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Residents press Rancho Santa Margarita council for agenda access, meeting recordings and surveillance audits
Summary
During public comment residents urged procedural changes allowing resident‑initiated agenda items, requested video and audio access to council meetings and asked for audits of the 'Flock' surveillance system; the mayor and staff offered clarifications and said video of a recent private Chamber‑sponsored event will be shared when available.
Multiple residents used the public comment periods at the Nov. 12 Rancho Santa Margarita council meeting to press the council on transparency and oversight.
Amber Bloomer asked the council to adopt a formal process allowing residents to submit items directly for consideration on the council agenda rather than requiring two council members to sponsor an item. "By allowing public submissions of agenda items, the council would benefit from that lived experience," Bloomer said.
Brianne Boyle criticized the accessibility of the recent…
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