HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-25; Library Board of Trustees; Agendas
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Welcome to Your Library Board of Trustees Meeting
This agenda includes information about topics coming before the Library Board of Trustees and the action
recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the
city website.
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If you would like to provide comments to the Library Board of Trustees, please:
• Fill out a speaker request form, located in the foyer.
• Submit the form to the Clerk before the item begins.
• When it’s your turn, the Clerk will call your name and invite you to the podium.
• Speakers have three minutes, unless the presiding officer (usually the Chair) changes that time.
• You may not give your time to another person, but groups can select a single speaker as long as
three other members of your group are present. Group representatives have 10 minutes unless
that time is changed by the presiding officer or the board.
• In writing: Email comments to librarycommunity@carlsbadca.gov. Comments received by 2 p.m. the
day of the meeting will be shared with the Library Board of Trustees prior to the meeting. When e-
mailing comments, please identify in the subject line the agenda item to which your comments relate.
All comments received will be included as part of the official record. Written comments will not be
read out loud.
Reasonable accommodations
Reasonable Accommodations Persons with a disability may request an agenda packet in appropriate
alternative formats as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable
accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided to effectively allow participation in the meeting.
Please contact the City Manager’s Office at 442-339-2821 (voice), 711 (free relay service for TTY users),
760-720-9461 (fax) or manager@carlsbadca.gov by noon on the Tuesday before the meeting to make
arrangements. City staff will respond to requests by noon on Wednesday, the day of the meeting, and will
seek to resolve requests before the start of the meeting in order to maximize accessibility.
Jan. 25, 2023, 4 p.m.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Dec. 14, 2022
PUBLIC COMMENT: The Brown Act allows any member of the public to comment on items not
on the agenda. Please treat others with courtesy, civility, and respect. In conformance with the
Brown Act, this public comment period is provided so members of the public may participate in
the meeting by submitting comments as provided on the front page of this agenda. The Library
Board of Trustees will receive comments at the beginning of the meeting. In conformance with
the Brown Act, no action can occur on these items.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. LIBRARY REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2022 – Receive the Narrative Report
and Statistical Report for November and December 2022. (Staff contacts: Sheila Crosby and
Katie Nye, Library & Cultural Arts)
Recommendation: Receive the reports.
2. LETTER OF APPRECIATION TO LIBRARY & CULTURAL ARTS STAFF – Review and approve a
letter from the board to staff in appreciation of their support of the Registrar of Voters’ mail
ballot drop off program at all library locations. (Staff contact: Suzanne Smithson, Library &
Cultural Arts)
Recommendation: Approve letter.
3. LIBRARY QUARTERLY TECHNOLOGY REPORT – Receive the quarterly technology report.
(Staff contact: Devin Castel, Information Technology)
Recommendation: Receive the report.
4. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET POLICIES AND TIMELINES – Receive the FY 2023-24 budget
policies and timelines report. (Staff contact: Fiona Everett, Library & Cultural Arts)
Recommendation: Receive the report.
5. SEMI-ANNUAL DONATION REPORT – Receive the semi-annual donation report for the first
six months of FY 2022-23. (Staff contact: Debbie Jo McCool, Library & Cultural Arts)
Recommendation: Receive the report.
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6. DIGITAL INITIATIVES & SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Receive an overview from staff on the services provided by the Principal Librarians for
Digital Initiatives & Special Projects and Partnerships & Community Outreach. (Staff
contacts: Andrea Hilliard and Laura Mendez, Library & Cultural Arts)
Recommendation: Receive the report.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
CARLSBAD LIBRARY & ARTS FOUNDATION REPORT:
FRIENDS OF THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY REPORT:
GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT:
NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY REPORT:
TRUSTEES COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT: