Summary
The council voted to start regular meetings at 1 p.m. instead of 5:30 p.m., saying long meetings are burning out staff and running past midnight. Every public speaker opposed it, arguing working parents can't attend daytime meetings. Hybrid online comment under SB 707 starts July 1, which supporters say softens the blow.
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The mayor cited over 5,300 staff hours and 'exorbitant' overtime costs from late-night meetings.
Council members and city staff who get their evenings back, plus residents who can participate online from work or home starting July 1.
Working residents who relied on evening meetings to attend or speak in person.
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