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1) Election of Chair
Motion/nomination: Commissioner Terry Gavin nominated Commissioner Ken Golterra for chair; a motion to appoint followed. Outcome: Commissioner Ken Golterra was elected chair, motion carries unanimously 5–0. (Transcript: “Motion carries unanimously 5 0. Congratulations, Commissioner Guterra. You have been selected as the new chair.”)

2) Election of Vice Chair
Motion/nomination: Commissioner nomination for Jeff Meeker; motion and second occurred as part of the process to close nominations and appoint. Outcome: Commissioner Jeff Meeker was elected vice chair, motion carries unanimously 5–0. (Transcript: “Motion carries unanimously. 5 0. Congratulations Commissioner Meeker.”)

3) Approval of the Agenda
Motion: A commissioner moved to accept the agenda; second recorded. Outcome: Motion carried unanimously (voice vote). (Transcript: “May I call for a motion and a second, please...I move to accept the agenda.”)

4) Consent Calendar (items 1 and 2)
Motion: Motion to approve the consent calendar, seconded. Outcome: Motion carried unanimously 5–0. (Transcript: “Motion carries unanimously 5 0.”)

5) Adoption of Patron Code of Conduct (draft)
Motion: Motion to adopt the revised patron code of conduct (staff recommended draft). Outcome: Motion carried unanimously, 5–0. (Transcript: “I move to accept the patron code of conduct...Motion carries unanimously 5 0.”)

Notes and context: where motions, seconds or roll-call vote records were not named in the transcript, the meeting recorded only a unanimous voice tally (5–0). Several items discussed during the meeting were informational (library expansion, grants and programming) and did not carry a formal vote. The commission recorded no recorded “no” or “abstain” votes in the meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Murrieta Library Advisory Commission Meeting - February 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal actions taken at the Murrieta Library Advisory Commission meeting on Feb. 10, 2025, including elections and the adoption of the patron code of conduct; all recorded motions passed unanimously.","taxTitle","Murrieta City, Riverside County, California","taxId",3732,"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},6340436,"Library Advisory Commission adopts updated patron code of conduct, adds vaping and harassment language",537,4597000,5134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2259402-df4410f4c71ad856e3a93f1e06be85a7&start=4597&end=5134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2259402-df4410f4c71ad856e3a93f1e06be85a7/thumbnail_4597000.jpg","/articles/6340436/Murrieta-City/Riverside-County/California/Library-Advisory-Commission-adopts-updated-patron-code-of-conduct-adds-vaping-and-harassment-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6340436-96dda915dec595e93896e3a0dfc9f4cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143607&Signature=JtU-vYCOJ~7yKnj1R8aQZg5jeKinMqO-qgKBeJ3e5pOM4A54AODGI-PXFdcCuVQoeRCLV9Klk8Qb~uoMxLCclo3kyNjv3OzsoNGIu99nEuQ7kixxfmvG5U6bcLHWI58v~UNGNl5VVa2CH62mPFvgq7RaqboC3MnQl08QWB~QaWEepTQhXzgsT0m1NHHNHZ8dur2JzdnaYlQVlEi-Ia6YQBJ6RMxH-NxZSwTS5JBSzxrZ4LCBoqylGQJDlyaBekFqjK1C1ziCz1Ohjv1gz-LnIls0~bRJPnjepXdChWTbLgk1~UPibnnoFCS3OJHlpsge7wcYIeRj~BCIh3pw4nBHTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Murrieta — The Library Advisory Commission unanimously adopted a revised patron code of conduct on Feb. 10 that updates behavior expectations, enforcement procedures and several items the city said reflect modern library usage and safety concerns.

Library staff member Melvin Rosales (referred to as library manager in the meeting) reviewed the revisions and said the city attorney’s office had reviewed the draft for legal and regulatory compliance. Rosales summarized key changes: the age threshold for unattended children was clarified to “under the age of 13,” food remains prohibited while drinks with spill-proof lids are allowed, vaping was added to the smoking prohibition, and language was added prohibiting harassment, bullying and threatening behavior as well as offensive odors that interfere with other patrons.

Rosales also said the code clarifies enforcement and progressive disciplinary steps and adds a provision that media or commercial filming requires prior approval. Commissioners heard there were no public comments on the draft.

The commission voted to approve the revised code by voice vote. The motion to adopt the patron code of conduct passed unanimously, 5–0. The adoption followed staff review and discussion and commissioners asked staff to confirm where offensive language and harassment concerns appear in the document (Rosales pointed to harassment/bullying language and general conduct provisions in the draft).

Why it matters: staff said the updates are intended to ensure consistent, fair enforcement and to reflect new behaviors and technologies (vaping, personal audio devices, filming) that were not explicit in the prior code.

Next steps: the adopted code will be used in daily library operations and enforcement; staff said they will return with implementation questions or further edits if legal review suggests changes.","The commission voted 5–0 to adopt a revised patron code of conduct that clarifies age language for unattended children, allows spill-proof drinks, adds vaping and offensive-odor provisions, and requires prior approval for media/filming.",{"_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},6340441,"Murrieta librarians expand 'Library for All' services for adults and teens with disabilities",675,3312000,3987000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2259402-df4410f4c71ad856e3a93f1e06be85a7&start=3312&end=3987","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2259402-df4410f4c71ad856e3a93f1e06be85a7/thumbnail_3312000.jpg","/articles/6340441/Murrieta-City/Riverside-County/California/Murrieta-librarians-expand-Library-for-All-services-for-adults-and-teens-with-disabilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6340441-6797186bc3da700b73e05d62d7a04a38/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143607&Signature=DNcms-tYNYyhIZdz3VJIKhc8gZ9NBOpij2dfW8rtHQ9lBOagJmbgY0XiDsLVoTLzcq1XEytzBAZUqXzoADoG555YkSnJKiwoae~rDpQUYKUfDRXaiDZSSCwdwNjE9U1wrtem1V4deqs-H2l~5wSFqIm7UkRdBrB9QwfAA6HbRnqv3iYm4Ch0YR6StS4w5qwXdEU3dKUCWaCZKKGwwP6i6hMK5uDGpDsq91O-O30pajEPaoTegv6Ioa8h-NryKlqY6Nx7bMXLEaWdj1Iv6bvT0ih6fiEiNNNUQmhml1Yg0YKOiNa6ZlFGG-Fzwi3AeWvOZPKWHuUCtMeeZISLJrjptg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Murrieta — The Library Advisory Commission heard an overview Feb. 10 of the library’s “Library for All” (LFA) program, which offers social, educational and recreational programming tailored to adults and older teens with disabilities.

Agnes (surname not provided), supervising librarian, told commissioners LFA began as a small pilot in 2017 and has since grown with community donations and grants. She said initial seed funding of about $500 from local groups helped start the effort; since 2018 the Friends of the Murrieta Library have contributed roughly $10,000 and the library has received combined Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and Institute of Museum and Library Services grants totaling about $28,600 to support growth.

Agnes described regular programming and partnerships: facility tours, summer walking tours to municipal facilities, weekly Thursday “hangout” sessions at 10 a.m., bingo, line dancing, art activities and paid presenters. She said participating groups include vocational and day-program providers and local school-district programs; participant ages range from teenagers into their 70s, with a typical participant age in the 30–40 range.

A vocational-group representative and program participants described the program as social, therapeutic and skills-building. One speaker said, “We come we come we come I\\'ve come from years. Yes. I just love the library with my parents,” underscoring the program’s local reach and regular attendance. Agnes said the program has been featured by the California State Library and presented at national library conferences.

Agnes and staff also noted other grant-backed services: the library has received public-library digital-literacy grant funding and plans to apply for an ebooks-for-all grant (staff stated a $20,000 request with a $5,000 city match is planned). The library also was awarded a ZipBooks grant (patron-driven collection purchases) of about $31,000 and a Public Library Association digital-literacy grant for $10,000 to buy a smart board and run classes.

Why it matters: staff said LFA provides a consistent, welcoming program that helps participants develop social skills, vocational readiness and community connections and that grant funding has expanded reach and resources.

Next steps: staff said they will continue partnerships with local vocational groups, pursue additional grants and incorporate programming space in the planned children’s area expansion to broaden services across age groups.","Library supervising librarian Agnes (last name not provided) described a program serving adults and older teens with disabilities that has grown since 2018 with local donations and state grant funding and now operates weekly activities and outreach.",{"_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},6340445,"Murrieta library foundation and city push to close funding gap for $7.05 million children’s expansion",1325,252000,1577000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2259402-df4410f4c71ad856e3a93f1e06be85a7&start=252&end=1577","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2259402-df4410f4c71ad856e3a93f1e06be85a7/thumbnail_252000.jpg","/articles/6340445/Murrieta-City/Riverside-County/California/Murrieta-library-foundation-and-city-push-to-close-funding-gap-for-705-million-childrens-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6340445-d7094d587d31a7411e8ad78ed5fd3592/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143607&Signature=XAgWAPpw1bK0WMN1H834vf0JwBDgHhejMChUowzMV~Z2OcJukuR5eZXT7GWHoXeRl~ZsxAui5LU5Lu8zjmBho0kdhoWjF6vQSoHoDYAhqyO4pEzs-aYgZhiwAqr0KdX92TuKEM-tQpEWAC28tSp5I5ioSGtWjqafAXr2BOgjjKokPWRU8~8SCfcCOfIBA2pQ0Att~EK6dqS-VZ9NHiB0OGHyXR-du1xqKM7prOPcDpCayfdRLVd-VLLFuT0dVwrTkf4dRRt0pyeNOF-Q~tMGUZ4QsFYriHGnYU~1ZwTBUhK0YmKZdQUp-J8QRf9Q7aAwbsS-afGuOG003Vo9A0aUBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Murrieta — The Murrieta Public Library Foundation and city staff told the Library Advisory Commission on Feb. 10 that a long-planned expansion of the library’s children’s area is at final design and nearing bid documents but still requires private donations to meet the project budget.

The library’s senior program manager, Brian Crawford, said the project budget is about $7,050,000, including soft costs, and that construction alone is estimated at a little over $4,000,000. Crawford said the project currently includes a $1.5 million-plus California State Library grant together with roughly $750,000 in city matching funds, and that the foundation’s fundraising will determine how the final contract is structured when it goes to bid and then to City Council.

Crawford told commissioners the commission and community helped shape the plan and that council selected a roughly 4,500-square-foot expansion option: “Council did select the 4,500 square foot version and we settled into a budget of just over $7,000,000,” Crawford said. He described project elements that remain in the scope: multipurpose rooms that can divide into two program spaces, expanded children’s stacks, staff offices and outdoor programmable garden areas, and said staff expect to be in plan check with building and safety and to go out to bid in May with a Council contract request in July.

Kevin (surname not provided), identified as president of the Murrieta Public Library Foundation, told the commission the foundation has launched a community campaign and a GoFundMe to reach small donors quickly and to amplify outreach to larger donors: “We are short of those goals, sadly, but we’re doing everything we can to kind of get the word out and get people committed to supporting this once-in-a-generation project,” Kevin said. He asked commissioners to help raise awareness and offered yard signs and printed materials for outreach.

City staff described next steps and financial risks. Crawford said final contract costs will not be known until formal bids are opened and that tariffs, supply-chain changes and market moves could affect pricing: “We are really not going to know what the cost of this project is going to be until we go out to bid and we open those bids,” he said. To manage risk, city staff plan to include alternate bid items (add/alt and deduct items) so the project can be adjusted if primary bids exceed estimates.

Foundation and staff described a near-term timeline for reporting private fundraising to City Council: Kevin said foundation leaders expect to present a private-funding update to the council “the second meeting in March” (date not specified) so the council can decide how to address any remaining gap and whether to proceed to construction procurement. Kevin and Crawford said the foundation will continue to accept donations beyond that date but needs a clear fundraising commitment to finalize schedules.

Crawford and the foundation outlined naming opportunities and donor levels; Crawford said the design and furnishings plan includes age-appropriate lower stacks, multipurpose rooms with sinks and storage, parent-and-child study carrels, new offices, and outdoor reading nooks and gardening areas. The design firm is SVA Architects and RWBID is supporting construction management and cost estimating.

Commissioners suggested outreach strategies including school PTA campaigns, preschool and homeschool outreach, co-branding at city events and video-based social outreach. Kevin and staff encouraged commissioners to connect the foundation with their networks; Kevin provided a contact email for the foundation (info@murrietapubliclibraryfoundation.org) and asked commissioners to pass ideas and donor leads to staff.

Why it matters: the city and the foundation describe the project as the last major expansion opportunity for the existing library building and say the new space would add multipurpose programming rooms and more children’s stacks to serve Murrieta families for decades.

Contact and next steps: staff said they hope to complete plan-check comments this month, go out to bid in May, seek Council approval of a construction contract in July and begin construction later in the year; Kevin also reiterated the foundation’s ongoing fundraising effort and naming opportunities.","Library Foundation and city staff say a $7,050,000 plan to expand the children’s area at Murrieta Public Library is ready for final design and bidding but needs private donations to close a gap before council can award a construction contract.","actionData","errors"]

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