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Council reviews remote public-comment policy to implement SB 707 accessibility requirements
Summary
Staff outlined a draft remote public-comment policy to comply with SB 707, including procedures for technical disruptions, a one-hour restoration period, multilingual outreach and posting agendas in English and Spanish.
Council staff presented a proposed policy to manage remote public comments and technical disruptions, referencing SB 707 and specific procedures staff would follow if remote access fails during a meeting. Under the draft approach, if remote access is lost the public session would be recessed while staff attempts to restore service; if restoration is not possible within one hour, the council may adjourn or decide continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote access.
Staff also said the city will make "reasonable efforts to engage groups that do not additionally participate in public meetings," including multilingual outreach and posting agendas in English and Spanish. The presenter framed the policy as part of broader goals to improve public engagement, translation and transparency during meetings.
