Special Meeting Scheduling Policy and Regular Meeting Frequency
Summary
The city council frequently holds over 40 meetings a year because the two regular monthly meetings required by the charter are not enough to handle city business. Committee members debated whether creating formal rules for special meetings is a band-aid fix that avoids the real problem: the need for more regular meetings.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly quantified, though meeting frequency affects staff overtime and administrative resources.
City council members and residents who gain better predictability and transparency in meeting schedules.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Santa Clara ditches idea to hold council meetings at libraries
Santa Clara ditches idea to hold council meetings at libraries San José Spotlight
Governance and Ethics Committee — June 1, 2026
The city council frequently holds over 40 meetings a year because the two regular monthly meetings required by the charter are not enough to handle city business. Committee members debated whether creating formal rules for special meetings is a band-aid fix that avoids the real problem: the need for more regular meetings.
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