NOTICE OF MEETING

A regular meeting of the San Francisco Public Library Commission will be held as follows:

DATE:             Thursday, February 21, 2008

TIME:              4:30 PM

PLACE:           Koret Auditorium, Main Library, lower level

Please note that immediately preceding the meeting, from 3:30 – 4:30 pm there will be a reception for the new Library Commissioners in the Skylight Gallery, sixth floor, Main Library.

The meeting will be called to order.

1.  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.)

2.  PEER REVIEW OF PROPOSED DESIGN FOR ANZA BRANCH LIBRARY                                                                                                                DISCUSSION

(Presentation of and discussion of a peer review of proposed designs for the Anza Branch Library).

Explanatory documents: Peer reviewer bios, proposed Anza Branch design handout, Anza Branch Library Frequently Asked Questions

3.  PEER REVIEW OF PROPOSED DESIGN FOR ORTEGA BRANCH LIBRARY                                                                                             DISCUSSION

(Presentation of and discussion of a peer review of proposed designs for the  Ortega Branch Library).

Explanatory documents: proposed Ortega branch design, Ortega Branch Frequently Asked Questions

4.  DRAFT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN LIBRARY AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING BRANCH LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM                                                                   DISCUSSION

(Presentation of and discussion of Draft Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the Library and Department of Public Works regarding management of the BLIP)

Explanatory document:  City Librarian’s Memo to the Commission dated February 15, 2008 and draft Memorandum of Understanding with attachments A, B, C.

5.  BOND PROGRAM MANAGER’S REPORT                               DISCUSSION

(This is a discussion item to allow the Branch Library Bond Program Manager to report on recent bond program related activities and make announcements.)

This report will consist of an informational presentation: none; regular reports: program budget, schedule, and construction reports; active projects; and community outreach; and special reports: none.

Explanatory documents: Current Budget Report and Library Commission Schedule Report

6.  ADJOURNMENT (requires motion & public comment)               ACTION

Sue Blackman Library Commission Secretary, 2/15/2008

Explanatory documents:  Copies of listed explanatory documents are available as follows:  (1) from the commission secretary/custodian of records, 6^th floor, Main Library; (2) in the rear of Koret Auditorium immediately prior to, and during, the meeting; and (3), to the extent possible, on the Public Library’s website http://sfpl.org/html/about/libcomm/2008agendas.htm.

Additional materials not listed as explanatory documents on this agenda, if any, that are distributed to library commissioners prior to or during the meeting in connection with any agenda item will be available to the public for inspection and copying in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.1 and Sunshine Ordinance Sections 67.9, 67.28(b), and 67.28(d).