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San Leandro council directs audio/video recordings of closed sessions; city attorney flags confidentiality limits
Summary
Council voted to begin audio and video recordings of closed‑session meetings to create a confidential minute book retained under Brown Act rules; the city attorney advised the minute book and associated recordings remain confidential and are generally available only to council members or a court in a Brown Act challenge.
The San Leandro City Council on Monday approved a directive to begin audio and video recordings of closed‑session meetings for the purpose of preparing a minute book. Council Member Simon said the primary purpose was to "improve the accuracy and validity of internal investigations" and to have a definitive record of what was said in closed session.
City Attorney guidance emphasized…
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