Markham Public Library Board

Resolved that the agenda be approved.

Resolved that the Board receives the Board Education Presentation entitled “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at MPL”.

Resolved that the minutes of the January 24, 2022 Library Board Meeting be confirmed.

Resolved that the Consent Agenda comprising Agenda items 2.2 to 2.4. 6 and the same are hereby approved as written and the CEO of the Library is hereby authorized and directed to take such action that may be necessary to give effect to the recommendations as therein contained: 2.3 Declaration of Due Diligence by the CEO 2.4 Communication and Correspondence: 2.4.1 Bloomberg CityLab: As Entrepreneurship Grows, Public Libraries Fill the Gap https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-28/libraries-expand- resources-to- support- diverse- entrepreneurs?mc_cid=81026e52eb&mc_eid=5e682bfe8e 2.4.2 thestar.com: The province wants to ‘double the density’ at two York Region transit- oriented stations. That has locals fuming. 2.4.3 thestar.com: Municipal staff in York Region told to sign nondisclosure agreements over Premier Ford’s subway plans 2.4.4 CEO E-mail to MPL Staff Re: Alick Siu, Former Chair Library Board 2.4.5 Councillor Ward 3 Reid McAlpine February newsletter: Tribute to Alick Siu https://mailchi.mp/f01bc97dec6d/ward-3-unionville-newsletter-march-2022 2.4.6 rocketcitynow.com:reading-link-better-health https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/life/wellness/reading-link-better-health- library-north-alabama-memory-stress/525-16b86b79-dca4-47da-a070- 0adfe635b89f

Resolved that the report entitled “CEO’s Highlight’s March 2022” be received.

Resolved that the Report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation El-2d, Financial Condition” be received.

Resolved that the internal monitoring report entitled “Executive Limitation: El-2g, Emergency Executive Succession” be received.

AGENDA 2.1 Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation: EL-2j Communication & Counsel to the Board (October 2021 to February 2022), be received.

Resolved that it become a routine practice for the Board Chair to send a letter of thanks and appreciation to Board Members who resign prior to the end of their term.

Resolved that the Board of Markham Public Library align itself with the City of Markham by removing the requirement for Proof of Vaccination for customers at any MPL branch, effective March 1, 2022.

Resolved that the report “April 2022 Library Programs” be received.

Resolved that the Board receives the report entitled “Markham Centre Library Update”.

Resolved that the report entitled “Questionnaire Results; “The Board and the CEO” be received.

Resolved that the Board meet in Camera at 8:35 p.m. to discuss a confidential personnel matter.

Resolved that the motions approved In Camera be ratified.