SUBJECT: Approval of Public Participation Procedures in Compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 707 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers establishing public comment procedures and speaker participation timelines for remote and in-person participation during City Council meetings in compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 707. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving a reasonable cutoff time for registration for public comment.

Committee

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

Introduced

May 19, 2026

On agenda

June 1, 2026

Passed

June 1, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Jun 1, 2026 approved Pass

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