Technology Disruption Policy
Brown Act And Senate Bill 707
Item 10.1
Purpose/Why this Matters:
• Ensure Compliance with new State Law
• Maintain public access during meetings
• Establish clear procedures for disruptions
Legal Background
State Law Requirements
• Brown Act Open Meetings & Transparency
• SB 707 (Effective January 1, 2026)
• Additional Requirements effective July 1, 2026
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What SB 707 Requires
• Public access cannot be restricted
• No ID required to participate
• Agencies must address technology disruptions
• Policies must ensure continued access
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Current Compliance
Ranked among the top 4 in San Diego County
Score: 17.5 / 19
Already met most SB 707 Requirements
Improvements Identified:
Council Nameplates visible
HTML requirements
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Items in Progress
Effective January 1, 2026
• Social Media Policy
Effective July 1, 2026
• Translated Agendas
• Teleconference Disruption Policy (this item)
Remaining Requirements
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Policy Overview
Technology Disruption Policy
1. Addresses meeting interruptions
2. Covers participant behavior
3. Covers platform/service failures
4. Ensures compliance while protecting public access
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Disruptive Participant Response
STEP 1 – WARNING
Participant asked to stop disruptive behavior
STEP 2 – CORRECTIVE ACTION: If the disruption continues, staff may:
Mute audio
Disable video
Restrict chat
Temporarily remove
STEP 3 - REMOVAL
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Platform Failure Process
If Technology Fails:
1. Meeting is paused (recess)
2. Staff attempts restoration (up to 1 hour)
If not restored:
Adjourn meeting
or
Continue with formal finding (requires roll call vote)
Any disruption will be noted in the meeting minutes.
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TRAINING PLAN
1. Presiding officers
2. Staff liaisons
3. IT personnel
Goal:
Consistent and compliant implementation
Training and Implementation
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Key Takeaways
Ensures compliance with state law
Establishes clear procedures
Protects public participation
Aligns with current best practices
Summary
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Staff Recommendation:
Staff Recommends:
Adopt Technology Disruption Policy (Policy No. 103)
Ensure Compliance with State Law
Receive and file implementation SOPs
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Questions?
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