REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Shannon Levin, Council Policy Analyst
Subject:
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Brown Act Modernization, Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 Implementing a Technology Disruption Policy During Public Comments, and Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4349 Regarding Public Participation and Disruptive Behavior
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Statement of Issue:
On October 3, 2025, Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) was signed into law, amending the Brown Act with the intent to diversify and increase public engagement during local government meetings of legislative bodies, such as the City Council. Among the new requirements under SB 707, all eligible legislative bodies beginning July 1, 2026, offer hybrid meetings through a two-way telephonic or two-way audiovisual platform.
In addition, SB 707 requires the City to formally adopt a policy, in open session not on consent calendar on or before July 1, 2026, that outlines how to restore any hybrid meeting broadcast disruptions that prevent the public from virtually attending and participating in a meeting.
SB 707 requires the City to adopt and implement a technology disruption policy and implement clear procedures governing remote participation, public comment, meeting decorum, and enforcement of rules necessary to preserve the orderly conduct of meetings while protecting the public's statutory and constitutional rights.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable
Recommended Action:
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A) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting a Policy Regarding Technology Disruption During Public Comments"; and,
B) Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4349 "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Adding New Chapter 2.102 Thereto Entitled 'Public Participation and Disruptive Behavior.'"
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