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Agoura Hills council adopts disruption policy to implement SB 707 for remote participation
Summary
The council adopted a telephonic/internet service disruption policy to comply with SB 707 and amended Brown Act rules, designating monitoring responsibilities and procedures for pausing or continuing meetings in the event of remote-access outages.
The Agoura Hills City Council on June 24 adopted a policy to address telephonic and internet service disruptions and to implement new remote-access requirements created by Senate Bill 707 and related Brown Act amendments.
Management Analyst Amber Victoria explained the policy is intended to satisfy Government Code section 54953.4 and requires the city to provide the public an opportunity to attend meetings remotely via a two-way telephonic service and an audiovisual platform unless such service is unavailable at the meeting location. The policy designates a responsible person to monitor the remote-access system, sets steps staff will take during interruptions, and provides guidance on whether the council should pause, continue, or adjourn depending on the nature and length of an outage.
Council members clarified operational details: the city will use Zoom as the audiovisual platform and offer a telephone dial-in for audio-only participation; the city clerk will monitor remote participation and may pause the meeting to address disruptions, but the policy permits continuation if an outage exceeds one hour. Council Member Matt said enabling remote participation will make it easier for residents who cannot attend in person to comment.
Council Member Anderson moved and Council Member Sylvester seconded adoption of the revised policy; the motion passed 3–0 by roll-call vote. Staff said adoption prepares the city for hybrid meeting requirements taking effect July 1, 2026.
