DATE:
April 21, 2026
24
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO CONDUCT TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
On October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 707 (Durazo), which created new requirements for local legislative bodies conducting meetings under the Brown Act. This item asks the Board of Supervisors (Board) to consider requests from County of San Diego boards and commissions seeking authorization to conduct teleconference (hybrid) meetings in compliance with SB 707's updated meeting and accessibility standards.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Consider the requests from the Committee for Persons with Disabilities, Flood Control District Advisory Commission, Health Services Advisory Board, Jess Martin Park Advisory Committee, County Service Area 81 - Fallbrook Local Parks Advisory Committee, County Service Area 128 - San Miguel Local Park District Citizen Advisory Board, and the County Service Area 138 - Valley Center Park and Recreation Advisory Committee to conduct meetings via teleconference for the next six months and, if the Board agrees, approve those requests by making the following findings:
1. The Board of Supervisors has considered the circumstances of these Board, Commissions, and Committees and finds teleconference meetings appropriate.
2. Teleconference meetings will enhance public access. The public has been informed of the remote participation options, including audio-visual or telephonic access, and was provided an opportunity to comment at an in-person meeting authorizing remote participation.
3. Teleconference meetings will support recruitment, retention, and diversity of eligible members.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The County prioritizes transparency and an accessible government to increase public understanding and participation. Teleconference options help reach community members who have previously experienced barriers to c...
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