RESOLUTION NO._
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MERCED, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND PROCEDURE C-10,
DISRUPTION OF MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 707 ('SB 707), which enacted an extensive update and reorganization of the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) in many respects; and,
WHEREAS, in light of these changes, the City of Merced must adopt certain policies to remain in compliance; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Merced wishes to help ensure transparency, public participation, and the continuation of meetings during technological disruptions; and, WHEREAS, the City of Merced wishes to adopt a policy addressing how the City Council will respond to disruptions in telephonic or internet service that prevent members of the public from participating remotely; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Merced wishes to adopt a policy addressing how the City Council and all its subsidiary bodies subject to the Brown Act will respond to disruptive members of the public during meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERCED DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, FIND, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Administrative Policy and Procedure C-10, Disruption of Meetings is adopted and effective July 1, 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Merced at a regular meeting held on the day of _ 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
1 APPROVED:
MATTHEW SERRATTO, MAYOR
Mayor
ATTEST:
D. SCOTT MCBRIDE, CITY CLERK
BY:
Assistant / Deputy City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
2