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San Ramon council hears SB 707 overview; staff flags new rules on remote access, translation and disruptions
Summary
City attorneys briefed the council on Senate Bill 707 changes to Brown Act teleconferencing: guaranteed two‑way remote public access, ADA reasonable‑accommodation rules, expanded "just cause," new translation obligations, and a required disruption policy by July 1, 2026. Council asked about technology, monitoring and costs.
San Ramon — The City Council received a high‑level briefing on Senate Bill 707 on Jan. 13, with Assistant City Attorney Alicia outlining changes to Brown Act teleconferencing rules and how the city must respond.
Alicia told the council SB 707 modernizes the Brown Act to reflect post‑COVID meeting practices and defines "eligible legislative bodies" and "eligible subsidiary bodies," clarifying which advisory bodies are covered. "The core principles of the Brown Act are open meetings, public access," she said, and the bill "anticipates the new technological advances" by making remote participation an established option.
Key items Alicia highlighted included: a requirement to offer two‑way audio‑visual or telephonic remote…
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