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TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: DEPARTMENT HEAD, JEREMY BUBNICK
STAFF LIASION , MARIA SUNIO & DANIELLE
MONARREZ
COUNCIL LIAISON, ERLAN GONZALEZ
AG
ENDA DATE: August 19, 2025
TITLE: LIBRARY COMMISSION 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR
ANNUAL REPORT
TITLE SUMMARY: LIBRARY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
S
UMMARY
T
he Library Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council, providing advice or recommendations on policies and programs to enhance library services within the community. The Commission also serves as a liaison between the public and the library administration. The Library Commission consists of at least five voting members and two alternate members. Alternate members may vote only when substituting for an absent voting member at a meeting.
C
OMPOSITION
T
he following persons serve as voting members:
1. M
ona Lisa Stallworth, Chair, Term Ending 6/30/2027
2. Dr. Tashia Hilliard, Vice Chair, Term Ending 6/30/2027
3. Ginger Baker, Member, Term Ending 6/30/2026
4. Dr. Jenn Carson, Member, Term Ending 6/30/2026
5. Anna Christian, Member, Term Ending 6/30/2027
6. Dr. Lynnette Sullivan, Member, Term Ending 6/30/2026
7. Victoria Williamson, Member, Term Ending 6/30/2025
8. David Torres, Alternate Member, Term Ending 6/30/2025 ID: [
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The c
urrent Chair is Mona Lisa Stallworth, and the current Vice Chair is Dr. Tashia Hilliard.
RECO
MMENDATIONS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL/DISPOSTION
The Library Commission continues to support the Little Free Library initiative through collaboration with the Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) to incorporate student participation in the painting of ten Little Free Library boxes within the City of Moreno Valley. Several Library Commissioners participated in judging student artwork at the MVUSD Art Show and attended the Little Free Library Reception at City Hall Council Chamber.
Each Commissioner has adopted a designated Little Free Library location to maintain, ensuring boxes r
emain stocked and in good condition. Throughout the year , Commissioners regularly visit and provide upkeep to their respective Little Free Library making sure boxes are free of damage and full of books for the community to access.
The Library Commission also provided input on the elimination of overdue library fines for all age groups. The Library Commission supported the Lending Guidelines Agreement to increase retention in returning items lent out and supported the Student Success Card aimed at partnering with local educational agencies such as MVUSD to ensure all students can obtain a student success card by third grade.
The Library Commission established “Commissioner Proposals” which promote resource sharing and community outreach in areas such as voter awareness, student and parent support, career fairs, transferable skills, and collaborative partnerships with local school districts and other organization s. Commissioners also encouraged other projects focusing on health and nutrition, information literacy, a living library experience, and book club discussions.
O
THER ACTIVITIES
The Library Commission participated in a variety of events throughout the year, including the Little Free Library Reception, Sunnymead Branch Library Demolition Event, State of the City Address, and the Friends of the Library Annual Meeting. In addition, se veral Commissioners attended events such as Beautify MoVal , Veteran’s Day Ceremony , Juneteenth Celebration, and the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Trunk or Treat event.
The Commissioners also took part in several conferences aimed at promoting networking opportunities, building connections, and strengthening advocacy for library services while providing valuable insight into innovative programs, emerging technologies, and best practices in library involvement. Commissioners attended Serving with a Purpose
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Conference, California Library Association Conference (CLA), and the American Library Association Conference (ALA) to enhance their impact within the Moreno Valley community.
FUTURE ITEMS
The Library Commission will continue to share valuable knowledge while making meaningful impacts within the City of Moreno Valley.
ATTENDANCE
The attendance sheet is attached with this staff report.
The Commission held 9 regular meetings and 0 special meetings.
Name Regular Meeting Absences Special Meeting Absences Percent Absent
Stallworth 0/9 0/0 0%
Hilliard 2/9 0/0 22%
Baker 1/9 0/0 11%
Carson 2/9 0/0 22%
Christian 1/9 0/0 11%
Sullivan 3/9 0/0 33%
Williamson 1/9 0/0 11%
Torres 0/4 0/0 0%
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared by:
Iesha Shabazz, Recording Secretary
Parks & Community Services
Reviewed and Approved by:
Jeremy Bubnick
Parks & Community Services Director
X – Present E – Excused A – Absent NQ – No Quorum SM – Special Meeting NM – No Meeting * - Joint Meeting C – Cancelled L – Late Library Commission – ATTENDANCE FOR FY 2024/2025
Board
Member
DATE OF MEETING
7/18/24 8/15/24 9/19/24 10/17/24 11/21/24 12/19/24 1/16/25 2/20/25 3/20/25 4/17/25 5/15/25 6/12/25 Ginger Baker NM X X X E NM X X X X NM X
Mona Lisa Stallworth NM X X X X NM X X X X NM X
Jenn Carson NM E X X X NM X A X X NM X
Tashia Hilliard NM X X X X NM X X E X NM E
Lynette Sullivan NM X X E E NM X L E X NM X
Victoria Williamson NM X X X X NM X E X X NM X
Anna Christian NM X X X X NM X X X E NM X
David Torres
(alternate)
- - - - - - - X X X NM X
Councilmember
Baca-SantaCruz
NM X X - X NM - - - - - -
Councilmember
Erlan Gonzalez
- - - - - - X ? X - - -