Library CommissionLos Altos
Discuss upcoming Library Commission event planning
Commission members discussed plans for a Library Commission event, including potential performer and date.
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Commission members discussed plans for a Library Commission event, including potential performer and date.
The commission received an update on the Main Library Improvement Project.
Commission will vote to approve the written record of the regular meeting held on March 5, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approved minutes become the official record and ensure transparency of past decisions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Library Commission voted 3-0-0-2 to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 5, 2026; the minutes are now approved.
Decided May 7, 2026.
The commission received a report from Main Library staff.
Members of the public may comment in person at the meeting location, via email, or submit written comments before 2 PM on the day of the meeting.
Commission will vote to approve the written record of the joint meeting held on April 27, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approved minutes become the official record and ensure transparency of past decisions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Library Commission voted 3-0-0-2 to approve the minutes of the joint meeting held on April 27, 2026; the minutes are now approved.
Decided May 7, 2026.
The subcommittee will interview six applicants—Michelle Privitera, Charles Hansen, Andrea Caceres, Wendy McCall, Lucianne Latu, and Jennifer Kim—to fill two commission seats.
The commissioner shared updates on information items, subcommittee work, and project progress.
The meeting was formally closed by the Chair after all agenda items were completed.
The agenda provides detailed steps for submitting written comments by email (parksandrecreation@smcgov.org) and for speaking in person or via Zoom, including a two‑minute limit and a speaker’s slip requirement.
Commission members voted to approve the minutes from the April 2, 2026 Parks Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Commission voted to hold the June 2026 meeting at the County Center in Redwood City and the September 2026 meeting at Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach. The motion passed unanimously.
The Commission approved a contract with Debbie Schecter of Schecter Consulting, an existing county vendor, to facilitate the next two Commission meetings and help develop an 18‑month work plan with SMART goals.
The agenda notes that individuals needing disability‑related assistance or alternative formats should contact the Parks Department by 10:00 a.m. the day before the meeting at parksandrecreation@smcgov.org.
Commission members will vote to accept the written record of the April 2, 2026 Parks Commission meeting. The minutes summarize actions taken and reports presented at that meeting.
Residents may submit written comments by 4 p.m. on May 6, 2026.
The Board held a conference with labor negotiators regarding the County Executive Officer candidate.
The Board approved the written record of the April 27, 2026 special meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes makes the meeting’s decisions official and public.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Board meeting was held in person at County Administration Building.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve minutes of April 27, 2026 special meeting” passed.
Decided May 5, 2026.
Supervisors Lee and Lavagnino moved to approve the April 21, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes makes the meeting’s decisions official and part of the public record.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve minutes of April 21 Regular Meeting” passed.
Decided May 5, 2026.
The Board received and filed a report from the County Elections Division requested on April 21 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
The oversight ensures transparent and accurate election processes for county voters.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at the County Administration Building Board Hearing Room or join via Zoom.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Review elections information report” passed.
Decided May 5, 2026.
Each person may address the Board for up to three minutes.
The Board adopted a resolution approving revisions to the Rules and Regulations of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s Board of Appeals.
What's happening
Why it matters
The new rules and board members determine how fire‑related appeals are handled, affecting public safety and accountability for county residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve revised Fire Dept. Board of Appeals rules and appointments” passed.
Decided May 5, 2026.
Supervisors Lee and Lavagnino moved to approve the April 21, 2026 special meeting minutes.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes makes the meeting’s decisions official and part of the public record.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve minutes of April 21 Special Meeting” passed.
Decided May 5, 2026.
CEO Mona Miyasato reported that the General Services Facilities Division received a 2025 Award of Excellence in Facilities Management.