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<br />Madrigal provided an overview of the board's purpose (based on the Library Charter). He <br />said that library advocacy is also included. <br /> <br />Council discussed some of the answers provided and Library Board Member James <br />clarified that the answers were a result of a collaborative effort. The issue of the number of <br />Library members was discussed. It was mentioned that the community had voted to <br />change the term of service from three years to four years. It was mentioned that a change <br />in the number of Library Commissioners from five members to seven might be discussed. <br />One Board Member said that currently the members are representative of different <br />demographic groups and so they believe there is good opportunity to strengthen the variety <br />by increasing the number to seven. Another fact that was mentioned was that with five <br />members sometimes it is hard to have a quorum. The two bodies discussed if these two <br />additional members would be voting members or advisory members. There was consensus <br />on the Library Board Members' part that the seven members be all voting members. <br /> <br />Council discussed age requirements to serve. City Attorney Yamamoto said that staff will <br />take note of the question and provide a follow-up. The issue of a youth voting member was <br />discussed but there was no consensus. The following items were referred back to the <br />Charter Ad-Hoc Committee: <br />. Seven members versus five members body <br />. Review the appointment process for the Library Director <br /> <br />The topic of term limits came up and the two bodies discussed natural turnover issues. <br />Most of the Library Commissioners expressed that the issue of term limits is a Council <br />decision. City Clerk Vonderlinden was asked to provide historical data on how many terms <br />limits have board members served for all boards, commissions and committees. <br /> <br />The two bodies discussed the appointment of the Library Director and how this appointment <br />is a Library Board responsibility. One Library Board Member explained that the Board felt <br />included in the last process and the City Manager was included as well. Questions were <br />posed about the historical component of this process versus current practice. One Library <br />Board Member explained that there is respect for input provided by the City Manager during <br />such process. <br /> <br />Mayor Foust announced that Council Members will receive a memo offering them the option <br />of receiving all agendas to the various boards, commissions and committees. <br /> <br />The Fair Oaks Library was discussed in detail. After some discussion it was suggested that <br />Fair Oaks Council and the Library Board discuss pertinent issues. Mr. Genesy provided an <br />update on current activities that take place at the Fair Oaks Library. Comments were made <br />about the condition of the building. <br /> <br />Mayor Foust informed the commissioners present that they can come and report to Council <br />under the Oral Communications portion of the agenda. She announced that a memo will be <br />sent out reiterating that Council wants to hear from its boards, commissions, and <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />REGULAR MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />JANUARY 14, 2008 <br />PAGE 8 <br />