CITY OF MURRIETA
Council Chambers
1 Town Square
Murrieta 92562
Monday, June 17, 2024
Library Advisory Commission
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
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Jeffrey Meeker
Chair
Ken Goltara Linda Hicks Vice Chair Commissioner Susanna Macias Terry Gavitt Commissioner Commissioner YOU MAY VIEW THE MEETING LIVESTREAMED VIA THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT https://murrieta.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Library Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes June 17, 2024 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Meeker at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Susanna Macias, Vice Chair Ken Goltara and Chair Jeffrey Meeker
Absent: Commissioner Terry Gavitt and Commissioner Linda Hicks
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 Macias to approve the agenda for June 17, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioner Macias, Vice Chair Goltara and Chair Meeker Noes: None
Absent: Commissioner Gavitt and Commissioner Hicks
Library Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes June 17, 2024
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
Senior Program Manager, Brian Crawford, presented a slideshow on the Children's Library Expansion Update, detailing the progress made so far, the three building options that are going before City Council on June 18, 2024, as well as information on fundraising.
Chair Meeker asked questions about funding and City Council. Vice Chair Goltara asked staff what they think Council will want and also commented on a makerspace. Vice Chair Goltara asked how easy would it be to add a makerspace if the recommended Option B is approved by Council. Melvin mentioned that the current Lab could be an option. Commissioner Macias asked about plans to grow even more in the future, specifically how to expand to include sensory spaces. A future possibility could be a satellite or mobile library, or book lockers. Vice Chair Goltara asked about bringing a makerspace to the local schools. Melvin stated that more outreach could be done once construction starts as the staff would likely have more time.
Library Manager, Melvin Racelis, gave an update on the Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) programs, noting that more information is on the Library's web page. There are currently 1,502 patrons registered for SRC. There is an upcoming American Library Association (ALA) annual conference in San Diego at the end of the month and three Library staff members, Agnes, Kathryn and Ashley, will be giving presentations. The Library received a grant from the California State Library which provided a privacy booth for patrons to use, as well as ten (10) solar chargers that can be checked out. Another grant, Lunch at the Library, provided $11,700 from the California State Library. The Library has also applied for another Zip Books grant for FY 24/25. The annual In-N-Out reading incentive program ran for six weeks with 430 participants. Laura Davis, Adult Services Librarian, has retired and the recruitment for her replacement has begun and the position will focus on Teen Services. There are also two part-time Page positions being recruited for. Lastly, staff is working with the Murrieta Public Library Foundation on fundraising for the expansion project.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA)
None
CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 2
It was moved by Commissioner Macias, seconded by Vice Chair Goltara to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2. The motion carried by the following vote:
Action:
Ayes: Vice Chair Goltara, Commissioner Macias, and Chairperson Meeker Noes: None
Absent: Commissioner Gavitt, and Commissioner Hicks
1. Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 29, 2024.
Library Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes June 17, 2024
2. Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report 2024
Recommended Action:
Approve the Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report 2024.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
None
COMMISSION MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Chair Goltara commended Melvin on all of his hard work, noted that he's trusted and appreciated. Also, his thoughts and prayers are on Option B for the expansion project, and maybe Option A.
Commissioner Macias gave her appreciation as well. Noted that the Library was present at a recent resource fair for the MVUSD SEPAC, speaking about the LFA and LFA Jr. programs offered. Also, she is proud to be a part of the Library Advisory Commission.
Chair Meeker gave thanks to Melvin and staff.
ADJOURNMENT