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ADOPTING A RESOLUTION SPECIFYING THE CITY
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REVENUES FROM THE PROPOSED QUARTER-CENT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 9 3 - 3 10 specifying the City of Carlsbad’s expendi.
for anticipated revenues from the proposed %-cent library sales tax.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
On October 21, 1997 the San Diego County Board of Supervisors created the S;
County Regional Library Authority. The purpose of the Authority is to place a five-
cent sales tax for libraries on either the June or November 1998 election ballot.
The initiative specifically requires that revenues generated over the five year life c
be used exclusively to supplement, not to replace, support for library progr:
services. Library budgets may not be cut solely for the purpose of offsets with 1
revenues.
At its first meeting on November 3, 1997, the Library Authority decided that eact
bring its list of proposed items on which it intends to spend sales tax revenuc
December 11, 1997 meeting of the Authority. To help determine the proposed
expenditure for Carlsbad, the library conducted a library user survey from Noven
revenues. In addition, the Library board of Trustees held a public workshop at 7:C
November 19, 1997 to provide the opportunity for the public to express its v
spending preferences.
The Spending Preference Survey (Exhibit #2) was completed by 61 1 individuals at
Library and the La Costa Branch, and 62 individuals at the Centro de lnformacion
participants were asked to check the three categories (out of six) most important
The top three categories selected were: 1) materials, 2) hours, and 3) technolc
remaining three categories ranked as follows: programs and special services, facil
public service staff.
19, 1997 to sample the public’s opinion on their spending preferences for the Ii
Based upon survey results and library staff input, staff recommends that the follow
categories be adopted as the expenditure plan for Carlsbad:
Materials
Extended Hours of Operation
Technology
Programs and Special Services
Facilities
Public Service Staff
Staff also recommends that the City Council consider establishing an endowment
fund with a portion of the revenues. Doing so will provide continuing support .
operations.
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Public library directors have discussed the possibility of developing agreed-upon
for expenditure categories so there can be some uniformity in how they are liste
ballot. A review of the 1996 ballot measure shows that, with few exceptions, eve
jurisdiction listed the same or similar categories for expenditure. Therefc
recommends that the City Council adopt the above-listed categories at this time,
final wording to be determined after the December 11, 1997 meeting of thc
Authority.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. c/ ? * 71 0
2. Spending Preferences Survey
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Spending - - Preferences Survey -
What library services are most impdrtant to you? Please help the Library Boa
and Staff decide how to spend money to improve library services in the future (with
possible revenues from a one-quarter-cent [1/4<] sales tax which could be approved by voters
the elections of either June or November of 1998).
Tell us your preferences below by placing a check mark next to the three categories mo
important to you.
CHECK ONLY THREE:
Technology
For example: more public-use computers and fax machines, on-line and c
up access to databases, and technology training for the public and library
staff
Materials
For example: more books, videos, CDs, audiotapes, books on tape, and
CD ROMs
Programs and Special Services
For example: lectures, music, discussion groups, a homework center,
story hours, plays, educational programs, traveling exhibits
(e.g., Library of Congress, Smithsonian, or National Gallery), and literacy services
Facilities
For example: remodel and expand existing main library, future
enhancements of the new library
Extended Hours of Operation
For example, add Sunday hours 1:00 - 5:OO
Public Service Staff
For example: increased staffing, including special positions such as
Computer Specialist and Librarian for Young Adults.
Other
For example: annual surveys of public preferences, community outreach, e
(Please state additional preferences below.)
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-710
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSB.
CALIFORNIA, SPECIFYING THE CITY OF CARLSBAD’S EXPENDlTl
LIBRARY SALES TAX.
PLAN FOR REVENUES FROM THE PROPOSED QUARTER-CENT
WHEREAS, the San Diego County Regional Library Authority has
established by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors: and
WHEREAS, the San Diego County Regional Library Authority will pl:
Quarter-Cent Library Sales Tax measure on the June or November 1998 t:
and
WHEREAS, the San Diego County Regional Library Authority.
requested that each jurisdiction submit a list of expenditure categories 1
intends to follow in spending the Library Sales Tax measure revenues.
Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the C
Carlsbad, California, as follows:
I. That the above recitations are true and correct, and
2. That the City Council hereby specifies that it intends to sper
revenues from the proposed Library Sales Tax measure on the foll
categories:
Materials
Extended Hours of Operation
Technology
Programs and Special Services
Facilities
Public Service Staff
Endowment or Trust Fund to Support Library Operations.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the
Carlsbad, California, at a regular meeting held on the 9th d
December , 1997, by the following.vote, to wit:
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AYES: Council Members Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin, and
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ATTEST:
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
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