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Staff said Leticia Chenkou began as the library’s full‑time children’s librarian on March 10; she previously served as a substitute and part‑time children’s librarian with the library. Trustees welcomed the hire and said the position will strengthen children’s programming and public services.

Staff then summarized a recently enacted state law that requires libraries to make library cards available for students in pre‑K through third grade and to coordinate with school districts. Staff said the implementation timeline requires local arrangements to be in place by early 2026; trustees discussed privacy, federal student‑data protections and operational questions such as how to onboard newly arriving students in higher grades and whether the school district must share student data. The city attorney will be asked to review requirements and advise on data‑sharing, privacy safeguards and the operational steps needed to implement the program locally.

Staff described the state law as an opportunity to expand youth access and to gather demographic information that could support future grant applications. Trustees agreed to pursue the interagency conversations and to work with the school district and city attorney to create a practical implementation plan.","The board heard that Leticia Chenkou began as the library’s full‑time children’s librarian on March 10. Trustees were also briefed on a new state requirement that encourages or mandates libraries to partner with school districts to provide library cards for pre‑K through third‑grade students; staff said legal and data‑sharing questions remain.",{"_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},6278012,"Board outlines outreach schedule for community center/library site planning; consultant public workshops set for April 9–10",1498,3173000,4671000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2643185-6d5255740aa864aff1bdaa89189a8f43&start=3173&end=4671","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2643185-6d5255740aa864aff1bdaa89189a8f43/thumbnail_3173000.jpg","/articles/6278012/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Board-outlines-outreach-schedule-for-community-centerlibrary-site-planning-consultant-public-workshops-set-for-April-910","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278012-fc6b76520ddacc5742cfa9cfb30b38ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218445&Signature=YtGd3RYy3yVGUED5HEY2MC9kCjnHbhPPnhBNzlSm-NPPL3cpB9oLUAsRwOqsK6d71LET~aYiZZrBjgtl1kWB19D82xH7oZBLFptG-mdCPPf~ocGk9GvkQ1uduwwR8RL1r6IeDeUY~G8veAKT9tLO5XvBBREvAPgKZ9qdtNvSip56eRNgUqLkIHHfxKbNd1V08fG50JyhtOk~aNRAh~5tgxsJ9RDusGfbtyYz7WPoAZLy3mYuBSWXv~YfhOvjrEsFtT-GKw10-tK92-F~5rX7M92fgONHzd6~Tfahxt8iqmfJ5i-PdP1kZmoh3gil1BGOUtRuICuUzuiZreNIgfalWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees reviewed progress on the community center and library site planning effort and confirmed an outreach plan that includes large interactive display boards, an online public survey and two public workshops on April 9 (4–6 p.m. open house; 6:30–8 p.m. workshop) and April 10 (morning open house and 10–11:30 a.m. workshop).

Trustees said the consultant (identified as Group 4 in meeting discussion) and project partners are preparing eight large 40‑inch display boards that mirror the online survey and will be deployed to multiple public events: two farmers markets, Extravaganza (an event the board estimated would draw thousands), Eclectic and a sustainability fair. Staff said the online survey will launch the Monday following the meeting and remain open through May to collect responses; respondents may optionally provide email addresses for follow‑up contact.

Board members described a two‑round engagement strategy: round one to collect priorities and initial ideas (April–May) and round two (summer/fall) to refine options and test preferred concepts. Trustees discussed targeted outreach to schools (PTA meetings, email newsletters), senior groups, community organizations and special events; staff said they will provide QR codes, bookmarks and posters to invite participation and said the consultant will prepare virtual tours and take‑home packets for stakeholders who cannot attend site visits.

The board also reviewed the consultant’s historic‑resources work; Page & Turnbull, a historic preservation firm, is cataloging existing site features and Sanborn maps to identify historically significant elements. Trustees discussed the need to preserve or interpret certain elements (including a Morton fig tree that has cultural‑heritage designation) and noted that any recommended changes would be presented as part of the public outreach and consultant reporting.

Trustees asked staff to schedule targeted presentations (PTA meetings, SPCC and neighborhood meetings) and to confirm display boards' availability for the first public events in early April. The board asked the project team to bring an engagement calendar and finalized materials back to the trustees at the next meeting.","The board received a progress report on the community center/library site planning process, approved outreach steps including large display boards, an online survey launching the week after the meeting and public workshop dates on April 9 (evening) and April 10 (daytime). Trustees discussed outreach channels and next steps.",{"_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},6278017,"Trustees revise draft rules of conduct, discuss aligning library policy with municipal code and enforcement workflow",1827,1137000,2964000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2643185-6d5255740aa864aff1bdaa89189a8f43&start=1137&end=2964","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2643185-6d5255740aa864aff1bdaa89189a8f43/thumbnail_1137000.jpg","/articles/6278017/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Trustees-revise-draft-rules-of-conduct-discuss-aligning-library-policy-with-municipal-code-and-enforcement-workflow","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278017-b5b0c31c63f54424b8a90ae8f9c3f6f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218445&Signature=hntOvZ3x09Zz2bixwBNOeU7wuBDoGlUfuq3XYkF7~0U6t4q5wsA4g75VQLTBBeU-IqzUe4vDXLTXiXBimQItLbmx81JI~T6Bdwbr4j-sCEwsZo1F7bQieK~m1b2u1iMJGGW3RsuXW3unC7l2Z~azY~G2ZnFV-sJj2eAamXDlq8Gp1c50XsC6rIQLKBaGZzQWyXzpZ5RiXdlVuj67aerbVbbRpna9C7ry9vgKHQsB3x9SGnyfOSIxGbMtrLWPDiZumMXZic8soK005LL-X1Zuo3NaQcP--xub1agnhdOQSe2Ap8CGVImcAdfRwetTq7wdruA7Z6Z0mVl1woyhPeq7hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees advanced a draft of updated library rules of conduct and discussed how to align those rules with the municipal code, enforcement responsibilities and appeals.

Board members and staff said they drew on examples from Long Beach, Santa Monica and Burbank and proposed a severity‑tiered approach that places lesser disruptions in lower levels and threats or illegal activity in higher levels. Trustees discussed potential suspension lengths (for example, short suspensions versus up to a year) and whether the municipal code should mirror the rules or remain general while procedural details sit in library policy and supporting documents.

Trustees focused on enforcement and administrative burden: who issues bans or suspensions, who records and maintains ban letters and how notifications should be performed. Staff described plans to use incident‑tracking software that can generate ban letters, log photographs and track consequences; trustees said such software could make enforcement more consistent.

The board discussed appeals routing. Current practice in the city’s municipal code and rules assigns some appeals to this board and other appeals to the city manager; trustees noted other cities route most appeals to the city manager. Trustees agreed to consult the city attorney to clarify what appeals routing best practice should be for South Pasadena and to ensure the policy and municipal code are mutually consistent.

Trustees also discussed enforcement resources and limits: a security guard can help with monitoring and immediate removal but not necessarily with administrative tasks such as creating a ban record; staff can enter and administer restrictions once the administrative decision has been made.

Board member direction: trustees will give the draft rules, supporting documents and recommended enforcement workflow to staff for review and then meet with the city attorney before final adoption and any proposed municipal code changes.","The board reviewed a draft rules of conduct that categorizes disruptive behavior by severity, discussed aligning the library’s rules with the municipal code, appealed‑process routing and enforcement roles, and considered incident‑tracking software to support consistent enforcement.",{"_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},6278021,"Library trustees set April 15 volunteer appreciation event; organizers discuss program, food and logistics",1136,96000,1232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2643185-6d5255740aa864aff1bdaa89189a8f43&start=96&end=1232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2643185-6d5255740aa864aff1bdaa89189a8f43/thumbnail_96000.jpg","/articles/6278021/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Library-trustees-set-April-15-volunteer-appreciation-event-organizers-discuss-program-food-and-logistics","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278021-ae9d04527303cef24141ffca1e59bf26/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218445&Signature=SOoxN1XCIwSFTmZjknn0lQnPQPnWvur8ppAPjWRxdnyyVPSQSdnmkAplWRZ8OZQXyz-P~J1G3iPEiOHmP4Tks9WIf7-F9WB5nQpj9Uc9YFUu0WJDl5uAnEOM0DFCFr2zR8qqATKVQ9re6eSUgQ10kNfdRdo66yynlEApD2WJHkxm2LyARXmNMzo2HokvLSsl-JswVHsqohiW5QPplLuastL~ITQZj6usbDDNHQDiOTKgzJ1IpmKwMPw65UhGhZZcl8iYlFhn2bzTWEvZFTWYUlvZlPhcKC7qSHqa7GA56A6fr0Y9OCmhzcSAat0Vs2T7ju24Fn0CBK-1aZUbUYO9kw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees further developed plans for a volunteer appreciation event now scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Trustees and staff discussed program details, refreshments, seating and outreach to volunteers.

Board members and staff said the library will offer light refreshments and mocktails; a local business, referenced in the meeting as Burden of Proof, has pledged donated mocktails. The board discussed offering a $50 honorarium per musician for a possible student string quartet; staff noted the performers will need to submit invoices and W-9 forms before receiving payment. Organizers planned to provide tubs and ice for chilled beverages and use the library’s back staff entrance for deliveries to reduce disruption.

The board estimated about 70 volunteers had submitted hours and that the invite list would include those volunteers plus broader volunteer contacts; staff said they had records from about 61 people who had submitted hours. Seating and table counts were discussed: staff reported access to roughly 10 cocktail tables and multiple round tables from city operations, and trustees debated mixing seated eight-person tables and standing cocktail tables to accommodate older volunteers.

On programming, trustees said they would invite the mayor and city council members, and possibly the city manager, to attend or speak. Trustees discussed a short speaking component similar to past events to recognize volunteers and show appreciation. The board also discussed simple interactive elements for attendees (fabric markers for tote bags, stickers, and name/book tags) and a slideshow of event photos to support a proclamation at a subsequent council meeting.

Organizers assigned follow-up tasks: staff will collect vendor quotes (catering/charcuterie options vs. in‑house preparation), finalize invitations and coordinate logistics including tablecloths, napkins and refrigeration for donated beverages. Volunteers on the board offered to assist with setup and transport on the day of the event.

The board closed the agenda item with direction to continue refining the program and to circulate a draft agenda and invite list before the next meeting.","The South Pasadena Library Board of Trustees finalized plans for a volunteer appreciation event on Tuesday, April 15, with logistics, honoraria and outreach discussed. Staff and trustees settled time, venue needs, a $50 per-person honorarium for performers and vendor/donation arrangements.","actionData","errors"]

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Trustees approve Feb. 13 meeting minutes

Library hires full‑time children’s librarian; trustees briefed on state law to expand K–3 library card enrollment

Board outlines outreach schedule for community center/library site planning; consultant public workshops set for April 9–10

Trustees revise draft rules of conduct, discuss aligning library policy with municipal code and enforcement workflow

Library trustees set April 15 volunteer appreciation event; organizers discuss program, food and logistics