Agenda Item B.4
CPMS PRESENTATION
Meeting Date: January 20, 2026
TO: M
ayor and Councilmembers
SUBM
ITTED BY: JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director PRE
PARED BY: Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
SUBJ
ECT: Goleta Valley Library Interior Design Presentation RECO
MMENDATION:
Rec
eive a presentation on the current interior design improvements planned for Goleta Valley Library during construction for the Goleta Valley Library Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Safety, and Building Improvement Project.
BACKGRO
UND:
Goleta Valley Library (Library) will be undergoing construction for infrastructure upgrades as part of the Goleta Valley Library Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Safety, and Building Improvement Project (Project). The Project is focused on bringing the building up to current code standards and improving accessibility, safety, and sustainability measures. It is funded by a combination of a grant from the California State Library; the City of Goleta Library Special Tax, County per Capita, and General Fund monies; and generous contributions from the Friends of the Goleta Valley Library (Friends).
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ignificant opportunity was identified to refresh and upgrade the interior of the Library while it is closed for construction. In mid-2025, existing funds were reallocated for interior design services to be completed by the Project’s Architectural and Engineering Services provider, Jeffrey Miller Architect and Design (JMAD). A project team comprised of JMAD, General Services, and Neighborhood Services staff have collaborated for several months to develop a modern, updated interior design layout that is reflective of the patron aspirations received in June 2025 through our Community Visioning Survey. Input has also been collected and incorporated from Library staff and Friends Board members.
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onceptual first draft of the interior design plans was presented to the City Council at the August 19, 2025 meeting, with the intent for staff to return with a follow -up presentation when designs were further developed . Council provided input and suggestions to support the development of the design to meet the needs of local patrons. 1 Meet ing Date: January 20, 2026
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On September 16, 2025, Council authorized staff to pursue the launch of a capital campaign for $1,151,000 to raise funds for upgraded Library furnishings as identified in the interior design process. Due to the generous donations already received to date, the campaign would begin with almost 40% of the goal committed.
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SCUSSION:
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ubstantial progress has been made on the interior design plans for the Library , which staff will discuss in detail using the attached presentation as a guide (Attachment 1).
Establishing the layout, configuration, and placement of spaces and furnishings has been the goal during this phase of the interior design process, which is necessary before specific furniture selections can be completed. Consequently, the models included in the presentation are intended to represent structure, not final appearance, and feature a muted color palette not reflective of their final vibrant appearance.
H
ighlights from the plans include:
• Intentionally designed Teen Area
• Rededicated Boysel Reading Nook with centerpiece tree • Addition of study pods for small group reservations
• Updated adult seating for reading and independent work • Return of service desk to original location and creation of browsing hub • Streamlined staff work room and offices for current scope of functions • Enhanced Friends sale layout and designated sorting room • Modern audiovisual equipment in the Community Room for reservation use F
ollowing the City Council’s authorization in September 2025, the City Manager executed an agreement for fiscal sponsorship services with the Santa Barbara Foundation , positioning the Library to launch its capital campaign in late January to raise the funds needed to bring these improvements to life. Since Council’s approval, several donors have approached the Library to support its goals immediately , including a $20,000 donation from the Patricia Bragg Foundation; $1,000 from Cox Communications; and $1,500 from a longtime patron, which were donated through the Friends as our partner in these efforts. The campaign is expected to run through December 2026.
GOL
ETA STRATEGIC PLAN:
C
ity-Wide Initiative: 2. Support Community Vitality and Enhanced Recreational Opportunities
Strategic Goal: 2.5. Support the Goleta Library as a robust community resource C
ity-Wide Initiative: 9. Ensure Equity, Inclusion, and Access in City Programs, Services, and Activities
Strategic Goal : 9.2. Create a culture of learning and awareness at the City, and a workforce committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and access in the provision of City services
2 Meeting Date: January 20, 2026
FISCAL IMPACTS:
This item is for informational purposes only and does not request approval of additional City funding. Interior design services are being completed within existing project appropriations. Interior furnishings and enhancements will be funded through donations and fundraising efforts led by the Friends of the Goleta Valley Library and fiscal sponsorship arrangements previously authorized by Council. No new budget appropriations or funding commitments are requested as part of this item.
Implementation of interior furnishings and enhancements will be phased or adjusted based on funds raised, and no additional City funding is anticipated beyond amounts previously authorized.
LEGAL REVIEW BY: Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Goleta Valley Library Interior Design Presentation
3 ATTACHMENT 1
Goleta Valley Library Interior Design Presentation
4 Agenda Item B.4
CPMS PRESENTATION
Meeting Date: January 20, 2026
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
SUBMITTED BY: JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
PREPARED BY: Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
SUBJECT: Goleta Valley Library Interior Design Presentation
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a presentation on the current interior design improvements planned for Goleta Valley Library during construction for the Goleta Valley Library Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Safety, and Building Improvement Project.
BACKGROUND:
Goleta Valley Library (
Library) will be undergoing construction for infrastructure upgrades as part of the Goleta Valley Library Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Safety, and Building Improvement Project (Project). The Project is focused on bringing the building up to current code standards and improving accessibility, safety, and sustainability measures. It is funded by a combination of a grant from the California State Library; the City of Goleta Library Special Tax, County per Capita, and General Fund monies; and generous contributions from the Friends of the Goleta Valley Library (Friends).
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significant opportunity was identified to refresh and upgrade the interior of the Library while it is closed for construction. In mid-2025, existing funds were reallocated for interior design services to be completed by the Project’s Architectural and Engineering Services provider, Jeffrey Miller Architect and Design (JMAD). A project team comprised of JMAD, General Services, and Neighborhood Services staff have collaborated for several months to develop a modern, updated interior design layout that is reflective of the patron aspirations received in June 2025 through our Community Visioning Survey. Input has also been collected and incorporated from Library staff and Friends Board members.
A conceptual first draft of the interior design plans was presented to the City Council at the August 19, 2025 meeting, with the intent for staff to return with a follow -up presentation when designs were further developed . Council provided input and suggestions to support the development of the design to meet the needs of local patrons.
5 Meeting Date: January 20, 2026
On September 16, 2025, Council authorized staff to pursue the launch of a capital campaign for $1,151,000 to raise funds for upgraded Library furnishings as identified in the interior design process. Due to the generous donations already received to date, the campaign would begin with almost 40% of the goal committed.
DISCUSSION:
Substantial progress has been made on the interior design plans for the Library , which staff will discuss in detail using the attached presentation as a guide (Attachment 1).
Establishing the layout, configuration, and placement of spaces and furnishings has been the goal during this phase of the interior design process, which is necessary before specific furniture selections can be completed. Consequently, the models included in the presentation are intended to represent structure, not final appearance, and feature a muted color palette not reflective of their final vibrant appearance.
Highlights from the plans include:
• Intentionally designed Teen Area
• Rededicated Boysel Reading Nook with centerpiece tree • Addition of study pods for small group reservations
• Updated adult seating for reading and independent work • Return of service desk to original location and creation of browsing hub • Streamlined staff work room and offices for current scope of functions • Enhanced Friends sale layout and designated sorting room • Modern audiovisual equipment in the Community Room for reservation use
Following the City Council’s authorization in September 2025, the City Manager executed an agreement for fiscal sponsorship services with the Santa Barbara Foundation , positioning the Library to launch its capital campaign in late January to raise the funds needed to bring these improvements to life. Since Council’s approval, several donors have approached the Library to support its goals immediately , including a $20,000 donation from the Patricia Bragg Foundation; $1,000 from Cox Communications; and $1,500 from a longtime patron, which were donated through the Friends as our partner in these efforts. The campaign is expected to run through December 2026.
GOLETA STRATEGIC PLAN:
City-Wide Initiative: 2. Support Community Vitality and Enhanced Recreational Opportunities
Strategic Goal: 2.5. Support the Goleta Library as a robust community resource
City-Wide Initiative: 9. Ensure Equity, Inclusion, and Access in City Programs, Services, and Activities
Strategic Goal : 9.2. Create a culture of learning and awareness at the City, and a workforce committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and access in the provision of City services
6 Meeting Date: January 20, 2026
FISCAL IMPACTS:
This item is for informational purposes only and does not request approval of additional City funding. Interior design services are being completed within existing project appropriations. Interior furnishings and enhancements will be funded through donations and fundraising efforts led by the Friends of the Goleta Valley Library and fiscal sponsorship arrangements previously authorized by Council. No new budget appropriations or funding commitments are requested as part of this item.
Implementation of interior furnishings and enhancements will be phased or adjusted based on funds raised, and no additional City funding is anticipated beyond amounts previously authorized.
LEGAL REVIEW BY: Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Goleta Valley Library Interior Design Presentation
7 ATTACHMENT 1
Goleta Valley Library Interior Design Presentation
8 GOLETA VALLEY
LIBRARY INTERIOR
DESIGN PRESENTATION
January 20, 2026
Presented by:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Elizabeth Saucedo, City Librarian
9 Presentation Content
Project Overview
Input Process
Interior Design Tour
Capital Campaign Update
Discussion
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Goleta Valley Library, 1974
10 Project
Overview
Goleta Valley Library Building, Safety,
and ADA Improvement Project: Bring
the building up to current code
standards and improve accessibility,
safety, and sustainability measures
within the facility.
Interior Design Capital Campaign:
Raise funds for new library furnishings
to support community aspirations as
part of the construction project.
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Input Process
4 Community Visioning Survey
Library Advisory Commission
Goleta City Council
Friends of the Goleta Valley Library
Boysel Family
Library Staff
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Interior Design Tour
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13 Note on Renderings
6 This phase of the interior design process focuses on placement and layout. Saturation is reduced in most of the included models to communicate structure, not final appearance. As furniture is selected and finishes are applied, future renderings will appear more lifelike and vibrant.
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Phase 1: Space Considerations Phase 2: Furnishings Layout Phase 3: Furniture Selection 14 7
Facility Layout
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Adult Area
Children’s
Area
Teen
Area
Boysel
Nook
Staff Area
Community Room
Lobby & Friends
of the Library
Booksale Area
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Lobby & Friends Book Sale
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Lobby & Friends Book Sale
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Walking into the lobby
from the front doors
Note: Display Case will
remain in lobby; rendering to
be updated.
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Lobby & Friends Book Sale
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Looking at library
entrance from the
Friends sale area
Note: Display Case will
remain in lobby; rendering to
be updated.
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Library Center Area
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Library Center Area
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Walking into the main
library area from the
lobby
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Library Center Area
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View of library service
desk and doors into
lobby
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Adult Area
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Adult Area
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Heading into the adult
side of the library
toward Fairview
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Adult Area
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Viewing the study
carrels, laptop tables,
and study pods
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Adult Area
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Looking across the
library from the adult
area
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Children & Teen Areas
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Children & Teen Areas
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Heading into children’s
area from center of
library
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Children & Teen Areas
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Approaching Boysel
Nook
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Children & Teen Areas
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View of children’s area
from inside Boysel Nook
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Children & Teen Areas
View of
children’s area
spaces from
near patio
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Service Desk & Work Room
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Service Desk & Work Room
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View of staff
workstations from
courier delivery area
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Service Desk & Work Room
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View of courier delivery
area from staff
workstations
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Original Layout (1973)
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Adult area Center of library
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Original Layout (1973)
View from adult side of library
View from children’s side of library
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Capital Campaign Update
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36 Capital Campaign: Writing the Next Chapter
29 January 2026: Finalize campaign launch with fiscal sponsor January-February: Engage donors with established giving programs, roll out marketing plan
March-May: Approach local and longtime donors, share progress report with community
June-August: Promotion during Summer Reading Program, community fundraising opportunities
September-October: Strategic engagement with focus groups, share progress report November-December: Special End-of-Year-Giving, campaign completion January 20, 2026 City Council
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Discussion
and
Questions
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