Cupertino, California Development News

Certino City Council Approves Response to Civil Grand Jury Report on Brown Act Compliance

The City Council reviewed and approved the city's draft response to the 2026 Civil Grand Jury report titled 'Convenience versus Compliance: Brown Act Risks in Certino's Meeting Practices'. The report identified four findings and six recommendations concerning the city's teleconferencing practices and compliance with the Brown Act. The city generally agreed with the need to strengthen written procedures to promote continued compliance, even while disagreeing with certain factual characterizations in the report. Specific actions include updating council procedures to ensure teleconference locations are maintained, adopting formal teleconferencing procedures, and providing written guidance on appropriate locations. The final response was due in early August, with staff aiming to submit it by the end of the week of the meeting if approved. The council also discussed the implications of Senate Bill 707, which requires cities of a certain size to provide two-way communication for public participation in meetings.