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City attorney briefs council on SB707 changes to Brown Act and remote participation
Summary
City attorney Denise Pisano and city clerk Maggie Rodriguez outlined SB707 provisions that require eligible bodies to allow remote public participation, mandate translated agendas and a dedicated public‑meetings web page, and change teleconferencing rules for officials and advisory bodies; staff said upgrades to technology and outreach are needed before July 1.
City staff briefed the council on Senate Bill 707 and the changes it makes to the Brown Act, with a focus on the city’s obligations before many provisions take effect July 1.
Interim city attorney Denise Pisano summarized the three major changes: (1) eligible legislative bodies must allow remote public participation (audio‑visual or two‑way telephone options), (2) officials’ remote…
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