MINUTES
MALIBU LIBRARY SUBCOMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
TELECONFERENCED - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
3:00 RM.
The following meeting was held pursuant to AB 361 and fully teleconferenced from various locations during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
CALL TO ORDER
Councilmember Farrer called the meeting to order at 3 :06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance:
PRESENT: Councilmember Karen Farrer and Councilmember Mikke Pierson ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Steve McClary; Assistant City Manager Joseph Toney; Deputy City Manager Elizabeth Shavelson; Community Services Director Jesse Bobbett; Community Services Deputy Director Kristin Riesgo; Media Technician Parker Davis; and Executive Assistant Mary Linden
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Councilmember Pierson moved, and Councilmember Farrer seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
Executive Assistant Linden reported that the agenda and amended agenda for the meeting were properly posted on September 9, 2022.
Recommended action: Approve the minutes for the Library Subcommittee Special meeting of May 2, 2022.
ITEM 1 PRESENTATIONS
None.
ITEM 2 OLD BUSINESS
None.
ITEM 3 NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes — Mav 2. 2022
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MOTION Councilmember Pierson moved, and Councilmember Farrer seconded a motion to approve the minutes for the Library Subcommittee Special meeting ofMay 2, 2022.
The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Pierson noted that this item was incorrectly listed as the Administration and Finance Subcommittee, rather than the Library Subcommittee, on the meeting agenda. Executive Assistant Linden stated that would be corrected in the minutes.
MOTION
City Manager McClary suggested bringing the minutes back for approval at the next Library Subcommittee meeting since the item was incorrectly labeled in the agenda. Councilmember Pierson and Councilmember Farrer agreed to withdraw the motion and have the minutes brought back for approval at the next meeting.
Councilmember Pierson moved, and Councilmember Farrer seconded a motion to reconsider approval of the minutes for the Library Subcommittee Special meeting of May 2, 2022 at the next meeting. The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Recommended Action: Provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding a prioritized list of issues to be discussed at the yearly meeting between the City and County Library to discuss the use ofthe Malibu Library Set Aside Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Deputy City Manager Shavelson presented the report. She stated the County estimated the City should have over $16 million in the Set Aside Fund as ofthe end of the flscal year.
Councilmember Farrer discussed the 2018 Needs Assessment. She stated those needs seemed to stand up today with little or no change. She requested a County Library representative and City staff respond with their thoughts on the status of those needs identified in 2018 as of now.
Deputy City Manager Shavelson stated that would be an excellent topic for the November meeting between City and County Library staff. She discussed problems filling open positions at the library.
Councilmember Pierson stated some residents desired expanding library services to the west side of Malibu. He stated City-level conversations about the use of City land have not yet been held. He questioned whether or not it would be better to determine those uses before considering expanding library services, assuming that expanding library services would involve City-owned land.
Councilmember Farrer stated the 201 8 Needs Assessment recommended studying expanded services in western Malibu but did not specify that it be a facility. She Malibu Library Subcommittee
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discussed the use of bookmobiles and electronic library services. She discussed problems related to homelessness near the current library. She expressed concern that a new facility could be a potential magnet for people experiencing homelessness and related problems.
Gladstone Bucknor, Regional Administrator for the Los Angeles County Library North Region, stated a mobile vehicle to provide expanded services had been previously discussed but was not approved. He discussed the Outreach Librarian position, intended to expand services for the west end.
In response to Mr. Bucknor, Councilmember Farrer stated there had been previous discussion of a Maker Mobile.
In response to Councilmember Farrer, Mr. Bucknor stated the County had two bookmobiles, one of which was delivered in 2020 or 2021, serving the Antelope Valley area. He stated the East Region also had two vehicles.
Councilmember Farrer stated she would like to see the City fully explore what could be included in “expanded services. 73
MOTION
Councilmember Pierson stated previous lists had value and remained relevant. He requested the County provide input on other options available, particularly from new technologies. He suggested providing services through the Boys and Girls Club of Malibu (BGCM).
Patt Healy agreed with looking into things other than books, such as lending tools and equipment or training courses.
Councilmember Pierson suggested adding lending library options to the list.
Doug Stewart stated libraries have changed. He suggested offering training opportunities. He stated what was offered in the building was probably more important than the building in which it was provided.
Mr. Brucknor discussed tool lending libraries provided throughout the County that were well-received.
In response to Councilmember Farrer, Mr. Brucknor confirmed that the Outreach Librarian has resumed work at the Malibu Library after being reassigned in response to COVID. He discussed current vacancies at the Malibu Library.
Councilmember Pierson moved, and Councilmember Farrer seconded a motion to provide a recommendation to the City Council that the items identified by staff on page three of the staffreport, the continuation of currently funded Library programs with the addition of a lending library and training opportunities, and further study of expanding services in western Malibu be included in the discussion between the Malibu Library Subcommittee
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City and the County Library for the use of Malibu Library Set Aside Funds in Fiscal Year 2023—2024 with the priority being further study of expanding services in western Malibu as identified in the 2018 Needs Assessment. The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION At 3 :45 p.m., Councilmember Pierson moved, and Councilmember Farrer seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
Approved and adopted by the Library Subcommittee of the City of Malibu on March 27, 2024.
MARIANNE RIGGINS Co member
ATTEST:
CYNT A ALBA, Executive M Assistant