RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY ADOPTING
POLICY FOR DISRUPTION OF REMOTE ACCESS DURING PUBLIC OPEN MEETINGS OF CITY COUNCIL CONSISTENT WITH SB 707
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Senate Bill 707, Government Code section 54953.4 requires that, beginning July 1, 2026, eligible legislative bodies provide members of the public an opportunity to attend open and public meetings through a two-way telephonic service or a two-way audiovisual platform, subject to the exceptions stated in that section; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 54953.4, subdivision (b)(1)(A)(i)(I)(ib), requires an eligible legislative body, on or before July 1, 2026, to approve at a noticed public meeting in open session a policy addressing disruption of telephonic or internet service occurring during meetings where remote access is required; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 54953.4, subdivision (b)(1)(A)(i)(I)(ib)–(Ic), establishes requirements for recessing and reconvening a meeting and for making good faith efforts to restore service if a disruption prevents members of the public from attending or observing the meeting remotely; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is the City’s only “eligible legislative body” for purposes of Government Code section 54953.4; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt a policy that implements, and does not expand upon, the requirements of Government Code section 54953.4.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Foster City, acting by and through its City Council, having considered and been fully advised in the matter and good cause appearing therefore do hereby as follows:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals
The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated into the body of this Resolution by reference.
SECTION 2. Adoption
The City Council adopts the Disruption Policy attached hereto as Exhibit “A.” SECTION 3. Implementation
This resolution implements Government Code section 54953.4. It does not create rights beyond those required by state law and does not expand the obligations imposed by that section.
SECTION 4. Effective Date
This resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.
SECTION 5. Severability
The City Council hereby declares every section, paragraph, sentence, cause, and phrase of this resolution is severable. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases.
SECTION 6. Certification
The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 4th day of May 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK