Report Prepared by: Stephanie Dietz, Assistant City Manager
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SUBJECT: City Council/Merced City School District Joint Meeting Request
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Merced City School District Board of Education has invited the City Council to hold a joint meeting to discuss items of mutual interest.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide staff direction on holding a joint meeting and possible dates and times that would work best for the Council.
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ALTERNATIVES
None
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
FY 2018/19 City Council Priorities
DISCUSSION
Mayor Murphy received a letter from the Merced City Schools District Board President, Adam Cox, inviting the Council to participate in a joint meeting. The purpose of the meeting would be to discuss items of mutual interest, including but not limited to school safety and training, traffic and road improvements, housing and future develop, and the continued joint use of City and School facilities.
The Merced City School District recommends has offered to host the meeting at Rivera Middle School. With a recommended start time of 6pm, the School Board has provided the following suggested dates as options:
• July 24, 2018
• August 8, 2018
• August 9, 2018
• August 13, 2018
Staff is seeking direction on a date that would work best for the joint meeting.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Invitation Letter