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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-15; City Council; 22173; Presentation Update Library Renovation Projects 4020 4030AM 22,173 DATE 12/15/2015 DEPT. PW-PEM PRESENTATION OF UPDATE ON LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECTS, PROJECT NOS. 4020 AND 4030 sin CITY MGR. k DEPT. DIRECTO CITY ATTY. CITY OF CARLSBAD AGENDA BILL 12 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a presentation on the status of the Cole and Dove Library renovation projects. ITEM EXPLANATION: Staff will present an update on renovations currently underway at the Cole Library as well as preparation for the subsequent renovation of the Dove Library. Topics will include major milestones, the project schedule and continued delivery of library services during the closures. The presentation will provide information only and does not require additional action at this time. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA, and therefore does not require environmental review. EXHIBITS: None. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Steve Didier 760-602-2014 steven.didierPcarlsbadca.gov FOR CLERK USE. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED 0 CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC 0 DENIED 0 CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN 0 CONTINUED 0 RETURNED TO STAFF 0 WITHDRAWN 0 OTHER— SEE MINUTES 0 AMENDED 0 REPORT RECEIVED 0 1 Heather Pizzuto and Steve Didier December 15, 2015 Library Renovation Projects Update Cole Library Status •60% complete •On schedule •On budget Completed Milestones •Children's wing roof •Electrical upgrades •Fire sprinkler system •Framing/drywall/first paint coat •Elevator & marketplace enclosure Upcoming Milestones •Carpet and second paint coat •Technology upgrades •Furniture, fixtures and equipment •Automated materials handling/RFID Upcoming Milestones •Soft Opening: Mid February, 2016 •Formal Grand Opening: Late February, 2016 Dove Library Status •Final phasing and schedule plans (two phases) •Interim services during phase one •Auditorium and gallery closed both phases Dove Library Status •Move out/Relocation of staff −Trailers −Site planning −Drop-off of materials •Mobilization of contractors Dove Library Schedule •Trailers delivered: Late January 2016 •Dove Library closure: Mid-Late February 2016 •Construction: March to May 2016 •Reopening: Late May/Early June 2016 Interim Service Delivery •Cole Library programs relocated across city facilities −Sustained program attendance Learning Center Activity •People count: Increased from 4,000/month to 15,000/month •Reference questions: Increased from 700/month to nearly 3,000/month •Public computers and WiFi High Speed Public Internet •High speed broadband service through Corporation for Education Networks Initiatives in California •10x current bandwidth •Supports technology improvements High Speed Public Internet •Year two of California State Library initiative •Connecting all public libraries to statewide high speed broadband backbone •Approximately 45% reduction in cost through consortium purchase Public Outreach •Media coverage •Currents newsletter •City website •eNewsletters •Banners, information kiosks •Social media updates •Community presentations •Email and phone hotline Questions libraryredesigns@carlsbadca.gov 760-602-2080