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26 reports to the City Council on a variety of items and issues; however, while no formal action is taken at a Work Session, direction may be provided to staff. SPECIAL MEETINGS A special meeting may be called at any time by the Presiding Officer of the Council, or by a majority of the members. Written notice of the special meeting must be sent to each member of the City Council and to each local newspaper of general circulation that has requested meeting notices and radio or television station requesting notice in writing. The City shall post the notice on the City's Internet Web site. Notices for special meetings must be delivered by any means that ensures receipt at least 24 hours before the meeting time. The notice must state the time and place of the meeting, as well as the business to be transacted or discussed. The City Council will not consider any business, that is not in the written notice. (Cal Gov Code §54956) CLOSED SESSIONS Closed session will ordinarily be held at 5:30 pm unless otherwise arranged. Typically, closed sessions are called to discuss (1) real property negotiations, (2) existing or anticipated litigation, (3) liability claims, (4) labor negotiations, or public employee appointments, (5) evaluations and discipline. Closed sessions may involve only members of the City Council, the City Attorney, the City Manager, City management and support staff, and consultants necessary for consideration of the matter that is the subject of closed session. Individuals who do not have an official role in advising the City Council on closed session subject matters will be excluded from closed session discussions. Closed session items must be briefly described on the posted agenda, and the description must state the specific statutory exemption. Action items will be placed first on the closed session agenda. By law, no member of the Council, an employee of the City, or any other person required to be present during a closed session shall disclose to any person the content or substance of any discussion which took place during the closed session unless disclosure is authorized by a majority vote of the Council. LEGISLATIVE BREAK The City Council shall observe an annual recess during the month of August. The duration of the recess shall encompass the entire month unless otherwise determined by a majority vote of the City Council. The August recess shall be applicable to all City Council, Boards and Commissions meetings. During the August recess, regular City Council meetings shall be suspended. Special meetings may be called if urgent matters arise that require immediate attention. The decision to convene a special meeting during the August recess shall be made by a majority of Council Members. MEETING NOTICES The City Clerk is responsible for posting notices of all City Council meetings including Work