Title
A Motion to Approve the Proposed 2019 City Council Meeting Schedule.
Executive Summary: A proposed meeting schedule for the new year has been prepared for Council’s review and approval.
Body
Legislative History
Charter Section 3.02 states that City Council shall meet regularly at such times as prescribed by its rules, but not less frequently than twice each month. Pursuant to the Council Rules, Chapter 220 of the Codified Ordinances, regular meetings of Council shall be held in the Council Chambers at 27 East Main Street on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., and workshop meetings of City Council shall generally take place on the second and fourth Tuesdays and shall be held at 7:30 p.m.
Purpose & Explanation
The attached proposed 2019 meeting schedule follows the established rules of Council, allowing for recess periods during mid-summer and late December, which include holidays recognized by the City. In addition, a recess is scheduled the last week of March, during the Schools’ spring break week.
Exceptions to the rules: Being that the first Tuesday in January falls on a municipal holiday per the Employee Handbook and Personnel Rules, and there are five Tuesdays in January; it is proposed that Council hold its regular meetings and workshops during the 2nd through 5th Tuesdays in January.
Timing Considerations
Upon approval, the 2019 Council meeting schedule will be published on the City’s website.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends approval of the schedule of regular 2019 Council meetings and workshops.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Elizabeth Slagle, Clerk of Council