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Sean Fey (administrative secretary) reported that the City Clerk (Mark Perez) had sent guidance indicating a tentative September timeline for submission, and staff said trustees have time to draft accomplishments and refine the work plan before that submission. Trustees suggested making the volunteer appreciation activity a recurring, structurally supported effort (committee or annual schedule) and recommended trustees act as ambassadors for outreach.

On advocacy, trustees discussed how a board can promote libraries without making political endorsements. Staff and trustees agreed to consult the city attorney on permissible activities and to consider educational outreach—inviting legislative staff to events, preparing infographics summarizing library statistics, and identifying politically neutral ways to raise awareness—rather than direct campaign activity. Trustees discussed drafting sample language and using an asterisked identification format (for example, listing an individual trustee’s name with “for identification purposes only”) when providing input or supporting informational materials.

Staff will compile accomplishments and a draft work plan for review at the next meeting; trustees may email additional items to staff in advance. No formal vote on the final work plan occurred at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees 05 08 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members brainstormed the annual work plan and agreed to three draft priorities—policy review and procedural improvements, continued participation in site planning, and a public‑education/advocacy effort—while staff will confirm submission timing with the city clerk.","taxTitle","South Pasadena City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",70853,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241733,"Board debriefs Volunteer Appreciation event; trustees to formalize a December volunteer committee",172,128000,300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3254130-6184170461d013a022e3c1c3ef9e3c5a&start=128&end=300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3254130-6184170461d013a022e3c1c3ef9e3c5a/thumbnail_128000.jpg","/articles/6241733/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Board-debriefs-Volunteer-Appreciation-event-trustees-to-formalize-a-December-volunteer-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241733-2a1ffd441b81e2bdf38f5e5ee221d5fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987237&Signature=jJqE2JpKdFNVzCJ9lQM5wdZaYVysL20DF4vmNRW8AC4FaAq~YkeFsh2u9wZBc9bRLpj6aSJmgfVeZdr9z9vczjJXNjN~nPnde37J6WnsczpcZdJOnCSsqLyEHkYbD8ZiCP3SNIKhYkZ~yPao7JyD0tY~MM8yW-curiKqy3pnJTPsk1kiKfsGCezxiLrDyDiNdVtnFi7GalDdg-pXWcoJ3yUXP2E19BGImlhqhNpDg4U4Ap6IGgdwQSpezhqSlZH6S~E5GzlTcLlG~9lvpz5EKJhOlIsYsFu0CV2cBhuUAOufUAz9JpvPBLvafi-XpLibILaeJwtGPxJ9LhXs~OWG5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees debriefed the recent volunteer appreciation event and discussed costs, distribution of giveaways and follow‑up outreach. Staff and trustees said the event received positive feedback on timing, format and music; trustees noted the later afternoon schedule allowed some working volunteers to attend.

Staff explained some event expenses were paid from existing library departmental budgets and a special department expense account rather than a single event line. Trustees said items not picked up at the event will be mailed or delivered to volunteers who could not attend. Staff and trustees discussed catering choices, the decision to contract local catering to reduce staff labor, and a proposed annual budget line (trustees referenced a proposed $2,000 item for boards and commissions) to support board events.

Trustees agreed the volunteer appreciation work benefits from a structured approach and proposed establishing a recurring committee or scheduled annual activity (starting in December) to take responsibility for planning the event. Several trustees offered to act as ambassadors to help with outreach, RSVP lists and invitations. The Friends of the Library will review invitation lists to ensure emeritus or long‑time volunteers are included.

No formal vote occurred; staff will supply lists and next‑steps and trustees will draft a recommended calendar and committee structure to present at the next meeting.","Trustees reviewed the volunteer appreciation event, discussed costs and distribution of giveaways, and proposed making volunteer appreciation a recurring committee activity (December planning) with trustee ambassadors supporting outreach.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241737,"Library reports hires complete; teen room, children’s AC, balcony gates and other building projects underway",192,3774000,3966000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3254130-6184170461d013a022e3c1c3ef9e3c5a&start=3774&end=3966","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3254130-6184170461d013a022e3c1c3ef9e3c5a/thumbnail_3774000.jpg","/articles/6241737/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Library-reports-hires-complete-teen-room-childrens-AC-balcony-gates-and-other-building-projects-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241737-5171a0eec6882a3b49670ec6cd88678a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987237&Signature=MnPZ6if~dp4mlXMZVcynUW6BHOIKP-qDd-JUm0IOHd6PhYBpgLQ839LopEiT0RXLKrIdFlNgHMiTWumuKB-nuF4onZDw7v3ckS92Xe20g0jpfyPSaLJ~~SPpmPhqVCel7usA2yOo-E3c7C2hLMu-xDJWdp4TuSolFbW31j61I4a-10ltcYQdtM7tgUQ7a4ccy7xF3YWemtaPeu~aqYcN~s-4PLaONyaYNaodU0LTubBTHhIDKN4g1fPmvYLZyEei3hptUD3617eRAdIENNlImMKoric3BFdyGhqfsBL25LjrmJFALmqxS4goC~kCzCz9PhGMn8~t0M-Nw9zFApaqjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff told trustees the department has completed several hires and filled vacant part‑time and substitute positions, improving desk coverage across two locations. Staff said they have the full complement of part‑time aides for the first time in several years and are better positioned to run programs and desk hours.

Multiple building and maintenance projects are in progress: a short closure Tuesday–Thursday next week to complete floor work outside the restrooms and to finish the teen room; fabrication of gates for balcony access to restrict public entry; design work underway for ADA ramp improvements; and ongoing planning and budgeting for a future roof replacement. Staff said ceiling and paint changes, new furnishings and a “neon‑style” teen sign are planned to brighten the teen space.

Staff reported that supplemental air conditioning has been installed in the children’s room (mini‑split units), which will reduce temperatures that previously ran several degrees higher than the rest of the building. Staff said new, higher‑quality security cameras and an electronic keycard/panic‑button system are planned and that a contract to award those improvements could go to City Council in June.

Trustees were told that the planned three‑day closure will be used not only for construction work but also to complete internal staff activities and projects that are difficult to do while the public is present. Staff said they will share photos and invite trustees to a walkthrough when the teen room work and other tasks are complete.","Staff reported new hires and multiple facility projects: replacement flooring and teen room work scheduled next week, added air conditioning in the children’s room, balcony gate fabrication, ADA ramp design work and roof replacement planning, plus an upcoming multi‑day closure to complete work.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241741,"Library seeks funds for added security hours, incident‑tracking software and public computer upgrades",334,3276000,3610000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3254130-6184170461d013a022e3c1c3ef9e3c5a&start=3276&end=3610","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3254130-6184170461d013a022e3c1c3ef9e3c5a/thumbnail_3276000.jpg","/articles/6241741/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Library-seeks-funds-for-added-security-hours-incidenttracking-software-and-public-computer-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241741-d77db29985401849ecb6521a0bc6fef9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987237&Signature=D-rldcH2JGkCJnDaRVw45uSYmn-aCYxPVQB8to~qAta2D3W6sJnMr-cvFpnm-6OE5GrN-mef5Zk7xHq4GjYUwdHzM6nXFFNPLWbILdEurimBWWvZQFCyRP26aO7XzMS6r3PyiepZ1WHCgAfEW8zhcDmBOE9q4z6XqRsqs9jOz-8QE6luN6ypCZvQjHJ~vZClZo1k~-1n9Rj2BLLnQtlQQpQXjRb~wFVXVdDO-HG7Zht1PvywHuDyclC0K06wiQjfCjH2B4Z4gdrkml3v0XCohMxWyli1P3UFtbo2nyPYTLueBxgHxzlNl~pY9LPV3hkDjnFnu2t38O7AGlBXRbncPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff told trustees that the department will propose budget changes for fiscal 2025–26 to address recurring operational needs and safety deterrence. Staff said the department intends to ask the city manager to include funding for an additional 18 security guard hours per week so that a security presence would be onsite more consistently rather than only some hours of operation.

The presentation included preliminary incident data showing a measurable share of incidents occurring earlier in the day; staff said incidents occur at different times, including a notable portion between 10 a.m. and noon. Staff argued the additional hours would increase deterrence during periods when families and young children use the building.

Trustees were told the library will roll out incident‑tracking software (previously approved with designated funds) to help staff document events and create data that can justify future resource requests. Staff said the software will improve reporting and help determine whether requested security resources are meeting needs.

On technology upgrades, staff described a potential grant or settlement funding source: the library previously received funds from a cathode‑ray‑tube class‑action settlement that paid for public computers, and there is some remaining money that could be used toward a planned upgrade of the public computer reservation and print/scan system. Staff said the upgrade could include new reservation/printing software and a higher‑quality public scanner; if a grant is awarded it would reduce the need to use general fund dollars.

Staff also said a contract to provide improved card access, panic‑button functionality and higher‑quality security cameras is likely to be considered by the City Council in June. No formal budget was adopted at the meeting; staff said the council is expected to determine final budget timing and adoption.","Staff outlined proposed budget requests including 18 additional weekly security guard hours, rollout of incident‑tracking software, and a technology upgrade (printing/reservation software and a public scanner) potentially funded by a class‑action settlement or grant.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241747,"Trustees hear progress report on library community‑center site planning; mobile charrette, 470 online responses",1132,524000,1656000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3254130-6184170461d013a022e3c1c3ef9e3c5a&start=524&end=1656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3254130-6184170461d013a022e3c1c3ef9e3c5a/thumbnail_524000.jpg","/articles/6241747/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Trustees-hear-progress-report-on-library-communitycenter-site-planning-mobile-charrette-470-online-responses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241747-9aff9c721a74a88597588266689b3e68/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987237&Signature=N2FAIkdD35pB1KtZXyhExQLTX5ogB3LfWgbXc2ofjrd~Gurm8jEG7OSkUw0dV8HMBgJV8wcRmHloJHyqHI9DdO6lTAxqxAFtD3s8ngqrB4tEBOQ9Hc3-TuYWVeIItvmQO5w36qXai3wSAFb0Ge9-8YLzmsqV~K-xoC5o3mXQvkUO-eFPgNCBCxSpmF7aZXIyrmy7zEAVRR2PlQw74qfkMTH9Cyg1Cnxp0fCMFGUMalptrH1D0YuKrc2gzKNNu4riQzjnSX3OulRfOOubmXQuvMxxEiNOHGXqZxz1fPHyObgCX0TU5VWl9O8azTW9d2anZOXcILtGi-nwlh~yzAVECA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dean Serwin, a trustee, updated the Board of Trustees on the library community‑center site planning project, reporting that public engagement has been “robust” and that a mobile charrette and online survey are informing early design work. Serwin said 470 people had completed the online survey to date and described the charrette’s color‑coded responses as useful for seeing which ideas appealed to which age and residency groups.

The update explained why staff used both an online survey and an in‑person mobile charrette: the online form captures demographic bins (for example, age ranges) while the charrette lets staff observe whether participants live in town and whether they are adults or teens. Serwin said project managers meet every two weeks to review results and that the project is in the ideation phase: “If we do this, what would it include?”—a stage meant to generate possibilities that will be tested for feasibility.

Trustees and staff described recent outreach: organized site visits by the ad hoc committee to libraries and community/senior centers, targeted engagement at PTA meetings and community events, and plans to staff booths at neighborhood gatherings such as Little League snack concessions and community festivals. Serwin said some in‑person meetings were less well attended than hoped but that the team is scheduling a second round of open houses to present initial findings and let people “weigh in again.” He asked trustees to help by sharing materials and attending local meetings.

The presentation also summarized lessons from site visits: examples of donor recognition programs in other libraries, teen center layouts that use clear rooms with doors to balance visibility and noise control, and different fundraising approaches observed at comparable projects. Serwin said staff will send trustees links to example libraries and that the ad hoc committee aims to hold a public, recorded meeting in June in the community room so the public can view results in a larger space.

Trustees discussed next steps for outreach and logistics: creating larger posters or tabletop displays with QR codes, producing stickers or small giveaways to encourage participation, and coordinating trustee attendance at community meetings. Serwin said staff will return with additional data and that the ad hoc committee expects another round of in‑person ideation events in the project’s second half.

The Board did not take a formal vote on the site plan during the meeting; the update was informational and staff will return with refined options and feasibility assessments.","Trustees received an update on the library community‑center site planning project: a mobile charrette and online survey have generated public input, ad hoc committee site visits were completed, and staff outlined upcoming outreach and next steps.","actionData","errors"]

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