REPORT TO BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Action on Scheduling a Joint Meeting with the Board of the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
The Board of Library Trustees and the Board of the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends (SCCLFF) are natural collaborators in their missions to support the Library and its good work in the community. One of the priorities the Board of Library Trustees identified in their draft work plan for 2025 includes engaging with and strengthening a cooperative relationship with the SCCLFF, and having a joint meeting with the SCCLFF Board.
DISCUSSION
The Board will discuss moving forward with scheduling a joint meeting with the Board of the SCCLFF. Discussion may include possible dates and times to propose, and discussion on what form this joint meeting may take.
The Board of the SCCLFF meets the third Monday of each month for their regular meeting. They will be having some turnover in membership in July 2025, so it may be beneficial to consider coordinate a meeting or gathering in the fall of 2025.
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 other than staff time.
COORDINATION
This report was coordinated with the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends.
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 M...
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