Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 104 -
02, “REMOTE COUNCIL MEETING PARTICIPATION BY
COUNCILMEMBERS”
WHEREAS, the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.) establishes requirements for open and public meetings of local legislative bodies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted City Council Policy 104 -02, “Remote Council Meeting Participation by Councilmembers,” on May 28, 2013, to govern participation by teleconference; and
WHEREAS, since adoption of that policy, state law governing teleconferencing has evolved, including through the enactment of Senate Bill 707 (SB 707, 2025), which amended the Brown Act to establish comprehensive statutory requirements rela ted to teleconferencing and accessibility; and
WHEREAS, the Brown Act now expressly addresses remote participation by members, including provisions related to teleconferencing as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and limited instances of participation due to “just cause,” as defined in state law; and
WHEREAS, rescinding City Council Policy 104 -02 will ensure alignment with state law and reduce potential confusion regarding applicable teleconferencing requirements; and
WHEREAS, the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it rescinds City Council Policy 104 -02, “Remote Council Meeting Participation by Councilmembers.”
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC Marco A. Verdugo
City Clerk City Attorney