City IT director: hybrid meetings technically possible but require consistent processes and investment
Nov 4, 2026
Wayne Berkeley, the city's IT director, told the committee the city can support hybrid meetings but emphasized that consistent platforms, engineering work and staffing are needed; he recommended defined workflows and lead times before making remote public comment permanent.
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Wayne Berkeley, described in the record as the city's IT director, told the committee the technical infrastructure exists to support hybrid meetings but cautioned that the key to success is consistency and clear workflows. "I would say from a technological standpoint, you know, we're well positioned to accommodate, you know, whatever the decision is from the legislative body," Berkeley told the committee.
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