Discuss options to handle all remaining agenda items before June 30th budget deadline
In Plain English
The council faces a backlog of items that must be addressed before the fiscal year ends on June 30th. Staff recommends adding Monday meetings, pausing individual councilmember items, and prioritizing budget-related decisions. If approved, the council meets more frequently to clear the agenda before the fiscal year deadline.
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Votes
Hold a special meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 5 p.m.; scheduled a special meeting on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 1pm; budget items would take priority at regular meetings; and the council would meet on the 2nd Tuesdays in May and June
5 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted to add extra meetings in April and May to clear a backlog of decisions before the fiscal year ends June 30th. In a divided 5-2 vote, they approved holding special meetings on Monday, April 26 and Saturday, May 1, plus additional Tuesday meetings in May and June, with budget items getting priority at regular meetings. Council members Bates and Butt opposed the plan, while the other five members supported it. This administrative decision will mean more frequent council meetings over the next two months to handle unfinished business before the deadline.
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Extend the meeting for 30 minutes
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously voted to extend their meeting by 30 minutes to continue discussing how to handle a backlog of agenda items that must be completed before the fiscal year ends on June 30th. Staff has recommended adding Monday meetings and pausing individual councilmember requests to focus on budget-related decisions. This is a routine procedural vote to allow more time for discussion about managing the city's legislative workload. Councilmember Bates was absent from the meeting.
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