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City attorney warns council about Senate Bill 707 changes to remote access and agenda translation
Summary
City attorney Greg told the council that Senate Bill 707 revises Brown Act rules to expand remote access and requires translated agendas; he said staff will return with implementation steps in December and noted parts take effect Jan. 1 and July 1.
Greg, the city attorney, told the Temple City Council that Senate Bill 707 makes several changes to the Brown Act affecting remote participation and public access and will require the city to translate council meeting agendas.
"I want to bring your attention to Senate Bill 707," Greg said, adding that the bill streamlines some remote-attendance processes for members while expanding remote access for the public. He said some requirements will take effect Jan. 1 and a second slate of changes will follow on July 1.
Greg said the statute will require the city clerk and staff to make changes and that he will present a detailed agenda item for the council in December outlining what the city must do to comply. Council members asked for the bill number and a brief exchange followed to confirm the reference to "Senate Bill 707." Greg said the webinar he attended covered many details and that staff will return with specific recommendations.
No formal action was taken at the Nov. 5 meeting; the city attorney asked the council to expect a staff report and implementation plan in the coming weeks.
