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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Adopting City Council Policy Statement No. 3004 (Public Meeting Teleconference Attendance Options and Guidelines for Members of Legislative Bodies).
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Meeting Date: January 13, 2025
Contact Person/Dept.: Jeremy Bocchino/City Clerk's Office
Monica Kilaita/City Attorney's Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-5851
(310) 253-5660
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]
Commission Action Required: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/08/2025)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (12/11/2024); Heather Baker, City Attorney (12/23/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution adopting City Council Policy Statement No. 3004 regarding public meeting teleconference attendance options and guidelines for members of legislative bodies.
BACKGROUND
The Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act) requires that, except as specifically provided, "meetings of the legislative body of a local agency shall be open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the legislative body[.]" (Cal. Gov. Code ? 54953(a).)
A legislative body may use "traditional" teleconferencing provided (i) at least a quorum of the legislative body participates in the meeting from locations within the agency's boundaries; (ii) the agency gives notice of each teleconference location and posts an agenda at each teleconference location; (iii) public access is provided at each teleconference location; and (iv) members of the public are allowed to address the Council or the City's other boards and commissions at each teleconference location. (Cal. Gov. Code ? 54953(b)(3).)
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