The city council of the city of Palm Desert hereby establishes
and provides for the regulation and maintenance of a public library
in the city to be known as the Palm Desert Public Library. The purpose
of this chapter is to ensure that the Palm Desert Public Library provides
a quiet, orderly, and safe environment in which people may read, study,
use library materials and equipment, and attend programs.
(Ord. 1408, 2/15/2024)
The city manager or their designee shall direct and control
all affairs of the library. The city manager shall cause to be employed
a director of library services, and authorize the director of library
services to employ such assistants and employees as may be necessary
for the proper management of the library, and fix their compensation;
provided, however, that prior to such employment, the compensation
of the director of library services, assistants and employees shall
have been fixed and approved by a majority of the members of the city
council voting in favor thereof.
(Ord. 1408, 2/15/2024)
The city manager or their designee shall establish the rules
of conduct for library patrons. The city manager or their designee
may do and perform any and all other acts and things necessary or
proper to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1408, 2/15/2024)
A.
The legislative body of the city shall annually allocate from the
general funds of the city a sum of money, the amount of which shall
be determined by the legislative body, which sum, together with all
money acquired by gift, devise, bequest or otherwise for the purposes
of the library shall be apportioned to a fund to be designated the
library fund and be applied to the purposes authorized under this
chapter.
B.
If such payment into the treasury should be inconsistent with the
conditions or terms of any such gift, devise, or bequest, the city
shall provide for the safety and preservation of the same, and the
application thereof to the use of the library, in accordance with
the terms and conditions of such gift, devise, or bequest.
C.
Payments from the fund shall be made in the same manner as provided
for the payment of other demands against the city; provided, that
all demands on such fund shall be first presented to the city council
and approved by it before being ordered paid.
(Ord. 1408, 2/15/2024)
The title to all property acquired for the purposes of the library
established under this chapter, when not inconsistent with the terms
of its acquisition, or otherwise designated, shall vest in the city
and, in the name of the city, may be sued for and defended by action
at law or otherwise.
(Ord. 1408, 2/15/2024)
A.
Established. The library board of trustees ("board") is hereby established
and shall serve as the legislative body responsible for the fiduciary
and administrative oversight and establishing policies and long-term
plans for the library. The faithful implementation of the policies
adopted by the board shall be the responsibility of the city employees
assigned to the library.
B.
Members. The Board shall consist of the five members of the city
council. The board members shall individually hold office for a term
which coincides with their respective terms of office on the city
council.
C.
Meetings. Regular meetings of the board shall be held concurrently
with the regular city council meeting. Special meetings may be held
from time to time as necessary and in accordance with the Ralph M.
Brown Act.
(Ord. 1413, 5/9/2024)
A.
Established. A library advisory committee ("committee") is hereby established for the city of Palm Desert. The provisions set forth in Chapter 2.34 of this code shall apply to this committee, except as otherwise required by state law. If there is any conflict between this chapter and Chapter 2.34 of this code, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
B.
Purpose. The committee shall advise and provide input to the board
relative to programming and space planning; monitor performance indicators,
activities, and outcomes; assist staff in connecting with community
groups and organizations; and such other functions as the library
board of trustees may request.
C.
Members. The committee shall be comprised of five community members
and up to two alternate members.
D.
Meetings. The committee may hold monthly regular meetings at such
date, time, and place as set by committee resolution or minute order.
E.
Responsibilities. The committee has the following responsibilities:
(Ord. 1413, 5/9/2024)
