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Kathy (Library staff) told the board the consultant will visit in February for staff and stakeholder meetings, the outreach display will begin in March to build awareness, and the first public community meetings will occur in April. She said the consultant emphasized allocating a full month for outreach because many local organizations meet on differing schedules and the project needs time to reach them.

Trustees discussed a goal shared by the consultant and City staff: roughly 400 survey responses is the “sweet spot” for reliable, broadly representative survey data for planning purposes. Trustees agreed that additional time and resources for outreach — including presence at concerts and summer programming — will be important to reach broad participation and avoid claims that the process was not broadly publicized.

Trustee Dean Serwin was recommended by the board to replace the trustee representative vacancy on the ad hoc committee; the board voted to recommend that City Council appoint Serwin as the trustees’ representative (City Council will make the final appointment).

Trustees and staff also discussed facility tours, targeted stakeholder meetings (Friends, senior-citizen groups) and potential additional site visits to other local facilities. No final design decisions were made; the meeting established next steps for outreach and confirmed the revised schedule.

Staff will return with outreach materials, a confirmed schedule of public meetings and the consultant’s first-round presentation materials.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees 02 13 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members heard an update on the library/community center site-planning project: consultant on-site visits, a revised April–October timeline for public engagement, and a target of about 400 survey responses for statistically useful input.","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},6330007,"Library adds contracted security presence and plans incident‑tracking software rollout",333,1709000,2042000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315217-cf844601a0df0434f47a0e53f83f5f48&start=1709&end=2042","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315217-cf844601a0df0434f47a0e53f83f5f48/thumbnail_1709000.jpg","/articles/6330007/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Library-adds-contracted-security-presence-and-plans-incidenttracking-software-rollout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6330007-243f5406cc52d540aa8a84048eee80f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1774490652&Signature=lYBm9Pjb9OC83TbtUg2jp683Oh001I6cK6CYVxgZKM~gp53-o7ytG46CjZWt9PF-eFRHpKUoRAVv53r7xNQV0PKhvbOToEf8KU40cixJA8XlWda7WyJo0J13P3w2952KqJ3Ne0TuHyAg~wi1727-huWhJOQwGqlWZlJCbNX8hZ4-nNJyJ6rzpLqLx8s4TlESpN9uKH97f-NX5w0YBxO09mK~tdYZIFucZZJGh3HqPin1QkSyqFXSoSbotTJcenCwOr9h6BlsaIlKzXxuzVa3zQM7b1HbVfavBp2Kap5Mft8WqTosfSnu~ROp3xUg028eJQpUmxPHCS1G2XYQwU9ibg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff told trustees that a contracted security guard began working at the library in recent weeks and that a second guard is part of the scheduled staffing rotation. Staff identified the lead guard as Geronimo and described him as experienced and a good fit for the site; the other guard has prior library security experience at Azusa Public Library.

Kathy (Library staff) said guards provide a visible presence and have already been involved in at least one escort of a disruptive person from the facility. The guards cover 40 hours of a 58-hour weekly open schedule; staff acknowledged there remain uncovered hours but said any coverage is an improvement.

Staff also described steps to improve conduct handling and reporting: a newly created brochure summarizes the library’s code of conduct in a compact format for staff and patrons, and staff plan to deploy an incident tracking system. Olivia and Alexis (Library staff) will lead implementation of the tracking software; staff said the library has about 10 hours of vendor consulting time to customize fields and email-triggered notifications (for HR and other recipients) and that they hope to begin implementation within a week of the meeting.

The board heard the report as an informational update. No formal policy changes were proposed at the meeting; staff will return with implementation details and training plans once customization is complete.","Trustees heard staff report that the library now has on-site contracted security guards, an improved code-of-conduct brochure, and a plan to implement incident-tracking software with vendor consulting time to customize email alerts and reporting.",{"_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},6330012,"Library trustees set volunteer appreciation event for April 17; survey guides format and recognition",775,889000,1664000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315217-cf844601a0df0434f47a0e53f83f5f48&start=889&end=1664","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315217-cf844601a0df0434f47a0e53f83f5f48/thumbnail_889000.jpg","/articles/6330012/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Library-trustees-set-volunteer-appreciation-event-for-April-17-survey-guides-format-and-recognition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6330012-8a054021bb3b55377f3f842ceb206562/orig.mp4?Expires=1774490652&Signature=Pg8lDpXhQjXAIxlJcVe7vrdBEyj7AUw0gtdNA-EkB~8UDQkADFZO3QZd-tjTySCcCqXCEfLhIu1Fv931-ZjwWvC7XTliosNnoIX7Aapw0mUGbdrJJDk8dAtATqZgPONWMCQdBXpM0pgkXqbIZM-Iq0VNAqWq1bTbHDliSNjVdJt~r6vTkr2Fz3AZKiqdrSwW-HYd4Ydn~LJE3kxhofSndoa~oiI0c67NALsZu~o0TSFJR~89PWouQrD3dA6WSGi6qFGbIoAFRZ8Lhznnoax0N2U9Uz0qa5HMa1xjpISkkYNUKB4qNRnCgCgK5oy9jelKpChByLJEdaaqbglzwWA17g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees agreed to schedule a volunteer appreciation event for April 17 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., pending confirmation from the Friends of the Library, after reviewing results of a volunteer survey.

Minh (Trustee), who worked on the volunteer-recognition committee with Kevin and Kathy, summarized the survey: roughly 40 responses were collected after an additional outreach push; about 75% of respondents said they would attend an April event, and weekday afternoons were the most popular time. \"If the South Pasadena Library held an event in April, would you be interested in attending? 75% said yes,\" Minh reported.

Trustees discussed formats and recognition preferences. The top suggestions were recognition in a local paper (about 39% of responses), thank-you notes and small tokens (about 31%), and recognition at City Council (about 22%). The committee discussed producing a custom enamel pin for volunteers; trustees estimated a 1-inch enamel pin would cost roughly $7–$8 apiece and that the Friends’ membership and bookstore funds would likely supplement the expense if the board decided to purchase pins for all volunteers (committee estimates range up to about 78 volunteers on the roster).

Trustees agreed to a mocktail/charcuterie approach for the reception with a mix of high cocktail tables and some seating. They discussed seeking donated items from local grocers and vendors and reaching out to community performers. The board confirmed it will not resume a single “Volunteer of the Year” award at this time; the committee and some volunteers prefer noncompetitive, broadly inclusive recognition.

The board asked staff to reserve the community room for April 17 (4:30–6:00 p.m.) and to confirm whether the Friends’ meeting schedule (typically the third Thursday) could follow the event. Staff will prepare logistics and cost estimates for pins and event refreshments.

No formal vote was required to set the date; the board recorded the decision and directed staff to confirm details with the Friends and return any formal budget requests if needed.","Board discussed volunteer-survey results and set an appreciation event for April 17 from 4:30–6:00 p.m. pending Friends confirmation; trustees discussed pins (~$7–$8 each), mocktail/charcuterie format and broader noncompetitive recognition.",{"_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},6330017,"Library staff: budget on track for midyear after encumbrances and Friends support",232,367000,599000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315217-cf844601a0df0434f47a0e53f83f5f48&start=367&end=599","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315217-cf844601a0df0434f47a0e53f83f5f48/thumbnail_367000.jpg","/articles/6330017/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Library-staff-budget-on-track-for-midyear-after-encumbrances-and-Friends-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6330017-4fc907fa05b79ba0d169b115d99f422f/orig.mp4?Expires=1774490652&Signature=UvQ9lhY4EIF~C-LDsZqBKJQLCRXhQotXMjBIcZv8t2dAsb8X2HQfRrQBo70FmTSXZLhVfzqWE~fij~VsmnQmVNo2VaaVI3oPjLK-mxol53oUz924W~1GGlGA~QvWFSRrpz7i00xLV5o~hOqPUcw~4zarGpMLUHQJ4KxwIg7Lnv5KRuFtJfw63nCypzzmo3W3VvQPmNVnLE~OQG5QJZpP25VHp~5FZhuWKMrmhd2UmIp2pJeDYpEXfG3NXWJmaDAgyMCYWVqObcysCMugAc-oiBzf2bdz0Ltt7bdau4SQi7rx~uLFazdy0tePB0vHxkkTcZkXpsTrVTmramUbbvabow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kathy (Library staff) told the City of South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees on Feb. 13 that the library’s first two quarters of fiscal-year spending were generally on track and that several large line items are encumbered, which makes available balances appear low.

\"We're at about 55%\" of the salary subtotal six months into the fiscal year, Kathy said, adding the library expects vacancies and year-end adjustments to balance the line. She told trustees that the book materials line is largely encumbered to vendors — the packet shows encumbrances of about $81,000 against the main materials budget and an encumbrance figure of roughly $110,000 for overall book-related commitments.

Kathy said digital resources and subscriptions have been paid at differing times of year, and noted the library received Southern California Library Cooperative funds toward Kanopy. She summarized the Friends of the Library’s expected 2025 support: about $3,000 for books, $6,000 for eBooks (including consortium membership costs), and about $8,000 per year from a book endowment fund; those Friends funds are handled separately from the city operating budget.

Trustees asked whether encumbered funds were sufficient for eBook subscriptions and purchases; Kathy answered that staff who select materials manage the encumbered amounts and choose purchases to match available funds. On out-of-state library cards, Kathy said California state rules require libraries that take state funding to allow in-state residents to request service; the library does not generally offer out-of-state cards because it cannot afford that level of service.

Kathy also noted limited capital requests this year (about $1,500 requested for audiovisual improvements) and that some small building maintenance costs have been used for one-off repairs. The board received the report and did not take any budget-altering action at the meeting.

Clarifying details included the large encumbered book/vendor commitments and Friends-provided funding for 2025. Staff said part-time wages have been used more during vacancies but anticipated year-end balances would be manageable.

No vote was required; the update was an informational report to the trustees.","Library staff presented a midyear fiscal update showing salaries slightly above midyear benchmark, major book and e‑resource line items largely encumbered, and separate funding from the Friends of the Library for books and eBooks for 2025.",{"_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},6330022,"Library Board approves minutes, officer slate and several procedural items",3096,0,3096000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315217-cf844601a0df0434f47a0e53f83f5f48&start=0&end=3096","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315217-cf844601a0df0434f47a0e53f83f5f48/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6330022/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Library-Board-approves-minutes-officer-slate-and-several-procedural-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6330022-d8e7d8e0f6dc51a39dc6ff9d1e9529a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1774490652&Signature=cZoOwwYWcBorb~yVdw5dOXDSdWGjDPabRh5raPOduqTKNQU~pP6rK6Vcfd3hMtyiwLisaRFpGTvbF5z0AGkpagENXiNr0r0pTVOSRp7dVGG5Hlqvj1yn1bFsepPB6tNElo8X~ij2hlZNvUDniLyd1ePdyPjF~-4A3PPontlQpLGyuv9pbG8choWmT59KUoZzBOBaER5~aEPYEFF0iSINuWn62IHa65SPmQbvNf58KPnGAqMO3unSV0GkzxV2UQxTnB7xfkSktuUSbfy~tdIapkEaWmpujaDpxQeEbDHv5W8TfH3DOFQ-uKlRbOGasAVftRr6pDOC9upFbcpUhHtjkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees on Feb. 13 approved a set of routine procedural items including prior minutes, a slate of officers for 2025, a trustee liaison to the Friends of the Library and a recommendation to the City Council on a trustee appointment to the community center ad hoc committee.

The board approved the minutes of the Nov. 14 special meeting with three members voting yes and one abstention. The board approved the minutes of the Dec. 12 regular meeting (final roll call recorded as passing). The trustees adopted the 2025 officer slate by roll call vote. The board appointed Trustee Dean Serwin as the board’s 2025 liaison to the Friends of the Library and later voted to recommend to City Council that the council formally appoint Serwin as the trustees’ representative on the library/community center ad hoc committee. The board also voted to open the library late on Feb. 27 (opening at 1:00 p.m. rather than the usual 10:00 a.m.) to accommodate an on-site consultant workshop.

Each motion was recorded by roll call. For the Nov. 14 special-meeting minutes, the tally was: Annie Chang Long — yes; Ed Pearson — yes; Minson Meeker — yes; Dean Serwin — abstain (motion approved). For the officer slate, liaison appointment, ad hoc recommendation and Feb. 27 late opening, recorded roll calls show unanimous recorded yes votes from trustees present (Annie Chang Long, Ed Pearson, Minson Meeker and Dean Serwin) and the motions passed.

Most items were procedural and drew little debate; the board used roll-call votes for transparency and to create the record for each action.

Votes at a glance
- Approve minutes, special meeting Nov. 14, 2024 — Outcome: approved (Yes: Annie Chang Long, Ed Pearson, Minson Meeker; Abstain: Dean Serwin).
- Approve minutes, regular meeting Dec. 12, 2024 — Outcome: approved (recorded as passed by roll call; individual roll call recorded in minutes).
- Adopt 2025 officers slate — Outcome: approved (unanimous recorded yes votes).
- Appoint trustee liaison to Friends of the Library (appoint Dean Serwin) — Outcome: approved (unanimous recorded yes votes).
- Recommend trustee appointment to City Council (recommend Dean Serwin as trustees’ representative on the library/community center ad hoc committee) — Outcome: approved (unanimous recorded yes votes); staff to prepare a council staff report.
- Approve late opening Feb. 27, 2025 (open at 1:00 p.m. instead of 10:00 a.m.) to allow an on-site consultant workshop — Outcome: approved (unanimous recorded yes votes).

No contested policy or ordinance votes occurred at this meeting. The approved items will be reflected in the official minutes and, where applicable, transmitted to City Council for final appointment action.","At its Feb. 13 meeting the City of South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees approved minutes from two prior meetings, adopted its 2025 officer slate, appointed a trustee liaison to the Friends of the Library, recommended a trustee appointment to the community-center ad hoc committee, and authorized a temporary late opening on Feb. 27.","actionData","errors"]

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Community center/library site‑planning project timeline extended; public outreach to begin in April

Library adds contracted security presence and plans incident‑tracking software rollout

Library trustees set volunteer appreciation event for April 17; survey guides format and recognition

Library staff: budget on track for midyear after encumbrances and Friends support

Library Board approves minutes, officer slate and several procedural items