NOTICE OF MEETING
A regular meeting of the San Francisco Public Library Commission will be held as follows:
DATE: Thursday, September 4, 2003
TIME: 4:00 PM
PLACE: Koret Auditorium, Main Library, lower level
The meeting will be called to order.
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ACTION
Presentation of, discussion of, and possible action to approve the Minutes of the regular Commission meeting of June 5, 2003.
Explanatory document: Minutes
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ACTION
Presentation of, discussion of, and possible action to approve the Minutes of the special Commission meeting of June 26, 2003.
Explanatory document: Minutes
3. CITY LIBRARIAN’S REPORT by City Librarian Susan Hildreth DISCUSSION
(This item is to allow the City Librarian to report on recent Library activities and make announcements)
The City Librarian will report on the following subjects: a Millennium update; a Ocean View Branch art report; an update on the Glen Park Marketplace, and exhibits and programs
4. AFFINITY CENTERS UPDATE REPORT DISCUSSION
Presentation of and discussion of reports concerning the activities of the Steve Silver and Wallace Stegner Affinity Centers.
5. LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN 2003/06 ACTION
Presentation and discussion of and possible action to approve a proposed 2003/06 Strategic Plan for the Library.
Explanatory document: 2003/06 Strategic Plan
6. GIFT RECOGNITION POLICY DISCUSSION
Presentation of and discussion of a proposed Gift Recognition Policy.
Explanatory document: draft Gift Recognition Policy
7. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT DISCUSSION
(This item is to allow the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to inform the Commission of their current and proposed activities.)
8. LABOR UNION REPORT
(This item is to allow members of library labor organizations to report on employee matters within the Commission’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for the Library Commission’s consideration.)
9. NEW BUSINESS
(This item is to allow Commissioners to introduce new agenda items for consideration.)
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
(This item is to allow members of the public to comment generally on matters within the Commission’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for the Library Commission’s consideration.)
11. CLOSED SESSION
ACTION
EXISTING LITIGATION AS DEFENDANT:
Chaffee v. Brown, et
al, SF Superior Court, CGC-02-406387
1. [Convene in Closed
Session]
Motion that the Library Commission assert the attorney-client privilege and
convene in closed session under Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section
67.10(d)(1) to confer with, and receive advice from the City Attorney regarding
pending litigation. Discussion in open session concerning this matter would
likely and unavoidably prejudice the position of the City in the pending
litigation listed above.
2. [Elect to disclose
or not disclose]
Motion in open session that the Commission finds it is in the public interest
to disclose information discussed in closed session OR Motion that the
Commission finds that it is in the best interests of the public that the
Commission not disclose its closed session deliberations concerning the pending
litigation listed above.
12. ADJOURNMENT (requires motion and public comment) ACTION
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMISSION - Accessible Meetings Policy
To ensure the participation of the disabled public in all Commission public meetings, the following items concerning accessibility will be available:
Sign Language interpreters or note takers will be available upon request. Please contact Services for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired at 415/557-4433 (TDD) or 415/557-4434 (Voice) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Late requests will be honored if possible.
A sound enhancement system will be available upon request at the meetings. Please contact Services for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired at 415/557-4433 (TDD) or 415/557-4434 (Voice) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. late requests will be honored if possible.
A person who is deaf or hearing impaired may gain meeting information prior to the meeting by calling 415/557-4433 (TDD) or 415/557-4434 (Voice). In addition, the California Relay Service can be used by individuals with hearing and speech impairments by calling 1-800/735-2929 (TDD) or 1-800/735-2992 (Voice).
Minutes of the meetings are available in alternative formats. If you require the use of a reader during the meeting, please contact the Library for the Blind and Print Handicapped at 415/557-4253 at least 48 hours in advance of the need.
Individuals with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities should call the accessibility hotline at 415/554-8925 to discuss meeting accessibility. In order to assist San Francisco’s efforts to accommodate such people, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical-based products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
Library Commission meetings will be held at the Main Library, 100 Larkin Street at Grove, Lower Level, Koret Auditorium, except when otherwise noticed. The Commission meeting room is wheelchair accessible. The closest accessible BART station is Civic Center. The accessible MUNI line serving this location is the #19 Polk. For information about Muni’s accessible service, please call 415/923-6142. There is accessible parking available at 355 McAllister, Civic Center Plaza Garage. Call 415/863-1537.Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) will be available at meetings. The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound producing electronic devices.
Know Your Rights Under The Sunshine Ordinance
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review.
For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Donna Hall, Administrator, the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, City Hall, Room 244 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 or at 415/554-7724 ph. 415/554-5163 FAX and website at Donna_Hall@ci.sf.ca.us. Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Public Library and on the City's website at www.ci.sf.ca.us/bdsupvrs/sunshine.
San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance
Attention: Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Admin Code secs. 16.520 - 16.534] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 1390 Market Street #701, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 554-9510, fax (415) 703-0121 and web site http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/ethics/.
Michael Housh, Commission Secretary 1/21/03