Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: {{section.number}}F
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: January 16, 2024
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Hilary Gaede, Acting Town Clerk
PREPARED BY: Hilary Gaede, Acting Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Appoint one (1) individual to the Napa County Library Commission with a term of office to commence February 1, 2024 and expire on January 30, 2027.
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
The Napa County Library Commission (Commission) consists of eight (8) members, three (3) to be appointed by the County Board of Supervisors, two (2) to be appointed by the Napa City Council, one (1) each appointed by the Calistoga City Council, American Canyon City Council and the Yountville Town Council. The Commission meets monthly on the second Monday at 4:00 p.m. in Napa and commission members shall serve a three-year term which begins February 1. The Library Director oversees the operation of the Commission and the Commission, on behalf of all residents countywide, advises the Library Director, the County Board of Supervisors and local appointing authorities on matters pertaining to the library, advocates on the Library's behalf and ensures an ongoing flow of information between the Library, the Community and the elected officials. The Commission expects regular attendance of all members at all meetings, trainings and retreats in an effort to understand the functions of librarianship (public services, technical services, administrative services, and technology); ensuring and participating in long range planning for the Library so that the needs of all segments of the community are assessed and considered; and ensuring that all policies developed and recommended by the Commission are consistent with the approved plan. A detailed Library Commissioner Job Description is attached for reference.
Recruitment
On January 31, 2024, the term of office expires for the Yountville representative on the Napa County Library Commission and based on its Bylaws members can serve no more than two full terms. Staff posted a Notice of Vacancy on November 17, 2023, and at the close of the application review period one (1) applications was received from Myrna David.
The Town Council Handbook, Chapter II, Section Boards, Commissions, and Committee appointments state that “In the event the number of applicants equals the number of vacancies, the Town Council may waive the interviews and make the appointments based on the applicant's qualifications. This allows the Town Council to promptly fill available positions while ensuring all selected candidates meet the qualifications for their respective roles.”
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Exempt per California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guideline, Section 15061(b)(3)
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? No
Is it Currently Budgeted? N/A
Where is it Budgeted? N/A
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Discretionary
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? Nominal
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. Involve the community in the Town governance process by utilizing community volunteers on our boards and commissions.