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Staff explained that the licensing path requires an apprenticeship, a contractor business and law exam and annual licensing fees, a sequence staff said is generally not realistic for many mural artists. Staff identified one mural project intended for the library — a Kumeyaay creation‑story mural — as affected and said the city has paused city‑sponsored mural work while it seeks alternatives.

Staff told trustees a narrowly focused bill in the California legislature that would exempt muralists from the painting‑contractor license requirement was heard in a Senate business and economic development subcommittee and passed unanimously; the bill (referred to in the meeting as SB 456) had moved to the Assembly Appropriations committee for further consideration and staff said the city had sent a letter of support and its lobbyists spoke in the hearing.

Staff also noted existing statutory exemptions: projects valued at $500 or less, student‑led projects, or work performed by a licensed contractor are typically exempt. Staff said fines are associated with noncompliance and that fines can also attach to officials who knowingly approve unlicensed work; because of that exposure the city is pausing mural projects on city property pending a legal alternative or a statutory change.

Trustees asked whether the restriction applies only to city property; staff replied that the statutory rule applies more broadly, but the city as a property owner faces higher enforcement risk and therefore is pausing city projects. Staff said they have provided the Escondido Community Foundation with criteria to consider alternative approaches and noted one sculpture project will move forward in Kit Carson Park.

No formal legislative action was taken by the board; staff described the city's administrative pause and its support for the pending state bill.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Audio - Library Board of Trustees - April 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff told the Escondido Library Board of Trustees the city has paused city‑sponsored murals because state law requires a painting contractor's license for work on buildings and most muralists cannot meet that requirement.","taxTitle","Escondido, San Diego County, California","taxId",2842,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6606296,"Escondido library board hears timeline, budget ask for temporary relocation to mall",277,34100,311451,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2965781-b35cc494b7a2e10763e4d3083c788777&start=34&end=311","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2965781-b35cc494b7a2e10763e4d3083c788777/thumbnail_34100.jpg","/articles/6606296/Escondido/San-Diego-County/California/Escondido-library-board-hears-timeline-budget-ask-for-temporary-relocation-to-mall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6606296-db031ea2c3d66a73cb6bb3eaf0f543c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771063174&Signature=URNoJjEy5-1ckuW45rAZFhZKB1Z63n48knx3kLsSnrZ2Ep-YiU6uZnvjgsJKgCS4ME3aB~c~pocG~ED4DsCfso~4RuHpk7Y3dQe3nOjK-NK~mml1VpWT7R96V3AyKk40aWQdpXJh019IT5c3nLTSAN9gkRrLh7d~FaS5fzyX3ghwGD9r8OnFOzAU3AOLnqB2JvrAnjEcdfU3BAeAYTyBD2sIt0rUXGWt1fYTLa8IEEnUjOVV2yIqftfbVAIAfdKZ7WVLzBNt~TMGB3zNh32dPwWw-ZQpSQiDhK1S7kFmrRNhgkGu-K57J2CkPuJycNFB-tSN-zdu-F-xgUvFPqPHvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff updated the Escondido Library Board of Trustees on plans to temporarily relocate the Escondido City Library and asked trustees to note that the city council will be asked to approve several items next week.

Staff told trustees they will ask the City Council at its April 16 meeting to approve a resolution to adjust the library budget by $828,000 to cover the temporary relocation. Staff also said the library's professional movers RFP returned a low bid just under $30,000 for the round trip to move library collections and some furniture.

The presentation for council will include multiple staff: Rena (staff), Ed (project manager), Francisco (staff) and the presenting library staff member. Staff said the tenancy agreement the city will seek from council is for an initial one‑year term followed by month‑to‑month occupancy; the library’s request to council is based on one year plus a three‑month contingency.

Staff described the schedule: construction bids for the main library are scheduled to close at 2 p.m. April 17; award of the construction contract is expected to go to council on May 14; staff said the temporary relocation is planned to begin April 26 and end May 27, and that construction work on the main library is expected to begin in June. Staff described the planned closure at the main library as roughly a one‑month period; library staff will spend the first week preparing, professional movers will relocate materials during a separate week (staff expects the move itself to take two to three days), and staff will use the remaining time to prepare the temporary site for public service.

Staff warned trustees that technology infrastructure will be a critical path item and that the library may need a phased reopening at the temporary site if all systems are not ready at once. Staff said they are coordinating with the information systems department and Reno and his team on technical needs and move logistics.

During trustees' questions, a city staff member (Robert) asked why the library would close before a construction contract award; staff said the schedule is intended to run activities in parallel so the site is vacated before construction begins. Staff said construction start is expected around June 1 if the schedule holds.

No formal action on the relocation was recorded by the trustees during the meeting; staff said the council decisions sought April 16 and May 14 will determine contract awards and budget adjustments.","Library staff told trustees the library will temporarily relocate to a mall space while construction begins, and the city council will be asked April 16 to approve a $828,000 budget adjustment, a 1‑year tenancy agreement and related items. Construction bids close April 17 and the relocation window was given as April 26–May 27.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6606289,"Escondido trustees defer $260,000 furniture purchase, ask for coordinated list with Friends and foundations",713,1101470,1815010,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2965781-b35cc494b7a2e10763e4d3083c788777&start=1101&end=1815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2965781-b35cc494b7a2e10763e4d3083c788777/thumbnail_1101470.jpg","/articles/6606289/Escondido/San-Diego-County/California/Escondido-trustees-defer-260000-furniture-purchase-ask-for-coordinated-list-with-Friends-and-foundations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6606289-6717b005c8543122937f91fcae89ea44/orig.mp4?Expires=1771063174&Signature=bwth8xbXyfujkXQJDVHGwYhEa-UTSYDTyVhMN00wA9~9U8BrAQX592zVjHyvaNOLjkOFUdQ1HCFW4TQ-bwyL3BZkgI-Y9c532NNt0blrHGDLIJFUGQn7JT8aRNvil69LjViPx6lPXP-MHVdGXP4SiJJmKQjJycQAh-drntmJTL6uWl-JIqrsoJ6v7bNe3kJc5mDyQt0Y3cVSUBprknz7k3FbbK4uWz4nG~-oLIhySEzL0Wm5ZwdYWkRkyZo~AP~N6Cgih8~jE2iHyTxGk0HZ8O1gpRqJhsYPUQzkZV7RddGzKuCYlUAuAypDu1IGIY3QbWP53HRSObFe6wyAc~p7XQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff asked the Board of Trustees to authorize the use of $260,000 from library trust funds to purchase furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for the first floor under the Building Forward infrastructure grant project.

Staff provided trustees with a vendor quote from GM covering design, furniture selection and cooperative‑purchase pricing. Staff said the requested $260,000 includes a contingency (staff identified $40,000 of contingency in discussion) and covers new seating, study room furniture, a teen space, coworking‑style furniture and limited staff furniture tied to reconfigurations.

Several trustees urged staff to circulate a complete list of unfunded items to the Friends of the Library and other foundations before approving the trust‑fund purchase. Trustees and staff agreed the full list of funding needs depends on construction bid alternates, which will be known after bids close (staff said bid results are expected in about a month). Trustees agreed to postpone a vote and hold a community meeting with the Friends and foundations to review the list and priorities.

Staff warned trustees that much of the furniture is manufactured abroad and that tariff changes may raise costs; staff said some cooperative purchase prices are fixed but that quotes may not hold indefinitely and agreed to check quote validity with the vendor. The board did not approve the requested expenditure at the meeting and directed staff to return with a complete list and timing information after bids are received.

No formal roll call vote was recorded; trustees expressed consensus to delay action and coordinate with partners.","Trustees were asked to approve using $260,000 from library trust funds for first‑floor furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E); trustees agreed to delay the vote so trustees, the Friends and partner foundations can review a full list after construction bids are returned. Staff cited tariff‑driven price uncertainty and a $40,000 contingency.","actionData","errors"]

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Escondido pauses city‑sponsored murals after state painting‑contractor licensing requirement; city backs senate bill

Escondido library board hears timeline, budget ask for temporary relocation to mall

Escondido trustees defer $260,000 furniture purchase, ask for coordinated list with Friends and foundations