Legislation Details

File #: 26-1013    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/30/2026 In control: Library
On agenda: 11/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation of the Library Advisory Board's Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors (Sponsor: Library) Vote Requirement: Majority
Attachments: 1. LAB Report FY25-26

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Library

Meeting Date:  November 17, 2026

 

Department Contact:  

Mellisa Hannum

Phone: 

707-882-3114

Department Contact:  

Kelly Hansen

Phone: 

707-234-2872

 

Item Type:   Regular Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation of the Library Advisory Board's Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors

(Sponsor: Library)

 

Vote Requirement:  Majority

End

 

Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Accept presentation of the Library Advisory Board's Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors.

End

 

Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

Adopted Resolution No. 70-191-A establishing the Library Advisory Board (LAB) on July 1, 1970.

Adopted Resolution No. 24-090 requiring the LAB to submit an annual written report to the Board of Supervisors in November.

 

Summary of Request: 

The Library Advisory Board was established in 1970 to act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors via resolution 70-191-A. In 2024, the Board of Supervisors passed Resolution 24-090 clarifying that the LAB’s duties and responsibilities shall be to act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Officer and the County Librarian regarding Library operations and services, consideration of proposals or requests submitted by citizens or groups pertaining to Library operations, review of budget programs and recommendations.

 

In accordance with Resolution No. 24-090, the Library Advisory Board submits its annual report to the Board of Supervisors, summarizing the LAB's activities during FY 2025-26, as well as its recommendations and items for consideration for the upcoming year.

 

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Do not accept the presentation and provide alternate direction.                          

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                                                                    

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: https://www.mendolibrary.org/About/Library-Advisory-Board

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: N/A

current f/y cost: N/A

budget clarification: N/A

annual recurring cost: N/A

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A

revenue agreement: No

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A

CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Item Status

Date: Date Executed

Executed Item Type: item

 

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