Item 37 - Consider Amending City Council Meetings Rules and Procedures

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a two-way audiovisual platform; or (ii) a two-way telephonic service and a live webcasting of the meeting. vii. During the meeting where a members participates remotely due to Just Cause or an Emergency, in each instance in which notice of the time of the teleconferenced meeting is otherwise given or the agenda for the meeting is otherwise posted, the legislative body shall also give notice of the means by which members of the public may access the meeting and offer public comment. viii. During the meeting where a member(s) participates remotely due to Just Cause or an Emergency, the agenda shall identify and include an opportunity for all persons to attend and address the legislative body directly pursuant to Section 54954.3 via a call -in option, via an internet- based service option, and at the in -person location of the meeting. ix. During the meeting where a members participates remotely due to Just Cause or an Emergency, in the event of a disruption that prevents the legislative body from broadcasting the meeting to members of the public using the call -in option or internet-based service option, or in the event of a disruption within the local agency's control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments using the call -in option or internet- based service option, the legislative body shall take no further action on items appearing on the meeting agenda until public access to the meeting via the call -in option or internet-based service option is restored. Actions taken on agenda items during a disruption that prevents the legislative body from broadcasting the meeting may be challenged pursuant to Section 54960.1. x. During the meeting where a member(s) participates remotely due to Just Cause or an Emergency, the legislative body shall not require public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and must provide an opportunity for the public to address the legislative body and offer comment in real time. xi. During the meeting where a members participates remotely due to Just Cause or an Emergency, notwithstanding Section 54953.3, an individual desiring to provide public comment through the use of an internet website, or other online platform, not under the control of the local legislative body, that requires registration to log in to a teleconference may be required to register as required by the third -party internet website or online platform to participate. d. Councilmember Participation in Compliance with Teleconferencing Notice Requirements. Members of Council may participate in a meeting remotely in compliance with the Notice Requirements under Section 54953(b)(3). 7