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Staff outlines SB77/Brown Act changes; council hears implications for remote participation and accessibility
Summary
Staff briefed the council on SB77 and related Brown Act changes that revise remote‑participation rules, require new disclosures and set accessibility and translation requirements for larger jurisdictions beginning July 1, 2026; staff will return with a draft meeting‑disruption policy and recommendations for advisory bodies.
Veronica presented an overview of recent Brown Act changes consolidated in SB77 and related bills and explained what the new rules mean for Portola Valley.
Key changes staff described include updated teleconferencing rules that retain “traditional” teleconferencing procedures but add a consolidated “just‑cause” remote‑participation option with new disclosure requirements; members participating remotely must now disclose whether other adults are present at their remote location and specify the statutory basis for their remote appearance. The town must also list remote participants and their statutory…
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