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Interim library director named for October; sandcastle contest set for Sunday
Summary
City staff announced Melinda Cervantes will serve as interim library director starting Oct. 1 for up to six months and reminded residents the annual sandcastle contest is this Sunday starting at 7 a.m., with judging at noon and no preregistration required.
City staff announced that Melinda Cervantes will start as interim library director on Oct. 1 to fill a vacancy and said the annual sandcastle contest is scheduled for Sunday.
Why it matters — The interim appointment provides experienced leadership for the library during recruitment for a permanent director and signals staffing continuity for upcoming projects; the sandcastle contest is a longstanding community event.
At the meeting a staff member identified as Marissa said Melinda Cervantes, who will start Oct. 1, has more than 20 years of experience as a library director in the Bay Area and will serve as a retired annuitant for up to six months while the city runs recruitment. The speaker said Cervantes has experience with remodel projects and will help as the city begins early phases of the Harrison Memorial Centennial Restoration Project.
On community events, Marissa said the 67th annual sandcastle contest will begin Sunday at 7 a.m. on the beach, with judging at noon. No preregistration is required and participants were asked to bring shovels. The speaker encouraged community participation and noted the weather forecast looked favorable.
What was not stated — The interim director’s salary or contract terms were not provided in the transcript excerpt. Specific dates for the library recruitment timeline were not given.
Next steps — Cervantes will begin Oct. 1; the city will continue recruitment for a permanent director during her tenure.
