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La Palma council debate on live-streaming fails after motion gets no second
Summary
A motion to add live video streaming (with captions) to La Palma meetings to improve ADA access and transparency failed for lack of a second after lengthy public comment urging video; proponents cited low technical cost while opponents raised process questions.
Council members and residents pressed La Palma to begin live video streaming of City Council meetings, but a formal bid to require staff to add video to the city’s existing audio record failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Keo Conklin opened the discussion by reading an email from a nearby resident urging greater transparency and accessibility. Conklin framed video streaming as an ADA and access issue for seniors and people who are deaf, saying video would allow captions and…
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