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San Fernando council declines to make agenda‑cosponsor pilot permanent after Brown Act concerns
Summary
After a six‑month trial requiring a second councilmember to co-agendize requests, the council debated the rule's effectiveness and potential Brown Act implications; a motion to make it permanent failed on roll call.
The San Fernando City Council debated whether to keep a six‑month pilot that requires a second councilmember to cosponsor items before they appear on the council agenda, then voted against making the change permanent.
Staff said the pilot — and a revised request form adding a co‑sponsor field — was intended to reduce last‑minute or repetitive agenda items and encourage collaboration. The pilot began in April and was set to end at the close of September 2024.
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