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
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Adopt Ordinance No. 4349, Regarding Public Participation and Disruptive Behavior - Approved for Introduction June 2, 2026, by a vote of 6-0-1 (Van Der Mark-Absent)
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Statement of Issue:
On June 2, 2026, City Council approved Ordinance No. 4349 for introduction. This Ordinance amends the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by adding new Chapter 2.102 thereto entitled 'Public Participation and Disruptive Behavior". This ordinance is being adopted in preparation for the implementation of Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), 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.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable
Recommended Action:
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Adopt 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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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Under SB 707, "eligible legislative bodies" will be subject to new requirements relating to the conduct of public meetings on July 1, 2026. SB 707 defines "eligible legislative bodies" as a City Council in a city with a population of 30,000 or more or in a county with a population of more than 600,000. The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach qualifies as an "eligible legislative body" under this definition and is therefore subject to the following requirements by July 1, 2026. The requirement as well as the City's compliance response is set forth below.
* Must offer remote public participation: Under this requirement, the public must be able to participate through either a two-way ...
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