The City Council will consider an amendment to Policy 010 regarding teleconference meetings during its August 19, 2026 session. Staff reports include a redline version and the current policy text for review.
Sasha Lowery
August 15, 20261 min read
The City Council is scheduled to vote on an amendment to Policy 010 during the August 19, 2026 meeting.
The proposed change addresses procedures for teleconference meetings.
No additional details regarding the specific modifications were provided in the agenda listing.
Staff reports are attached to the agenda package for public review.
Attachment A contains a redline version of Policy 010 highlighting proposed changes.
Attachment B displays the current text of the teleconference meeting policy.
Council members will review the attached documents prior to discussion.
The body will vote on the recommended action during the scheduled session.
Updated policy language will take effect following council approval.
City Council Meeting (2026-08-19). Retrieved from https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-1465
Sasha Lowery
Sasha Lowery writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Saratoga.
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