RESOLUTION NO. 2026-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MEETING DISRUPTION POLICY AND
ESTABLISHING TELECONFERENCING GUIDELINES PURSUANT TO
THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT, AS AMENDED BY SENATE BILL 707
WHEREAS, the City of Lomita is a general law city organized and existing under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54950 et seq.) requires that meetings of legislative bodies of local agencies be conducted openly and publicly; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 707 amended the Brown Act to modernize teleconferencing, public participation, and meeting access requirements, including requirements related to disruptions of telephonic or internet-based public access; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 54953, as amended by SB 707, requires eligible legislative bodies to adopt a written policy addressing disruptions to public access in meetings conducted with telephonic or internet-based participation; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to ensure meaningful public access to its meetings while maintaining the orderly and efficient conduct of City business; and WHEREAS, adoption of a meeting disruption policy will promote transparency, consistency, and compliance with state law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF MEETING DISRUPTION POLICY
The City Council hereby adopts the City Council Meeting Disruption Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS TELECONFERENCING OPTIONS The City Council authorizes use of the following types of teleconferencing under the Brown Act for City Council meetings: (a) traditional teleconferencing pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b); disability accommodation teleconferencing pursuant to Government Code 54953(c); and teleconferencing during a proclaimed state or local emergency pursuant to Government Code 54953.8.2. The Council does not authorize the use of other types of teleconferencing, including “just cause” teleconferencing or subsidiary body teleconferencing, for Council meetings or meetings of other City legislative bodies.
SECTION 3. IMPLEMENTATION
The City Clerk, City Manager, and appropriate City staff are authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to implement and administer the Meeting Disruption Policy, including training, agenda preparation, and technology support.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Resolution or the attached policy is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 2nd day of June 2026. __________________________
Cindy Segawa, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Trevor Rusin, City Attorney