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The memorandum from Councilmembers Candelas, Ortiz, Cohen, and Casey recommends reinstating remote public participation for City Council meetings in time for the FY 2026-2027 June budget deliberations. This action is aimed at improving public access and inclusiveness during important decision-making periods, particularly in light of state teleconferencing and public access requirements. The memorandum emphasizes the benefits of remote participation for various community members and highlights the importance of procedural safeguards to ensure successful virtual public comment.
Key points
Recommendation to reinstate remote public participation for City Council meetings.
Aimed for implementation before the FY 2026-2027 June budget deliberations.
Supports inclusiveness and transparency in the democratic process.
Highlights benefits for seniors, working residents, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
Mentions successful experiences from peer California cities with remote participation.
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The document contains unresolved placeholders such as the approval date.
The text indicates a specific date (05/07/2026) but does not clarify if it is a draft or final version.
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RULES COMMITTEE: ITEM: TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE 05/13/26 C.2 FROM: Councilmember Candelas Councilmember Ortiz Councilmember Cohen Councilmember Casey SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: 05/07/2026 Approved Date SUBJECT: Reinstate Remote Public Participation RECOMMENDATION Direct the City Clerk to reinstate remote public participation to Council in time for the FY 20262027 June Budget deliberations. BACKGROUND In preparation for the upcoming fiscal 2026-2027 June budget deliberations and the July 1, 2027, state deadline related to SB 707 teleconferencing and public access requirements, we believe as the Capital of Silicon Valley we should reinstate remote public participation for City Council meetings and public hearings. Reinstating remote participation in time for the June budget hearings would meaningfully improve public access during one of the City’s most important decision-making periods. It would also allow San José to implement tested safeguards already used successfully by the City Clerk’s office. Experiences from peer California cities demonstrate that virtual public comment can continue successfully even in jurisdictions that previously experienced hate speech or...
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The document contains letters from members of the public addressing the Rules and Open Government Committee regarding the use of teleconferencing for public meetings and technical solutions to improve meeting safety and accessibility. It includes requests for adopting remote meeting options and technical recommendations to manage disruptions during virtual meetings.
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Tevin Hendess from District 10 expresses gratitude in a brief message.
Jordan Moldow from District 3 advocates for early adoption of teleconferencing to enhance public participation, especially regarding budget discussions.
Jordan Moldow also mentions a memo from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, adopted on February 23, 2026, requesting approval for teleconferencing.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee emphasizes the need for remote meeting capabilities to engage underrepresented residents and ensure participation.
Technical recommendations are provided for managing virtual meetings, including a 'Broadcast Shield' to prevent disruptions and ensure compliance with the Brown Act.
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Specific dates and details regarding the adoption of the memo and technical solutions are not fully clear.
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5/11/26, 10:40 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook Thank you. - Sincerely, Tevin Hendess, District 10 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca.gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5M… 2/2 5/13/26, 8:30 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook preparedness. Whereas bringing it back early will make a huge difference for every resident who wants to make a difference in upcoming deliberations, most importantly the budget. Virtual meetings benefit you as decisionmakers as well. You can occasionally attend remotely for just cause, without the usual Brown Act posting requirements. You don't have to worry about missing a crucial vote due to illness or taking care of a loved one. Without this flexibility, an illness means missing votes or risking getting your staff and colleagues sick. Please adopt this memo with haste. Given that it is definitely in an existing workplan (San Jose needs to comply by July 1), I hope that it can skip workload analysis and move forwards immediately....