HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2026-062 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-062
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 104-
02, “REMOTE COUNCIL MEETING PARTICIPATION BY
COUNCILMEMBERS”
WHEREAS, the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.) establishes
requirements for open and public meetings of local legislative bodies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted City Council Policy 104-02, “Remote Council
Meeting Participation by Councilmembers,” on May 28, 2013, to govern participation by
teleconference; and
WHEREAS, since adoption of that policy, state law governing teleconferencing has
evolved, including through the enactment of Senate Bill 707 (SB 707, 2025), which amended the
Brown Act to establish comprehensive statutory requirements related to teleconfer encing and
accessibility; and
WHEREAS, the Brown Act now expressly addresses remote participation by members,
including provisions related to teleconferencing as an accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and limited instances of participation due to “just cause,” as defined in
state law; and
WHEREAS, rescinding City Council Policy 104-02 will ensure alignment with state law
and reduce potential confusion regarding applicable teleconferencing requirements; and
WHEREAS, the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines
Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it rescinds City Council Policy 104-02, “Remote Council Meeting Participation by
Councilmembers.”
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC Marco A. Verdugo
City Clerk City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 14th day of April 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Fernandez, Inzunza, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2026-062 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 14th day of April 2026.
Executed this 14th day of April 2026.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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