REPORT TO BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Possible Action on Recruitment for Upcoming Board of Library Trustees Vacancy
Report
BACKGROUND
The Board of Library Trustees is made up of five trustees, including a chair and vice-chair, who may serve up to two four-year terms. The second term of Vice-Chair Debbie Tryforos expires on June 30, 2026, and there will be one vacancy on the Board of Library Trustees to fill.
Interested parties are encouraged to attend a Board of Library Trustees meeting. The next upcoming meetings for the Board of Library Trustees are:
• April 6th at the Northside Branch Library, Program Room, at 6:00 PM
• May 4th at the Central Park Library, Edinger Room, at 6:00 PM
DISCUSSION
Recruitment for upcoming vacancies on City of Santa Clara Boards and Commissions is in progress. Applications are available at <https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/government/boards-commissions>, or in person at the City Clerk’s Office, 1500 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050.
The deadline for applications is April 17, 2026 by 5:00 PM. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for May 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. Applicants must be City of Santa Clara residents, and eligible to register to vote.
The Board of Library Trustees and Library staff will hold discussion on the recruitment for a new Trustee, and ways to support outreach to share this opportunity throughout the community.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
COORDINATION
Recruitment for the Board of Library Trustees is coordinated with the City Clerk’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Board agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Discuss and plan activities to help make people aware of what the Board of Library Trustees do and of the opportunity and process to join them.
Staff
Reviewed by: Sami James, Management Analyst
Approved by: Patty Wong, City Librarian
ATTACHMENTS
1. Board of Library Trustees Recruitment