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City clerk outlines SB 707 changes to Brown Act; staff to propose virtual‑participation and disruption policies
Summary
City clerk Abigail Palosgarden summarized SB 707, recently signed into law, which expands virtual participation and two‑way participation requirements for entities in larger counties. Staff will return with draft policies on virtual disruptions, decorum, translation and outreach ahead of the law's effective date.
City Clerk Abigail Palosgarden told the council that Governor Newsom signed SB 707 on Oct. 3, 2025, and that the law makes significant changes to the Brown Act with an effective date set for July 1, 2026 for many provisions.
Palosgarden said because Kingsburg is in Fresno County, which exceeds the population threshold set in the law, the city is classified as an eligible…
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