Annual Retreat Mtg. at Austin Central Library — original pdf

Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026, AT 10 A.M. AUSTIN CENTRAL LIBRARY, 4TH FLOOR 710 WEST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating via video conference. 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, contact Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Sara Gore Melissah Hasdorff Sheila Mehta Holly Sabiston Edward Selig, Vice Chair Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Elizabeth Hansen Andrea Herrera Moreno Lorrie Ann Mitchel AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting held on June 29, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing on Library Facilities, Cody Scott, Austin Public Library Facilities Process Manager. Staff briefing on Library FY2027 Proposed Budget, John Cabiya, Austin Public Library Financial Manager II. 4. Staff briefing on Library Safety and Security, Cody Scott, Austin Public Library Facilities Process Manager. DISCUSSION 5. 6. 7. Discussion regarding the Library Commission Annual Internal Review and Report Submission. Discussion on potential further action and advocacy regarding the Book Safe Harbor Recommendation. Discussion and identification of Commission priorities for the upcoming year, including goal setting and strategic focus areas. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Laura Polio at Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information about the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio, Department Executive Assistant, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.