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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-24; Library Board of Trustees; MinutesLIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes April 24, 2024, 4 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 4 p.m. ROLL CALL: Sheffler, DeForest, McBride, Moran, Waidelich. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None. INVOCATION: None. Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 " PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:· Vice Chair Moran led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting held March 27, 2024 Motion by Trustee DeForest seconded by Vice Chair Moran, to approve minutes as presented. Motion carried, 4/0/0/1 (Waidelich -Abstain). PRESENTATIONS: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Christine Dicken spoke about library programming and patron input. CONSENT CALENDAR: None. PUBLIC HEARING: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 1. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM AND ONGOING LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY: Receive a presentation regarding the Intergovernmental Affairs Program of the City of Carlsbad and the city's recent and ongoing legislative advocacy efforts related to the operation of the city library system and provide feedback as appropriate. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department) Recommended Action: Receive the report. The board received the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) April 24, 2024 Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 2 Trustee Moran inquired as to how bill sponsorships are brought to the Legislative Subcommittee. Council Member Acosta responded through meeting with departments and engagement with city staff, and all are city generated. Trustee Waidelich inquired about the status of two bills, SB 321 Local Public Library Partnership Program and AB 1825 California Freedom to Read Act. Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber responded SB 321 has passed. AB 1825 is still in process and the city has not taken a position on it at this time. Trustee Waidelich inquired if any issues related to library services have been heard through the League of California Cities. Council Member Acosta responded she has not heard of any issues related to libraries. Mr. Haber added the city is observing how the Governor's May revise budget proposal could impact city operations. 2. LIBRARY REPORTS FOR MARCH 2024: Receive the Narrative Reports and Statistical Reports for March 2024. (Staff contact: Sheila Crosby and Katie Nye, Library & Cultural Arts) Recommended Action: Receive the reports. The board received the reports. Trustee DeForest inquired about the year to year eResource numbers being lower. Deputy Library Director Katie Nye attributed the lower number to downloads increasing through eResource Libby and a change in Valueline statistical reporting from page view to sessions. 3. QUARTERLY TECHNOLOGY REPORT: Receive the Quarterly Technology Report. (Staff contact: Andrea Hilliard, Library & Cultural Arts) Recommended Action: Receive the report. The board received the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). 4. TRAINING REPORT: Receive a report from the department Training Coordinator on training that supports staff in the Library & Cultural Arts Department. (Staff contact: Hannah Nelson, Library & Cultural Arts) Recommended Action: Receive the report. • The board received the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). April 24, 2024 Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 3 5. FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET UPDATE: Receive an update from staff on the FY 2024-25 budget. (Staff contact: Fiona Everett, Library & Cultural Arts) Recommended Action: Receive the report. The board received the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Chair Sheffler inquired about the reduction in operating expenses over the last five years. Deputy Library Director Sheila Crosby responded not being open on Sundays decreased operating expenses, finding efficiencies in the services we provide and utilizing special revenue to supplement the general fund. 6. NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY REPORT: Receive a report from the North San Diego County Genealogical Society. (Staff contact: Sheila Crosby, Library & Cultural Arts) Recommended Action: Receive the report. Representative Genean Dunn reported the society is planning another in-person writing class this fall at the Georgina Co~e Library starting in August; Salt Lake City Family History Library trip was in April and members just returned; "Treasure from the Attic: How My Search Began" virtual spring seminar; new family tree maker user group in May; and a beginner genealogy class in July. TRUSTEE COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS: This portion of the agenda is for the Board to make brief announcement, brief reports of their activities and request for future agenda items. Trustee DeForest commented on the non-traditional library items provided to patrons and suggested an updated list of those type of items. Trustee McBride enjoyed the Nita Prose author event in support of Carlsbad Reads Together and thought "The Maid" was an excellent book selection this year. Trustee Waidelich attended the "How Mysteries are Really Solved" event at the Georgina Cole Library in support of Carlsbad Reads Together; observed students enjoying the library's book bike and selected seeds for the seed library. April 24, 2024 Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page4 DIRECTORS COMMENTS: Deputy Library Director Sheila Crosby commented on the following: • 194 attendees at Nita Prose author event in support of Carlsbad Reads Together 2024 • Jayci Lee author event on May 3 • Events around Free Comic Book Day on May 4 • Kind words on the Nita Prose author event from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library who sponsored the event • Friends of the Carlsbad Library support of Summer Reading Adventure 2024 • The Friends' bookstores have returned to pre-pandemic sales profits • All library locations will be closed on May 27 in observance of Memorial Day ANNOUNCEMENTS: This section of the Agenda is designated for announcements to advise the community regarding events that Members of the Library Board have been invited to, and may participate in. STAFF COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: 5:21 p.m.