Open meetings: teleconferences: neighborhood councils.

Assembly Member Fong's proposal to extend teleconferencing provisions for Los Angeles neighborhood councils would allow these advisory bodies to continue using virtual meeting options through January 1, 2031, modifying current authorizations that expire in 2026. The measure maintains existing requirements for public access while addressing the specific operational needs of volunteer-led neighborhood councils.

Under the bill's provisions, neighborhood councils must secure city council approval through an authorizing resolution and obtain a two-thirds vote from their own body to utilize teleconferencing options. Councils must provide both call-in and internet-based public access options, maintain a physical meeting location during business hours, and ensure a quorum of members participate from within city boundaries. The measure requires at least one in-person meeting annually where a quorum gathers at a single, publicly accessible location.

The legislation includes specific protections for public participation, prohibiting councils from requiring advance submission of comments and mandating real-time public input opportunities during meetings. If technical disruptions prevent public access or comment submission, councils must pause all actions until service is restored. The bill maintains city council oversight, allowing revocation of teleconferencing privileges if councils fail to meet prescribed requirements.