack of quorum or lack of business items.
DISCUSSION:
Due to the League of California Cities Conference and the resulting lack of quorum for the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, staff recommends that the City Council cancel the first meeting in October.
Alternative(s)
The City Council can decide not to cancel the October 7, 2025, meeting and meet as regularly scheduled.
Fiscal Considerations
There is no foreseeable fiscal impact as a result of this agenda item.
2 Impact to the Community
While the public will not have the ability to bring concerns to the City Council on October 7, 2025, due to the cancellation of the meeting, Councilmembers and staff remain available by email or telephone to address residents’ concerns during the regular business days.
ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution – Canceling the October 7, 2025, City Council Meeting