Resolution Number 12-08-07-02RESOLUTION NO. 12-08-07-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE POLICY
TO COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BROWN
ACT NOTWITHSTANDING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S
THREE-YEAR SUSPENSION OF' STATE MANDATES AS CONTAINED
IN AB 1464 AND SB 1006
WHEREAS, the City of San Juan Capistrano adheres fully to all the provisions of the
California Ralph M. Brown Act ("Brown Act;" Government Code § 54950 et seq.), commonly
known as the state law governing open meetings for local legislative bodies; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1464 (the "Budget Act of 2012") and accompanying Senate Bill
1006, signed by Governor Brown and filed with the Secretary of State on June 27, 2012,
suspend specific unfunded mandates under the Brown Act during the three fiscal years 2012-
2013 through 2014-2015; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Juan Capistrano will continue to adhere to and comply with
the Brown Act requirements despite the State's decision not to fund these statutory mandates;
and
WHEREAS, the specific provisions of the Brown Act impacted by the Budget Act of 2012
include the following:
1. Preparation and posting at least 72 hours before a regular meeting of an agenda
that contains a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted
or discussed at the meeting. (See Gov. Code § 54954.2(a).)
2. Inclusion on the agenda of a brief general description of all items to be discussed
in closed session. (See Gov. Code § 54954.2(a).)
3. Disclosure of each item to be discussed in closed session in an open meeting,
prior to any closed session. (See Gov. Code § 54957.7 (a).)
4. Report in open session prior to adjournment on the actions and votes taken in
closed session regarding certain subject matters. (See Gov. Code §§
54957.1(a)(I)-(4), (6); 54957.7 (b).)
5. Provide copies to the public of certain closed session documents. (See Gov.
Code § 54957.1 (b) -(c).)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby
confirms its policy to comply with all provisions of the Brown Act, including those suspended by
the State under the Budget Act of 2012.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, MARIA MORRIS, appointed City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 12-08-07-02 was duly adopted by the Cit
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Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano at a Regular meeting thereof, held the 7
day of August 2012, by the following vote:
MEMBERS:
Freese, Reeve, Allevato, and Mayor pro tem Taylor
MEMBER:
None
MEMBER:
Mayor Kramer
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