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Commissioners discuss upcoming SB 707 remote‑participation rules; item to be added to a future agenda
Summary
A commissioner asked whether the Planning Commission could use remote participation rules under Senate Bill 707; staff said the statutory effective date is mid‑2026 and recommended the commission place the issue on a future agenda as a recommendation to the council.
During other commissioner business the Planning Commission briefly discussed Senate Bill 707, which the city attorney and staff said will allow limited remote public participation beginning in mid‑2026. A commissioner asked whether the commission should be included under the law for remote participation; staff recommended adding the matter to a future commission agenda and forwarding a recommendation to the city council.
The city attorney noted the statutory effective date and staff advised the commission to schedule the item for formal consideration so the body can decide whether to seek council action. No formal motion was made.
