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Council debates limits and technology for remote attendance ordinance
Summary
Council members discussed a draft ordinance to allow remote attendance at council and committee meetings, focusing on whether to limit remote participation, whether standards should differ for council versus committee meetings, technology needs, and a staff-led follow-up; no ordinance vote was taken.
The Pepper Pike City Council discussed a draft ordinance Sept. 9 that would authorize remote attendance at municipal public bodies. The draft grew out of a state temporary authorization; the council considered whether to set numeric limits, require reasons or documentation, distinguish council from committee meetings and wait for technology upgrades before enabling hybrid sessions.
City Attorney Byron introduced the draft as a response to state guidance and highlighted the need for local standards, including whether to permit a…
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