Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A DISRUPTION POLICY IN THE EVENT THERE IS A
DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE
OCCURRING DURING A CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN
COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 707
AND GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953.4(b)(1)(A)(i)(I)((ib)(Ia)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Maria conducts its meetings in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54950 et seq.), which requires that meetings of legislative bodies be open and accessible to the public; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), enacted in 2025, ame nds the Ralph M.
Brown Act to modify and clarify requirements related to remote participation, teleconferencing, and meeting procedures for legislative bodies; and
WHEREAS, SB 707 requires eligible legislative bodies (City Council) to provide a two-way telephonic or audio-visual platform that allows members of the public to provide public comment and receive the same allotted time as in-person speakers; and
WHEREAS, the eligible legislative body must, by July 1, 2026 , adopt a policy on disruption of telephonic or internet service in compliance with SB 707 and Government Code § 54953.4(b)(1)(A)(i)(I)(ib)(Ia).
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Adopts the Disruption Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit A, in compliance with SB 707 and Government Code § 54953.4(b)(1)(A)(i)(I)(ib)(Ia); and
SECTION 2. This policy must be amended by the City Council at a noticed public meeting in open session and may not be placed on the consent calendar; and
SECTION 3 . The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
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Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 2nd day of June 2026.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Exhibits:
A – Santa Maria City Council Policy: Disruption of
Telephonic or Internet Service During Meetings
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager