RESOLUTION NO. 26-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
TELECONFERENCING FOR LISTED SUBSIDIARY BODIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953.8.6
WHEREAS, Government Code section 54953.8.6 permits a legislative body, such as a City Council that established a subsidiary body meeting the definition contained in Government Code sections 54952(b) and 54953.8.6(b)(1) (“eligible subsidiary body”), to authorize eligible subsidiary bodies to use teleconferencing; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino has established the following eligible subsidiary bodies: Arts and Culture Commission, Audit Committee, Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, Economic Devel opment Committee, Housing Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Public Safety Commission, Sustainability Commission, Technology, Information and Communications Commission, and Teen Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has con sidered the circumstances and needs of the listed eligible subsidiary bodies, including public access, member participation, and the efficient conduct of public business; and
WHEREAS, the public has been made aware of the audio -visual remot e participation that is available for use by the City’s eligible subsidiary bodies in connection with their regularly scheduled meetings and has been provided the opportunity to comment in-person at the physical location of meetings held by the eligible subsidiary bodies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that allowing eligible subsidiary bodies to use teleconferencing enhances public access and participation, and promotes the attraction, retention, and diversity of such eligible subsidiary body members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Cupertino does hereby resolve as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
2. The City hereby authorizes the following eligible subsidiary bodies to conduct teleconference meetings pursuant to Government Code section 54953.8.6, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act and any implementing policies adopted by the City Council.
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a. Arts and Culture Commission
b. Audit Committee
c. Bicycle Pedestrian Commission
d. Economic Development Committee
e. Housing Commission
f. Parks & Recreation Commission
g. Planning Commission
h. Public Safety Commission
i. Sustainability Commission
j. Technology, Information, and Communications Commission k. Teen Commission
3. A quorum of members of an eligible subsidiary body must still participate in person at the physical location of a meeting before business may be conducted.
4. Any eligible subsidiary body authorized under this resolution shall comply with all requirements applicable to teleconference meetings, including any requirements regarding public access, member participation, and notice as provided by law.
5. This authorization shall remain in effect for six (6) months from the date of adoption and may be renewed by subsequent council action consistent with Government Code section 54953.8.6 , and in all events is subject to the statutory sunset date of January 1, 2030.
6. No other subsidiary body, including the Library Commission, is authorized by this resolution unless and until separately approved by the City Council.
7. This resolution may be reviewed, modified, or revoked by subsequent action of the City Council at any time, consistent with applicable law.
8. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 2nd day of June 2026, by the following vote:
Members of the City Council
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
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Kitty Moore, Mayor
City of Cupertino
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ATTEST:
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Lauren Sapudar, City Clerk
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