Daly City Municipal Code Ch. 2.26 Public Library

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1360, adopted April 9, 2012, repealed Ch. 2.26 and enacted a new chapter as set out herein. The former Ch. 2.26, §§ 2.26.010—2.26.030, pertained to similar subject matter and derived from §§ 2-29—2-31 of the prior code.

The public interest, necessity, convenience and general welfare of the city require, and the city council hereby authorizes, orders and directs the establishment in the city of a public library in accordance with the provisions of Sections 18900 to 18964 of the State Education Code.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)

The mayor is directed by and with the consent of the city council to appoint a board of library trustees, consisting of five members, which shall have such powers, duties and authority as are set out in Sections 18910 to 18927 of the State Education Code.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)

The city library board of trustees shall consist of five members, to be appointed by the mayor, subject to the confirmation of the city council. Such members shall serve without compensation.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)

Trustees serve in an advisory capacity at the pleasure of the city council. Initially, the terms of two members of the library board of trustees shall be for two years. The remaining three members shall serve for three years. Thereafter, the terms of all members shall be for three years.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)

Any member may be removed, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the city council. If a vacancy occurs, other than by expiration of a term, it shall be filled by the mayor's appointment and confirmation by the city council for the unexpired portion of the term.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)

Upon appointment and organization of the library board of trustees, the members shall select, from among themselves, a president and a vice-president, whose terms of office shall extend for a period of one year.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)

Trustees shall refer all requests for information made by the press to the chair and/or director of library and recreation services and shall not endeavor to interpret any action of the board.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)

The position of the board, on all matters which the board wishes brought before the city council, will be done by either the president, vice-president, or other designated trustee or staff member.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)

The staff liaison, or designee, shall act as a secretary of the library board of trustees and shall keep a record of all proceedings, determinations and transactions of the board. Such record shall be a public record, and a copy of such record shall be filed with the city clerk.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)

The powers and duties of the library board of trustees shall be as follows:

A. Act in an advisory capacity to the city council on all matters pertaining to the public library offered by the city, including key budget items, capital improvements, facility issues affecting the community, recommendations for user fees, service levels in relation to core and discretionary programs, fundraising initiatives, and legislative issues affecting the department of library and recreation services while addressing the diverse elements of the Daly City community.

B. Consider the annual budget of the department of library and recreation services prior to its submission by the city manager to the city council and provide advice with respect thereto to the city manager and to the city council.

C. Provide advice and community perspectives regarding library services and programming for the inhabitants of the city, promote and stimulate public interest therein and to the fullest possible extent the cooperation of special authorities and other public and private agencies interested therein.

D. To gather community opinions, needs and perceptions regarding library opportunities and needs and to advise the director of library and recreation services of this information. Further, to provide information to the community regarding available programs and facilities and encourage their participation and use.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting or curtailing any of the powers of the city council or city officers, or the delegation to the library board of trustees of any authority or discretionary powers imposed by law in such council or officers. The city council declares that the public interest and convenience requires the appointment of a library board to act in a purely advisory capacity to the city council.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)

The city manager shall appoint a staff liaison to the board of trustees who will coordinate and provide all staff support. The staff liaison will attend all board meetings and act as secretary to the board. She/he will bring department-related policy matters for consideration to the board as well as respond to policy-related inquiries.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)

A. Regular meetings shall be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Daly City Council Chambers located at 333-90th Street, Daly City, California.

B. The board may approve a special meeting in an alternative location and/or [on an] alternative date.

C. All meetings shall be open to the public and shall be held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Public participation shall be encouraged prior to the board taking an action on any item.

D. Agenda for meetings will be prepared by the staff liaison in consultation with the president. The board may suggest agenda items to the president for inclusion on an agenda. The agenda shall appropriately provide a section for public comment on matters not on the agenda.

E. Minutes of all meetings shall be kept and filed with the city clerk.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)

The city council may, in making the annual tax levy, and as a part thereof, levy a tax for the purpose of maintaining the public library and purchasing property necessary therefor. Such tax shall be in addition to other taxes, the levy of which is permitted in the city.

(Ord. No. 1360, § 2, 4-9-2012)