SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the LIBRARY COMMISSION August 3, 2024 – 10A.M. Austin Central Library, 4th Floor 710 West Cesar Chavez Street Austin, Texas This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Andrea Herrera Moreno Kezia Frayjo Mark Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Cristina Masters Magen Davis Steve DeRosa The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Library Commission's regular meeting on July 29, 2024 STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the Austin Public Library FY25 APL Proposed Budget by Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager II 1. 2. Staff briefing on the Austin Public Library Bond Projects and Advocacy Timelines by Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager, and Baylor Johnson, Public Information & Marketing Program Manager Discussion on the Library Commission long-range objectives for the next year Discussion on ways to support the priorities of the Austin Public Library through advocacy for the next year. DISCUSSION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Laura Polio at the Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov. 3. 4. 5.
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24, June, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 24, June 2024 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the Hampton at Oak Hill Branch Library, in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair, Mark Smith, Andrea Herrera Moreno Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: Kezia Frayjo, Magen Davis, Steve DeRosa Commission Members Absent: Christina Masters Sheila Mehta, Vice-Chair PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2024, special called meeting The minutes of the May 13, 2024, special called meeting were approved on Commisison Member Herrera Moreno’s motion and Commission Member DeRosa’s second on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Mehta and Commission Member Masters absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Partnerships 2. Staff briefing on Programs Update, by Jennifer Peters, Division Manager, Programs and The presentation was made by Jennifer Peters, Division Manager, Programs and Partnerships. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24, June, 2024 3. Discussion of the June Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. The presentation was made by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion on the date, location and agenda for the Library Commission retreat The commission will hold a retreat at the Central Library, date and time to be determined. Items on the agenda may include an update on the APL Strategic Plan, APL Advocacy and Community Engagement, Financial Outlook, and Partnership Opportunities DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of the 2023 Library Commision Report A motion to approve the 2023 Library Commission Report was made by Commission Member Smith and seconded by Commission Member Davis. Vice-Chair Mehta and Commission Member Masters absent FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Appointment for Poet Laurarte Committee Budget Adjournment: Chair Infante Huerta adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. without objection.
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 03, August , 2024 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 03 August 2024 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a special called meeting on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Austn Central Library, in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair, Sheila Mehta, Vice-Chair Christina Masters, Magen Davis, Steve DeRosa Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: Andrea Herrera Moreno Commission Members Absent: Mark Smith, Kezia Frayjo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the June 24, 2024, regular meeting. The minutes of the June 24, 2024, regular meeting were approved on Commisison Member DeRosa’s motion and Vice Chair Mehta’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commission Member Smith and Frayjo absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Financial Manager II. 2. Staff briefing on the Austin Public Library FY25 APL Proposed Budget by Wendy Harrison, The presentation was made by Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager II. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 03, August , 2024 3. Staff briefing on the Austin Public Library Bond Projects and Advocacy Timelines by Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager, and Baylor Johnson, Public Information & Marketing Program Manager The presentation was made by Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager, and Baylor Johnson, Public Information & Marketing Program Manager. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion on the Library Commission long-range objectives for the next year The Library Commission identified key long-range objectives for the upcoming year, including: • Suppoprt for the Austin Public Library budget and department Unmet Needs • Advocacy efforts for library initiatives • Enhanced support for social issues faced by patrons in libraries and integrating social workers into library services. • Strategic Engagement in alignment with the library department to promote support for bond measures. • Access and barriers in the Library the next year. 5. Discussion on ways to support the priorities of the Austin Public Library through advocacy for The Commission discussed the following strategies to support the Austin Public Library's priorities for the next year: • Continue to actively advocate for the integration of social workers into library services to address and assist with the social challenges faced by patrons. • Create opportunities for partnerships to collaborate and advocate for the Austin Pubic Library with city department groups and other boards and commissions. • Community Engagement through active community involvement by attending events and …
