RESOLUTION NO. 02-2016
WHEREAS, on November 23, 2015 the City Council directed staff to move forward with several actions toward constructing a new Pacifica Library including creation of a Library Advisory Committee (LAC); and
WHEREAS, the LAC will serve in an advisory capacity to staff; and WHEREAS, the LAC duties, membership, terms, and general provisions shall be as described in Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pacifica does hereby authorize the creation of the Library Advisory Committee (LAC). * *
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pacifica on January 11, 2015, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES, Councilmembers: Keener, Nihart, Ervin, O'Neill, Digre NOES, Councilmembers: None
( ABSENT, Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN, Councilmembers: None
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Sue Digre, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathy, O'Connec
Kathy O'Connell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM -
Matthew Visick, Acting/ City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
Pacifica Library Advisory Committee
Duties
The Library Advisory Committee (LAC) shall:
1. Increase project transparency by holding meetings open to the community and in compliance with Brown Act requirements.
2. Assist City staff by providing feedback on various elements of the project such as project priorities, direction, and selection of professional consultants as needed
3. Facilitate communication between the City and community in various ways including engaging in public outreach to solicit feedback and opinions on the Library project. Most Committee members are appointed as representatives of other community stakeholder groups. As representatives of those groups, Committee members are expected to share information, gather feedback and to report back to the Library Advisory Committee and otherwise foster two-way communication.
Membership
The LAC shall be made up of 14 individuals as shown in the table below. Two Council members shall be appointed as Committee liaisons.
Appointed by City committees and
commissions; and community boards and At-large Community members organizations (1 appointment each) (Up to 5 Council appointments) At-large appointment shall represent the
Planning Commission ollowing segments of the community
Economic Development Commission
Parks, Beaches, and Rec. Commission • Families with children Pacifica Library Foundation • Seniors
Pacifica Friends of the Library • Sharp Park Resident
Chamber of Commerce > Service Organizations
Pacifica School District > Environmental Organizations
Jefferson School District
Citizens Bond Oversight Committee
(future)
Terms and General Provisions
The LAC shall include representatives of the commissions, committees, and community groups listed above. Except for the at-large community members, who shall be appointed by the City Council, each commission, committee, or group shall appoint one person to serve on the LAC as their representative.
There are no set terms except that the appointees shall be replaced if they are no longer representing or serving the designated community group. No compensation is awarded to members for their services.
When the specific purpose for the Committee is accomplished, or no later than one year after the library opens, the Committee will be disbanded unless extended by action of the City Council.
The Committee shall select one of its members to act as a Chair and another to act as Vice Chair on an annual cycle as of date of establishment. The Planning Department serves as secretary to the Committee. Two members of the City Council are appointed as liaisons to the Committee.
The Committee shall hold open meetings subject to the Brown Act and shall abide by the rules set out in the Commission and Committee Handbook as amended from time to time.
The Council may remove at any time by majority vote any committee member.