The County shall continue to provide access to library facilities and services throughout the county. Library programs, services, and resources shall be periodically evaluated to identify opportunities to expand vocational training, literacy, life skills, lifelong learning, health, and wellness programs.
Healthy Communities
PFS-9.2 Location of New Libraries
The County shall consider the following factors when selecting new library locations:
- Ease of access from major vehicular and pedestrian traffic routes;
- Feasibility for ensuring adequate, well-lit, and secure automobile and bicycle parking;
- Walking distance to residential neighborhoods, senior housing, and schools;
- Proximity to businesses and community-serving organizations; and
- Unique community demographics that may impact access to or use of the facility and services.
PFS-5.4 Food Waste Reduction
The County shall continue to provide educational and informational materials to restaurants, grocery stores, and other food providers, as part of food facility inspections, to support donation of safe, unused food to non-profit service agencies.
PFS-5.6 Value-Added Alternatives to Waste Disposal
The County shall promote value-added alternatives to solid waste management, such as compost, energy, biochar, and wood products to avoid open burning of agricultural biomass wastes.
PFS-1.1 Equitable Provision of Public Facilities and Services
The County shall require that facilities and services that are essential for public health and safety shall be equitably provided for all residents and businesses.
PFS-1.2 Resilient Facilities and Services
The County shall monitor the projected impacts of climate change and natural disasters to make adaptive improvements and upgrades to public facilities and services.