Summary
A proposed charter change would let council members join special meetings by video, as long as a quorum is physically present and no public hearings or tax votes happen remotely. It's legally untested for charter cities, but seen as a useful backup for emergencies and scheduling crunches.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost — the city already has the Zoom equipment used for Planning Commission meetings.
Council members and residents who need special meetings scheduled quickly when members can't all be in the room.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Charter Review Committee - Oct 15, 2026
A proposed change would let up to three council members attend special meetings remotely — ranked low priority by the committee.
Charter Review Committee - Sep 24, 2026
A proposed charter change would let council members join special meetings by video, as long as a quorum is physically present and no public hearings or tax votes happen remotely. It's legally untested for charter cities, but seen as a useful backup for emergencies and scheduling crunches.
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