Sheriff Representative City Representative
Christopher Galve
Lieutenant
845 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
619-498-2403
Email Address:
[Agency Name]
5. Representation: The SHERIFF represents that it is operating the PROGRAM in compliance with all applicable federal, State, County, and local laws, rules, and regulations, current and hereinafter enacted.
6. Public Records Act: SHERIFF and CITY are public agencies subject to the disclosure requirements of the California Public Records Act ("CPRA"). If either SHERIFF or CITY are subject to a CPRA request from a third party for records related to the PROGRAM, SHERIFF will be solely responsible for responding to the CPRA request for records in SHERIFF's possession and producing the relevant records. As it relates to SHERIFF documents, SHERIFF shall determine, at is sole discretion, whether information requested is or is not subject to disclosure under the CPRA. As it relates to documents solely in the possession of CITY, CITY will determine whether information requested is or is not subject to disclosure under the CPRA and produce the relevant records, after consulting with SHERIFF if necessary.
7. Indemnity: SHERIFF hereby agrees to defend and indemnify the CITY, its agents, officers and employees, from any claim, action or proceeding against CITY, to the extent arising out of the acts or omissions of SHERIFF in the performance of this MOU. At its sole discretion, CITY may participate at its own expense in the defense of any claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve SHERIFF of any obligation imposed by this MOU. CITY shall notify SHERIFF promptly of any claim, action or proceeding and cooperate fully in the defense. This provision shall in no way modify or supersede the defense and indemnification provisions of Section VI of the Agreement between the City of [Agency Name], the County of San Diego, and the San Diego County Sheriff for General and Specialized Law Enforcement and Traffic Services.
8. Governing Law: This MOU shall be governed, interpreted, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
9. Third Party Beneficiaries Excluded: This MOU is intended solely for the benefit of the SHERIFF and CITY. Any benefit to any third party is incidental and does not confer on any third party to this MOU any rights whatsoever regarding the performance of this MOU. Any attempt to enforce provisions of this MOU by third Parties is specifically prohibited.
10. Amendments to MOU: Any party may propose amendments to this MOU by providing written notice of such amendments to the other Party. This MOU may only be amended by a written amendment signed by all Parties.
11. Severability: If any terms or provisions of this MOU or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this MOU, or the application of such term and provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held
invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and every other term and provision of this MOU shall be valid and enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law.
12. Full Agreement: This MOU represents the full and entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements that may have existed.
13. Scope of MOU: This MOU only applies to the PROGRAM described herein and does not set forth any additional current or future obligations or agreements between the Parties, except that the Parties may by written amendment amend the scope of this MOU.
14. Term: This MOU shall become effective on the date all the Parties have signed this MOU and shall continue for five (5) years.
15. Termination For Convenience: Any party may, by written notice stating the extent and effective date, terminate this MOU for convenience in whole or in part, with a 30-day advance notice to the respective Parties.
16. Counterparts: This MOU may be executed in any number of separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The counterparts of this MOU and all other actions and documents executed in connection herewith may be executed and delivered by facsimile or other electronic signature by any of the Parties to any other Party and the receiving Party may rely on the receipt of such document so executed and delivered by facsimile or other electronic means as if the original had been received. The Parties agree that the electronic signature of a Party to this MOU and any other actions and documents related to this MOU, shall be as valid as an original signature of such Party and shall be effective to bind such Party to this MOU. The Parties agree that any electronically signed document (including this MOU) shall be deemed (i) to be “written” or “in writing,” (ii) to have been signed and (iii) to constitute a record established and maintained in the ordinary course of business and an original written record when printed from electronic files.
17. Representations and Warranties: Each of the Parties to this MOU represents and warrants that it has the full right, power, legal capacity, and authority to enter into and perform the Party's respective obligations hereunder and that such obligations shall be binding upon such Party without the requirement of the approval or consent of any other person or entity in connection herewith.
18. Billing and Payment Terms: In support of the PROGRAM, SHERIFF will be installing security cameras within the CITY. CITY agrees to reimburse the SHERIFF in full cost for the hardware and installation of these cameras, via monthly invoice for law enforcement from the SHERIFF's Contracts Unit.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this MOU is entered into by the SHERIFF and CITY by and through the signature of the Parties' authorized representative(s), all as set forth below.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO SHERIFF'S [Agency Name], a California OFFICE, a public agency Charter City and municipal corporation By: ______________________ By: ______________________________ Kelly A. Martinez, Sheriff [Agency Representative Name] Date: ____________________________ Date: ___________________________
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
By: ________________________________
Andrew Potter, Clerk of the Board
Date:_____________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
By: __________________________________
Mark Day, Supervising Deputy County Counsel
Date: _______________________________
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June 3, 2026
ITEM TITLE: ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT AND INFORMATION REGARDING FUTURE PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SENATE BILL 707 IMPLEMENTATION. (0460-50) ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Among the various new requirements under SB 707, all qualified legislative bodies must now offer hybrid meetings (through a two-way phone or video platform). City Staff is working to implement that aspect of the law by the July 1, 2026 deadline. This item provides information about the meeting process and the City’s proposed implementation of SB 707 requirements such as translation, interpreter services, and public outreach.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report, consider public comment, and accept report with the City’s intended actions.
OPTIONS:
Receive report; or
Provide further direction to the City Manager.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
On October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), which amends the Brown Act with the intent to diversify and increase public engagement during local government meetings of eligible legislative bodies, such as the City Council. Among the various new requirements under SB 707, all eligible legislative bodies as defined by state law must now offer hybrid meetings (through a two-way phone or video platform). City Staff is working to implement that aspect of the law by the July 1, 2026 deadline. Please note that the definition of “eligible legislative body” does not include boards and commissions. The City’s boards and commissions would continue offering in-person public meetings.
For any City Council meetings after July 1, 2026, Staff will operate the two-way phone or video platform in such a way to allow for the business of the Council meeting to be conducted with the least amount of disruption while still allowing for the remote participation. Staff will mute all remote participants until it is time for public comment and then will request public speakers. The Mayor can then allow each speaker the allotted time to speak. Any disruptive speakers (both in person and via remote participation) that have been warned and continue disrupting the meeting can be handled pursuant to applicable laws. If necessary, Staff can disable remote participants when the allotted time is complete or when a continued disruption occurs.
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Translation
SB 707 also amended Government Code section 54953.4(c) to require agenda translation and instructions in the applicable language describing how to join the meeting by the telephonic or internet-based service option, including any requirements for registration for public comment.
Additionally, the new law requires the City to make available a physical location that is freely accessible to the public in reasonable proximity to the physical location in which the agenda and translations are posted and shall allow members of the public to post additional translations of the agenda in that location.
To implement this aspect of SB 707, the City intends to do the following:
Instructions describing how to join the meeting by telephonic or internet-based service option, including how to provide public comments will be made available on the public meetings webpage and translated in the applicable language. A display case that is freely accessible to the public has been installed outside the Council Chambers where the public can post additional translations of the agenda.
Interpreters
SB 707 amended Government Code section 54953.4(b)(2) to require the City to reasonably assist members of the public who wish to translate a public meeting into any language or wish to receive interpretation provided by another member of the public, so long as the interpretation is not disrupting to the meeting. The City shall publicize instructions on how to request assistance under this law. Assistance may include any of the following, as determined by the City:
(i) Arranging space for one or more interpreters at the meeting location. (ii) Allowing extra time during the meeting for interpretation to occur. (iii) Ensuring participants may utilize their personal equipment or reasonably access facilities for participants to access commercially available interpretation services.
The law does not require a City to provide interpretation of any public meeting, but the City intends to take the following actions to implement these requirements:
Arrange a space for interpreters at the meeting location, upon written request to the City Clerk at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Provide extra time for public commenters using interpretation. Staff recommends providing twice as much public comment time for individuals using interpreters, or an amount of time determined by the presiding officer.
Allow the public to use their own devices to access translation or interpretation services.
Public Outreach
SB 707 amended Government Code section 54953.4(b)(3) to require the City to make reasonable efforts, as determined by the City Council, to invite groups that do not traditionally participate in public meetings to attend those meetings, which may include, but are not limited to, all the following:
(i) Media organizations that provide news coverage in the jurisdiction of the eligible legislative body, including media organizations that serve non-English-speaking communities.
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(ii) Good government, civil rights, civic engagement, neighborhood, and community group organizations, or similar organizations that are active in the jurisdiction of the eligible legislative body, including organizations active in non-English-speaking communities.
The City prioritizes public engagement during public meetings and already implements the following practices to promote outreach and accessibility:
Publishes City Council agenda and agenda packet 5 or 6 days before meeting, rather than the minimum required 72 hours for regular meetings and 24 hours for special meetings. Provides physical agenda packets for public review at City Hall, in addition to posting agendas in the main hallway at City Hall and outside the Council Chambers in the display case (accessible 24/7).
Displays prominent link on city homepage to webpage with agenda and agenda materials. Maintains a City website explaining the format of public meetings and how the public may participate.
Enables automatic translation of HTML agendas for all meeting bodies into over 200 languages.
Livestreams public meetings on City’s agenda portal and broadcasts on local cable television.
Offers closed captioning of livestreamed meetings.
Given the priorities of SB 707, staff recommends continuing the above efforts, taking the following additional actions, and continually updating and improving practices based on effectiveness:
Share information about agenda notification with community groups and organizations such as neighborhood associations, non-English news media, and service organizations. Create a Meeting Participation Guide and have it translated. Implement a Public Comment module within the agenda portal to make it easier for the public to submit comments.
Implement a Subscription List module within the agenda portal to make it easier for the public to sign up (to be available with the next portal update). Post informational resources at the library, Public Works, Sports Park and other publicfacing facilities with QR codes linking to the Agenda webpage, sign-up page, and meeting participation guide.
These efforts are consistent with the City’s broader goals of transparency, accessibility, and inclusive civic engagement.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
Not a project as defined by CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Implementation of SB 707 will primarily utilize existing council chamber technology, conferencing platforms, and IT infrastructure. Additional costs include Public Comment module, Subscription List module, translation services, closed captioning capabilities, and two-way telephony services to support continuity of remote participation. These services are anticipated to cost up to approximately $10,000 annually, depending on service levels and future technology needs.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.