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Council to televise committee meetings; staff says setup can begin later this month
Summary
Council reached consensus to televise committee meetings and staff proposed a schedule and staffing plan to begin as early as March 25. Staff said in-house technicians can handle camera/streaming needs if committees meet in/near the council chamber.
The Lynchburg City Council reached consensus at its March 11 work session to begin televising committee meetings. City Manager and staff told the council they can televise committee meetings if committees coordinate timing and staging with the city's audiovisual staff.
Staff proposed a schedule called "3-4-7": committees at 3 p.m., a 4 p.m. work session in the council room, and a 7 p.m. formal docket session in Council chambers. Staff said the same in-house AV staff who operate council meetings (named in the discussion as Philip and Shaquille) could be staged to film committees and that the first televised committee meetings could begin as early as March 25.
Council members who spoke welcomed the move and said livestreaming committee meetings would increase transparency. One council member thanked the AV staff by name for accommodating additional setup and noted the change will require members to be mindful of decorum during televised meetings.
What was not decided: There was no formal ordinance or budget vote; staff is proceeding with scheduling and operational planning.
Next steps: Staff will prepare schedules and logistics to televise committee meetings and will work with the council calendar to stage crews and equipment as needed.
