SUBJECT: Approval of the Transition of Public Meeting Livestreams from Facebook to YouTube REPORT IN BRIEF Approval of the transition of public meetings from Facebook to YouTube to ensure long term public access, improved accessibility features, and broader compatibility across devices, while continuing to utilize existing broadcast platforms. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving the transition of public meeting livestreams from Facebook to YouTube.

Committee

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

Requested by

Information Technology Department

Introduced

December 17, 2025

On agenda

January 5, 2026

Passed

January 5, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Jan 5, 2026 approved Pass

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