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Page 2 of 4 <br />• Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability – Prioritize sustainable practices and reduce reliance <br />on one-time funding <br />• Protect Core and Essential Services – Prioritize the preservation of essential over non- <br />essential programs and services <br />• Community Engagement and Equity – Engage the public early and consider equity <br />when evaluating service impacts <br />• Prioritize Infrastructure – Maintain and improve core infrastructure, including the City’s <br />capital and maintenance needs. <br />Strategic Plan Priorities <br />The Library Commission workplan items should focus attention on those areas deemed by the <br />City Council to be a high priority, as outlined in the ONE Pleasanton Strategic Plan. Goals <br />relevant to the Library Commission include: <br />• Funding Our Future Strategies 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 <br />• Investing in Our Environment Strategy 1 <br />• Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs Strategies 1 and 3. <br />Commission Duties <br />Additionally, Library Commission workplan items should focus attention on those areas stated <br />in the City’s Municipal Code Section 2.34.020 to be within the duties of the commission. <br /> <br />The duties of the Library Commission shall include the following: <br />1. Develop a commission workplan to be provided to city council for consideration during <br />the budget process. The workplan should be based on the goals and strategies outlined <br />in the ONE Pleasanton Strategic Plan as well as the role of the commission <br />2. Review and recommend policies to the city council related to library services <br />3. Seasonally, review the adopted library budget, program and service plans, and key <br />performance indicators <br />4. Advise the city council on capital projects related to library facilities <br />5. As community leaders, receive library related feedback from the community <br />6. Act as an advocate for library and cultural programs, services and facilities within the <br />community <br />7. Serve as liaison between the city and other library-related entities including, but not <br />limited to local municipalities, local nonprofits, Alameda County, state, and national <br />agencies. <br /> <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Library Commission has established initial priorities for the FY 2025/26–2026/27 workplan. <br />Staff recommends building on these priorities by incorporating additional items that further <br />align with the Commission’s duties and the ONE Pleasanton Strategic Plan. <br /> <br />Existing Goals <br />1. Library Policy Updates <br />(Commission Duty 2 / ONE Pleasanton Strategic Plan Goal: Building a Community <br />Page 9 of 13