CITY OF MURRIETA
Council Chambers 1 Town Square
Murrieta 92562
Monday, April 29, 2024 Library Advisory Commission 6:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING The City of Murrieta intends to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with special needs should call the Library Division at (951) 461-6147 or email at [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance.
Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Murrieta’s equipment must be submitted to the Library Division 24 hours prior to the scheduled Library Advisory Commission meeting at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA; via email at [email protected] or call (951) 461-6147. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Library Advisory Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA during normal business hours.
Jeffrey Meeker Chair
Ken Goltara Linda Hicks
Vice Chair Commissioner
Susanna Macias Terry Gavitt
Commissioner Commissioner
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6:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Meeker.
ROLL CALL
Present Commissioner Terry Gavitt, Vice Chair Ken Goltara, Commissioner Linda Hicks, and Chairperson Jeffrey Meeker Absent Commissioner Susanna Macias
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Meeker.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: It was moved by Vice Chair Goltara, seconded by Commissioner Gavitt to approve the Agenda for April 29, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioner Gavitt, Vice Chair Goltara, Commissioner Hicks, and Chairperson Meeker Noes: None
Absent: Commissioner Macias
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
Librarian II, Laura Davis, spoke about the history of the Library and a recent memory-sharing contest that patrons participated in. She also showed some historical photos and artifacts.
Kevin Coon, President of the Murrieta Public Library Foundation, spoke about the Foundation and it's upcoming fundraising campaign kickoff for the Children's Area expansion.
Library Manager, Melvin Racelis, gave an update on Library Services which included information on the Summer Reading Challenge, the Lunch at the Library program, the EmPOWERing project, the Touch-A-Truck event, the Expansion and staffing.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
None
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF 1 ITEM
Vice Chair Goltara requested a correction to the February 12, 2024 Minutes clarifying that he was not absent as noted for the Approval of the December 18, 2023 Minutes.
Action: It was moved by Vice Chair Goltara, seconded by Commissioner Gavitt to approve Consent Calendar Item No 1 as corrected. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioner Gavitt, Vice Chair Goltara, Commissioner Hicks, and Chairperson Meeker Noes: None
Absent: Commissioner Macias
Minutes Recommended Action:
Approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 12, 2024.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
None
DISCUSSION
Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report 2024
Commissioners reviewed the Statistical Report, there were no questions from the Commissioners and no public comments. Report was received and filed.
Draft Strategic Plan 2024 Review
Commissioners reviewed the Draft Strategic Plan 2024, there were no questions from the Commissioners and no public comments.
Action: It was moved by Vice Chair Goltara, seconded by Commissioner Hicks to recommend the Draft Strategic Plan 2024 for final approval by City Administration and City Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioner Gavitt, Vice Chair Goltara, Commissioner Hicks, and Chairperson Meeker Noes: None
Absent: Commissioner Macias
COMMISSION MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Gavitt spoke about the upcoming Murrieta Public Library Foundation fundraiser and she will be sharing details with others as information becomes available.
Vice Chair Goltara thanked everyone for everything they do. Chair Meeker agreed with Vice Chair Goltara's sentiment.
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