Continue allowing city council meetings by video call under state emergency law
Resolution Resolution No. 139-21
In Plain English
Assembly Bill 361 lets cities hold meetings by video during emergencies instead of requiring in-person attendance. The city adopted this policy in 2021 during COVID-19. State law requires cities to renew this decision every 30 days to keep using video meetings.
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