TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
PREPARED BY: Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
SUBJECT:
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Discussion Regarding the Start Time and Schedule for City Council Meeting Days
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RECOMMENDATION
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Review and discuss the start time and schedule for City Council meeting days beginning with the first regular meeting in 2026; and
Direct the City Clerk to amend Resolution No. 19-417 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Adopting the Following Rules of Procedure for Council Meetings and Related Functions, and return for adoption by the end of the year.
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Take other actions the City Council considers appropriate.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On September 16, 2025, the City Council adopted the 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule and discussed potential adjustments to the regular meeting start time and schedule. The City Council directed staff to return with options for adjusting meeting start times and workshop scheduling (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
DISCUSSION
At the September 16, 2025, City Council meeting, the City Council reviewed, discussed, and approved the 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule. Additionally, the City Council discussed whether it would like to review and possibly change the start time and schedule of City Council meetings.
During the City Council discussion, the following suggestions were made:
* Professional commitments create difficulty attending City Council meetings before 4:00 p.m.
* Workshops can be held on the 2nd or 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
* Workshops can be held on the 2nd or 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.
* Regular meetings can be held one hour earlier at 5:00 p.m.
* Regular meetings can be held at 3:00 p.m., followed by Closed Session.
* Regular m...
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