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the meeting dates, but in no event shall the agenda for a regular meeting be posted less than 72 hours before the meeting date. [54954.2]. 7.5.2 Special Meetings and Workshops Notice of the call for a special meeting must be delivered and received by each Councilmember and the media (which have requested notice) at least 24 hours before the special meeting, and must be posted at least 24 hours before the special meeting date. To the extent possible, it is the City Council's goal that the notice and agendas for special meeting workshops should be posted at least 6 days before the meeting dates, and in no event shall the notice and agenda for a workshop be posted less than 24 hours before the meeting date. [54956]. 7.6 Actions Limited to Posted Agendas The City Council shall not discuss or take action on any item not appearing on the posted notice or agenda for that meeting. However, as permitted by the Brown Act, Councilmembers and staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by the City Council or by members of the public addressing the City Council. Councilmembers may ask a question of City staff or a speaker for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on their own activities. [54954.2(a)(3)] However, the City Council may take action on items not appearing on the agenda in the following situations: a. If an emergency situation (as defined by law) exists as determined by three Councilmembers; or b. If there is a need for immediate action that came to the City's attention after the agenda was posted as determined by a two-third S4 vote of the members of the City Council present at the meeting (or if less than two-thirds are present, then a unanimous vote of those present). [54954.2, 54956, 54956.5]. 7.7 Continuance of Agenda Items 7.7.1 Continuance Before an Item is Considered a. After calling the meeting to order, the Mayor may ask City staff if there are any agenda amendments. City staff shall advise if any items should be continued and the Mayor shall identify such item and announce that it has been continued. b. A majority of the City Council may continue an item (not subject to a legally or City-imposed deadline) to the next City Council meeting or to another date agreeable to a majority of the City Council 4 See Rosenbergs Rules of Order, pages 3-4 for Majority and Supermajority Votes and Counting Votes. 8