REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Resolution Revising the Council and Authorities/Stadium Authority Regular Meeting Dates for the 2021 Calendar Year
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
On September 29, 2020 the Council set the Council and Authorities/Stadium Authority regular meeting dates for the 2021 calendar year. Pursuant to Charter Sec. 707, the City Council shall hold regular meetings at least twice each month.
DISCUSSION
It is recommended that the Council adopt a resolution revising the Council and Authorities/Stadium Authority regular meeting dates for the 2021 calendar year to reflect the following changes to the months of September and October:
1. Cancelation of the September 14, 2021 Council and Authorities regular meeting and September 21, 2021 Stadium Authority Meeting and set September 7, 2021 as a Joint Council and Authorities and Stadium Authority regular meeting. If a Special Council meeting is needed both September 14 and 21 would be available to allow for no further delay.
2. Cancelation of the October 5, 2021 Council and Authorities regular meeting and set October 19, 2021 as a Joint Council and Authorities and Stadium Authority regular meeting. If a Special Council meeting is needed October 5 would be available to allow for no further delay.
Based on two vacancies and a pending resignation in the City Clerk's Office, staff is revising the council calendar dates to meet the Charter requirement of 2 meetings per month by combing the Council and Authorities and Stadium Authority meetings as there is a lack in staff capacity and resources. Further, similar review is underway for the first part of 2022, in the event that vacancies persist and to allow for new staff the required onboarding time.
The proposed Resolution and the Revised Council and Authorities/Stadium Authority 2021 Meetings calendar is attached.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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