REPORT TO SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Action to Recommend Council Adoption of a Resolution to Change the Meeting Schedule of the Senior Advisory Commission for FY 2024/25 and Calendar Year 2025
Report
BACKGROUND
Santa Clara City Charter Section 1003 states that each of the boards and commissions of the City shall hold regular meetings as required by City Code. City Code Section 2.120.030 states that each board or commission shall hold regular meetings at the times and days indicated by a resolution of the City Council, as may be amended by further resolution. On May 12, 1987, Resolution No. 5195 (Attachment 1) was adopted by the City Council indicating the times and days for each Board or Commission of the City to hold regular meetings, as authorized in the City Code 2.120.030 (Attachment 2). Section 1 of Resolution No. 5195 states that each Board or Commission shall hold regular meetings at the times and on the days indicated, except when such day falls on a City holiday. Pursuant to Resolution No. 5195, the Senior Advisory Commission shall meet on the fourth Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Section 2 of Resolution No. 5195 states that meeting times and days are set by resolution of the City Council.
The purpose of this item is to discuss and take action to recommend that the City Council consider a resolution to change the day and time of the Senior Advisory Commission meetings.
DISCUSSION
At its March 25, 2024 meeting, the Senior Advisory Commission reviewed the current meeting day and time, taking into consideration schedules of Commissioners who work during the daytime and determined the regular meeting day and time does not allow the Commission to have consistent attendance and community engagement.
The Commission identified the following rationale that supports changing the meeting day and time for current and future Senior Advisory Commissioners:
- Holding the Senior Advisory Commission meetings at 10:00 a.m. may b...
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