The city of Santa Monica has implemented updates to California's Ralph M. Brown Act under Senate Bill 707. The legislation modernizes the state's open meeting laws to increase public participation, accessibility and transparency in local government. Changes affecting City Council meetings include hybrid participation, with meetings now offering two-way remote access. The city will expand community outreach to encourage participation in public meetings, including outreach to non-English-speaking communities through local partnerships. For more information about how to participate in council meetings, visit santamonica.gov/process-explainers/how-to-participate-in-a-city-council-meeting.