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AB++- TITLE: ACCEPTANCE OF A THIRD YEAR DEPT.
CITY I MTG. 9/22/92 PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHANGE GRANT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 92-dcll accepting and appropriating a grant from the Californk
Library in the amount of $57,498, and appropriating accumulated interest.
LIB FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY
ITEM EXPLANATION:
On June 2,1992, the City Council approved the library's application for a third year 1
93) Partnerships for Change Grant in the amount of $57,498. The library has used I
grant to establish an information outreach program to Hispanic families in Carlsbad':
downtown neighborhood. This program, the Centro de Informacion, opened in Novc
1991 in a rented facility operated by five part-time bilingual staff. Through June 19
Hispanic residents registered for library cards, 5,170 visitors used the Centro, and
circulation of Spanish language materials at the library increased 141%. In addition
Centro facility, now established at Pine School in cooperation with the Carlsbad Ud
School District, staff also operated a satellite outreach program at Lola's Market and
conducted informational programs for both children and adults.
In the coming year, the Centro plans to continue serving Spanish-speaking families v
their information needs. Exhibit 2 summarizes the Centro's planned services and act
for the coming year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This grant program operates on the federal fiscal cycle from October 1 through Septc
30 each year. These federal grant funds, plus in-kind contributions by the city totali
$21,800, will fully support the operation of the program through September 30, 195
kind contributions include $12,700 for support and administration provided by librai
$2,100 for miscellaneous supplies and surplus equipment; and $7,000 for Spanish la
materials included in the library's CLSA state grant, which does not involve general i
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 9 2 -2 9/ accepting a third year Partnerships for Change grant fi
California State Library.
Action Plan and Budget Summary for 1992-93. 2.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9 2 - 2 9 1
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING
A THIRD YEAR PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHANGE
GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY.
WHEREAS, the library's submittal of an application for a Partnerships for
Change grant was approved on June 2, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the library's proposed plan of service is in keeping with Counc
guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the California State Library has awarded the Carlsbad City
Library a grant in the amount of $57,498 for the third year of the grant progrm
and
WHEREAS, the City has earned interest from second year grant funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1. That the California State Library Partnerships for Change grant in
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1 amount of $57,498 is hereby accepted.
2. That the grant of $57,498 is hereby appropriated to Account No. - i
840-8208.
3. That the earned interest from second year grant funds is hereby
appropriated to Account No. 190-840-8208-3900.
4. That the Mayor of the City of Carlsbad is authorized and directed
sign a statement certifying the City of Carlsbad's eligibility for the grant funds.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 22nd day of SEPTEMBER 1
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by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Larson, Stanton, Nygaar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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11. S=arize your Action Plan for 1992/93.
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In 1992-1993, the Carlsbad City Library will continue to operate the Centro de Info
in Carlsbad's downtown neighborhood. The Centro will continue to be staffed by
5 part-time bilingual/bicultural library technicians during a variety of weekday
and weekend hours. As an information resource center to assist Spanish-speaking
families to adapt to life in a new environment, the Centro will have extensive
information and referral files to enable patrons to locate the community services
they need. Representatives of community agencies will visit the Centra regularly
to answer questions and conduct informational workshops. Programming will also
celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of Carlsbad residents and encourage sharing
and understanding. Spanish-language books, videos, cassettes, magazines, newspaper
and brochures at the Centro will introduce adults and-children to the types of
resources available in the library. Materials for learning English will also be
-available. A computer terminal will link the Centro to the Main Library, fosterinj
greater access to the resources at both. Spanish-language storyhours for children
will be held weekly, as will programs for school-age children. A quiet study area
for students will be part of the Centro's services.
be given by Centro staff at the Centro and the Main Library. The Centro staff wil:
devote several hours a week to outreach, visiting community sites to acquaint
neighborhood residents with library services and to learn more about information
needs residents have. In addition, Main Library staff will regularly spend time
at the Centro and in the community with Centro staff. A new brochure describing
the Centro's services will be developed and-widely distributed.
Spanish-language book, video, and audio collections for adults and children will
be expanded. The book collections will be moved to more spacious and visible
shelving. Bilingual library instructional classes for students will continue at
the Main Library biweekly.
role in shaping the services the library offers.
Frequent library tours will
The Main Library':
The Community Coalition will continue to play a vital
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12. Budget Summary
(For 1992/93 fmdtng only, rrfrlng DetdId Progrr kdg.t fro section 17):
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LSCA Contrib. In-Kind Total
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39,500 0 12 , 700 52,200 a. Salaries/Benefits
b. Library Materials
c. Operating Expense
2,538 0 7,000 9,538
11,200 0 2,100 13 , 300
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4,260 0 0 4,260
57,498 0 21,800 79,298
d. Equipment -
e. Indirect Costs
f. Total
(109 maximum)
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