Two-Way Audiovisual Access for Planning Commission (SB 707)
Oakley
Summary
Starting July 1, the city must let residents participate in meetings remotely with two-way audio and video — no more driving to City Hall just to speak. The council signaled support for letting the public keep cameras on, and $150,000 is already budgeted for the equipment upgrade.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
$150,000 was set aside in the FY 2025/26 budget for the audio-visual modernization project.
Residents who can't easily attend meetings in person — including people with disabilities, caregivers, and commuters — gain a way to watch and speak remotely.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council (Special) - Jul 14, 2026
The city has installed a new two-way audio-visual system to comply with Senate Bill 707, which affects how residents can attend and comment at meetings remotely. Staff used this meeting's public comment period to test it.
Special Meeting of the Oakley Planning Commission - Jul 7, 2026
A new state law requires cities to let residents watch and participate in public meetings remotely. The commission adopted a backup plan for when the video/internet feed fails, so residents relying on online access aren't cut out of the process.
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority - Jun 9, 2026
Starting July 1, Planning Commission meetings must be livestreamed with two-way participation, so residents can attend and commissioners can appear remotely — capped at five remote appearances per year for commissioners.
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency and Special Meeting of the Oakley Public Financing Authority - Jan 27, 2026
Starting July 1, the city must let residents participate in meetings remotely with two-way audio and video — no more driving to City Hall just to speak. The council signaled support for letting the public keep cameras on, and $150,000 is already budgeted for the equipment upgrade.
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