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4, MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION <br /> <br /> Item 4a <br /> Introduction of an ordlngnce amendlns the Pleasanton Munieinal Code to ehanEe ~e <br /> mCmbCrshio of the Library_ Comml.~sion so that the member desltmated to be a_o_nolnted by <br /> the Alameda County Library Commi,~sion will instead be an at-la~e member. (SR95:357) <br /> <br /> Steven Bocian presented the staff report. <br /> <br /> Mayor Tarver commented that the Library League is really making the appointment. He <br /> asked why it wouldn't just be an appointment like other appointments, i.e., we receive <br /> applications and the Mayor and Council interview the applicants. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bocian stated that the Library League works closely with the Pleasanton Library and <br /> there is an interest in having an assurance of continued communication. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti would like to get input from the Commission members and have this go <br /> back to them. If the Alameda County member is being eliminated, why not just eliminate that <br /> member and not replace it. She did not understand why this Commission had to have seven <br /> members and an alternate vs. five and an alternate like other commissions. <br /> <br /> Mr. Boojan said there was no special reason to have seven members. It could be <br /> comprised of five. Seven members were originally designated so there would be two liaison <br /> members and five at-large. If that is modified so there are more at-large members, the <br /> composition could be changed to have one from the Library League and the remaining members <br /> at-large. The Library Commission has recommended that the ACLAC position be changed to <br /> an at-large member. The Commission did not discuss reducing or eliminating the position. <br /> <br /> Mayor Tarver did not want to cut the number of members. There are enough people <br /> applying for commissions that we can have more members. He agreed the Library Commission <br /> should be asked if it wants to reduce the number of members. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti did not want to make a decision until the Library Commission has <br /> reviewed this more fully. <br /> <br /> Mayor Tarver asked if the Library Commission discussed the Library League position. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bocian indicated the Commission did discuss the importance of having a Library <br /> League representative. Most of the discussion concerned the ACLAC position. <br /> <br /> It was determined to refer the matter to the Library Commission for further input <br />__ regarding the number of commissioners and the Library League representative appointment <br /> process. <br /> <br /> 11/14/95 4- <br /> <br /> <br />