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Page 1 of 3 <br />Item #4 <br /> <br />LIBRARY COMMISSION AGENDA <br />REPORT <br /> <br /> <br />March 5, 2026 <br />Library and Recreation <br /> <br />TITLE: REVIEW AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE <br />LIBRARY COMMISSION AS DEFINED IN THE PLEASANTON MUNICIPAL CODE <br />(PMC) CHAPTER 2.34 <br /> <br />SUMMARY <br />The City Council Ad-hoc Subcommittee has requested Library Commissioner feedback on <br />proposed changes to the existing Library Commission duties. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Review and provide feedback on the proposed changes to the Library Commission as defined <br />in the PMC Chapter 2.34. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />As part of the budget reduction implemented in Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the City Council <br />created an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to review the commission structure for improved efficiencies <br />and enhanced impact. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br />CURRENT DUTIES: <br />• Develop a commission workplan to be provided to City Council for consideration during <br />the budget process <br />• Review and recommend policies to the City Council related to library services <br />• Seasonally review the adopted library budget, program and service plans, and key <br />performance indicators <br />• Advise the City Council on capital projects related to library facilities <br />• As community leaders, receive library-related feedback from the community <br />• Act as an advocate for library and cultural programs, services, and facilities within the <br />community <br />• Serve as liaison between the city and other library-related entities including local <br />municipalities, nonprofits, and county, state, and national agencies. <br /> <br />PROPOSED DUTIES: <br />The function of the Library Commission shall be to serve in an advisory capacity to the City <br />Council regarding City policies within its scope of expertise—specifically on library programs, <br />services, and policies that meet the needs of the community. <br /> <br />With the prior approval of, and/or at the direction of, the City Council or its delegate, the <br />Commission shall receive public input, evaluate options, and make recommendations on policy <br />Page 7 of 17